Why The Colt M1911 Is The Ultimate Sidearm | Weapons That Changed The World | War Stories

[@sergiozammel8261]

The 1911 being used in 2 major world wars, then still being loved by soldiers and special forces 100 years later is a testament to what a fine firearm it really is.

[@dontbugme7362]

It's the "get off my lawn" of handguns.

[@YellowjacketGTO]

Loved is a stretch.

[@primalwolfe4711]

​@@YellowjacketGTOit is loved. It's most definitely the most iconic pistol ever made. It's a legendary pistol.

[@YellowjacketGTO]

@@primalwolfe4711 yup but its time has passed. For the record it was my TOE weapon. Although i did carry a rifle as well. Combat and handguns are last ditch weapons!! Today i carrya Sig P220, 245 or my Xd in .45 if i want a 45 acp. A glock 26 or my walther ppq if i want 9mm. All my 1911s are gone.

[@deandeann1541]

Is there a better gun to convert to .45 Super? (a serious question,I'm pondering what to buy)@@YellowjacketGTO

[@mikecamp486]

My grandfather's 1911 used in ww1 my uncles used the same hand gun on ww2 my dad korea vietnam I served 20yrs army airborne ranger 84-04 and I used the same 1911 it's a timepiece that's kept my family alive for a century thank you colt

[@justinianlucy6041]

Did he buy his own? I thought you couldn't keep service weapons

[@MikeSmith-go8wk]

Thank you for your service

[@charlieandhudsonspal7031]

Wicked 😎

[@augustuse.3071]

You have an heirloom in your hands.

[@biggunshandguns3687]

That's pretty cool😊

[@chrisnizer5702]

I enlisted in the Marine Corps and served during the transition to the 9mm. We were at a pistol range and there was a mixture of .45's and 9's. The targets were on 4x4 posts. The group with 9's went first and their rounds punched holes in the 4x4's, clean thru holes front to back. Then it was our turn with 45's. When the .45 round struck the post they exploded, big ragged chunks tore off. Needless to say we held on to 45's as long as possible. It was/is an absolute BEAST.

[@michaelstroy2832]

Thank you for your service Sir! 🫡💯🇺🇸

[@jamesshackelford6721]

Thanks to Both of You for Your Service. I myself am an Army Veteran and before the military went to the children’s pop guns we was still using the 45s . I grew up shooting a Military 45 that my Dad owned along with ammunition for it . Funny thing is that now I use and carry a Single Action Colt 45

[@sonar357]

9mm puts holes through the wood...the 45 deleted the wood.

[@paulhirst4791]

It was and Is a Cannon! Regards and Respect! Paul

[@georgesakellaropoulos8162]

This platform is available in 10mm. Full house .357 magnum power in a semi auto, without having to look for, and pay for a Coonan.

[@theomelchior2739]

Haven't seen this show since I was a teenager, so awesome to see it free on KZbin, can't wait for the rest of the series.

[@dmeinhertzhagen8764]

2011

[@theomelchior2739]

@@dmeinhertzhagen8764 bro that was 13 years ago

[@SaltLight7]

Same. I've been looking for this series for a while.

[@thetechlibrarian]

Tales of the gun is a another good TV show but it's next to impossible to find,I'm sure the intro is considered controversial

[@SaltLight7]

@@thetechlibrarian I forgot. What was the intro? I just have memories of b&w ww2 footage.

[@speedracer2336]

My uncle carried a 1911 most of his life. He never would buy one made during a war or conflict. Only held 7 or 8 rounds, but based on my experience that is ample enough for everyday carry!

[@jackjackattack9137]

When i turned 21 I drove to the gun store and bought my 1911 m1 a1 brand new. She is still with me !!!

[@454FatJack]

17 Cz-75 19 1911🇪🇺

[@garycamara9955]

Which did you buy, the 45 or the M191?

[@My-Name-Isnt-Important]

You bought a tank? M1A1 is an Abrams tank. Interesting that you don't know the name of the pistol you allegedly have and is such a prized item. The M1911A1 was the military designation, anything other than that would be a plain 1911 with a civilian designation. Something like a Colt 1911 series 70 government model.

[@MarthLuna-wq3ny]

​@@garycamara9955 .45 handgun m1911

[@tomjackson4374]

@@My-Name-Isnt-Important You did understand what he was talking about though Mr. My-Name-isn't -Important? Maybe you should take your own advice.

[@joelspringman523]

Tom Hanks blew up a tank with one.

[@vwalsh63]

We can't all be Tom Hanks.

[@adivinaquien2303]

Yes I remember. A GERMAN TIGER TANK 😂😂😂

[@joelspringman523]

@@vwalsh63 Ain't THAT the truth!

[@dougmoore5252]

Nonsense!

[@dudley5658]

I’ve heard of entire panzer brigades surrendering to one soldier with a .45.

[@patgray5402]

A 1911 is like a classic work truck. Simple, elegant, needs a little knowledge to keep it running, but in the long run will outlast all the modern whiz bang stuff.

[@stephenhagen234]

I have yet to see a polymer frame crack from recoil fatigue. Metal frames can and do crack, even the forged ones. Most, but not all, modern frames are investment cast and they stand to last longer than the forged frames

[@Puckerupbuttercup261]

Sgt. York took 132 enemy prisoners with one. When he was asked by his superiors how he did it, he replied- “I surrounded them!”

[@RogueVigilante]

Disappointed that they didnt have that quote in this video I remember hearing that though lol dude was fearless clearly he scared the poor Germans...

[@BoomCarson]

Ive heard of Sgt. York. He didnt believe in killing so he captured them instead. Probably my favorite soldier from WWI

[@deandeann1541]

Both he and Audie Murphy brought home an unwanted souvenir from combat - severe PTSD with associated severe alcoholism and disrupted sleep with night terrors etc. The two most highly decorated soldiers of the United States, both had their lives destroyed by their wartime experience.@@BoomCarson

[@Puckerupbuttercup261]

@@deandeann1541 I’m not as decorated as they are, but I have the same conditions.

[@generaljesus9825]

There, on that day, Sargent York entered the fray, saving the day, 82nd all the way!

[@steveb6103]

I have a M1911 that's 106 years old. And still going strong.

[@Rome.s_Greatest_Enemy]

that's a treasure.. keep her alive 🍻

[@steveb6103]

@@Rome.s_Greatest_Enemy My grandfather carried it in WW1. It's a family heirloom. It is in my will that my grandson is getting it.

[@Rome.s_Greatest_Enemy]

@@steveb6103 that's great to hear .. my great grandfather was also a veteran of WW2 and our family souvenir is a FG42 though it no longer shoots

[@ZDM314]

I got one that's turning 45. Still going strong.

[@cainmarko335]

Still knocking

[@microchrist6122]

Every time I decide I don’t need another 1911 I see videos like this 💵

[@brentinnes5151]

I have only fired revolvers 357 and very old Colt45....but I think I like this one esp knowing its US military..ps I am not american

[@peacemaker-du4hz]

not to be nosey but how many 1911s do you currently have? i have 1 sadly

[@ronalddunne3413]

HaHa... lol, me too. Even tho I have a Glock 21, there is nothing like a well-made 1911. Looking at a Tisas "Tank Commander" to spare my nice Colt a drubbing..

[@Brett235]

Same here. I talk myself out of another 1911 in .45 and then this pops into my feed and I am about to go to the PSA website and see if they have a deal on a 1911... SMH

[@choppa24k]

@@ronalddunne3413i have a tisas gi model, and im confident enough in it to carry it every single day, just needs about 500-1000 rounds and she will work beautifully

[@RossOneEyed]

My every day carry is a 1911A1. My back up is a different 1911A1. I fell in love with the pistol in 1974 at Ft. Knox, KY. I trust them. If it ain't broke, don't fix it.

[@jason200912]

That's like 5 pounds

[@PentaRaus]

@@jason200912 How dare you sir.

[@whereswaldo5740]

What’s your point? What’s his point?

[@brentinnes5151]

you are very lucky..I would have a 357 trooper and one of these if I could but I dont live in US

[@jason200912]

@@brentinnes5151 get a bb gun

[@abdulqudz89]

the m1911 handgun. an iconic, indelible, classic, rugged weapon in history.

[@russellreading-xi7fe]

Have and Cherise a ,70 series 1911 ..maybe 300k rounds through it over 40 yrs of IPSC comps .. nary a stoppage .. gone to 200 gn swc ..still slaps down steel poppers with massive authority (cf 9 mill) and no doubt the best sweetest single action trigger of all

[@blueduck9409]

You can still kill with tge M1911 even when out of ammo.

[@ronrobertson59]

I carried a 1911 for over 40 yrs in the military and as a police officer. The 1911 is the best combat hand gun ever made.. No body misses the M92 Beretta.

[@gvines]

I like the Beretta but I love the 1911

[@nallanhojairode9416]

A little harsh on the M92

[@phantomstrike3310]

@@TellYouHwaet So I guess now we can call all Glock owners Fudds, Right??? Seeing as how Glock has done nothing to innovate over the years. Its the same pistol. I like my 1911 pistols so I guess I am a Fudd, however I will take my CZ P-01 over a Glock or Beretta any day. Prob still Fudd though huh? For home defense I will stick with my modified SP5. Prob still Fudd according to you, because its an old design though. Or you just dont have the Cash to afford one bud. Stick to your 500 dollar polymer pistols

[@Glocktuah]

The first pistol I bought was an M9 after I got out of the military Boy, I love that thing

[@jayledermann7701]

I bought my first pistol a Colt 1911 in 1987. I have had several since and carry a Colt 1911 Gold Cup now. I have never had one fail me and have never worried if I had enough power. It by far does more damage then my other 9mm and 40's I've owned. I highly recommend one. Yes , it's also all American and a living legend.

[@jason200912]

Power is the wrong word choice. It's winning feat is diameter. 10mm and 10mm based cartridges would be best described as power

[@jayledermann7701]

@jason200912 Well ,I was speaking of knock down power. As far as penatratimg power, it has more than enough, so that kind of power is of no concern to me. That is what my M1A Socom is for....

[@shishiromura]

Then you havent fired them much.

[@ethankaryadi37]

One question. What kind of ammo does your 1911 take? From what I’ve heard, 230 grain jacketed hollow points aren’t as effective in close range or in standard 5” barrels. Have you ever tried running semi-wadcutters?

[@williamwilson2270]

We know that the Colt M1911 remains one of the most distinctive automatic handguns in the world. Comparible with the cheaply made Russian Kalishnikof AK47. I have very little experience firing bullet firing weapons only doing a little hunting with a beautiful Single barrel Spanish 12 bore shotgun, an English 4.10 bolt action. A 4.10 / .22 bullet over under tubular 15 round .22 short, and a Webber pump action steel headed plastic pellets. A single trial burst of a WWII British Sten gun on a Scots Regimental firing range. For which I was grateful, though I Was not impressed by the Sten gun. In Scotland prior to 1707 and the Rebellion against the illegal English occupation and Act of Union, Scottish clansman and citizens were permitted to bear arms, but after this age and Civil unrest English politicians denied Scots civillians the right to bear arms. A century later Shotguns and hunting rifles were permitted only for hunting deer, and small game under licence on certain countryside areas. It is illegal to bear arms for home defence against criminal home invasions.There are certainly many cases where individuals have been hurt, having no right to have a weapon in order to defend family. Only the Police and military are permitted to own a weapon despite which we have had several Home and School shootings over the year by evil or insane individuals who illegally bought smuggled black market weapons. Non Lethal weapons such as Tasers or crossbows are also illegal. New non lethal weapons such as stun guns or electricly made weapons should be developed for home safety and for people who are living in areas where they are vulnerable, but follow the laws until the registry and ownership of lethal lockable weapons are developed, with computer based genetic or switched locks where they cannot be fired by anyone not the owner and spouse of the device in emergency situations, such as invasive threats by criminals and thieves. We also need GPS implementation devices to track family members and children outside the safety of the home. Laws must be drawn up to permit the use of such devices with advanced information transceivers to local Police or military sources to protect and track individuals such as our children and vulnerable family members in such emergency situations. To this end, all schools must add self defence lessons to the Curriculum in every school in Scotland. Added to this all areas must have detection devices against hidden weapons carried into schools, Shopping areas and Banks to prevent innocent victims of violent criminal attacks as knife crimes rise in retain year by year.

[@ranger-1214]

Retired in ‘91, Ranger in 1st and 2nd Bn’s. Did not transition to 9mm while on active duty; kept the 45’s as the personal protection sidearm. I have several Lugers, dating back to 1939 and fire them periodically. Temperamental with the top toggle and be sure to keep them clean. My carry pistol is the 45, though. We used to joke (somewhat) that those heavy rounds had torque over horsepower…..if it hit and didn’t kill you on impact, it would drag you to death.

[@FuzedBox]

I have a double date 1916/1920 WWI/Weimar-era police Luger. Erfurt manufactured but Mauser refurbished in 1920. It's a slam dunk of a shooter, and it's only malfunctioned with the original mag (single-pin baseplate, so it's loose but could be fixed) and with crappy aftermarket ones. If you can get your hands on stainless Mec-Gar mags, you will probably never see a malfunction again. You'll have to look sharp for them, because they only make them in limited runs and they sell out quick.

[@ToxicMasculinity-t5q]

I have a Colt series 70 Gov. Model that was made in 1979, which i bought in 1980 that i still carry to this day with 230 grain hardball and it works.

[@brettsharbono3022]

I inherited a Colt Commander .45ACP from my father when he passed away. I still take it out on the range for some fun but it's a handful and temperamental compared to newer handguns. Still love it though.

[@independentthinker8930]

Needs a tuneup. I did a little work to my 1911 I bought back in early 80's, I'll match it's dependability and function to any modern gun.

[@reiniergarcia]

Not good enough as self defense gun.

[@OllamhDrab]

Reliability issues are usually from *magazines.* (That goes for Berettas, too.) As 'handfuls' go, well, my all-steel Commander is a chunk to want to carry around but the weight helps cause my hands aren't exactly bringing a lot of mass to the recoil equation. :)

[@PureBloodedPatriot-k9p]

@@reiniergarcia elaborate

[@charlesharper7292]

​​@@reiniergarcia?? Compared to what?

[@chazzmccloud36]

I always wanted a 1911, couldn't afford the Colt so I bought a RIA 1911 a1 as my first pistol. It seems to only get better with every round I fire, so smooth!

[@robertonavarro7713]

I am more a Colt revolver fan but I also bought a RIA 1911 A2 with the double stack hi-cap magazine (10 in CA). It is quite heavy with thick grips but it has good combat accuracy and is very reliable so far. And reasonably priced, too.

[@sloppyfloppy79]

I met this guy IRL when I was on Forged in Fire. He has quite the sense of humor.

[@Palimino444]

I knew Dan Sutton (the German WWI reenactor) when I was in the Great War Historical Society many years ago. He is a really great guy and very knowledgeable.

[@tadeuszkolak4937]

What episode were you in??:)

[@Rando_Shyte]

Will Willis is awesome. FIF wasn't the same after he left.

[@timpotter2956]

Too put it simply, the M-1911 saved my life.

[@joelspringman523]

Wow! Details?

[@Rome.s_Greatest_Enemy]

and it saved mine too .. but took another's

[@ChadOfAllChads]

So Can a glock.

[@Full_Otto_Bismarck]

​@@ChadOfAllChadsso can a butter knife

[@AlD3N]

@@ChadOfAllChadsso can my fists

[@bhartley868]

There was a very nice police captain in Chicago years ago. When needed he carried a Colt 1911 .45 , and his backup gun was a second Colt 1911 .45 acp . He lived to retire...

[@Shoopuffishgud]

Most do.

[@bhartley868]

@@Shoopuffishgud Not in Chicago .

[@blueduck9409]

Sound wisdom.

[@tommy_t684]

"Your Glock with a red dots a gimmick, sonny! Back in my day all we needed was a trusty ol' .45"

[@mpow3r972]

It's only a gimmick to them because their eyes are so bad they can't see or find the red dot. Oh and "their wives tupperware" 🙄 You know the drill...

[@donaldleavy4379]

A Glock Will Fire In The Mud , Under Water, & Over The Mountains & Far Away. Every Time. & it’s ok we all know it..

[@bryandale7125]

Lol😂

[@donaldleavy4379]

I didn’t know there was still World War I vets alive. Good for you, sir but time evolution technology have all advanced I guess you didn’t notice.

[@brandondavis4306]

@@donaldleavy4379 so won't a 1911

[@brianb900]

The 1911 is by far my most favorite firearm! So much so that I currently own two Nighthawk customs and one Wilson Combat!

[@kyzerbatiste2645]

Got my Grandfathers 1911 from when he was in the military during WW2 most reliable piece of machinery i have in my collection 💪🏿

[@brostelio]

.... and let's not forget she's a looker and a half. Still the most beautiful weapon of war I've ever seen (together with the Peacemaker).

[@swanseamale47]

I remember training with one of these, back in the 1970s. Good gun then.... Good gun now.

[@isaacc154]

I came to the us on a work visa as architect. When I became us citizen, I bought. Colt 1911 government clsssic in .45 ACP to commemorate the event. Couldn’t think of anything more American 🇺🇸

[@chairrider2462]

I'd been serving for 6 years when they retired the 1911. It was indeed a sad time for us. I still prefer the 1911 and own two of them today in my old age! I have a couple 9mm's too. I'm not a total dinosaur. But that 1911 is really great on so many levels!

[@ms.annthrope415]

I learned the 1911 in 1980 during army officers training in Fort Knox. Since then, I've owned some 10 different 1911s, from AMT Hardballer, to Colt, to Springfield Armory, to Sig TT, to Les Baer, Ed Brown, and recently TISAS. I currently own 6 1911s. I had one on my hip during thr Rodney King Riots. I've had one behind my pillow for many years. I usually carry a Commander size 1911 on my CCW. If things go bump in the night, a full size 1911 loaded with 230 grain +P, JHP, is warm comfort.

[@raywells2858]

I wasnt always a 1911 commando but after borrowing my instructors to qualify on another caliber, I bought one a week later! I am convinced the more I use it the more its a professional working mans gun for a side arm. Over the last 30 years, I own three and considering adding another!

[@jackieeastom8758]

Ahh yes! John Moses Browning knew what he was doing

[@youngguns1319]

Id trust any gun John m browning designed

[@davelockhart5250]

I make this easy for you... John Browning. he designed most of the most popular guns ever made. produced by Winchester and Colt and many other gun manufacturers used John Browning designs. most of them without any deviation whatsoever. in my eyes. John Browning is the best small arms designer of all time. there are many other good designs, but I don't think anyone has as many top 10 firearm designs. that's John Browning😊

[@georgesakellaropoulos8162]

Yeah, it's really disappointing that this show didn't credit him with the design.

[@DOI_ARTS]

Even his Ma Deuce is timeless and is still mounted on vehicles today

[@donaldleavy4379]

Yes This is True. Not to mention How Many Guns Have “Borrowed “ Many Many Aspects Frm The M-1911, Look At At The SAR K2 , I Swear Its Like A M-1911 Got Mixed With A Glock 21, it’s a single action, but holds 14 Rounds +1 All Metal Too. & it’s Like only $700 Brand New / 2 clips It’s ready out the box. You’ll Not Find A Really Nice 1911 for cheap.. some are worth STUPID Money.. but hay it’s a SARSILMAZ.🙃 hurts just trying pronounce it..

[@johngreenwald2954]

@@donaldleavy4379 You are correct that the K2 is modeled after a pistol designed by John Browning, but not the 1911. The K2 is actually modeled very closely after CZ-75, which in turn is similar to the Hi-Power, Browning’s other popular pistol design. I have owned a SAR myself, the B6P: a polymer framed version of the same design, and I concur that it is an excellent firearm. I had owned it for three years and very recently passed it on to my 23 year old son, who also loves it . In all that time I had it, the gun only had four(?) malfunctions and none of them were due to the gun itself, but due to bad ammo. It will fire any type of ammunition put in the chamber, even reload cartridges my father’s firearms failed to ignite. To that end we nicknamed it “The Bulletmonster”, because it “ate” anything you fed it. All that to say: if you’re looking for a reliable sidearm, you can’t go wrong with either of Browning’s two most popular designs. I should know. I also own two 1911’s; one in 45acp and the other in 9mm.

[@rockymnthodad3047]

@@georgesakellaropoulos8162 ..back door commercial/sponsor from Colt I'd wonder.... I went with Springfield.

[@matrox]

1911 Colt 45 cal. and the Thompson 45 cal. M1A1 Sub Machine Gun, the 2 coolest guns in WW2 and beyond.

[@KeyserSoze23]

Leaving out the M1 Garand?

[@Docsjeff]

That’s why the Para-Ordnance frames really took off in the late 80’s. You had 12-13 rnds of .45 acp in the mag. They even started making 1911’s in the ParaOrdnance Factory.

[@gameragodzilla]

Built my custom gun off a Para-Ordnance. I use Remington R1 Limited mags which are 15+1 standard in .45ACP and 18+1 with Taylor Freelance extensions. That’s a lot of firepower while retaining the other aspects I love about the 1911.

[@donakahorse]

If you get your hands on a good 1911 you may never want to carry anything else. also, just found this channel, so happy you found a place to land Will

[@thesquirrel914]

I have an old ATM Hardballer 1911 i rebuild with all Wilson parts. Ive run pistol courses with it, and the last one i ran i did it with my friend, who brought a Glock 19. He laughed because i only brought a gun that only held 8+1. Well my 1911 functioned flawlessly, his Glock had two failures to feed and a stovepipe that afternoon.

[@Nach0s187]

I’ll take stories that never happened for a $1000

[@muddyhotdog4103]

Ok, I love my 1911's.. but let's be real here.. To pretend like a 1911 is more reliable than a Glock is pure fanboi fiction. Both are very reliable, and your buddies bad apple doesnt speak for the whole bunch.. but a Glock is slightly more reliable on average to be honest (especially when you're using hollow points for self defense purposes). Heck I got glocks that haven't seen failures in 5 thousand rounds. I can't say that for the two 1911s I have unfortunately

[@jackmurphy8696]

Always wanted an amt hardballer because of video games but they have risen so much in value in the past few years. Used to see them for under 800 sometimes but now never.

[@queuedjar4578]

both platforms perform well in the right hands and conditions. The failure of the glock is much more likely due to user/maintenance error instead of the design itself, though.

[@666rivers]

Beggin' the Colonel's pardon, but what's a "stovepipe"?

[@peterwilson5528]

The very best hand gun of all. Superb :)

[@berryreading4809]

(Browning hi-power) 🤫

[@anthonylewis2080]

In other words, the 1911 is the "AK 47" of handguns : going 100+ years, gets my vote, that's for sure!.

[@cardaveux]

The Makarov is the AK 47 of handguns.

[@JamesThompson-zk1ht]

Oh yes, thanks for reminding me of yet another thing he got wrong here. The caliber of the Makarov - yes it's a 9mm, but it's not the same length as the 9x19 Parabellum/Luger. Which of course means that its ballistics are not the same as the Parabellum, either. He makes it look as if it's the same caliber as the Parabellum round.

[@chrismarchman4568]

Well, they started retiring the M1911 in 1985 but it was still being issued to troops in Europe and was used in Desert Storm.

[@blueduck9409]

It was used in Iraq and Afganistan recently too.

[@MyRanger12]

Heres a fact, during the trials to find a new side arm for the U.S.Army the Luger was also tested against the M1911, except in 45 ACP. They were serial numbered #1 and #2. One of them sold for a $1,000,000

[@Manfred-cf9rn]

The Luger pistol in 7.65mm(.30 caliber ) was also Tested in the Philippines during the PHILIPPINE " insurrection" but found very negative results with the US Cavalry. The surplus.30 caliber LUGERS were ALL Bought by Gun dealer, Francis Bannerman for less than $10.00 each 😮

[@edmundcharles5278]

Remember that John Browning was constantly learning and improving on his firearms designs. The last pistol that he worked on at FN was the work-in-progress P35 of Broening Hi Power. Imagine the P35 in .45 ACP? If alive today, John would be using CNC/CAD and modern polymers, he was not tied to old technology or materials.😮

[@gameragodzilla]

Double stack 1911s are basically that concept, though given John Browning’s genius, I’d imagine he’d come up with a new system for handguns that would be extremely revolutionary if he were alive today. Part of the reason the 1911 is still relevant over a century later is because most modern pistols still use the tilting barrel short recoil mechanism he invented for the 1911. Pistol designs have really stagnated outside of new features or materials.

[@RedHuntsman]

JMB operated a CAD in his head. His genius was his ability to quickly visualize in his head how multiple parts would interact with each other.

[@craigthescott5074]

I own both the Luger and the 1911 and 2011. Nobody makes a modern Luger but dozens of company’s make the 1911 and now the 2011. The 1911 is still very relevant today and they are used in combat matches but nobody uses a Luger.

[@themissouriwoodwaltzer7827]

We’ve refer to the .45ACP as the “Side Cannon” in my day.

[@muddyhotdog4103]

Now reference as 45 AARP

[@ianashby3626]

One of my favorite handguns

[@ZodiousE]

Don't forget, the .45 ACP was designed specifically for stopping power, and they tested it on cows..... It is quite literally "Anti Cow Projectiles" being slung downrange.

[@paulegerold]

You can even back that up further to the Colt Walkers (and a little after that, the Colt Dragoons) were designed to take out soldiers and the horses they road in on. .44 and .45 caliber repeaters were pretty much hand fired artillery.

[@Manfred-cf9rn]

In the Philippines.. They call the COLT 1911 .45 "..FOR BUFFALO 🦬 USE ONLY"😅😂🤣 as no handgun can bring DOWN a Buffalo.

[@cardaveux]

Most people do not know but the 9 mm was build to penetrate light barries like wood etc. May a 45 ACP round bounces of a helmet Back in Work War I/II but may a 9 mm went trough.

[@AniwayasSong]

I personally don't like the heavy recoil/muzzle-flip of the 1911. I totally respect this pistols ability to stop any enemy.

[@fernandolucas_nogueira]

If you improve your grip, the recoil of the m1911 in 45 acp drastically reduces, even with hot loads, such as major power factor in practical shooting competitions. Check out grip techniques used by sport shooters at IPSC/USPSA Classic, Standard and Limited Divisions, it may help you to overcome your difficulties with the 1911!

[@OllamhDrab]

I'd add to what Fern says, a suggestion you re-evaluate your thinking/approach. 1911 recoil is of a different quality than most other rounds, kind of more of a 'shove' than a 'snap.' I was taught you kind of lean *into* it and kind of come *down* on the target. Works well even for skinnygal me that way. It's 'heavy' but a slow heavy, compared to say .40 SW which might be just darn unruly compared to either 9mm *or* .45 for some of us. :) (It's also instructive to try imitating old military training films about how the GIs it was made for would originally one-hand the things. If you get a feel for that you can bring that sense back to modern ways. :) )

[@AniwayasSong]

@@OllamhDrab I shared a reply to 'Fern' (Above), and just wanted to let ya know I've read yours, too. Since retyping/filling the reply/comment column with the same words again seems a tad vain, if you'd like, please take a look at my reply there. Also, 'Thank you' for taking the time to read and offer your own .02! While we may not always agree with one another, I truly appreciate and respect other people's experiences and advice! :-)

[@isustudent514]

Heavy recoil? Are you kidding me? The gun itself is so heavy it dampens the recoil and shoots like buttuh!

[@AniwayasSong]

@@isustudent514 You're entitled to your opinion. An opinion shared by a great many people. I'm entitled to mine. Also an opinion shared by a great many people. Which of us is wrong?

[@marciofelipejustino2563]

My pistol favorite congratulations from Brazil 🇧🇷👏🏽👍🏽

[@beepseatsfindingfoodtreasu8756]

As an M-60 gunner I carried the 1911 and once your proficient with one. You have some serious stopping power.

[@dominicdmello7531]

It wasn't the Philippine insurrection, it was the Philippine freedom struggle. No one wants an outsider to rule over them.

[@georgemacdonell2341]

Even Ukraine.

[@magtulisbonvincent5978]

In their perspective, it is an insurrection.

[@ldkbudda4176]

@@magtulisbonvincent5978 US civil war was an insurection, indeed! ;)

[@SelwynClydeAlojipan]

​​@@magtulisbonvincent5978: Wrong. The Philippines was already independent and had already won their war of independence against Spain when the Americans wanted to take over as new landlords from the Spanish. They invaded the Philippines and engaged in the 1898 Mock Battle of Manila to be able to enter the walled city and keep the Filipino forces out while they let the Spanish Colonial Government escape to Spain with all their treasure. That's absolute perfidy against their allies, the Filipinos, during the Spanish-American War of 1898. By 1899, the Americans launched attacks against the Philippine Republican Army, its independent government, and its people to take control of the entire Philippine Archipelago. Thus the bloody Philippine-American War was fought for over four years before the defeated Filipino troops engaged in a protracted guerrilla war that the Americans mislabelled as the Philippine Insurrection until it was overturned in the 1990s to be recognized as a real war against a sovereign nation. It was never just an insurrection but an actual invasion and conquest.

[@thepassman]

Awesome video! The 1911 has always been my favorite handgun. If John Moses Browning were still alive today, I am certain he would be pleased and proud beyond measure that one of his designs is still relevant and effective over a century after its introduction! The fact that many special operators and some SWAT agencies still carry this sidearm in frontline service is a testament to Browning's legacy.

[@dudley5658]

Even more effective when your enemy walks casually toward you with and not shooting at you.

[@andregilberg4345]

Joey Dillon is awesome. I saw his show and met him with my family the last day that the Ponderosa Ranch where Bonanza was filmed was open to public. It was a great show and he was gracious with autographing pics for us. Thanks Joey!

[@DK-gy7ll]

Just for the sake of argument, in the Luger vs 1911 challenge the young man with the Luger was firing one-handed. Willis used a modern two-handed technique with the 1911 which explained his much better shooting.

[@rzr2ffe325]

One handed was the technique back in the day.

[@doc3353]

@@rzr2ffe325 Yes exactly, so willis should've fired with one hand as well.

[@mikesmith-wk7vy]

yea but that funky top action that the luger had is objectively inferior to the 1911 , im sure it caused alot of issues

[@OllamhDrab]

@@doc3353 Well, points to the re-enactors for being authentic, but on the other hand, they and Alvin York were both trained that way, whereas our host wasn't. (I'd still have liked to see him try it the old way regardless but....)

[@chairzombie8378]

I have both. They are about equal

[@oubliette862]

It's nice to see the 1911 actually held correct no flappy thumbs leaning on the slide or against the slide lock.

[@1MuchButteR1]

beauty of a pistol

[@jamesmills7187]

I agree the 1911 is incredible, I have used and carried a Colt Gold Cup for over 50 years, 32 years military, 10 years Police gives me a lot of trust in the 1911. Now, my backup pistol is a Colt combat commander. I depend on a pair.

[@kyledunn6853]

I have one and it just makes me feel whole. It's as American as apple pie, baseball, rock & roll and Old Glory.

[@dmo848]

I know my teacher Kevin Donovan changed the army by writing them in the jungle about the m16 and how bad it was. They did some changes after his letter. Deadass true story. Kevin Donovan was a great man. God bless him if he's still alive.😊 cheers y'all

[@premierhoner614]

Thank you very much for your very interesting video.. From Capetown South Africa.. 😅😅

[@ldkbudda4176]

Kapstad you mean? ;)

[@bsv2806]

I was always a 9mm guy until about a month ago when I purchased a Springfield 1911 Operator. Best gun purchase of my life.

[@joetaylor486]

I enjoyed this. Quite thoughtful exploration of hand cannons.

[@Bixll09]

I have one of these that was issued to the officer in 1913. I looked it up by serial number. Still in fantastic condition. it has been in my family now since 1946.

[@toldyouso5588]

If the colt revolver won the west, the browning 1911 won two wold wars.

[@ProfessorGillman]

While I own a lot of handguns, and enjoy them all, the 1911 just has that special place in my handgun heart. I have this strange feeling that 100 years from now when crusty old guys are sitting around a camp fire talking about all the great semi autos of the past at least a few of them will still have a 1911 hung on their belt. As far as I'm concerned the 1911 is not only a very capable self defense gun, even after 113 years, but it's still the best looking semi auto out there. Browning was not only a mechanical genius when it came to firearms, but he had a eye for beauty.

[@matrox]

The US decided to go with the 9mm Beretta because those in charge got kickbacks from the new Beretta contract.

[@matrox]

@stonesfan285 Not sure. Why would that be a concern?

[@frankmcgowan9457]

I rather more suspect that our NATO allies insisted the United States adopt their universal 9x19. After all, we had insisted they "standardize" on our rifle round at least twice after WW2 (7.62×51 and 5.56x45) rather than we accept one of theirs.

[@michaelsherman6492]

They went with the 9mm so all of nato were using the same ammo caliber as well as the gen Z soldiers don’t have the hand size and strength to use a pistol that can also be used as a club when you ran out of ammo…

[@ethan9868]

The 92 is a great gun, I traded my 1911 in for one - best carry decision I ever made. Every time I hear people crapping on the 92 it's always those who are salty (for whatever reason) that the military chose them, or the "I have a friend in the military who says."

[@queuedjar4578]

@@michaelsherman6492 really weird since the average human size overall has noticeably grown. The average soldier nowadays can't even fit into world war 2 era tanks.

[@TheJHMAN1]

Interesting fact the 1911 is one of the first fire arms that supported an after market industry. At one time there were gun smiths all across America who made a living making 1911s work because they were prone to failure and inaccurate out of the box. The 1911 you buy to day has about $2500 worth of improvements that gunsmiths used to do for you.

[@BoofChunku]

I still nerd out about my Tisus tanker. It’s basically a chopped colt 1911a1 for a fraction of the price. Never jammed on me still beautiful.

[@anubratachakraborty1370]

*Oh man!* *I had watched these episodes on TV long ago where I have seen Wil for the first time. I have searched for episodes of this show for many days. At least I have found it!*

[@primalwolfe4711]

My grandpa was a Corpsman with 3rd Marine Division 4th Marine Regiment Darkside in Vietnam 68-69. He carried a M1911.

[@wacobob56dad]

Comfort in the knowledge that whatever it hits goes down.

[@ricardoramos2468]

I am one of the guys who grew up in the generation when there were not modern handguns yet, only revolvers and 1911's. When I was able to buy one on my own, there were already modern handguns, I choose Beretta 92fs, it was very popular then days; than I bought a Sig Sauer P226 9mm, it was even better to my taste, but I always wanted a 1911, I made some research which is the best 1911 made. I decided Wilson Combat, again is my choice, I've finally got it two years ago the CQB 1911 Tactical Elite custom made by Wilson Combat, and I can say that is a nice, sweet piece of equipment. Even when it's a full size, it conceals better than my Sig or my Beretta because of its thinness of it attaches better to the body. Not cheap though. Don't give wrong, I love Colt's, I used to have a Colt HBAR AR-15 A1, sweet rifle!

[@mrmj2397]

Did he miss the thumb ride action safety, or did i miss that bit? It's a pretty unique feature, surprised they didn't mention it. They replayed so much footage, i just skipped a lot of it.

[@Chef_dilly96]

Just inherited my grandfathers 1911a1 he acquired, it was made and issued in 1942 and truly is a piece of beauty

[@michaelmorgan9973]

Nice test, but York did it in 6 rounds, one handed. They didn't teach two handed shooting until much later.

[@jason200912]

Post 1970 is when 2 handed became a thing in competition

[@queuedjar4578]

@@jason200912 There are some training videos even during world war 2 where some two handed techniques where taught. Dominant hand as you'd expect, and the alternate palm under the magazine and alt fingers supporting the back of dominant hand.

[@jason200912]

@@queuedjar4578 the teacup grip

[@Faded_Scout22]

I went to basic training with one of sgt Yorks great grandson, or nephew, shared the York name, and the army did a news piece on him since he ended up at the 82nd, he is a humble dude, and has made a na.e of his own through his own accomplishments 😊

[@josephlewis7443]

Most armed conflicts rarely require a full magazine I would prefer more stopping power. Besides if you need more than 7 you can always carry more magazines.

Love the documentary. Thanks for sharing. Oh, I must say that the first pistol I've bought is a 1911 in .45, and I love it 😍

[@Joe-ie8vk]

Every gun collection needs a classic government model 1911 even if it’s not your go to there just a classic.

[@samwalker7821]

The 1911 is a mechanical work of art. Sets in the hand and points naturally. All the controls just where you need them to be. Mags can be changed quickly. Easy to take down to the smallest part w/o tools. Changing the firing pin and extractor can be done simply by jacking back the slide and dropping the FP stop. It's heavy enough to use as a great club. No chintzy plastic here, all business!

[@brandondavis4306]

that's why I love the .45 ACP in the right hands she is deadly and accurate, plus it's as american as apple pie.

[@christophervanoster]

This seems like someone took ‘Locked n Loaded’ and mashed it with ‘modern marvels’. This is awesome!

[@TwentytenS4B8]

Love my 1911.

[@IrishSturmtruppenGodBlessUSA]

There's a reason why Alvin York, American Soldiers, Mercenaries, and even video games use it all the time: It was designed by Browning (There's a song about him, it's 82nd All The Way by Sabaton, listen to it.)

[@manz7860]

Someone once told me "if browning was Alive we'd have space guns" Which amused me because his designs were already so perfected a majority of them would work in space

[@IrishSturmtruppenGodBlessUSA]

@@manz7860 John Moses Browning? Nah, John Moses Based.

[@mrmacedon]

I craved this gun on Call of Duty 2, it was fun to play with it

[@sws5833]

Being built for over a hundred years in its original basic design with different varients and by many different companies says it all about the 1911, outstanding handgun that I would trust with my life anywhere, I own a Remington and besides the stainless barrel and three dot whites its the same pistol they issued in WW1, Will have it for the rest of my life

[@TheMetalheadQC]

OG Military channel stuff , I love it

[@NoctisKing-kh5jq]

I remember one time me n my buds were showing off their pieces and they were decked out. Im talking lasers, drums, custom slides the works. I was a lil intimidated at first, but that all changed when they saw my baby, shes a kimber with a black slide n matching grip. That thang screams "I know what im doing" truly a gun to be respected

[@johnl.5117]

8 rnds. 124gr .355 cal fmj at 1150 fps (vs.) 7 rnds. 230gr .45 cal fmj at 835 fps. The 9mm fmj velocity shoots through a man. See "Mozambique drill". The 45acp often stops just under the skin on the opposite side meaning it dumps most or all of its energy inside.

[@jason200912]

The browning hi power of 1935 was a game changer and set the theme for wonder 9s

[@johnl.5117]

@@jason200912 Yep. A Browning design also with some Belgian tweaks. Love them both. The fmj high velocity 9mm round was its weak spot. Until ammo improved in the last 20 years; the 9 had a reputation for insufficient knockdown power and often required several shots to find a lethal spot.

[@OneEyeDollar6]

Sure, if you're talking about ball ammo. Not the case with JHP, and I get ten more rounds in a package smaller than a 1911 with my 9mm.

[@johnl.5117]

@@OneEyeDollar6 Since the test was based on WWI trench setting limits the pistols back then had only issued ball ammo in their mags and I focused on that.

[@WeShootBack1776]

8 ? My 1977 holds 6 in the original mag not 8

[@justinlewis2969]

The production quality, narrative flow, technical accuracy, and presentation in this video was absolutely fantastic! Amazing!

[@TheEuphoricsloth]

good post-apocalyptic gun, it is also a blunt instrument lol

[@KeyserSoze23]

Like Rocky Balboa when he had to face Mason "The Line" Dixon in the 6th film.

[@lazarusnazarite4748]

I was a Combat Medic 83-86, 84-86 was stationed in Europe and the 1911A1 was our issued sidearm and I will say it is a Very rugged and reliable firearm. 91B/91A HOOAH !

[@SunTzu119]

JMB not only designed the 1911... he first designed the 45 ACP cartridge

[@browniebites8771]

You know when the forged in fire host tells you its the best It is the best

[@cschym2705]

The Beretta carries more ammo and follow up shots are quicker. The 1911 has better stopping power and a better trigger. If I'm going to war, I'll take the 1911 with a few extra magazines. To each their own.

[@randy464]

1911 and B-52s are still around with some moderations . I love the ergonomics of the 1911 which helps with the recoil of the 45acp. Should have at least one in your collection

[@barefoofDr]

The 1911A1 is the finest pistol ever made. Peroid!!!

[@cardaveux]

Not true look a Sig P 210 or a Sphinx 3000 are better if you compare.

[@paulhirst4791]

Excellent Video! Excellent Firearm, Extreme Power, Extreme Reliability and Durability! The Best and Understood to be So! Impressive Gun Skills! Regards and Respect! Paul

[@AlanHelgeson]

The scientific laws of physics are immutable: " bigger bullets make for bigger holes in the bad guys and bigger holes in the bad guys are always a good thing!"😊😊😊

[@WALTERBROADDUS]

That really doesn't work in the real world. Ballistics are a lot more complex.

[@WALTERBROADDUS]

@hopebrowning6300 I hate to say it but, not really.

[@DanHORVATH-yi6cu]

Class of 1972, US ARMY TRAINED AND CARRIED THE 1911A1. I TRUST IT WITH MY LIFE! AND I STILL CARRY ONE TOO.