Cimarron 1911 A1 Full Review!

[@Brett235]

Great review. I am 45 years old and I can remember when the 1911 was the choice of most men, especially the men of my grandfather's age. I do not understand why people keep comparing the 1911 to the Glock or any polymer style handgun, they're not the same gun. That would be like comparing the M1 Garand to the AR-15, they're not the same gun. Thanks for the video.

[@FirearmFreedom]

I completely agree, thanks for watching!

[@shanenonwolfe4109]

Well technically they operate kinda the same way, so in a way they are and they aren't the same kind of gun.

[@repetitivemotion]

I just purchased my first Cimarron. A SAA Pistolero. I felt that the front sight was canted so I called their customer service number and a human being answered on the 3rd ring. I was impressed. I received an RMA and UPS shipping label in 1 day and I have been receiving responses to my emails. I’m very impressed with their customer service.

[@kentwilliams3326]

⁠​⁠That was a very good test / evaluation sir. Also, as a retired U.S. Border Patrol academy firearms instructor i can definitively state that your gun handling skills are exemplary and almost never seen on KZbin!

[@kentwilliams3326]

I carried my U.S.B.P. service revolver for 26 years and never felt as though I was in jeopardy because of low round count. I remember when the FBI was carrying S&W 3" Model 13s and formally warned about adopting high volume semi-auto pistols. They stated that there would be many more rounds fired in an armed encounter if an officer was carrying a semi-auto. That has certainly proven to be true. Col. Jeff Cooper used to say that high volume semi-auto pistols really work well, "If someone plans to miss a lot." We stressed at the academy that an officer can not miss fast enough to win a gun fight. - kw

[@forrestwebb8590]

Man, you put her thru the steps! It preformed very well! Very impressive and highly functional, you proved it will get it done! I believe that I'll be putting it on my list of things to buy. Thanks!

[@FirearmFreedom]

Anytime!

[@thebalakay2787]

Getting one next month, saw it and a Tisus out of the bunch of 1911's chose this one for 100$ more, after watching this I'm very happy with my purchase

[@FirearmFreedom]

Nice! Ya you can’t go wrong with this pistol they are excellent

[@ericferguson9989]

I'm not a 1911 guy but that gun is cool. The checkering on the wood scales and the parkerized finish really look classic.

[@FirearmFreedom]

Ya they seriously knocked this pistol out of the park for looks

[@enriqueoliva6988]

@@FirearmFreedom I love steel and wood furniture,broom handle and 1911 are the best.

[@billjones6297]

I just recently purchased one of these from a friend of mine who collects 1911 45s I haven’t fired it yet but I can’t wait I love it it’s my first 1911 45 I had a 45 long colt about 40 years ago and I loved it and will probably get another I’m considering a Cimarron Pistolero or a Heritage Rough Rider 45 longcolt

[@FirearmFreedom]

Nice! I’m glad your liking it ya a good 45 colt is tough to beat

[@Charcoalcash]

Great video. I got my ragnarok holster to have a positive click with my Glock 19 and Glock 44. Just made my screws alittle tighter and now it feels good. Maybe over time yours will wear in and you’ll be able to screw those screws in. Keep up the good work 👏🏻

[@FirearmFreedom]

Thank you for the feed back my friend and ya I’m actually kind of used to it now 🤙🏻

[@donniesmith924]

Great review. I have a Colt 1911 that is pretty much mil spec. I've owned for over 20 years. I like how you pointed out the nuances of shooting a milspec 1911. How you hold the gun while shooting the gun. Explaining how to handle the recoil and all the other features/characteristics of a 1911A1. I found out the hard way that there is a learning curve to shooting the 1911A1. It is a different feel compared to 98.5% of the polymer framed striker fired pistols. Keep up with the great reviews.

[@FirearmFreedom]

Thank you so much for watching and taking the time to comment man I appreciate it!

[@donniesmith924]

@@FirearmFreedom Your welcome. I will be looking out for some more of your videos.

[@FirearmFreedom]

@@donniesmith924 thanks man!

[@tank007ist]

What i have been waiting for commented and liked before the ad finished lol

[@FirearmFreedom]

Nice! Thanks for watching man I hope you enjoyed the video 🤙🏻

[@007Chancellor]

This looks like a great gun - and I am looking to pick one up for Cowboy (Wild Bunch) matches. However... you are dead wrong about the high-end 1911s. Done properly, they CAN be perfectly fit AND ultra-reliable. My Wilson Combat commpetition gun (too modern and illegal for Wild Bunch matches) has been shot thousands and thousands of rounds, often a few thousand between cleanings, and has NEVER failed. If a 1911 is just "tight" without being perfectly fit, yes, reliability suffers. Military 1911s were loosely fit for parts interchangablility. And yes - they were reliable in adverse conditions. But so are perfectly fit pistols from Wilson, Nighthawk and the like. Nice review. Subbed!

[@FirearmFreedom]

Great points I should of most definitely articulated my point better but your absolutely right, thanks for the comment and for subscribing!

[@forrestwebb8590]

That's just a fantastic test and results, I'm sold!

[@FirearmFreedom]

Hell ya man it’s a good choice 🤙🏻

[@richardcranium2581]

Nice video. This isn’t an A1, it’s a WW1 model. Flat main spring housing, double diamond grips, no scallop cuts by slide release / trigger area.

[@FirearmFreedom]

I believe I state this in the video, the reason the video is titled as such is because the model name by Cimarron is actually “1911 A1” even though it’s not really correct

[@morzus6027]

1911-A1 is what the company calls it, you can put your pants back on now.

[@Robertjim7669]

You're right it's not an A1. I have this same gun. The A1 didn't come out till the 1920s.

[@kentwilliams3326]

It does have, however, an A1 thumb safety.

[@judoki999]

The 1911 just feels good.

[@FirearmFreedom]

I agree!

[@wooddawg4868]

A lot of guns and 1911’s run like that. Most 1911 manufacturers use the CNC machining process so it’s hard to get it wrong using 1911 specifications.

[@FirearmFreedom]

Very true, thanks for watching and taking the time to comment!

[@Geriatric_Gaming]

Impressive. Most impressive.

[@FirearmFreedom]

Thank you!

[@zachconroy1443]

Look man, I'm trying to save for Jeep parts. I don't need you distracting me.

[@FirearmFreedom]

😂🤣 sorry man I had to do it this thing is mint 👌🏻

[@ctuan13]

Dude, being into cars and guns is literally the worst. Your bank account cries itself to sleep every night lol

[@FirearmFreedom]

@@ctuan13 ya that happens to quite a bit of us I think 😂

[@joedeertae3464]

@ctuan13 yes for sure lol

[@michaelsmith-rh4yt]

For me it's motorcycles and guns

[@KylePage]

Hit the holster with a heat gun at the trigger guard, insert the pistol and slightly pinch the plastic on the inside face of the trigger guard and that will give you your positive thunk into home position. Is this a Series 80?

[@FirearmFreedom]

Ya the problem that I have is I don’t want to form it to this one when all my other 1911s in the collection fit fine lol

[@stephen562]

Interesting. I’m looking for my first 1911. I’m glad this one has a flat mainspring housing. I recently held a rounded one and it wasn’t as comfortable as the flat. Any issues with the beaver tail digging into your hand or hammer bite? That’s my only concern with the mil spec style. The beaver tail has pretty sharp edges vs the more modern swooping up smooth style.

[@FirearmFreedom]

Surprisingly no I have not had any issues with that on this gun it has still been one of my favorite 1911s 👌🏻

[@hansg6336]

Nice job of quick firing several mags in a row. I'm not sure I could shoot that fast with one 21 round mag. Back to the range for me.

[@FirearmFreedom]

Lol thanks man I appreciate you watching and taking the time to comment!

[@jld3229]

Fair review, thanks!

[@FirearmFreedom]

Thank you for watching and taking the time to comment!

[@Chris-yy5pj]

Definitely getting one simply because it's a WW1 style. IDK of any other company that is producing WW1 style 1911s.

[@FirearmFreedom]

Ya they did a great job and there really aren’t many that do a clone pistol this good compared to the original 🤙🏻

[@virgiljohnson668]

Turnbull is if you're willing to pay the price for it 😂

[@FirearmFreedom]

@@virgiljohnson668 very true!

[@joedeertae3464]

SDS imports didn’t do too bad a job either for a Turkish 1911 not a big fan of the grips, kinda felt cheap

[@bradmarthafocker4285]

Ive got the itch for a 1911 in .45 Auto. I maintain that the Glock 30 is the best way to carry 11 rounds of .45. But no Glock will ever be a 1911.

[@FirearmFreedom]

For sure I agree defensive 45 use and the 1911 leaves a lot to be desired but for cool factor it definitely has it 👌🏻

[@enscroggs]

Nice, but the gun seems to be a hybrid between the M1911 of WWI and the refined version that served from circa 1930 to its final military retirement. For example, the frame lacks the scalloped relief cuts behind the trigger guard, a distinctive feature of the M1911. The Cimarron pistol also lacks the arched mainspring housing characteristic of the M1911-A1. At the close of the Great War, the Ordinance Board of the Department of the Army took some pains to review the performance of the weapons of the United States Army in light of actual combat experience, including the standard sidearms, the Colt M1917 revolver, the Smith & Wesson M1917, and the Colt M1911 automatic pistol. The M1911 had a number of what we'd call ergonomic issues. As adopted they were less useful by soldiers with smaller hands. Consequently, the Board recommended a shorter trigger and scalloped cuts behind the trigger guard to reduce the maximum reach of the shooter's index finger. Soldiers also complained about discomfort caused by the flat backstrap and "hammer bite". The Board recommended the flat mainspring housing be replaced with an arch housing (much like the "palm swell" backstrap feature of many modern handguns) and the adoption of a new grip safety with a longer "beaver tail" and a shortened hammer spur. The existing M1911 guns were returned to Colt in batches to be modified in compliance with the new A1 standard. By about 1930 virtually all the Government Model Colt automatics had been remanufactured as M1911-A1 sidearms, though a small number somehow escaped modification. Here's a photograph of a genuine unmodified M1911 as used by the American Expeditionary Forces in WWI: d3h6k4kfl8m9p0.cloudfront.net/stories/53kwk6b0Uhgur8-g-b9Isw.jpg Note how the tip of the hammer spur overlaps the grip safety. Note also the length of the trigger, the trigger guard, and the mainspring housing in comparison to this photograph of an M1911-A1 manufactured by Singer in 1940: www.rockislandauction.com/detail/72/2446/documented-finest-condition-us-singer-manufacturing-co-model The Cimarron gun is basically a replica of the Colt .45 Auto as issued and used in 1917 with a grip safety beaver tail derived from the A-1 standard for shooter comfort, consequently it is neither an M1911 nor an M1911-A1, but a hybrid, as are most modern guns of this configuration.

[@FirearmFreedom]

It is most definitely a mix of the two but I feel like they do it tastefully, thanks so much for all the information in your comment I’m sure people will find it helpful!

[@usnchief1339]

Thank you for the video. I will pick one up if it crosses my path. Unless a 9mm TISAS 1911 Tanker crosses my path first. I miss the pre-covid $13 Tula steel case ammo. Works great in my 1911s.

[@FirearmFreedom]

Right? Lol oh how times have changed, crappy times

[@denniskopecky9124]

Just another great day at the range. Dennis

[@FirearmFreedom]

It most definitely was thanks for watching Dennis!

[@SirTravis-vn6yp]

I think this will definitely be my CCW right out of High school, thank you for the review!

[@FirearmFreedom]

Nice man! Thanks for watching!

[@jaydee5156]

Cimarron patterned this 1911 after the pre-A1 1911.

[@FirearmFreedom]

Correct I say that in the video however they named it “A1” in their model designation.

[@stevenkuznar9165]

That's because the factory frames are all marked 191a1-FS​ which is the Armscor/Rock Island designation .@@FirearmFreedom

[@stevenkuznar9165]

Yes, this is meant to be a representation of the WW1 style 1911 with small differences to reduce hammer bite and increase functionality. Good compromise by me.

[@jaydee5156]

@@stevenkuznar9165 For a short time, there was a polished blue steel version. Very sharp.

[@Elvis68spec]

Very interesting video! Have you tried running a Colt 1911? They'er my favorite! Don Blake

[@rudysoto9735]

Excellent review..

[@FirearmFreedom]

Thank you!

[@jimchambers7548]

I know this os an old video, but how has the Cimarron held up over time? If ya still have it

[@richardlinares4616]

I am impress buy the price reliable of this handgun. Enjoy your review of this firearm.

[@FirearmFreedom]

Thank you so much for watching and taking the time to comment I appreciate it!

[@neiljvoice1603]

Great video Joe :)

[@FirearmFreedom]

Thanks Neil glad you enjoyed it!

[@paulweaver6607]

Sir you have become my only go to source. Absolutely appreciate the honesty and integrity of your content. Appreciate you saving me a lot of money but also hating that I’m spending more,but one great things that I know will not disappoint me. Keep it up man.

[@FirearmFreedom]

Thank you so much for this comment man seriously beyond words. Can’t tell you how much I appreciate the support!

[@edwardzamorski3711]

I love the nickel plated on onr high polish by blue wonder if they also shoot well seem well made price

[@edwardzamorski3711]

I want a nickel or high polish blued cmaron are they any good I no o price went up since covid no they look well built-in

[@FirearmFreedom]

The high polish blued one, I have had a chance to check out first hand and honestly it was incredible I wish I had picked it up when I saw it last.

[@edwardzamorski3711]

How much is it

[@FirearmFreedom]

This one was used for 399 but you can find them brand new for not much more than that 🤙🏻

[@frankcabrera6319]

700 about

[@gatoarchivaldo9051]

Some guy wants to sell me one for 900$ is it way over priced?

[@thetoneknob4493]

its not an a1 its the older 1911 type, no cutaways on the frame behind the trigger and it has a flat main spring housing.

[@FirearmFreedom]

Ya I do mention this in the video but the actual model from Cimarron is “a1” even though that is not correct

[@kentwilliams3326]

It however does have an A1 style thumb safety.

[@alpalmieri8644]

This is not a 1911 a1 it's a 1911 WW1 era

[@markreaves8086]

Im wanting a1911 your info helps.

[@FirearmFreedom]

Glad the video helped!

[@chuckythedoll4815]

Just picked it up for $599.99. Haven't fired her yet, am dying to!

[@FirearmFreedom]

Not a bad price at all I hope that works well for you!

[@chuckythedoll4815]

@@FirearmFreedom It drilled bullseye at 30 yards. Very fun, great performance.

[@peacemaker-du4hz]

i just got done watching another video and he had a similiar 1911 comparing it to a nighthawk custom 3000 dollar 1911 and all he did was trash the cheaper one ,it was ridiculous. JMB designed this thing to be lose so when our brave men in uniform beat the tar out of them they still worked

[@FirearmFreedom]

I could not agree more unfortunately people are just gonna bitch

[@ronrobertson59]

The 1911 it's like a Glock except for men.

[@FirearmFreedom]

😂😂😂😂

[@kennethdacus251]

Am I the only one that noticed the holster seemed to have scratched the finish lol

[@FirearmFreedom]

I’m sure it wore it a little bit after quite a few draws but that is going to happen with any gun no matter the finish. Personally I’m not to worried about it

[@kentwilliams3326]

⁠@@FirearmFreedomThat was a very good test / evaluation sir. Also, as a retired U.S. Border Patrol academy firearms instructor i can definitively state that your gun handling skills are exemplary and almost never seen on KZbin!

[@Pyro_kinetingz8o8]

I just got this 1911, how do you like it so far?

[@FirearmFreedom]

I still absolutely love it, it’s a great gun!

[@jessekaiman5182]

I wasn't aware how prone parkerizing was to rusting until it happened. RIP 1911A1 loaded.

[@FirearmFreedom]

Ya unfortunately an improperly done parkerizing job is horrible it will rust quick but if it’s done right it will do incredibly well

[@RockyRoadRanch217]

It's a 1911 Model ... not a 1911A1 Model

[@alainlaverdure1674]

Tula Ammo Works great and is Cheap !!! iF it doesn't run Steel it doesn't deserve Brass !!

[@FirearmFreedom]

I tend to agree with you! Lol

[@alpalmieri8644]

Hey that's not an a1 it's the WW1 original 1911

[@FirearmFreedom]

Well there is a few mixed features from both actually.

[@swooshtx]

8:50 I'm tired of hearing people say that these guns were never intended to have tight tolerances. If you hear this, it's a ton of regurgitated nonsense. Unless you own one of these guns you have 0 room to speak because you just don't know, you only repeat the nonsense like I used too. I personally own a Colt Model of 1911 made in 1913. It has 0 wobble between the slide and the frame and it shoots amazing. Colt made a bunch of these guns using the same tooling for years and years. The later guns have looser tolerances because of the wear on the tooling. I have also read arguments about a different metal process causing some guns to wear faster. I can't say wether that is true or not. I can say my 100 yr old 1911 does not have a loose slide.

[@rogermorrill4700]

That is a 1911 frame NOT a 1911A1 frame.

[@Nick-fm9ux]

Ouuuu you touch my tra lala

[@FirearmFreedom]

😂

[@josephbolz4550]

too many plugs. To much BS. It's a fantasy 1911 not A1.