Post 911 History of M1911A1 in use with U.S. Special Forces

Retired Green Beret Jeff Gurwitch covers the re-adoption of the M1911A1 by U.S. Special Forces after 911. Time line, how it was employed, accessories, and performance in Iraq and Afghanistan.
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[@9HoleReviews]

Fantastic video! First hand accounts gives us great context on this subject. One of my good friends was a 90's-2000's CAG operator who would always show up to the range with me running his 1911 and there was no convincing him to shoot my normie M9 that I so enjoyed shooting :)

[@ModernTacticalShooting]

Thank You..BTW I went 5.56 AK because of your Alpha Trainer video

[@beck4218]

Concur. Best gun channel on YT.

[@user-rs1fo2dd9b]

do you know why CAG used the glock 22 for early GWOT, coming from the 1911 platform, before they going to 9mm glocks later on?

[@beck4218]

@@user-rs1fo2dd9b Mythos surrounding stopping power of 40S&W

[@briankaes1274]

@@user-rs1fo2dd9b idk how true it is, but my understanding is that CAG transitioned because they were seeing more and more usage of body armor by groups like AQI, so their doctrine went from “Two to the chest, One to the head”, to just “Put five in their pelvic girdle”.

[@JaredAF]

The biggest problem with the GI slides from WW2 were they were not entirely through-hardened. Stripping out the locking lugs is exactly how I would expect one to fail when subjected to a large number of rounds. The only slides that were through hardened were National Match slides and Post War replacement slides. Those would have a parts number on the left hand side rather than a manufacturer name. Awesome video, the 1911 is legendary for a reason and still king in some aspects today.

[@TJH615]

“By me, because I was there”. Fact over fiction. Thank you for putting out such fantastic content.

[@crisn565]

I can’t believe that a WW2 era colt made it to the GWOT. That’s insane.

[@kingofwishfulthinking2490]

Wait till you hear about the M2 Browning

[@Lifechanging99999]

@@kingofwishfulthinking2490 LOL

[@kenmeuse2226]

I carried a Remington rand 45 in the gulf war.

[@mr.nobody68]

American manufacturing, son

[@mr.nobody68]

@@kingofwishfulthinking2490 bro I just got dead 🤣

[@ibbylancaster8981]

My dad, who passed away a year ago, was a huge 1911 fan. He had 13 various frames and calibers. I asked him what hit was about them, he said “It’s reliable and tested. It’s survived 2 world wars and many other smaller ones. They are easy to work on and will last forever “. Thank you for your service and for the video. I live in Raeford so I’m sure you know where that’s at if you went through Q at Mackall. 🇺🇸

[@brantsfgds]

Thanks for making this video! I was one of the gunsmiths at 5th Group back then that rebuilt those 1911's. Steve Holland was trying to get Kimbers but couldn't get the funding so what you see is what happened. We wanted to add night sights and a few other upgrades but we weren't allowed to permanently alter the guns because of regs.

[@williamguillIII]

Did you ever run into MSG "Bones" Jernigan down at Bragg?

[@brantsfgds]

It's possible but I don't remember the name. 5th SFG had moved to Ft. Campbell by the time I showed up so I didn't spend any time at Bragg until after 2005.

[@billjenkins687]

Just because the tactics have changed, it doesn't mean that the M1911A1 isn't lethal. It is. I enjoyed this video. Thanks for my freedom, Jeff.

[@michaelbiniakewitz2329]

It's rare to read a comment from someone who made it out alive after being held captive! Thank God you're now home did you seek help, which I hope you see no shame in getting after being a prisoner in what I can only imagine were fucking nightmare conditions. Enjoy breath you can.

[@dogguy8603]

True, but its still outdated and objectively not that great of a gun, especially when JMB made a better handgun already

[@arnox4554]

@@dogguy8603 If you're referring to the HiPower, JMB actually had little hand in making that, and the HiPower has its own issues that the 1911 never had.

[@machaksilver]

For me, videos like that are true gems that are so hard to find in this day and age, when the whole KZbin seems like a big pile of crap. Please keep up the good work, listening to people with actual first-hand experience on topics like that is truly fascinating.

[@ModernTacticalShooting]

Thank you! Part of the reason why I started this channel is to pass on info from my experiance so its not lost forever. I agree alot of hot garage on youtube, also alot of good stuff

[@daviddepasque844]

Great video on my favorite sidearm the 1911. My father was a Navy SeaBee on Guam in WW2, he went ashore with the Marine corps in the first wave to liberate Guam from the Japanese. His unit built the crushed coral airfields on Guam, that are still the tarmac bedding at the Guam international airport today, a test to the SeaBees. His daily carry was his 1918 vintage Colt 1911, Ka-Bar Mk11, Winchester m1 carbine....All of which he sent home to his brother from Hawaii after the Japanese surrender. His Colt was used a lot he told me, he ran bulldozers and graders, the Japanese snipers were always taking shots at the SeeBees, although he had his carbine with him, he preferred his 1911 to return fire while jumping off his equipment to take cover and return fire, he had more confidence in the 45acp than the 30 carbine. He passed away in 2008, his Colt and Ka-Bar are now mine and both still capable battle proven weapons, that says a lot since the Colt made in January 1918 is now 104 years old and I would not hesitate to use it today in a defensive role, or in combat.

[@johnqpublic2718]

Do you run ball ammo or jhps in it?

[@SilentSpirit671]

Hey I'm a local from Guam. I love the 1911 & I always use my 1911's in shooting competitions any chance I get. Your father helped make Guam into what it is today & I'm sad that you can't tell him that I said thank you for his service. You inherited a real peace of history from him & all I will ask is don't sell it.

[@snugglepuppyproductions685]

I am also from Guam. Thanks for this writeup - It was super interesting. And we appreciate your father's and everyone else's efforts liberating Guam.

[@chriscuts7029]

That's awesome! I was stationed at Guam & have been on that very tarmac many times.

[@sonar357]

Both of those a family/national treasures. Don't neglect those or allow them to be 'altered'.

[@jamesheath9385]

In 1987 I was an MP NCO in Panama and a member of the pistol team. We went to Ft. Benning for the U. S Army Pistol Championship. We were issued TZZ .45 ammo . Out of 6 guns mine was the only one to survive. When we got back to Panama I sent my gun in to be rebuild. The Chief armor in country called me and told me my gun had 16 cracks in the frame. He didn’t bother checking the slide.

[@lude3645]

Was this ammo HP? Did you happen to see if your slide had the heat treated discoloration on end of slide and slide stop notch? Thanks

[@bryanst.martin7134]

Ow!

[@LeverPhile]

That sucks ...

[@gymzilla12]

I was born In 2000 and I was also raised on the 1911. The first firearm my grandpa gave me was a colt 1911 when I was 10 years old. It’s always been my favorite

[@robertblount1783]

My experiences were similar. When I was in 10th Group in Iraq in 2004-2005 my team had several of the old WW2 1911s. When I was moved to 3rd Group in Afghanistan most of the 1911s were given to the support guys so they could push more M9s to the teams.

[@68fmj51]

I have a buddy that was in 10th Group, and I believe he was over there during that time frame. He always stuck with the M9 because, in his words, it “felt right”.

[@philliplopez2231]

I spent 2002-2006 in 3rd group in Afghanistan. I was issued a springfield 1911. They were in some rough shape but we were happy as hell to have them.....loved mine so much i bought the exact same gun when i got home. I still have my safariland holster...that thing is durable beyond reason.

[@michaelfoster9964]

As far as handguns go, I grew up shooting my dad’s Colt Gold National Match 1911. I bought a USP 45 tactical the day I turned 21 in 2002, and I picked up a Smith and Wesson Performance Center 1911 when they first came out. When I turned 30 I was given my dad’s mint condition 1952 Belgian Browning Hi Power. Added a USP Expert 9mm, along the way and for the last few years I’ve mainly been carrying my Staccato C2. All fantastic weapons. While I love the capacity of 9mm pistols, and the improvements to 9mm ammo has certainly made a difference, those same improvements have .45 just as swole. One thing that the forum warriors keep forgetting is that if you have to run suppressed, all 9mm ammo sucks enormous fat butts while the ballistics of .45 are almost completely unchanged.

[@matthewlester2967]

Great video. My 1911 served me well all 3 tours in Afghanistan. I personally like a bigger caliber...and the stopping power it provides. But everyone is different...

[@REVOLVER_NOIR]

Excellent video. As a Marine I tend to lean more towards tradition and I prefer the 1911a1. I carry an old government model Colt 1911 til this day. Thanks for sharing. 👍🏼🇺🇸

[@InfiniteSith136]

Navy Corpsman here hooyah from the devil doc. I carry a 1980s Springfield.

[@InfiniteSith136]

Navy Corpsman here hooyah from the devil doc. I carry a 1980s Springfield.

[@BERETTA9mmUSA]

Very Nice Devil Dog!!!! 🤠👮🏻‍♂️🇺🇸👍🍀😉👻👋🐉🌚. B9USA Sr. C Co 1/9 1988 to 1992.

[@KatoCoyoteCombatWorkshop]

@@BERETTA9mmUSA lol I love seeing B9 in comments sections in the wild. Thank you for influencing me to buy a Dan Wesson Vigil, Sr B. It was worth every penny.

[@BERETTA9mmUSA]

@@KatoCoyoteCombatWorkshop Thank-you! Great 1911 that DW Vigil…. I still own the Commander version. 🤠👮🏻‍♂️🐉🇺🇸👍👻🍀🌚

[@danw7156]

In the mid 70s, i was a gunner 11Charlie…and got my first issued 1911. It was worn out, but I loved it. Years later I got the M9 for 2 deployments, and i loved it. After I retried I bought an M17, and love it.

[@michaelsherman6492]

As an MP in 1984 I had a Remington Rand… it rattled but was very accurate… came into possession of one a few years ago… best weapon for personal defense and will be with us for another 100 years… just like the “BUFF”

[@rangerjack9727]

I carried 1911s on both my deployments, and after I got out, I carried it as my EDC from 2013 to 2020 until I replaced it with a Shadow Systems DR920 which is a re-engineered Gen 4 Glock 17 that I am running the 1911 grip angle on, loved the video

[@patrickfullan9509]

As a Marine MP in 1986 my duty pistol was an Army hand me down 1911A1(stamped US Army colt 1942). Had a rebuild or two in it's 44 years up to that point, but it shot great. Like to see a berretta 9mm do that.

[@ModernTacticalShooting]

I didnt mention in the video, I was Army Reserves in 1989. As a M60 gunner, my sidearm was a super old beat up M1911A1.

[@peghead]

I'm 65 years old and I too grew up with the M1911. I remember as a small child, I had a die-cast, pot metal toy M1911 probably 2/3 or 3/4 scale (I can't remember if it fired caps) but I played with it all the time. I especially remember sitting on my father's lap (a WWII Navy vet) and I asked him, "Dad, what kind of gun is this?" his response, which I can still hear today, "That's a FORTY-FIVE". Until 1992, I referred to the M1911 as 'a forty-five'.

[@ModernTacticalShooting]

Yep "45" everyone knew you meant M1911.

[@soundersiren07]

I struggled with the M9‘s ergos. It’s probably my shorter fingers but the palm swell and DA pull made it a struggle. Most of the senior NCO’s in the battery had a negative viewpoint of 9mm. The 1911 is truly an everyman‘s pistol.

[@sb859]

Outstanding review. The 1911 first saw combat in Mexico in 1917 during the Poncho Villa Punitive Expedition. Mexicans who survived a 1911 hit called it the "Yankee Fist" because it felt like being punched. Thank you John Moses Browning.

[@Glockshooter09]

Love the stories of real life experience and the history. Please keep the videos coming! Thanks

[@wyattplaz6345]

Excellent video! Just a few years ago I inherited my grandfather’s Remington Rand and I absolutely love shooting it. This was a great video to give this pistol new life for me and how it served our nation’s heroes!

[@LUVDOGS1954]

outstanding historical perspective...thank you sir.

[@Argentum88]

Great to hear these stories straight from the source man, keep it up.

[@mateo1726]

Not a 1911 owner nor do I have much interest in them, but these videos are awesome. Fun to learn the history of use of various weapons with SF during the GWOT.

[@josholdham1033]

Just found this channel and I’m really excited about it. Looks like great content!

[@AP-bk2lq]

Thank you for your Services!

[@brentsauer]

Man I don't know how I missed this video! Great stuff!

[@caliplinker2819]

Great video!! My Dad was SF from '60-'73 Thank You for your service!!

[@ericanewalt4009]

VERY VERY informative sir...Thank you for your service...I'm looking forward to more tactical videos from you

[@3Pillers]

👍. Thanks for posting. Thanks for your service.

[@Peenurpool]

.... I will never forget my first expert with the 1911.... I fell in love with it immediately, and had no idea or knowledge of the history and tradition of the side arm at that time, but I only got sucked in deeper the more I learned about it... To a certain point, I don’t even look at the price of a bulletproof built 1911... All I am really interested in is the dependability and consistency... When you get a 1911 that is built correctly and doesn’t have any reliability issues, and has all the comforts to make it carry all day without a problem, then I feel this is something you can’t really put a price on... I prefer an all steel frame and slide, with no sharp edges that will tear up skin and clothing, make in gods caliber , the .45acp 👍🇺🇸... I don’t mind a little bit of weight or having to constantly maintain it, but it must be able to preform and go many rounds without failure... That said, if I was going to war or any hostile environment, I would take an HK Mark23 or USP, or HK45/45c before any other side arm if given the choice 👍🇺🇸

[@mwrobinson1169]

Very informative. Thanks for posting the video!

[@RLB1833]

Way cool those old pistols continued service with you all. Cool history. Thanks for the story.

[@anthonyyurt7260]

Please write a book with these histories. So much has been lost and these gems are wonderful to hear from a man who was there.

[@projectileenthusiast1784]

Actual treasure tove of knowledge, criminally under-viewed video and channel. Thanks for the video Jeff.

[@ModernTacticalShooting]

Thank you ..best comment yet!

[@hawaiianfilter]

Thanks for the video and history and first hand experience.

[@Heywoodthepeckerwood]

This is great info. Thank you for your time here and your service.

[@alantoon5708]

Excellent video. And thank you for serving...

[@seemooreb.9724]

Thank you gor your service

[@justinhutyler2385]

Sitting here in my nice warm home, full stomach, and the freedoms that I have, I can not express the gratitude sincerely enough for everything you did and continue to do. Thank you, thank you to you and all of your teammates. And thank you Mr. Browning. I agree with you about the loose tolerance and reliability over tight tolerance and accuracy. Thank you… for everything.

[@staceyhicks6873]

I have owned s Colt 1991 a1 45 acp for about 25 years and i love it. With regular maintanance and plenty of lube i have had few failure to fire. And in most of thise cases i think they were due to faulty mags or poor ammo

[@josephcrook9921]

I also grew with 1911s as the go to, mainstay of semi auto handguns. I still have the one my parents got me for Christmas after I graduated OSUT and remember thinking it was the be all end all of combat handguns, and seeing SF run them down range in the earlier GWOT years (I was a regular nothing special soldier who didn't even carry a handgun), only confirmed my biases. I run Glocks primarily these days as well, but will always love John Moses Browning's masterpiece and will always keep that Christmas gift handy.

[@ModernTacticalShooting]

Im not one to bash "regular Army soldiers, I did 7 years Infantry prior to SF. Over the years I have worked with plenty of attachments assigned to support us that were awesome. Hence my dedication to SPC Fiscus (25th ID) at the end of the video.

[@josephcrook9921]

@@ModernTacticalShooting yeah, I always appreciated how cool the SF guys were and they never had a chip on their shoulder in my experience. That was the best part about being at Bragg in my opinion. Getting to occasionally get schooled up by current and former SF was always a good experience.

[@conanyancidelacruz7615]

I used 1911a1 era of ww2 pistol in my compitition back then in my unit and its very reliable to use, thousand of rounds fired,never bad issues happen. Great pistol and i own it someday for my retirement.

[@stevemellgard6393]

First up thanks for your service. Second thanks for sharing your experience and the video. My dad did 21 years and 2 foreign wars. Korea and 1st. Cav in Vietnam. I know he carried the 1911.I Acquired a TRP a few years ago. Maybe the M1911-A1 has seen it's day in combat with the US military. But after a century..... A enduring legacy.

[@scotttyoshimura]

Great channel and content. Really cool stories and real world experience 👍🏻

[@allenbuck5589]

Old Marine your spot on I still sleep with my 1911 thanks for your video. From my hill top in Sc

[@cgsai2008]

Very professional and informative video! I look forward to attending one of your classes.

[@lovetogun3611]

Always a good time for a 1911 story. Its easy to leave it sitting all alone while you shoot all the fancy new pieces but when you take it out and shoot it, it just seems so sweet and balanced

[@Dirtypool40-mk2]

Great video and subject!! I love seeing the classics like John Shaw and MidSouth get some credit. Love your assessment of L10, it's the small pond appeasement division to hide from real shooters in. I started with a single stack in LIM, and still have several. I'd love to hear more about 2011s / STI etc in the "CAG" type units. I was working one of their guys, he loved my LIMITED STI and made reference to the unit having some STIs for T&E. I also had buddies on our program that reported seeing STIs in the sandbox. There was also the mysterious "mag scarcity" that pointed to this in the early 2000's after 911.

[@ModernTacticalShooting]

First shooting book I ever read John Shaw's You Cant Miss, I still have it.

[@LairdErnst]

Good to hear some war stories and the gear that got ya through. Thanks for sharing.

[@irafowlerjr.7492]

wonderful. very helpful info, thanks

[@JoseRojas-kv7kv]

Exelente video, gracias por la opción del traductor al español.

[@vonklock6807]

Great video, and great information!

[@JoeyMicilcavage00]

Really appreciate this channel. And it is entertaining without trying to be. Maybe I'm just old now. Again, thanks.

[@EchoOscarDelta]

Great history vid! Subscribed.

[@RGL01]

Excellent video! Great info!

[@willo7734]

Great channel you have here. I really like the narrative style of conveying information that you have. The 1911 is my all time favorite gun.

[@ModernTacticalShooting]

Thank You

[@robertjackson1407]

Thank you 😊

[@cuongba8326]

@Modern Tactical Shooting: Thank you for your service. this is a great story sir.

[@ModernTacticalShooting]

Thank you

[@vieuxacadian9455]

Thanks for sharing Your experience Sir . I competed while serving in the USAF during the 1980s and We had old 1911s .

[@DeltaCharlie27]

Stumbled on your channel this morning and have to say I’ve been very impressed. Coming from a background in martial arts I never felt naturally comfortable with the squared off shooting stance - seeing your son and demo made me understand why. I also appreciate your delivery which doesn’t try to compete with guntubers (who have zero combat experience). You walk softly but carry a big stick of experience. Lastly you’re in my home state - hopefully we can connect sometime. I could definitely use the training!

[@petermurdoch3001]

Thanks for the video

[@bradwhite4827]

What a awesome video! As a veteran that went in 05/06 this man is 110% correct with every word he has said in this video. Great history my man!

[@corvetteguy1980]

Thanks for serving.

[@mr.nobody68]

Superbly fascinating video. Even if the 1911 falls out of favor with military/LE or even civilian carry crowd, I think that it will remain an extremely popular platform amongst all types of shooters There's just so much nostalgia and history to the 1911 Besides, name a movie that doesn't have at least one appearance by the 1911 The Yankee Fist is 111 years old as I write this. Here's to another 111 years Again, outstanding video, sir. Thank you

[@COPPERMOUNTAINCOINS.]

I have carried the same 1911 since 1992 and I will always carry it, its served me well and been thru alot with me.

[@tgs9740]

You've been carrying a 1911 as long as I have been alive. I also carry a m1911a1.

[@Prepper319]

Thank you for your service sir , If I could be half the man you are at 30 years old - I’d consider my life a success 🇺🇸

[@hectorrosado7400]

I clicked cuz U looked like my uncle when he served in jsoc but R.I.P Keith E. and thank U for your service.

[@TerranPlanetaryDefenseForce]

I like history lessons I like seeing the evolution of our needs and our solutions.

[@cheesenoodles8316]

Great video, I get to switch between a GI 1911A1 and a Wilson Combat, thanks to my Dad and brother. My true love is that GI 45.

[@caseyvanderpool3020]

Thank You Man. Great Insight.

[@natejackson4791]

I just found this channel, it is becoming one of my favorites. This fella seems very humble.

[@ModernTacticalShooting]

I try!

[@natejackson4791]

As I sit at my reloading bench I like to listen to something in the background. You have a knack to explain and make a point without being condescending. I'm not an internet warrior, it appears we are both in the same age group, I appreciate listening to what happened during the war. Thank you for your service, Merry Christmas to you all.

[@riu.1180]

Super interesting experience since you can't (ethically) test lethality in a lab. I always thought of the 92/M9's two different trigger pulls as an advantage, but a woods and farm sidearm has different priorities than special forces.

[@matthewpotts7735]

Carried a kimber in Afghanistan 2020. Used a Blackhawk holster which was ok but preferred leather. Had a local from the Bazaar craft a leather holster. Worked great.

[@stephenjake2021]

Do you see any guys still perferring 45/1911 platforms?

[@acontemplative1]

Enjoyed. Thanks!

[@astor9917]

While I was a Military Police K9 officer I always asked for a Remington Rand , Mainly because I grew up near Syracuse NY where they were made, Great Video, Thank You for you service

[@mr.diversity2267]

Thanks Sir. And I value your firsthand knowledge and experience.

[@th.burggraf7814]

I truly enjoyed this vid. 👍🏻 I own a 1944 Remington Rand myself and it's just a joy to feel the smooth action of this little beauty.

[@mariosaintandre7496]

Hi Th.Burggraf i enjoyed this video too ,because i own a 1945 Remington Randall is a awesome gun ,salutes from Mexico

[@th.burggraf7814]

@@mariosaintandre7496 oh wow, these Randall's are awesome indeed. 👍🏻👍🏻 I would love to have one too. Greetings from Germany. 👋🏻

[@RickJZ1973]

Excellent video! Thank you for providing your perspective on the 1911. Most of all thank you for your service to our country. The 1911 has always been my favorite pistol.

[@ModernTacticalShooting]

Thank you

[@SIC-SEMPER-TYRANNIS]

I have a mk IV mod80 officers acp. Putting a Hogue wrap around grip on it made a world of difference in shooting comfort. I recommend that for any large hand shooters on most any 1911 model.

[@GreenOpsInc]

Great stuff! Keep up the great work brother! DOL!

[@nevertakeadayoff]

i am so excited to watch this video!

[@mynamehere699]

Thank you! 👍🏻

[@2races1kind]

Did y'all smirk at the mothballed junk you were getting kitted with( albeit Remington-Rands are highly collectible)? A unique and much needed video, especially for us 1911 guys wonderin' how old ironsides fared? I have a hard time believing the 9mm ineffectiveness bit. Just like 45acp "only shoot once" thing. They both make holes and cause trauma. You confirm that munitions aren't about a static "best", but are about what's best for the shooter and mission.

[@leroybishop2245]

I used Glocks and M4s at work. So that’s what I trained with for quite some time. Now as an old man I’m rocking a Springfield M1A, SOCOM 16 , in a Sage International EBR chassis and love it. I’ve partnered that with a Springfield 1911 A1, Loaded in SS. My wife has never seen me so happy. Run what makes you happy not what someone else thinks is cool. Also, I’m a dropped leg holster guy. 🤙❤️🇺🇸

[@johndoe-zv9ei]

Great video thank you 😊

[@scruffysstash]

Great info. Awesome to hear real world accounts of this old war horse. Like you said, I find the A1 sights to be serviceable out to 50 yds. Not the best, but it can get the job done.

[@geoffreycotter]

terrific lecture.i still carry my uncles colt 1911 that he carried in ww1 as a marine corporal

[@eddietat95]

12:02 Very true. Loose 1911s are not a bad thing (within reason). As Larry Vickers says: "built right, not tight."

[@stevewilson4514]

Made two trips to Mid South for CQB School. Some of the best training I ever had during my 28 years in LE. Back in 1990 I was an active duty Marine stationed at Stone Bay with the MTU. I actually saw some new 1911A1’s in the match grade armorers shop in RR11. They were not rebuilds. These had been made late in WWII, and went straight into war reserve. They were issued to Marine officers and Staff NCO’s that were called up out of the IRR. The 2112 was tuning mags so they would feed reliably. I heard that once those Marines arrived in SWA those pistols were turned in and they were issued M9’s. As for the TZZ ammo it was good, but like you said it was loaded hot. We were issued TZZ Match .45 hard ball for use in EIC matches AKA leg matches. It shot well. I was also fortunate enough to see the 2112 working on the MEUSOC .45’s that Force Recon, and SOTG used. Up till that point I had never even heard of those pistols.

[@toddbegin3690]

When I went to my first unit in the FMF in 1982 I was issued a 1911A1 made by Ithaca. I was told by the armorer from what he could tell by the serial number it was made in 1944. I used to keep a cleaning rag in the leather flap holster because it used to rattle so loudly. But I have to say it always worked and it shot fine.

[@kenmeuse2226]

My favorite 1911 I milled out of titanium. It was expensive and a pain in the ass but worth it in the end. It took 3 tries for the frame and 4 before I got the slide right. I don’t remember how many end mills I went through.

[@kenmeuse2226]

@@the1knifepro169 it’s long gone now I trade it for an 70s era m16.

[@kenmeuse2226]

That’s ok I traded the m16 for a Soviet ak. And that went for an m14.

[@kenmeuse2226]

Full auto is just a toy to me. I don’t find it practical. Semi or burst is far superior.

[@kyle47922]

I love the drop-leg holster. That's what I used on my last deployment to Afghanistan.

[@elifoust7664]

Great talk.1911a1 great pistol,historical, I carried Many in MPs. 1974-77..

[@t.m2933]

Great video. The 1911 always has a special space in my heart, I own a Les Baer but my edc is my G26. When I was in a Patrol car I carried a G34 with Federal 9BPLE and always felt confident with what I had.

[@MrMalicious5]

Ed Brown or Les Baer? Lol.

[@t.m2933]

@@MrMalicious5 actually had both and was looking at the old paperwork when i replied. Either one is like a ex wife expensive.

[@MrMalicious5]

@@t.m2933 Nice things cost money.

[@adqak503]

Very informative! 1911 fan, although I too also carried a G17 civilian LEO.

[@oteliogarcia1562]

show me your 1911 rig and holster that you ran in Afghanistan is the new mic drop. thank you for your service, Jeff. Been reading you in Defrev.