The 5 Essential 1911’s Everyone Should Own

[@flylowlevel817]

Took my then 12-ish year old daughter to the range a couple of years ago. Lined up a bunch of rentals, polymer 9's and .22's, an AR pistol and my beater/rattle trap Regent 1911. After she shot several mags through everything I asked her what she liked best and wanted to finish out the session shooting. She picked the 1911. I'm not afraid to admit that I shed a single, manly dad-tear that day. That 1911 is now hers, gunsmith tuned and cerakoted pink with Hello Kitty grips. Pretty proud of her. The next generation is out there.

[@1911syndicate]

🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@ironmikehallowween]

True. Like a true classic: cars, trucks, rifles, pistols, stone Victorian houses, musical instruments. There is just something magic in the sauce that reaches deep inside and touches people.

[@bobjohnson1633]

It doesn't touch them like Biden touches children.

[@jasonmanitsas2770]

My first gun was a revolver, a colt trooper used in 357. My first time shooting it. On about the 15th round. The cylinder was out of time And it's stung the hell out of my hand so bad. I dropped it in the dirt. Took it back to my lgs And traded it in on a brand new series 70 Colt .45acp government model for $295. Nothing fancy but I loved it wish I still had it. Now I have a Springfied TRP .45acp, A Dan Wesson Valor 10mm, Les Baer PremierII .45acp. None of them have rails or optic cut. I like to carry 1911s stuck in my belt with the muzzle in my jeans, rear pocket. It just feels right. I hope to get another Colt 1 day. I do have a Colt SAA New Frontier .45 Colt 2nd gen but it is a safe queen. 1911s FOREVER.

[@dsanchez9703]

That is frkn damn Awseome Bro!

[@anthonyabadsantos4133]

"the man's name was john moses-thats 2 people from the bible....i didnt make the rules"- just about spit my coffee out all over my computer🤣best line in the video.

[@1911syndicate]

Lol. A great moment

[@1776_duck]

I forgot I said that- but I stand by it.

[@brivas3343]

About lost it too over your first example but nothing beats "You can't get into the Celestial Gates carrying a polymer gun"

[@Chrisblau]

Such a classic line 😂😂😂

[@doranmaxwell1755]

When I refer to him it is 'Saint Browning' Seems I own a lot of stuff he designed back around the turn of the century (not this one the previous)

[@robertkf1]

"You can't get into the celestial gates carrying a polymer gun." 😅 Loved it!

[@chriss32]

The hype of guche guns is BS. Training and practice is mor important.

[@cliftonwhittaker260]

🤣 🤣 🤣

[@coreysmithsvt]

Glocks will still work in hell.

[@markdriscoll9232]

Easily one of my favorite videos from the syndicate in awhile!!!! The comedy (unintentional or not) was perfect with just the right amount of knowledge. Eli needs to be on more videos with Jake & Chris! Well done boys!

[@BrianKern2121]

Tonight on 1911 Syndicate : Jake replaces the AZ Yeti with an NC Swamp Ape, 1776_duck is 1911 centimeters taller than Jake, and Eli has more 1911's and ducks than you do......

[@1911syndicate]

Lol

[@idahocartel]

😂

[@tenther5019]

American by birth, Southern by the grace of God. Make no apologies Eli. They hate us, cause they ain't us.

[@1776_duck]

They hate us, ‘cause they anus.

[@roberttaylor9817]

I'm a 62 y.o. retired USMC Master Guns. I was in for 22 years(1982 - 2004), I was deployed in seven different countries (Beirut, Grenada, Panama, Columbia, Nicaragua, Iraq, Afghanistan),, and I carried a 1911 for the entire time I was actively deployed. My personal choice was a 5" Springfield 1911-A1 National Match, but I have since gone EXTREME. I have the king of all 1911's, a Springfield 1911-A1 with a Rowland .460 Magnum conversion. This thing can drop a CHARGING RHINO at 500 yards, and I have tagged the 10 ring at 1000 yards ! It's a BEAST !

[@marcpodolski3366]

I'm gonna have to look that one up

[@asav1976]

Sir, I would absolutely pay to hear your stories and wisdom acquired from those deployments. Salute"

[@toddburks9182]

This sounds like a bear gun thats better than a 10 mm.

[@randlecarr3257]

Wowza! I’m inspired.

[@Patel-rp6yj]

Got damn

[@mikelangelo2020]

Eli is definitely a character. Glad I was able to discover him through y'all.

[@1911syndicate]

Enjoy

[@1776_duck]

Thank you for not hating me. It’s always a gamble.🤣

[@chrislawson8568]

​@@1776_duckDude you've been cracking me up with your style and 1911 love for a while now. Guess me being a ky boy makes me appreciate a southern character 🤣🤣

[@justanothergunnerd8128]

I love that he called Jake out on the Chinese-made optic (Holosun). Buy USA made, or ally made - anyone but China, Russia, etc...

[@grahamkinkead1079]

​@1776_duck man much respect for your knowledge and owning that gangster shit. But my jealous side says f you cuz your beater is a dream gun. Lmao! Man keep doing your thing. You're an inspiration porn stasche and all. But single stacks suck and that's just facts. If JMB were here he'd agree. Also can I trade organs and maybe a limb for an alchemy?

[@jamesalexander7398]

My god another 20 years that mustache will be absolutely incredible

[@1776_duck]

It will become sentient by then. Possibly carrying a 1911 of its own.

[@MrMysticmelody]

Tom Selleck raised a fine young man. Eli Selleck really knows his shit.

[@1911syndicate]

Lol

[@1776_duck]

I wish I was cool enough for the Selleck name.

[@NeroontheGoon]

Oh sweet Jeebus I’m laughing my ass off! Eli Selleck, who knew!

[@lesflynn4455]

Has Eli heard of Tom Selleck?

[@ms.annthrope415]

Magnum P. I. is a fictional TV show character......you do understand that, right?

[@Gambitt1970]

Ed Brown as a beater...this guy makes way more money than the average 1911 owner. That part of the video made me LOL. Also, the high pitch of his voice confirmed to me he is the average Ed Brown owner. :)

[@1776_duck]

I didn’t really think I had that high pitched of a voice, but I could see where it’s a little soprano.

[@lewiswhite8251]

I own several 1911’s, keep going back to my Ruger sr1911. Has never had a failure of any type with several thousand rounds having been sent.

[@bhoover14]

How does this channel not have over 1 million viewers yet? Awesome video and awesome content as always. As educational as it is entertaining.

[@paulparadis66]

I can answer that.

[@1911syndicate]

We’re still trying to answer that too haha

[@Osprey1994]

​@@paulparadis66Great answer.

[@LLB984]

The skinny one is too cocky

[@moosemilk8956]

@@LLB984leave him alone ! He’s trying to make up for things he lacks! (A soul)

[@pastorjoshv]

I have never laughed so hard, legitimately out loud, as I did at this video. Even my wife, who wasn’t even watching, burst into laughter like 7 times. Epic stuff.

[@1776_duck]

This is serious stuff. No laughing.🤣

[@PeteRock1]

Hilarious! I loved it… Same here… wife started laughing across the room at the Jokes…😂 John and Mosses !!! Good God he killed it…

[@Xennial-en6kb]

Every gun enthusiast should own a 1911. I have only one, a Kimber Dessert Warrior with a threaded barrel and Rugged Obsidian can. And a Surefire X300U light. Whenever I shoot with family or friends the 1911 comes along, to spread the 1911 love

[@genewalker8837]

Love the video. One note though. When I was in the Navy, when we were in a hot zone, we carried cocked and locked. Never had an issue. When I carry my 1911, I carry cocked and locked.

[@1776_duck]

I’ve talked to a lot of veterans from WW2, Korea, Vietnam, and you are the first to tell me that. All the accounts I have seen or heard have the gun being with the hammer down. Even in most pictures of the gun in combat zones in WW2 I see the gun hammer down. That’s quite interesting information- I’ll have to read more into it.

[@jamesorth1521]

Always.

[@thomasfearing3962]

C&L came from calvary days,hard to drop hammer on horseback,a slip could kill your ride.Sykes-Fairban in Singapore pinned the safety's, carried empty chamber,which became Israeli carry

[@wehrewulf]

False... s a f e t i e s... and false...

[@mhlevy]

For Tisas 1911s, "Duty" means a full size, 5" gun, while "Carry" means a Commander size, 4.5" barrel. Not long ago, I saw the Tisas DB9R, which was the full size 9mm w/ rail, for $329!

[@kylemartin2594]

299.99 bought one.

[@andreawhalen4142]

Commander size is 4.25 inch

[@invictawarrior]

299.00 for the Tisas Carry in 9mm about 6-7 mos. ago.

[@davek5027]

Fantastic pistols

[@peoplehavetherights]

$299??? You've got to be kidding. Sign me up.

[@derrickjackson1490]

Picked up myself a ruger sr1911 with the lightweight aluminum frame for under 600. Now it’s my first 1911 so I can’t say much about comparison but it definitely shoots well in my option and very accurate too.

[@jrbasstrombone]

My first 1911 was the Ruger SR1911 Lightweight Commander in God’s caliber, which I traded in the Glock 26 and Remington Tac-14 12ga that had been my EDC and home-defense weapons up until then for shortly after separating from my then-wife, who wouldn’t have cared that I A) reduced the total # of guns in the house, and B) spent less (after the trade-ins) than she had on her last trip to Ulta for makeup, and either lectured me, or found some kind of passive-aggressive way to punish me for it lmao. I can’t for the life of me figure out why the Lightweight Commander MSRPs for $450 more than the Lightweight full-size ($1249 vs $799; actual retail prices according to GB are ~$899-1k and $630-680, respectively), because a side-by-side comparison of their spec sheets straight off the Ruger website reveals that the only differences between the two are the grip material, length (barrel/slide & OAL), and weight. Hardwood instead of G10 grips, and being 0.92” shorter & 1.8oz lighter OAL just doesn’t come out to a ~$300 price difference IMO, luckily back when I bought mine, they were running $7-800. One Smith & Alexander aluminum carry-width magwell (the only Al one I’ve ever found, S&A can’t be ordered direct online, you MUST call, but the guy is super friendly and their prices are some of the best in the industry for the quality of the product, I have a stainless one on my Ronin and it is ALSO impeccable), a set of slim magwell-cut orange/black G10 LOK Grips (to match my collection of Cutlery Shoppe exclusive Spydercos), an XS white Ember front sight w/blank U-notch rear, and Nighthawk Custom Drop-in Trigger System w/one of their fully machined stainless thumb safeties gunsmith-fit to it, a full set of their pins & springs, and their Everlast recoil system w/a flatwire spring & full-length guide rod, plus I picked up a full complement of the obligatory Wilson Combat 8 & 10rd “Elite Tactical” magazines (the railed ones with the reinforced feed-lips and self-lubing/anti-tilt followers) when Brownells was doing one of their 3/$80-90 (or something like that) sales. Despite having added a number of other pistols to my collection (all 1911s save my SA-35 & East German Makarov), I still carry my trusty Ruger in the Commander-length Galco Royal Guard 2.0 holster (think Milt Sparks horsehide SS2) I picked up for $100 (MSRP: $185/ARP: ~$150) in an open-box deal on Amazon nearly every day, so don’t get me wrong at all: I f**king LOVE this gun, but I really can’t see spending a whole grand on it stock. With my upgrades it has a 3.5# trigger with 0 creep, a baby hair’s worth of overtravel, and the *perfect* amount of reset, plus, not only is the recoil spring rated to a minimum of 15k rounds, but the recoil reduction & timing between it, my hammer spring, and the trigger reset is such that even in rapid fire, it’s easy to forget that you’re shooting an alloy-frame gun, and at 15yd I’m able to put up groups that rival my Government-length/steel-frame Colt, and my buddy’s Springfield TRP (both in .45ACP as well), so I 100% believe the 5” version of this gun is capable of at least the same level of accuracy, if not better). Still can’t understand the significant price difference, but ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ oh well, I guess I’m just lucky I snagged mine when I did lol

[@chrisjosekuehl]

Ruger makes a great gun and is a great company. They haven’t really figured out the polymer striker fired pistols yet but everything else they make is top notch. That aluminum Ruger 1911 has got me rethinking carrying a 1911. Hopefully they will make an aluminum framed 1911 with a bobtail grip, pic rail, optic cut and maybe they could figure out a way to make a staggered stack magazine that doesn’t feel like a steel 2x4 in your hands like the Rock Island double stacks but also isn’t $2k.

[@RiverRat1953]

I have the Ruger commander length SR1911 and it has been 100% reliable. I also have a Ruger P90, which was my first 45 caliber pistol. Say what you want about this pistol, but it has never had one miss fire in all the years that I owned it!😊

[@user-po9xt8nd8w]

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[@chrislawson8568]

Ive been hooked on the channel for several years now and it was cool to see Eli on. He's hilarious and I bout lost it when jake tried to figure out his southern pronounced words. Im a ky boy so no biggie 🤣 Great stuff as always and we need another Eli collab!!!!

[@1776_duck]

We needed a translator.

[@Thepainfreepettrainer]

How in the world is there not a Dan Wesson on either list?!? A Springfield TRP over a Dan Wesson Specialist?!?!

[@gearbarrel6237]

Exactly!!! DW all day everyday. DW just run and run and run

[@OscarDad]

DW all day !!

[@sethward6960]

I own an RZ10 and an CCO and couldn’t believe that DW didn’t make the list!

[@wilsonbelle6600]

I think the DW Bruin or Kodiak would be a good BBQ gun. Thumpers of guns.

[@richardlacourse2944]

Agreed, i love my specialist!!!

[@desynchonosisdragon9108]

I have the 106 year old back to back WW champ, Colt 1911 in excellent condition.

[@TheLazyLabrador]

Eli is one of the most naturally funny people I’ve ever seen.

[@1911syndicate]

The porn glasses help

[@1911syndicate]

The porn glasses help

[@1776_duck]

Funny “haha” or funny “queer”? 🤣

[@CivilizedWarrior]

@@1776_duck both, and in the best possible way.

[@col.mustard1233]

Eli reminds me of Sgt. Slaughter in the 80s.

[@bmstylee]

I see Bob from Bob's Big Broomsticks on Kentucky Ballistics.

[@N.S.56]

Ed Brown as a beater, that’s a good living!

[@snowyraiderss9895]

I own several Ed Browns. They are truly great pistols.

[@toddprobasco9728]

Eli is hilarious, please bring him back on.

[@robertlast3052]

Carried an out of the box Colt 1911 series 80 until I retired in 2019. Thankfully, I worked for a smaller department that allowed officers to carry their own choice if they wanted to. OBTW, it's called "Arsenal Refinished". Thought you might know that if you deal with 1911s regularly. When I worked undercover, I carried a Colt 1991A1 Compact again, out of the box. I've never found it necessary to "modify" any 1911 I've every owned or carried, why destroy perfection. I guess that puts me in the "Purest" when it comes to my 1911s. The best non Colt I've found and owned is the AO 1911A1, no modifications period.

[@jacksprat9344]

Just clicked onto the channel this morning for the first time. I couldn't believe it, a channel with 1911 lovers! No smarmy comments about it being an outdated, old timer POS, because plastic is Gods gift to and Glock is the Savior of the gun world, etc. The first handgun I ever shot was a what would now days be categorized as a .45 caliber series 70 Colt Combat Commander, steel frame. The first FIREARM I ever owned was that same Colt. I have been in love with the 1911 ever since I was a little kid ( I'm 71 now). Glad I found you guys!

[@1911syndicate]

Cheers mate

[@rg3412]

I’m with Eli: I struggle to go back down to. That’s called being a man of culture

[@1776_duck]

It really is a struggle once you feel what a 1911 CAN be. It would be like going back to a Honda Civic after driving a Rolls Royce.

[@ironmikehallowween]

Good selection indeed. But, a Day of the Dead, nickel plated, heavily engraved, 38 Super with wicked-grips ruby jeweled grip screws and mammoth stocks is the real deal for a BBQ pistol. Great video!

[@alfonso9626]

You point out some nice facts. About? The 1911. I'm in carrying a 1911 since I'm 17 years old through the army to now.

[@ericbrumley9026]

I swear Eli is the love child of a mountain gorilla and Jerry Clower. I mean that in the nicest possible way.

[@1911syndicate]

Lol

[@johnbuntin7188]

Ahh, the good ol TRP still holds it own. Built in cheese grater and all. Love the full length rail version. This was a great video!

[@_____mh]

Hell yeah brother I've got the non-railed stainless exactly as presented in this video but with some Wilson Combat cheese grater grip panels, I can tear the skin off of my entire hand!

[@johnbuntin7188]

@@_____mh Excatly my brother. 😎

[@eriklambert3809]

I have 2 full rails a number of years ago. The gun shop couldn't sell them since they were "heavy".

[@_____mh]

@@eriklambert3809 sad! There's a used one at my LGS right now for $1,049 but it's the same exact one I already have (dual wield???). Assuming in the video he was talking original MSRP with that price point as I'm pretty sure they are discontinued

[@eriklambert3809]

@@_____mh they are discontinued. Mine are the exact same. I broke in both, but only train and really beat up one while keeping the other for BBQs and owb carry in winter here and there.

[@chrisjosekuehl]

I’m very impressed with the Bul Armory/Magnum Research 1911’s. Best available for the $1k price.

[@MAWA2024]

As someone who just bought his first 1911 I have to say this was one of the most enjoyable gun videos I've watched in the last 5 years.

[@1911syndicate]

Awesome man!

[@stephenfannin6482]

please bring Eli back for more, he is a great cohost

[@1776_duck]

You’re too kind.

[@tyshindeldecker7800]

The tisas pistols are great quality guns and super affordable, with tons of options they are the best starter 1911s out there

[@JS-wg9ff]

Haven’t been on youtube much lately, HOLY COW this channel has grown. I think I subscribed around 1600. Awesome to see the journey.

[@Chrisblau]

Dang dude that’s awesome. Thank you for watching for such a long time 👊🏼

[@BLACKWOLF-1911]

A Texas barbecue gun without scroll work, pearl grips and a two toned finish is like a buck tooth model. She might be fine at home in the dark, but I ain't taking her out in public.

[@1911syndicate]

Bruh, but my BBQ spin the bullet different directions. Come on now

[@TheRealJeff984]

Fun fact, the empty chamber/uncocked hammer carry was a result of a pissing match between colt and whomever was making the holsters at the time. It was found that the holster would switch off the safety and the result would be Private Balshack shoots his own leg. The Army sided with the holster maker and told Colt to fix it, so Colt basically told them the gun is to be carried chamber empty as an FU.

[@frankstabler1920]

Even with the safety off the pistol will not fire if the grip safety is not depressed.

[@TheRealJeff984]

@@frankstabler1920 Yes, but when Pvt Shortdock grabs the pistol, the grip safety is depressed. The other issue too was safety training wasnt as stringent as it is now a days so there were a number of instances where the holster clicked off the safety, and a solider would unholster with finger on the trigger.

[@R1SoDaRkLy]

+1 for the Ed Brown - Special Forces (GREAT GUN)

[@1776_duck]

Absolutely. It’s crazy, they don’t do a good job with marketing- in my opinion. I wish they did.

[@R1SoDaRkLy]

@1776_duck no, they do not. However, it does make ya feel super special when someone else has one similar to your own. Got mine from the wife for my wedding present back in 2017!

[@spkuse]

My very first 1911 purchase was an Ed Brown custom Kobra 5 inch in 45ACP. That is my BBQ gun and will never get rid of it. They do not market themselves very well. They rely on word of mouth, blogs, and just the 1911 community to get the word out.

[@N.S.56]

@@1776_duck100% agree, they don’t hardly market at all,,maybe they’re selling as much as they want as is. They should hire ELI

[@collinb.8542]

​@@R1SoDaRkLy that's a gnarly wedding present lol.

[@davidweaver189]

The only 1911 I currently own is from Ed Brown, it's the Special Forces Carry.

[@NceJayRios]

Same

[@01Sassoon]

I paid $350 for my Tisas B45R in .45. It’s never missed a beat… Ashley puts out !! ;)

[@handidrummer]

The Boost of testosterone with the presence of Eli is absolutely unbelievable. Messed around and just grew hair at the bottom of my feet just at the appearance of his mustache. 😂 shoulda had Clint on this one too

[@chief137mike]

You guys definitely work great together, hopefully more in the future. I learned a lot and laughed way to much! 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@1911syndicate]

🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@josephdelvecchio1883]

79yr old veteran carrying Para Ordinance 13-45 is my EDC Hot weather carry is Fusion Officer in 9mm My safe holds 6 more 1911's. Rock Island mae some excellent 1911's at a reasonable price.

[@iowa_lot_to_travel9471]

Yes they do. And in many calibers.

[@wehrewulf]

Para O R D N A N C E, not ordinance.

[@mwrobinson1169]

Good stuff. I've got them all covered EXCEPT the BBQ gun.

[@1911syndicate]

Then you’ll have some fun on that purchase

[@johnpollard4158]

I carried a Dan Wesson C-BOB as a duty weapon for 20 years and never had a hiccup out of it.

[@jasonbabal]

Please have Eli on again. This was a fantastic episode!

[@OfficialMikePerry]

I just picked up a rock island tac standard for 600. With about half an hour of polishing on the inside I got this thing to feel like a gun worth double that.

[@ltx383]

What did you focus on?

[@Djru4real]

I just joined the 1911 train. Purchased a Ruger SR 1911 as my first 1911.

[@rt1326]

Ed Brown s are great 1911s and do seem to get less internet love, but they usually make most peoples top 3 for custom 1911. Great video and fun choices.

[@patriothippie5881]

I do not own a 1911; I own several plastic guns, and I love this video.

[@1776_duck]

Well- have fun going to Hell.

[@bobjohnson1633]

We all feel shame on your behalf. You probably shoot a Nazi round out of them, too.

[@garypic4083]

Mmmmmm METAL GUNS I dont own a 1911, but I own a Sig Sauer226

[@mknight6556]

​@@garypic4083 I want to get a .45 1911 eventually but I don't think I'll ever own one in 9mm, because I also own a p226! What a great shooting firearm. I grew up shooting my dad's, liked it so much that I went out and bought my own west German 226. I love that gun

[@Chunky_PB]

Just to be clear, and you both seem to agree, when the flexing is over and function is at the table, Tisas works just fine! Fun video, Thanks!

[@MikeA817]

Such an odd time when some Turkish gun is surprisingly good.

[@bobjohnson1633]

Capitalism. If you want to sell a gun to the American market where there is a lot of competition, you make good guns for good prices, or you go out of business. Turkish companies that started doing it right are only getting better

[@jamesorth1521]

​@@MikeA817I have a lot of Turkish guns. All are very well built and worth much more than they cost.

[@MikeA817]

@@jamesorth1521 to be clear, it seems the HANDGUNS are decent. Shotguns are still sketchy.

[@jamesorth1521]

@MikeA817 I own several, and sketchy they are not.

[@kodoan411]

50 seconds in - I AGREE WITH EVERYTHING!!! Seriously, you need a (1) classic, a (2) do-it-all, an (3) EDC, something real nice to take to the (4) BBQ, and a (5) BEATER you just don't mind abusing.

[@geoffreygrant6833]

As a 80s kid I have always wanted the two gold plated 1911s in a back rig like Castor Troy that was a great movie. I also want that red suit

[@BackBurner1618]

I could eat a peach for hours. 🍻

[@SaintKines]

​@BackBurner1618 you watch your f×÷kin mouth!

[@thetoneknob4493]

i found my 1942 colt 1911a1 army for 300$ from a gun shop it came with a shoe box that contained what turned out to be all of its old gi internals, barrel bushing i micro adj rear sight and 3 two tone mags. turns out it had ben gone over and has colt contract nm prefix barrel and bushing fitted & installed and a few other parts wer actually hand made like the fixed sights and the trigger, and evry working surface is polished its pretty crazy. the reason it was so cheap is that it had ben expertly polished and charcoal blued, the frame and slide and fire blue all the small parts..it made it quote practically worthless! the slide and frame are numbers match still at least lol ya know i sold the three two tone mags for 300$ lol so it ended up costing nothing! ide wager that it was the best 1911 at the shop that day by far, for less than a new rock island! its the most dependable 1911a1 ive ever shot and shoots exactly wear you are aiming and will keep up with any other custom made target rigs made for camp perry national match. i got lucky and will treasure it as long as i live.

[@boomdawg56]

I don't have a GI issued 1911, I have owned Colts including a Gold Cup, guns from Rock Island Armory, Randall, Tisas, and Auto-Ordinance and a Springfield and one Kimber. Hands down, my favorite 1911s to go on a range day with have been the RIA or Tisas. My EDC is a Tisas Tank Commander.

[@TuckerDale89]

I’ve always wanted a custom 1911 from Volkmann Precision w/ the color case hardened frame

[@1776_duck]

Volkman is a great builder of 1911s.

[@NvwaAqoKy2kg]

"I'm 25", said the dude who's definitely 40.

[@1911syndicate]

Maybe he’s aging in reverse

[@1776_duck]

1998, baby!!!

[@bobjohnson1633]

Some people look old for their age. They will always look terrible.

[@txoilfield]

1. Argentine Systema 27 (built at FM on Colt tooling) series 70 2. Para Ordnance 14-45 double stack. Kimber Carry II stainless custom Commander length 3. Kimber Carry II stainless custom Commander length 4. Tisas 'Tanker' commander length parkerized do anything/truck gun

[@mendozaandoza]

Dude the Cabot inversion video was nuts! I watched it several times!!

[@Chrisblau]

Thanks dude I know Jake appreciates that he worked very hard on that video so did the camera and photography dudes

[@randyreviewsit]

Yeah I think it’s one of the best as well

[@johncoleman2495]

5"-Safari arms Match Master (my late brother and I bought matching ones in the early 90's. A sentimental favorite) Classic - 1939 mfg commercial colt .38 super Do it all- Custom Remington R1 enhanced commander.45 super. This gun has proven 100% reliable with.45 super/.45ACP+p/.45ACP And actually has the ability to do it all. EDC- Sig C3 Commander/Officer hybrid. Lightweight, accurate and extremely reliable. 8 rds and a fullsize mag on my person. BBQ gun- Coonan Classic .357 mag. It's the ultimate conversation starter both at the range or anywhere there are gun people. Beater- this one is a tough one, but I think it has to be a gun I through together with parts I had laying around. It's a .45ACP/.400 Corbon interchangeable barrel gun it has a Remington R1 stainless commander slide(cdnn special), a cheap fusion firearms cast frame(it was the only thing I had to buy, cylinder and slide hammer/sear kit, a Wilson combat grip safety, Remington 25 lpi mainspring housing (cdnn special also), all Wolff springs, Ed Brown thumb safety and slide stop, Wilson bushing, Remington factory barrel (from my .45 super build) and Barsto .400 Corbon barrel (I bought years ago) EGW full length guide rod and plunger, Dawson Novak style sights, fusion K hole trigger, cheap black plastic checkered grips(I don't recall the part# but they were the grips used for arsenal refurbished military pistols) I could do this all day long. I own 1911's in just about every configuration imaginable and I think in every caliber you can chamber them in. I own them from VERY expensive to very budget. Very few have stayed in their original configuration. Greatest handgun ever designed!!!

[@mitchelperkins6723]

Freakin' awesome video guys. The banter has me laughing good. Great batch of 1911's y'all selected too!

[@MichaelRobertson-i8f]

Being 74 years old and raised in the San Fernando Valley, my Dad worked up at Santa Susana test facility. When I was 15 years old he asked if I could shoot with their Pistol Team. They said YES and I was able to shoot with them for 5 years. I had to have a 45 1911 which was loaded to me and I bought the Ruger bull barrel 22 caliber semi automatic, as I got some more money I bought the Colt Combat Commander and had the trigger and target sights put on it. Back in those days if you were 18 years old you could buy any gun or ammo you wanted. I inherited a Gold Cup 45 which was set up by the Colt’s gunsmith shop . I bought the Springfield Armory version of the standard issue. And the S&W copy of the 1911 with crimson light in the left hand grip. As far as 22 goes I bought a used Colt Woodsman Match, and have two High Standard Supermatic pistols. I was given an ammo box full of 1911 parts whose father was the Gunsmith for the Army’s pistol team.

[@randyreviewsit]

This video was great!!! Eli is definitely macho man, dude has merged his life and his character

[@1776_duck]

OOOOOOOOHHH YEEAHHHH BROTHER.

[@madmikie8564]

I started out with a .22 1911 to learn the ins and outs of the 1911. I taught my grandson how to shoot it and it replaced my Ruger 10/22 as his favorite gun. A year later I bought a Tisas 1911 in .45 ACP because it was about all I could afford on a fixed income. My grandson fired one mag through it. The first thing he said was "It's loud". He's a good shooter. Better than I am. I alternate shooting between the 2 1911's. The .22 one week and the .45 ACP the next week. The only mods I've done is putting compensator on both pistols. Happy shooting!

[@chrisjosekuehl]

You should try some of the ligheight rounds for the 45. I got some, I think hey are 90grains but cycle the gun just fine but have almost no recoil. I think they are made my Civil Liberty Defense .

[@madmikie8564]

I'll have to check my local gun store and see if they have any in stock. .45ACP has been selling out lately. @@chrisjosekuehl

[@pswancey81]

I agree. We have to get these young shooters into the 1911 platform. My first was a Para Ordnance. Kept it for a while and started upgrading to better.

[@1776_duck]

That’s how you have to do! I started out with a bone stock 80s Colt…

[@SHOTRED555]

I'm a realist here if you're going to try to get new shooters in the 1911s. You got make the 2011s as the norm. I'm sorry but people want to be hold more rounds, eight rounds isnt enough and cheaper to buy. I know way too many normies and gun people that won't spend a handgun past 1200 an that's me being generous.

[@WanderingStil]

As the proud owner of a discount 1911 govnt 45, at first i thought yeah i got the classic, but then realized i have the beater.

[@darkgardener9577]

"It's a flex on other people.... and I'm about that." Got my sides hurting with that one.

[@1776_duck]

Life is too short not to flex… a little.

[@ryanfirst9761]

I’m not gonna talk trash on the 365XL because I wear one, but the 1911 I also wear is a Series 80 Colt LWC. It hides very well, and she is easy to acquire if needed.

[@DHARMN00]

Was kind of hoping Bul Armory would get mentioned. Pretty impressive for a sub $900 1911.

[@aaronrichards19886]

Are they back in stock? I looked for one for awhile and never could find them in stock.

[@DHARMN00]

@@aaronrichards19886 I ended up getting mine from the gunbroker site. even after taxes,shipping and transfer, still got the commander in .45 for under $1k

[@markallen6818]

Yes that is a nice 1911,well made fun and feels good in your hand like a 1911 should.They are just hard to find.I've only seen and held one and that was a few years ago!

[@boroberson475099]

"I will judge you, so will John Browning and God" 🤣 love this dude

[@micknordell]

God i love these videos! As a proud owner of 7 1911s i really enjoyed this one. Keep on keepin on!

[@1776_duck]

Hell yeah brother!

[@1911syndicate]

Keepin on

[@miguelbooth5826]

A top 3 episode for sure. I have been following your channel since the beginning and having Eli on is long overdue. I enjoy Crispy's work on RDR and The Alchemy channel. So funny to see the reactions to the motorcycles and other vehicle passing by. I had a Cheerwine while watching this.

[@1911syndicate]

Haha I love it

[@1776_duck]

“It’s all coming together.”

[@brysonliles1857]

This guy needs to run for president

[@1776_duck]

My first act of commander and chief- all households must own a 1911.

[@DaCat981]

“I was best man at my best friend’s wedding, my wife said why you carrying a gun, I turned to my buddy and said why you marrying this chick? They’re divorced now”….😂

[@jedermachtigallmighty7345]

Awesome video, glad to see Eli have a good taste👌

[@JonDinapoli]

Im in my early 40s and a 1911 nut. I own an Alchemy Prime Elite. I Enjoy Eli , he reminds me of myself at that age. Always into the classics.

[@1776_duck]

I love everything classic, it's just... better!

[@NCSUMAX]

The collab we needed! Maybe one of my favorites so far on the channel

[@1776_duck]

Maybe now he’ll pay me.

[@NCSUMAX]

@@1776_duck I’m about to pay you for a gangster Prime Elite Carry that should be rolling out soon 🙌

[@1776_duck]

@@NCSUMAX that’s what we like to hear!!

[@garyjcsizmar4636]

The 1911 is my all tie favorite pistol. Your expert made a comment about carrying a 1911 in combat that I have heard before other than it could be carried in the half cock but not advised. I carried a 1911 off and on for 19 years and qualified with a 1911 for 18 of my 20 years in the Marine Corp from 1968 to 1988 shooting the GI Govt like he had. The last year was with the M109 Beretta in 9 mm and my last expert badge was with it. I managed to pull out 10 expert on qualifications with the 45 in my latter years.I have built several match grade 1911’s when I was younger out of the same receivers that your Govt pistol. I own 5 currently and I also don’t have the money that you spent on a low end one but with careful hand loading they shoot ( not Run) really well. I could only watch about 13 min of your video than went to another video. Stay safe and have a good one.

[@jeffreycox3640]

I ordered an Ashley in 45 after watching your vid!

[@1911MikeinOregon]

Regarding the Tisas, I would never waste my time looking at them, but I was at one of the LGS here a couple months ago and the owner wanted me to look at a Tisas Commander Aviator lightweight in 9mm. It's a somewhat odd mix of parts, but it's actually a good lookin pea shooter... It's two-tone. It has a solid trigger, a standard short rear sight and it has a very nicely dovetailed front sight that has a brass bead. It has a standard grip safety with a Commander hammer., and an arched mainspring housing.. The fit and finish is very nice and it cycles nicely. Even the case is fairly nice, AND it came with two mags

[@derrekw3493]

There’s no way he’s 25. Buddy is at least 37

[@grantroper2511]

Great video guys! Top notch humor too. I've been thinking about getting into 1911's next on my path in the gun world, and this video has sold me. I want to do it correctly though. The info you guys provided has given me a good starting point, and I thank you for that. Be blessed gentlemen

[@NebraskaB]

Thanks for sharing. Good video. Made me laugh. Love it

[@1911syndicate]

🍻

[@michaelcarr2619]

I like this guy. All quality, all the time! I totally agree…when you shoot the best…it’s hard to go backward.

[@LîNkxUSMC]

I love seeing based gen z kids. In a world where most of them are subject to being brainwashed woke sheep npc's, Eli is a breath of fresh air. Hope hes on the channel often.

[@1776_duck]

Based.

[@No-One-of-Consequence]

I've got a Colt Rail Gun wth a Romeo1 Pro, and a Streamlight TLS-10G. It checks everything on this list besides the Classic, but actually, in a way it does. Instead of the flat polymer mainspring housing it came with, it now has my great-grandfather's all-steel WWI 1911 arched mainspring housing installed in it, so in a way... (He was an artilleryman with the 321st Field Artllery Regiment, 82nd All-American Division, and he was shot in the holster when he was running a message. It busted up his frame, but he kept the parts that weren't junk hoping he might find a donor frame to rebuild it on and take home with him. He was injured in a mustard gas attack before he found the frame he needed, but he had sent his parts home so they sat in a cigar box in his basement for decades until my grandmother gave it all to me. So now, my great granddaddy's war gun is back in action. One gun, five boxes ticked.

[@billcatch8354]

Love the Tisas love from Jake. What more can you want from such a cheep gun

[@Osprey1994]

Cheep? Didn't know guns made bird sounds.

[@1911syndicate]

Nothing. It’s perfect for what it is

[@hkvp9tactical418]

Colt Gold Cup National Match - It leaves the safe, when I want to show off either; it’s good looks or my marksmanship. Kimber Light Weight Artic - EDC / Barbecue Gun Rock Island ROCK Tactical II - From the glovebox to the toolbox 😅 As mass shooters are on the rise, the need for a hard hitting, super accurate weapon becomes ever more apparent.

[@208SledHead]

I dunno who that guy is - but he makes me want to ERL a 1911 and go out on a puntOON boat.🤣🤣🤣

[@1776_duck]

Mission accomplished… I think?

[@1911syndicate]

Send it

[@ORflycaster]

The algorithm just showed me your channel, and Eli earned you all the buttons being hit. Great show.

[@kasper_429]

I'm kinda surprised (yet not really surprised) that Eli's "beater" gun isn't the Hi-Cap, because at least on IG it seems like that's the one (or Top 3 at least) that he has the most rounds through, but then I remembered the part where since he works for Alchemy he was only allowed to mention one of their guns, lol. The Ed Brown is still badass, though. When I was first getting into guns, Ed Brown was like my grail 1911. That was, until I discovered what Cabot Guns and Alchemy Custom Weaponry are. Especially Cabot, since they have their "Southpaw" line of full-custom left-handed guns. I'm wrong-handed like Jake and I REALLY want a Southpaw. One day...

[@1776_duck]

It would’ve been hard for me to not have an ACW for at least three of the categories. I probably would’ve kept the NHC/Colt and Remington Rand, though. You’re right, the HiCap is absolutely the gun I beat up the most, though.

[@bullseyetactical]

Balls to the wall with a red dot sight on a 1911?? You crack me up!!! 😆😆😆😆

[@MrHotrod888888]

Tisas is the best bang for your buck. You don't have to pay $2k-5k for a good 1911.

[@007Chancellor]

My 5: Classic - 80s era Colt Combat Elite .45 Do-It-All - Wilson Combat EDC X9 9mm EDC - Ed Brown Kobra Carry .45 BBQ - Wilson Combat Protector, stainless .45 Beater - Tisas Govt. Model I bought the Tisas to compete in SASS Wild Bunch matches - and have been surprised by its reliability and accuracy. It's not a WC or an Ed Brown...or even a Colt. But its a decent throw-back to the WWI/WW2 pistols.

[@sdsimports]

Eli’s safe word is “Gaston”… he’s never used it.

[@1776_duck]

Never will.

[@1911syndicate]

Hahahaha

[@kevinstier4953]

Great content as always!

[@tomwolf8721]

Believe it or not I used a Colt Officers 3.5" barrel for years. It took 2 gunsmiths 30 years ago to set it up correctly. Went through full pistol traing with it and for 25 yards it was bullseye accurate. Loaded it for carry with Cor Bon 165gr 1325fps ( with a 4" barrel) so plenty powerful for the 3.5 inch barrrel. Of course a heavy Wolf slide spring. Notice the Commander 4.25 inch pistol is the limit to downsizing of barrel size here. Just thought a defense of a smaller barrel for a .45 acp was needed. With practice can be always accurate. By the way standard 230 gr hardball would still be accurate and deadly.