The 1911 and 45 Auto ~ My Cherished Companions

[@archerpiperii2690]

A dog, a revolver, a cold beer, a cigar and a fine day to sit outside and enjoy them...bliss! Greetings from Phoenix, AZ.

[@richardmooremoore4127]

Yes. That’s true wealth. ❤

[@barryblu_space-bar3x]

Hes living "his best liiiife". And im from south PHX BTW. Beautiful women there imo. Beautiful beaches too....😂😂😂😂jk.

[@knifenerd1776]

My favorite experience with the 1911 is when I was 11. I was in south Texas with my grandpa deer hunting ( I believe it was the fall of 93 ). We were heading back to our camp around dusk. My grandpa told me to stop f ing moving. I immediately stopped because I rarely heard him cuss and never directed towards me. I looked at him and he had his 45 drawn. He then blew the head off a rattlesnake that was no more than 4 feet from me. That gun was forever immortalized in that moment. I’m kind of embarrassed to admit I haven’t owned one yet but I will right that wrong some day.

[@alanmeyers3957]

It’s amazing how fast time flies!

[@Juliang61]

A man who drinks beer and smokes cigars while discussing guns ..... My kind of guy!!!

[@jameshaberer4644]

I was a member of our base pistol team & we had Singer 1911’s. We switched to the Barrette 9mm & our competition rules changed. Under the 45, a lethal hit was one round in the center mass or the head (7 round magazines with one in the chamber= effectively 8 kills). Shooting combat matches with the 9 mm, we were required to put two rounds in center mass followed by one in the face IN THAT ORDER (15 round magazine + 1 in the tube= 5 possible kills with one mulligan). It did not make sense to me, so I switched to the combat M16 team. Never had confidence in the simple 9mm of the early 90’s. Today, at age 70, 1911 is my EDC.

[@NAMELESSINTERNETADDICT]

Arent Singer 1911 like rare and expensive?What happened to those 1911 you were issued?

[@jameshaberer4644]

@@NAMELESSINTERNETADDICT turned back in to the base CATM… probably returned to Depot. That was 1993.

[@NAMELESSINTERNETADDICT]

@@jameshaberer4644 You could have made some decent $$$ if you bought a couple of those.

[@robertfrapples2472]

Congratulations on a life well lived, sir! It appears you have fared far better than many of our unfortunate veterans. I'm glad you are able to enjoy the fruits of your labor and service in your golden years. Your knowledge of firearms and history are a treasure, and it saddens me to think they will someday disappear. There are far too few like you anymore. Thank you for all you have done to keep us all safe and free. I hope Benny's leg is OK.

[@GunBlue490]

I do pray for our veterans. There's an unfortunate link between desperation and the loss of God in our society over the past 50 years. Though the WWI, WWII and Korean war vets typically suffered through tougher times in combat, this was then a very strongly Judeo-Christian country, and those that returned maintained a close connection to God, who healed them. Keeping distant from God, who we were made for, to live forever, is the definition of insanity. Benny healed up quite well. Thank you!

[@waynegray453]

Well said...I think it would be quite something to know you and have you as a neighbor. Semper Fi

[@GunBlue490]

@@waynegray453 God bless, Semper Fi.

[@kellyheath6293]

Amen Brother!

[@stevejorgensen5523]

Not all great. I have a 40% disability rating and take a lot of drugs from the Dr. just to be able to function. But I am here while many are not.

[@electricman69]

I was a marine mp. In the Vietnam War I carried the 1911 superb weapon I now have a glock 21 Springfield armory 45 .and high standard 22.

[@carterthiessen2664]

When I have my 1911 on my hip, and my model 94 in my hands, I feel very well armed. Thanks to JMB for those wonderful designs

[@ms.annthrope415]

I too learned the 1911 going through army officers training. I've owned 10 1911s in my 62 years on earth. I still have 5 1911s and never felt under gunned. Always had confidence in it and it keeps me warm at night. Thank you for your service. And I enjoy a cigar, too.

[@markmadsen6828]

Thank you for your service. My Uncle was in Long Bin and payed a heavy price when a Soldier in front of him stepped on a trip wire triggering a grenade. He wore scares and shrapnel in his body till the day he passed. He never complained, but Family members said that he was never the same after he came home. I'm just thankful he came home,, many young Men didn't.. God Bless our Vets.

[@Zona-dw9rp]

Thank you for your service. I'm a retired AF helicopter pilot. As time goes by, and I see our younger generations, I appreciate our veterans more. Vets such as you are a national treasure.

[@thefrostbitegamings]

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[@herodotus53]

You sound just like my recently-departed Uncle who was a Navy veteran, firearms enthusiast, and a fellow New Englander-- this is like I'm hanging with him again. Thanks for the time you share with all of us!

[@johnmccrea8106]

This was a wonderful video!!! Thank you for sharing it with us.

[@UCprepperNJ]

Hey thanks for sharing those Vietnam pictures was not expecting to see that at the end of video

[@joshuagibson2520]

Sir, you are the real article. I just want you to know how much it means that you share so much with us. Thank you.

[@GunBlue490]

Thank you and God bless.

[@Ranxerox1911A1]

I’m 5’ 7” and 135 lbs. I was ten pounds lighter when I first shot a 1911 forty five. I’ve experimentally carried a bunch of plastic “wonder nines” and have always returned to my five inch steel frame 1911A1 chambered in .45 auto. I’m 57 years old so I guess y’all can call me “old school.” At 20 yards and under, me and my forty five are your huckleberry.

[@lanceevans688]

Thank you Mr. Wayne for passing on some of your extensive knowledge to us younger guys. You've done an amazing job of flattening the curve for those who are passionate about learning. Thank you for your service to our great country. The slide show was fantastic.

[@JessPeters-qg1bn]

The first handgun i ever fired was a 1911A1. I was on thè range as a range safety NCO at Ft Ord. When the qualification was over there was ammo left and someone asked if I wanted to try it. I did. When i finished i was invited to join the 7th Infantry Division shooting team. I wasnt interested. I have owned several pistols over the years but until recently no 1911A1. But here I am 77 years old, saw an article about the TSAS 1911A1 for $300. Its my favorite shooter and as accurate as any. My other colt is a SAA Colt 45 from Italy and also a great shooter.

[@GeezerWheels]

My dad was a WWII combat vet who served with the 112th Cav in the S. Pacific. He loved his 1911 and said there were two occasions where he would not have come home alive without it. Thankfully, he was my instructor in my teen years and the 1911 is still one of my favorite platforms. Thanks for you great vids!

[@frankbergstrom7621]

Love the Brittany, a breed that meets with my total approval.

[@wadestarnes130]

Thanks for your service 🙏

[@rona5374]

I honor you Sir! Not necessarily because of the subject you spoke on, but because of how you spoke on the subject! Well Done!!

[@jjsgarage3634]

Love my 1911’s in 45! Just something about how they feel and shoot. And with the grip and thumb safety incorporated into a 1911, it makes me feel confident to carry with one in the chamber and hammer back. Thanks for all the great videos and sharing your experience as a young MP.

[@user-ie1ij9nr7e]

527 MP and 561 MP Company's here, Iraq and Afang! Nice to meet you! Thanks for the vids!!

[@GunBlue490]

God bless, MP!

[@chipchaffee2416]

Sir , I so enjoy listening to a man with intelligence , And common sense. Thank you for your service. And your great videos.

[@DallasRUSHian]

Thank you for sharing your pictures from Vietnam.

[@thefrostbitegamings]

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[@veronicarawnsley696]

love the old pictures...what a treasure is your life!

[@jackszemplinski1567]

Great video, goood cigar And great companions Wayne!

[@tstar-kg8hh]

Thank you sir for your service and for enlightening us with your knowledge. Watching and listening to you is like having a conversation with an old friend. Thank you and long live the 45 auto.

[@paulsimmons5726]

Another great video on an iconic round and the 45ACP has always been my favorite handgun round! Indeed, Mr Browning knew a thing or two about firearms and his 1911/45ACP combination was top-tier, back then or today!

[@GunBlue490]

Indeed, from his lever action Winchesters to the M2 .50 Browning Machine Gun, the 1911, and so many others that are still around and copied, his inventions were timeless and will likely never go away.

[@timhoban4541]

Thank you for your service, Sir! 🇺🇲

[@MarkJohnson-qj6ke]

Thank you for your service kind sir. Both of my grandfathers were WWII vets, Love your stories and your videos. ❤

[@chriss1911]

As a former tanker, I carried a 1911 and an M3a1 grease gun. Both great.

[@bobhartman2571]

Thank you, Gun Blue. I too am a 25th alumni in CuChi. Did two tours their. I also love my 1911 that I carried in the field their.

[@GunBlue490]

Welcome home.

[@calebh2642]

Thank you for taking the time to share this series with us.

[@Johnny-jr2lq]

Thanks for the service my dad was In served over there. I remember my grandma and great uncle and my dad busted out the old slide machine. It was loaded with photos of when he was over there. The 1 photo I remember was of his tower he was tasked to man. He had all his weapons on display the M60,M16,M79 and the clickers that detonate explosives set outside of the wire. I don’t what ever happened to those photos and slides. But it was a real treat to see yours Sir thanks for taking me down a trip down memory lane.

[@timferguson6455]

Mr. Browning was a gun genius for several gun creations during his lifetime. I think you and he would have a great channel together on KZbin. Thanks for sharing your knowledge of guns and your life experiences. God bless you sir.

[@rodscrivner7132]

Best content..Give Benny a hug for me..

[@drysori]

Excellent history lesson sir.

[@thefrostbitegamings]

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[@thor1911.]

Thank you sir for your service

[@wesleyburns4566]

What a great story a lot history and remember it so well cause they don't teach it anymore. Thank you.

[@JoelMMcKinney]

Kids con the teachers into dribbling on all day about adult content from what I hear.

[@edwardzamorski3711]

Interesting program. Thanks for serving

[@snjspring]

Lots of respect brother. Enjoy learning from you.

[@StevenNorlander]

I love this man so much.

[@bigbossman3806]

Great history lesson, I wish I would have had teachers in school that were this interesting.

[@edwardzamorski3711]

Pictures at end were great

[@pantherpaw9]

Thank you for your service sir. Great video and an awesome history of the 1911. We appreciate your superior storytelling abilities 😊

[@johnwebb4191]

Your still pics at the end were really special. Thankyou for your service.

[@308blr2]

Dad carried one during WWII; and I had always gravitated toward it. Pop was 6’3” so I guess it makes sense his stature enhanced his ability to handle the round. I grew to be 5’5” and 205 lbs; and I’ve been physically active all my life. The .45 auto round has always been fun to shoot; and in the ‘80s I used one for competition. It sees little use anymore; and with small hands and lots of grit I enjoy the .454 Casull most of all. Shooters leaving the rifle range pass slowly by the pistol range and often stop to see what is causing the thunderous report. There are physical limits of holding the weight of the pistol, being able to squeeze the grip safety, and holding the wrist against the recoil so that the pistol cycles. Apart from that I think handling the 1911 and .45 Auto recoil is largely a state of mind. Thank you for your educational, interesting and thought provoking video.

[@cavemaninasuit]

Super great to see your old military personal photos, i really enjoy seeing history like that, just a regular guy and what life was like back then, not the life of some celebrity or general. Fantastic!

[@goldcfi7103]

FANtastic look at in-country life during the Vietnam conflict. Thanks for posting!

[@garrycoy806]

Nothing like a good beer, good smoke, and a Large handgun 😎

[@richblacklock]

I had gone to the sunroom and lit up a stogie from AJ Fernandez before clicking on this video. Sure enjoyed burning one with you. Great history lesson. Thanks.

[@johnsumila9306]

Thank you for sharing the stories. I would enjoy sitting with you and have conversations over a few beers and cigar. Nice chest holster and beautiful dog.

[@davidschaadt3460]

I have two Remington Rand 1911's ,one in beautiful shape the other shows wear.They replaced the one I bought in '94 that I traded and it haunted me for decades until I replaced it.Real nice program ,Sir.

[@packtray6569]

Thank you for sharing your experience. We were turning ours in and getting the M9 when I first came in, but it was the first military handgun I ever fired. I appreciate you teaching what you know. It's a good legacy.

[@theresamovieonthere]

Thank You For Your Service Sir.

[@bigrod0069]

Pretty awesome pictures! Whether the war was ever right or wrong Thanks a million to all that Put their selves out their for our country. Thank you so much. 🇺🇸

[@christophergeorge8800]

Thank you sir. Your dedication and credible history source. God speed

[@mikelovin7]

Thank you for your service, Sir.

[@plumcrazypreston2797]

Thank you for all your wonderful video presentations, Mr. Richards! Bless you, your wife, Benny and all your loved ones! Thank you for your service in uniform to America. It is a real treat to have you as a host on KZbin. Modern television is such crap!

[@davidtownsend5436]

My newest and probably most cherished firearm is a Colt Gold Cup National Match. As a leftie, I've always admired 1911's but never owned one until this year. I figured it was high time to have one in my collection and she's a dandy!

[@HypocriticYT]

Id love to see a video with you commenting on your photos. A great era and great history. Reminds me of my days in the army from early 80’s to mid 90’s

[@aaronneumeyer5572]

I had planned just to listen to this video in the background while doing other work but once I saw Benny, I had to watch it instead -)

[@gameragodzilla]

A custom 1911 I had built on a double stack frame is my current carry gun. May be big and heavy, but 15+1 rounds of .45ACP while otherwise keeping all the 1911 ergonomics I like is a lot of firepower. And I deeply admire the 1911 for still being relevant after over a century, mainly because most modern pistols still use its same basic operating mechanism and controls.

[@bustersmith5569]

the pictures were awsome !!!!

[@andysmith2155]

I have lived in Texas all my life but on a trip to Chicago I went to The Field Museum. Most of the animals in the museum were there because of Teddy Roosevelt. Another great video from you sir. Thank you.

[@dougalmcalpine6804]

You impress me so much with every video, the photos at the end are really incredible.

[@LKaramazov]

I loved those pics from Vietnam. I’ve always been fascinated by that war and there were about 20 years of my life where I would always have recurring dreams about vietnam based on documentaries I’ve seen and about tornados. Always about those two subjects from time to time. I know a lot vets don’t like talking about the war, but I for one would love to hear stories about any aspect of Vietnam, from being drafted to leaving.

[@Don.E.63]

Thank you for your service GunBlue490, i always enjoy and learn form your videos, my dad was a ww2 veteran, much respect and prayers to all our veterans, God bless you and yours.

[@ColtDee]

Good talk very informative and entertaining, history of Colt's 1911 is in my opinion fascinating and enlightening.

[@garyhammond2213]

I love the 1911. Actually, it's one of the few autos I like. I also like your Redhawk and holster. Very nice!

[@midnightsailor1]

Nice presentation of the 45auto ,one of my favorites and I'll be carrying my 1911 tonight as I walk my dog Maggie instead of my Glock 19 in honor of your service and a life well lived. Great soundtrack you chose for the photo piece. God bless you and Family,you too Benny

[@superbug1977]

These Vietnam-era photos at the end are absolutely fascinating. Thanks for sharing.

[@rogerlucht222]

Love the pictures. I was in Vietnam in '68-'69 at Phu Bi and Danang.

[@KevinLewis-t9i]

Thanks for your service I love 45 I have a auto and pc.

[@dennispeltier6142]

Qualified expert in competetion US Army! My training was dry fire with a pencil taped for size. 45 auto was a gentle push with a firm grip. When 9mm was introduced, I did not like it. Too snappy for my tastes. Always enjoy your historical insights. Thank you!!! Best wishes and God bless...

[@glennlariva6896]

Thanks for sharing the pics of Vietnam. I really liked this video. Made me wish I was with you smoking a good cigar and being regaled with your stories. With great respect, Glenn.

[@mohammedcohen]

....it was 51 years ago that I shot my first 1911 - rented one at a range in Verona, NJ, a week before I enlisted in the Army...spent 2 years, 8 months & 26 days in Germany...happiest time of my life...

[@GunBlue490]

Germany is certainly a happy place to be in the Army! My experience was a little different. ;~}

[@donwallace7354]

Fantastic, personal, history lesson. My father carried the 1911 in his Army Air Corps days. Unfortunately, he sold it off before he had the inkling that I would go in the military. I had to make do with the tired armory pieces that we were still using in the Seabees into the 90's. They were still functional, and I could still hit the target, even though they rattled like a paint can! Great slide show there at the end.

[@GunBlue490]

Actually, slide looseness has nothing to do with accuracy. That's a myth that has gone around forever, and keeps people buying unnecessarily tight, expensive, and unreliable guns. The real accuracy issue is the barrel to bushing fit and a snug toggle link, which maintains the barrel in relation to the sights. A loose slide always works.

[@michaelsinclair7253]

@@GunBlue490 Mine rattled while a member of the MarDet on the USS JFK from 82-84, then in the Infantry while on Lejeune. Always Expert on the rifle, but lowest score of Marksman with the 1911. Thanks for ruining my excuse for the last 40 years! Wait! "Guys, I had the pistol with the loose bushing and toggle. You guys knew that." That's my story and I'm sticking to it. As always, a wealth of knowledge. I'm glad to see this one posted. Been a Patreon donor for awhile as well. God Bless.

[@bobbowie5334]

Hawaii bound. Had to have been the two greatest words ever heard. 40:41

[@GunBlue490]

Welcome Home. The divisional chief of staff informed me that I could personally bring the 25th colors back to Hawaii and finish my tour for another month, or take my early out and go home. I chose the latter. Homeward bound.

[@Jeff_Seely]

The history lessons that pertain to firearms are my absolute favorite and your style makes them all the more interesting. Whenever you do these types of videos, I forward them to my father-in-law because he enjoys them greatly. He is a sociology and history Ph.D. from Norway. He always states that he likes the firearms perspective. Anyway captain, we are all getting older by the day. One day closer to being drawn into God's eternal gift of the afterlife. Thanks for your time and efforts.

[@coldonnamariefuentesdumont8598]

Hi sir and greetings I want to say your name but I'm not sure I've seen Wayne and Mr Richards I wish I knew for proper greeting I'm Col Donnamarie Fuentes Dumont Lavallee and I am a retired army air corp special ops combat pilot and fighter bomber owner of 2 vintage fighter bomber air craft I'm a 26 yr veteran and well decorated and I want to send you my deepest respect and appreciation for all your military service time and tours and your outstanding and amazing hard work you have put on all your videos and history teaching and education you provide for everyone You are so awesome and easily understood in a very relaxed atmosphere I love 💕 your sweet pup he's so adorable I am very happy and pleased with your info and teaching videos very very professionally done and I appreciate your Vietnam video section it makes me feel special I was in Iran Lebanon and Sadie Arabia Germany Peru and I am a retired extremely very heavy equipment operator and transport rigger and equipment transport rigger of machines from 100 tons to 800 tons I really 💕 loved that life and got a lot of attention and people talking lots of pictures know I fly my Air craft when I get the time and feel good slowen down these days but enjoying the retired life and 💕 loving it as much as I can And know I'm going to bed I wish you and your wife and little puppy all the best life can bring and give and have a wonderful tomorrow My 💕 love to all of you COL Donnamarie Fuentes Dumont Lavallee

[@blacktalonalan]

Thank you for your service sir! I loved the old photos at the end!

[@bobkat1663]

Great show.

[@timothyaskew2501]

Outstanding! Really enjoyed your pictures. I’m a Viet Nam veteran also. I’m a big fan of your channel. Thank you much!

[@Me2Lancer]

Great pistol. During the mid-1960s n the Navy we carried US NAVY Model 1911 Automatic Pistol made by Colt.

[@boogerdog5247]

We always worry about how Benny is getting along. Tailwags Benny! ( USNR, 67,68, 69... and the Gubmnt 1911, Thompson, and M1 Garand were what we drew from the magazine. )

[@chuychubasquino2957]

Looking good Gun Blu 490... always good info.

[@TimothyRau]

A wonderful ‘fireside chat’ experience today (pardon the reference to one of Teddy’s relatives). I think this is one of the most relaxing/entertaining history lesson I’ve had. Hope all remains well with you, Mrs GunBlue, Benny and your neighborhood bears. Thank you for you military and law enforcement service.

[@tanguito0007]

My dad had two .45 colts, I grew up with those beauties, my first weapon was a Spanish star, .45, then I had a "Ballester-Molina", a caliber with a lot of stopping power, and very accurate. When you were in Vietnam, with a .45 on your waist, did you feel safe? Greetings from Patagonia, Argentina

[@russmiller4801]

So wonderful to hear you refer to the '.45 ACP' correctly as the 45 AUTO.

[@nohillforahighstepper]

Loved the 'Nam photos. I think I speak for most in saying that we would love to hear some of your 'Nam stories...

[@samadams9557]

Very much appreciate your content. Thank you for the efforts. I’m 5’ 7” and 185 lbs. I carry a full size 1911 in .45 auto everyday, all day. I’ve purchased many pistols that are “better” for carrying. But I do not get the same level of confidence with them as I do the 1911. I can shoot half size silhouettes at 100 meters+ even stressed/winded with fairly solid consistency. My second best shooter is the CZ-P09, which also happens to be hammer fired. It’s a double/single action so the take up and reset aren’t nearly as nice but it breaks clean. But that gun is thicker and not as comfortable to carry IWB. I use Wilson combat 8 round mags in the gun and Wilson’s and McCormick 10 round mags in the carrier. They do pale in comparison to the P09’s capacity at 19 +1 but I’m comfortable with having 8+1 in the gun and two 10 round backups. Oh, and I carry it with the TLR-1 HL light attached. Just get a great belt.

[@eugenegress5896]

Really enjoy your videos. You would make a great Ballistics Therapy Doctor. ," Now come on in here Son ,and Let's discuss your caliber woes , and why you think you need this New Rifle" You have a Mellow calm Demeanor. Keep up the great Work .

[@tylerlcollins1260]

Loved the picture show at the end. Thank you sir for your service to this great country of ours.

[@lessummers5738]

Sorry to say our once great Country is now being destroyed right in front of our eyes

[@jeffthompson5840]

Love the military pictures of you thank you for your service gog bless you and your family

[@victorshults242]

God bless you and yours. Thank you for your service 👍🇺🇸💪

[@jameshaberer4644]

Great presentation of the topic!

[@hairlessharescrambler56]

My great grandfather carried a colt 1911 at the end of ww1 and my grandfather carried a colt 1911 in Korea then my other grandfather carried a colt 1911 in Vietnam,when I turned 21 and bought my first handgun it was a colt 1911 and Christmas of that same year I was given all 3 of the ones that my grandfathers carried and I will pass them down to my son some day

[@rappmasterdugg6825]

Will you adopt me?

[@michaelsinclair7253]

@@rappmasterdugg6825 Me first!

[@kingcobra7565]

Thank you for your service.

[@walatsway7092]

Hi! Great presentation! I was there in 68 forTet! 9th infantry division welcome home 🇺🇸