WW2 1911 .45 CAL Pistol Training

This demonstrates older techniques on how to properly use small arms.

[@KryptKicker5]

110 years later and it's still one of the most iconic pistols in the world. That's impressive in and of itself.

[@bewilderment9268]

Recognizable in any non-stone age society in the world.

[@714thegooch]

And my favorite. I own 3 1911's

[@cheeetos1918]

even after 110 years she still looks stunning

[@Wockkkyyslushieee]

It’s crazy how not so far we’ve came

[@seventhson9441]

So interesting to see the projectile in just one frame of the vid. Any idea what the fps. is ??

[@jacobcooper269]

"Light, easy to handle, effective -- the handgun" Too many people are making comments about the 1911 being heavy, but they're not realizing the narrator is saying "the handgun" in general is lightweight and easy to handle relative to rifles.

[@sergeantmarcusstackerM1903]

It has the benefit of a very comfortable feel with the grip angle and controls

[@claudelamoreux8543]

That's when handguns were made as God intended, out of solid steel.

[@swaghauler8334]

@@claudelamoreux8543 Before "...and The Devil did introduce plastic pistols with a "dingus" on the trigger and which were unamenable to modification by the Artisans..." Gun Jesus, from The gospel of J.M. Browning

[@killer1963daddy]

Carrying a handgun should be comforting NOT comfortable

[@fivehead6675]

It’s funny, people in those days were smaller and more compact than people today... but they weren’t pussies “eeh but it heavy”

[@roninkraut6873]

We should sit back and just appreciate John Browning for coming up with a design that is still in use 120 years later.

[@grayeaglej]

Which one? There are Dozens o.o

[@roninkraut6873]

@@grayeaglej Exactly

[@vzhojh3845]

110 if we’re in 2021

[@autodidacticprofessor869]

Basically every semi-auto pistol made owes some design and function elements to Browning. What an amazing guy.

[@autodidacticprofessor869]

@@grayeaglej What firearm is this video about, smartass?

[@paulmicelli5819]

Carried .45 as side arm, main weapon was M-79 Grenade Launcher, Nam '68 5th Mechanized Infantry Division.

[@Cognitoman]

Nice dude… get some!!!😂

[@polodon9362]

Welcome home! Thank you for your service. ✝️🇺🇸

[@HANKSANDY69420]

_le blooper_

[@jimjones395]

Welcome back to the world. And THANK YOU for your service.

[@Offroader451-rm5jz]

Nuff said!

[@mgelliott1]

Training has changed since WW2. I don't remember my instructor STANDING IN FRONT of a semi circle of guns being cleared and pointed at him.

[@sharkfinbite]

@The Bee Guy As the joke says, "They didn't really care about us back then. They didn't had all the safety guidelines and rules to prevent killing us like today. Yet we turned out fine." XD haha.

[@theoverallguy6186]

Today that would result in an instant nogo, followed by screaming and knife hands

[@royorkesjr.445]

They didn't have that many unsafe idiots back then so mutual trust was more abudant

[@lukeyacono3277]

mgelliott1 men weren’t wussies then

[@spacecowboiiiiii]

I like turtles.

[@Addink999]

idk y but these old training videos are always super entertaining and relaxing to me.

[@williambarnes274]

I was thinking the same thing. Their training always seems so much more relaxed then what I've experienced.

[@jd291]

It's like watching Tommy learn to ride his bicycle for the first time

[@todstokes3459]

When confident experience was appreciated.

[@Fluke_Starbucker]

Reminds me of those old high school films we had to watch. Lol

[@V0YAG3R]

Petr Říha A sociopath talking about psychopaths. Tras de ladrón, bufón.

[@timrobinson6573]

It's amazing how much our technique and training has changed in the last 80 years.

[@Dcm193]

It got a lot better

[@velocitywolf2431]

Some things stay the same but a lot of improvements have certainly been made! It annoys me a bit how many times the trainer and students flag each other. I know it mentioned being trained to properly clear it but it still bothers me a bit.

[@nap0038]

@@velocitywolf2431I suppose the ‘Greatest Generation’ didn’t need flagging awareness. The only time they pulled the trigger was at the enemy.

[@BulletsAndBloomers]

​@@nap0038 "Back in my day guns only work when pointed at the enemy"

[@Amber57499]

What does that mean, flag each other? I'm non-native, sorry for asking

[@ZANTYACS]

"now clear your piece" *They all proceed to point their pistols at the instructor* *VERY SAFE*

[@nicholaspatton5590]

Prior to instruction, he indicated that he hates his job, and any medical leave would be appreciated xD

[@Seedyrom247]

I like how the instructor shows to put your finger straight onto the trigger.

[@travisansley6118]

Lol

[@danpatch4751]

I noticed that too

[@InYeshuasHolyName]

Haaaaha I saw that bwaaaaha lmaoooooof 😳 , I was doing alot of " oh my .....what ha , the evolution of handling a side arm has come a long way from tea cup to knuckle inside of knuckle from chest extended arm's 😂🤣🤠.

[@JohnDoeRando]

These old training films remind me of my grandfather. These are the type people he learned from , thus teaching me. Damn it, miss you grandad.

[@jonsmith919]

Chortle Chortle Chortle good old days when there were only two genders and men acted like men

[@kraigshall]

Yeah I can relate my grandpa was actually a Merchant Marine during World War II and he's gone now I think it's been about 6 years but he taught my dad had a shoot and my dad taught me the same way my RDC when I enlisted in the Navy got a little annoyed with me when he had a hour set aside to show everyone the correct method to hold pistol when he went to instruct me ( remember this was in 2011 so of course there's going to be some changes) I put the training firearms that they used in my hand like they're shown here and I got ask where I learned such an old method. He got frustrated when I said that I was taught by my father who was taught by my grandfather. Since he most likely expected the worst recruit he's ever seen to be absolutely hopeless holding a gun but it turns out I was a goddamn natural so I've got a lot to thank my grandpa and my dad for

[@thesinaclwon]

@@jonsmith919 nah there were still plenty of gays it’s just that religious bigots had a chokehold on this country. I bet you like that it was the “good old days” too when there was a water fountain for whites and one for those pesky colored folk huh?

[@timothyprice9064]

@@thesinaclwon I'll be honest, I did not see that coming.

[@alastor8091]

@@thesinaclwon gay isn't a gender. Plenty of manly gay men.

[@mikejohnson555]

To all the people saying stuff like "We have come so far" "look how antiquated these practices are" All of these techniques are still valid. People were just as smart back then as now, and allot more people back then had real practical experience actually using pistols in combat than most people today, not only in WW2, but WW1 and numerous colonial conflicts around the world. Now before any modern pistol shooters have a aneurism and start rapidly typing about how wrong I am and how modern shooting stances are better in every conceivable way, listen to what I am actually saying: In WW2 and prior especially in American use pistols had limited ammo capacity and high recoil, these were not days of rapid fire 9mm high capacity double stack magazines. The entire philosophy was based around defensive point shooting, and aimed accuracy, not rapid follow up shots. So of course you are better off today with a Glock and a 17 round mag shooting in a isosceles stance training for rapid fire, these modern stances prioritize volume of fire and recoil control, something that just wasn't important to people using .45 pistols with 7 round mags. These were not stupid people, they knew what they were doing. As to the safety culture, sure we are safer today and that is a good thing as far as training goes. So I'm not saying it isn't good that we really take trigger discipline and muzzle location very seriously, but also these men would laugh at us for being soft fearful children. Even with their bad habits many of these instructors likely trained hundreds and hundreds of students without incident.

[@zzygyy]

It's very educational archive film. 👍

[@HANKSANDY69420]

*Absolutely.*

[@nickb8755]

Just look at that two handed grip. It’s clearly no longer in use

[@nickb8755]

If you ask an expert on technique I’m sure they will know more about the history of advancement of firearm techniques over the 19th and 20th centuries

[@blinkieboy7974]

What? A nuanced and well reasoned comment on youtube? Begone blasphemer!

[@chocolatte6157]

The legacy of Mr. Browning is nothing short of amazing. Greatest gun inventor ever. Regarding the video, the grip they show is unlike those advocated today.

[@MarcPiery]

It’s how Browning INTENDED for the pistol to be held. Handguns were supposed to be held firmly, but not overly handled like nowadays. Nowadays, shooters have their hands all over the pistol, acting like it’s going to jump out and run away. It won’t.

[@bobjohnson1633]

I use a thumb up grip, above the safety when shooting one handed. It is similar to the traditional one handed shooting for revolvers. It works well, and is perfect when adding my support hand for two handed shooting. It is also a more natural way to hold things in front of you or point.

[@jayberry2716]

I used a 1911 in the Coast Guard, well after the Beretta was adopted by the Army. We got all the old stuff the other branches were done with. I love mine !

[@RTenjoyer]

lucky bastard lol

[@sethmyers3375]

Jay Berry puddle pirate sailor

[@RockandrollNegro]

Same thing when I was in the Merchant Marines. We got hand-me down gear from all the service branches. My side arm was a .38 S&W from the Air Force surplus. Our uniforms were Navy surplus. Our rifles were Army surplus M1 Garands. This was in 1999!

[@timmc2886]

The first time I ever shat a pistol as a CG 1911 in Cape May qualified marksman. Later qualified sharpshooter with a little more training. Good times. Now feeling Nostalgic and in the market for one. Semer Par!

[@timmc2886]

Seth must be a Squid, always jealous.

[@singleproppilot]

Don’t forget, when surprised by the enemy without your weapon drawn, take off your helmet and throw it at him first.

[@emperordonaldtrump1st614]

Why brother

[@overlord2731]

@@emperordonaldtrump1st614 save private ryan

[@SANDMANN517]

What if enemy takes his helmet off and throws his??

[@Mehhhh-]

Haha saving private Ryan I love that scene

[@MAXIMILLIONtheGREAT]

Is this the modern version of the famed pommel throw?

[@matthewsantana4995]

It’s crazy to believe that everyone in this video has probably passed away. Thank you for your service ❤️🤍💙

[@powerwagon3731]

That’s funny I think that way too all the time with old videos.

[@skoookum]

They can't hear you.

[@smarty5680]

@Innocent Bystander you wouldn't be here to use what little freedom you have left to make a stupid comment like that! Show respect for your betters!

[@jefflindeman]

@@smarty5680 ~Settle down now. Times change. They ARE breaking many fundamental rules of today’s gun-safety procedures. ie; 1) never point the firearm at anything you don’t want to shoot, and 2) keep your finger off the trigger until you want to fire. These are known a muzzle and trigger discipline. Both designed to prevent accidental discharge.

[@matthewsantana4995]

@@skoookum nahhh reallyyyy?? How can they hear me when I typed it 😐😐😐

[@jamescherney5874]

My Uncle was a MP at Los Alamos where they made A bomb in WW2. I have his Ithaca 45. I was showing it to a friend and asked him if he thought I could hit a duck decoy about 75 yards away in my pond. No way! I nailed it with 1 shot off hand. What a great gun!

[@natwolf687]

LOL -- 'See that duck?' BANG!

[@thatoneunicornguy9366]

The technique difference compared to how you're taught to shoot today is so different. It's truly amazing how far we've come.

[@cray9868]

Actually, the techniques shown are still valid and effective.

[@pipebombpete.6861]

​@@cray9868but worse

[@Xaito]

@@cray9868 The gun will still shoot, yes - but a lot of things shown here are generally regarded as beginner mistakes and probably not without reason. The tea-cup like saucer grip with 2 handed shooting is one of the things I'd give them a pass on. Shooting stances are kind of trends that come and go with the times and I feel different people prefer different stances. However trigger discipline and muzzle discipline are things that shouldn't be compromised on. The instructor walking in front of a student practicing with his finger on the trigger gives me the willies even knowing the gun is unloaded and the pistol is a single action with the hammer in forward position. 😅

[@djnone8137]

There is only one correct way to shoot and that is of that of the USMC standard. The USMC did not create this standard of shooting but, rather, adopted it, because it's the only correct way to fire a weapon. The world's best shooters, from any country on earth, all use this same method.

[@Xaito]

@@djnone8137 There is only one correct way to shoot when you're in the USMC maybe. And while generally people who spent some time in the military tend to have good habits and generally are decent shooters, they're not necessarily the best marksmen and especially not in all disciplines.

[@Albemarle7]

45acp tracers? They look cool.

[@guthries]

Tracers work both ways.

[@Kev376]

They only use them for training reverse

[@oceanhome2023]

Tracers would be great for training especially for quick shots

[@jamezh2822]

@reverse thrust your "position" isn't really a concern with a 1911, they're going to know where you are.

[@boxyatj4594]

Tracers or used in night missions to to make sure you will not shoot a friendly

[@gvmercado]

Wow. A lot has changed. Pointing at the instructor, placing the finger on the trigger, the cup and saucer grip...man we’ve come a long way.

[@LIONTAMER3D]

they kept extra mags up their asses back then

[@lmaolmoo4147]

Man we've regressed

[@LIONTAMER3D]

@@lmaolmoo4147 yeah, we purchase purses for our mags today

[@urielcalderon3133]

That’s bc we didn’t have tide pod eating condom snorting people back then

[@chitoryu12]

@@manfrommeeteetse3880 And a few of our allies.

[@hand3and3]

"the first thing you do is inspect and clear your piece" almost everyone proceeds to point their pistols at the dude standing in the center lol

[@LIONTAMER3D]

that's lesson #1, if you shoot you intructor in the gut, your firearm is loaded

[@LovleyLemonade]

It's amazing how the 1911 was considered "light" at one point. I own one myself, and it's easily the heaviest handgun I own and one of the heaviest on the market.

[@redtra236]

They're saying it's light in comparison to the Garand and Thompson dummy

[@obeace4495]

They fired one handed because your support hand was only for flipping the bird at the axis

[@philcooper9225]

The only good Leftist trash is holy Leftist trash Whether National Socialist or Communist, always make them holy

[@chipkipperly3904]

@@philcooper9225 I’m pretty sure if the Allied forces were around to see what the world is like today they would side with Hitler in a heartbeat

[@alexm566]

I thought they still teach one handed shooting until now

[@geniusmarcsays2434]

​@@alexm566only weak people shoot with 2 hands. i shoot without aiming with 1 hand

[@alexm566]

@@geniusmarcsays2434 at what distance?

[@wayneshearon3146]

That is the way we did in 1954 no ear or eye protection thats why i cant hear our of my left ear today.. 545 th military police..

[@Holledel]

164th mp co army Alaska. 545 was our sister company

[@steveb7310]

Wayne Shearon thank you for your service, my Dad was in the Army in 1954 as well.

[@jshepard152]

Thanks to you and your ear for your service.

[@johnlennon2752]

@@jshepard152 underrated comment

[@LyricsHaven8]

Here in the ph we don't use ear and eye protection too.

[@deuxshed]

1. Always treat every gun as if it were loaded. ❌ 2. Always point the muzzle in a safe direction. ❌ 3. Always keep your finger off the trigger until you are ready to shoot. ❌ 4. Always be sure of your target and beyond. ✅ (Apparently it's my instructor.)

[@victuz]

I thought the first two items you wrote were simply common sense.

[@berbtheherb]

First rule of gun safety is to have fun

[@user-sy5rt1yo6t]

Funnily enough, you'll want to practice and do the exact opposite of all of these in actual combat scenarios.

[@javyjavier7826]

I was in service back in the early 80's and that's how I was trained to hold the 1911A1, I'm glad that I found this video so my boys can see why I still hold my Springfield 1911 like this. Every time I draw my gun my hands go instinctively to that position. "I'm way too old to change that" 😬

[@MarcPiery]

Don’t worry about it. It works. It’s how my father was taught in TWO navies (Italian and U.S. Navy), and it’s how he taught my brother and I. Nowadays, I just can’t understand why it looks like shooters are gripping the slide, with a weak grip and thumbs flying everywhere except where they need to be to hold the gun properly, which is how the engineers who designed the gun wanted it held. It seems that they understood that in those days. Nowadays, they don’t trust the expertise of the engineers. I look at it this way: Want to know where to place your thumb? Just look for the thumb relief on the side of the grip. It’s usually pretty obvious. The gun. will perform best when held where it was designed to be held.

[@tonymickens8803]

Same here. USMC 1978-1986.

[@SamAlexKelly]

I hold it like that, how else other people hold it?

[@legoboy7825]

@@SamAlexKelly This grip is known not to be as effective as locking your two hands together nowadays. You place your support hand in the negative space that is created by your shooting hand. You then point your support hand's thumb down the barrel on the receiver and wrap your shooting hand's thumb around it, creating a tight grip.

[@chad9166]

@@MarcPiery found the guy who doesn't know how to shoot

[@ftswarbill]

"And always remember when firing your .45ACP side pistol to always have a Lucky Strike Cigarette in your mouth".

[@MrDragon1015]

Good thing they brought that brand back

[@patricksterling7389]

And some Glenn Miller on the radio.

[@wesleymantooth8016]

filterless! lol

[@nunyabidniz]

Because they're good for you and part of a well balanced diet!

[@maxdoubled4800]

Damn straight.

[@johnburrows1179]

I went through in ‘68, we had the .45 and they taught us the locked thumb two hand grip. Today it’s known as the Israeli grip. I still use it and still use a .45acp. Love my 1911

[@NORTH_CAROLINA_REAPER]

Pretty sure that's how they do it today as well.

[@shorty808100]

my dad went in, in 1970 he was taught tea cup, think your fake valor dude

[@moreme40]

@@shorty808100, do you think I was in the army ?

[@nfaisnfgay]

Classic. US Soldiers sucking up the lowest tier quality Israeli’s have

[@DawonneJones]

love 45acp it blows huge quarter size holes in whatever it hits

[@odoroussmegma2191]

when you shoot a .45 at a longer distance target you can actually see the round sailing toward the target.

[@LIONTAMER3D]

the enemy can see the round incoming & make all kinds of faces

[@BandytaCzasu]

I think it's a tracer round used for the video.

[@michaelklein3112]

You might want to see a Doctor about your namesake problem, it might cause problems to your lady friends. Just saying..... ✌🤓✌

[@davidpetersonharvey]

I saw Jerry Miculek watch his shots with an LCP2 and hit a target 600 yards away. That guy is a force of nature.

[@JugglesGrenades]

The 1911 was still the service pistol for the U.S. Army in the 1970's. Guess that's why I still love it. In my opinion it's the best COMBAT pistol ever designed.

[@matrox]

80's,

[@oldfut808]

From the standpoint as an NRA Certified Pistol Instructor, I really enjoyed watching this nostalgic look at training techniques. Philosophies have REALLY changed over the past few decades. Thank you for sharing this important piece of history.

[@frydemwingz]

dat teacup method. lol

[@walterkersting9922]

My NRA certified instructor used a plastic pistol because he didn't want to accidentally shoot anyone and stated that a .22 cal long rifle had a muzzle velocity of 3000 fps and would not penetrate denim, good to know...

[@jerryknotts378]

I own a 1911 what a great video learned to shoot from prone position when 8

[@wyattshelley5483]

Cyberat Rodent yeah that’s totally what happened.

[@stever8776]

Didn't use the 'Modern technique' and still managed to kill lots of enemy soldiers! Just like 'Tunnel Rats' with a GI low output flashlight and a 1911A1 or S&W revolver in Vietnam. Read 'A Rifleman Went to War' By McBride' Used a 1911 in WWI trench warfare.

[@nickm9027]

“Very light weight” has a different meaning today, that’s for sure

[@AICW]

Well it's lightweight compared to an M1 Garand lol

[@CREEPINGIRON]

Waaah, 42oz of solid american steel is too much today I guess.

[@briandavenport8971]

Fully loaded M1 Garand is 10 pounds, so a 1.5 pound pistol is lite weight.

[@rojasray]

Today’s youth are whiney ass pussies. They’d rather hold and shoot a video game controller (which “IS VERY LIGHTWEIGHT”).

[@CREEPINGIRON]

@@rojasray I only first shot a 1911 recently, it ran like a dream and I'd like to do it again, I just need to bring a lot more 45 ACP to my next range trip.

[@charlesrufino1091]

I wanted a 1911 for the longest time. Got my pistol license in 1984 but I was young, had just started my own business, and needed that money for other things. Fast forward to a few years ago, when my WWII vet dad passed and I got his S&W Model 39 9mm, from 1986 and in beautiful shape. I went right out and bought a SA 1911 TRP. Every time I shoot that gun I like it more. And when I am doing something else and not shooting, I think of that gun and feel much better about life. Love that gun and just can't decide which to make my next 1911......

[@baneofnight315]

The tokarev is a neat gun, based off the 1907 but its damn simular, and the cartridge is very potent essentially being 9mm necked down to .30cal, 85gr at 1500 fps i believe? Its 7.62x25

[@georgegraham9206]

Just bought my second 1911 . On the range when you pull it out the guys with the glocks all stop for a second to admire it.

[@dahwriter]

And 75 years from now people will look back on KZbin 'tactical' shooting videos and beam with a similar smile and humoring laugh.

[@brandonkey181]

Maybe. Back then semi automatic handguns were a pretty new thing. We've figured out the right leveraging techniques and lots of shooting techniques to shoot fast and effectively. There's only so much more to be done

[@numbandnotvibingrn6641]

After the one and two-handed grips have been mastered, the group is introduced to the Three-handed grip.

[@shane1489]

Holding the gun and firing with your foot is the final lesson.

[@pplrstrange]

Dentists have adopted this handgun by placing the butt of the weapon in the mouth where a tooth is to be removed. Quickly fire two shots and you will probably knock out the damaged tooth. If your tooth is not knocked out, keep trying until the dentist is satisfied. Remember to not put the 45/100 inch open hole in your mouth.

[@pellettron-nj9ci]

🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@SergeantExtreme]

"Well he was coming for me, getting bigger and bigger But my fingers were so frozen that I could not pull the trigger I kicked off my boots, and fired with my big toe."

[@briangall8442]

The 2nd and 3rd finger, become the primary finger in one alignment, feel all three and do not overgrip! The barrel becomes an alignment with the first pointer finger! Practice speed pointing without your pistol! The three handed grip is by far the most accurate! Kickback control and stability is everything, in repetition and accuracy! Let the barrel become, the first bone on your pointer finger! Do not over grip and do not over cal! 🙃

[@captaindan151]

The first thing any good instructor should teach is how to safely sweep the entire class with the barrel of his weapon.

[@LIONTAMER3D]

make SURE you keep your finger on the trigger, in case the enemy appears

[@davidpetersonharvey]

This is where the real trainer, the noncom, gets replaced by an officer that wants badly to be the star.

[@MundisMaple]

It’s so interesting to see how they’d shoot, handle it, or even how’d they act so enthusiastically. While other times it’s so amateurish because of just how much of a rarity most firearms ( at least of the 1900 - 1911 variants ) were. Especially compared to nowadays where most enthusiasts have a 1911, and know it like the back of their hand.

[@FlyingCrow]

I tried the method from the standing position used in this video on the range this afternoon with my 1911 and I put 7 bullets in a two inch group in the center of the target at 10 yards. It was amazing, and I am not a good shot. Great video!

[@joeyb7408]

haydnquartet everyone's gotta start somewhere, right? Why not start from the very beginning

[@edgarvalencia3657]

Point shooting is still the most accurate and fastest way to shoot in close quarters. Inside a room, using the sights will get you killed.

[@volkerball85]

Yep. I'm trying to get better with more modern grips and stances, but I cannot deny the accuracy of the one-handed stance shown in this video. I still get more shots on target this way than with the modern Weaver or Isosceles stance, every single time.

[@AlexysRM]

Apparently I've been practicing point shooting for a while now but never knew it had a name.

[@generalkenobi4509]

If i get my realistic airsoft 1911, I’ll have to try this! I love 1911s because they have so much history, they’re gorgeous, and they’re all around good pistols

[@craigsmith4084]

I served with 1st Cav Div in Vietnam. I remember training and qualifying with the .45 Mine was badly worn and went full auto one day at the range. Was repaired and remains one of the best combat pistols our Army ever had. Used them to root out tunnels.

[@rustyfisher2081]

Thank you for your service. I can only imagine what a full auto 1911 would feel like lol

[@benn454]

@@MrJones-em7ub 3, if you have a Series 80.

[@lostpacket]

"root out tunnels"...did the tunnels shoot back?

[@gello8518]

Jesus Christ sir I couldn't imagine going into serious combat with a single stack handgun.. respect.

[@harryc1971]

Did you manage to hold on to it?

[@themedhunter]

Brilliant! I love these original teaching documentaries. They really are gems. The gun is very cool too 😀

[@thedipermontshow]

I like how he explains things, the 1911 is quite a beatiful design.

[@randomconsumer4494]

hahahahahaha! As you inspect your firearm, be sure to point it directly at your instructor.

[@hemidart7]

and keep your finger on the trigger

[@NCR-RANGER-223]

and make sure its loaded

[@quackadoodle7965]

And make sure where’s the nearest vehicle.

[@6omega2]

Yeah, I got a kick out of that too! LOL!

[@natebit8130]

Makes it easier to keep track of and learn.

[@candyextreme8406]

Lot's of Germans took them as souvenir's just like the Allies would take a German Luger as their prize.

[@DESTRUCT0NAT0R]

Pistols are an easy thing to grab and stash so it does make sense.

[@SlyCooper1920]

@@DESTRUCT0NAT0R I guess germany and america were the same

[@rustyfisher2081]

I don't blame them, 1911s are cool

[@xmachine7003]

😉❤

[@deusvolt2146]

I have a Carcano carbine my Uncle brought home from Italy.

[@stevetillcock7361]

My ABSOLUTE favourite pistol. Beautiful.

[@kimmjohnston4744]

Made to be shot one-handed. In the early 1900's the Cavalry still rode horses and had input on the design. Carried "cocked and locked," external slide release, lanyard loop.....all thought of with one hand on the reigns in mind.

[@IcarusDawn]

"Colse Quarters, Man to man, Combat Fighting" Welcome to the 40's, where we're ridiculously specific about things

[@edgarvalencia3657]

"Combat fighting"

[@mikecubes1642]

@luis. you should always be specific about everything

[@zebclark9288]

It’s a military thing. Precise communication. Rog?

[@jshepard152]

"MAN to MAN" combat. Love it

[@nicholaspatton5590]

Sir?! What about Man-to-NonMan?

[@MrNick01]

"Inspect and clear your PIECE" Nice.

[@donaldkgarman296]

STANDARD NOMENCLATURE IN 1943.

[@yasirurooj8749]

Mafia style

[@peace-now]

They said to us "hand in your brass", after practice. If you do not, you could end up in Ardmore (prison) where you will be polishing barbed wire, or scrubbing the floor with a toothbrush.

[@matgrill9085]

What's that profile pic dude

[@MrNick01]

To some it's a dog's ass, to some it's Jesus Christ. Guess it's a matter of perspective. :)

[@lawofanubis2996]

I miss these old trainings

[@thetrentpete]

This is so fascinating. The slight differences in training styles between when this was used and today are so interesting to me

[@conor4522]

Although pistol technique has change. They really drove home a fighting stance and instinctively firing. Cool video

[@leogendary133]

"The feeding ramp is polished to a mirror sheen. The slide’s been reinforced. And the interlock with the frame is tightened for added precision. The sight system is original, too. The thumb safety is extended to make it easier on the finger. A long-type trigger with non-slip grooves. A ring hammer… The base of the trigger guard’s been filed down for a higher grip. And not only that, nearly every part of this gun has been expertly crafted and customized"

[@stuckinavase1586]

OK Naked Snake

[@Conky88]

@@stuckinavase1586what a thrill

[@tanukijota3777]

Its a CAVE DEMON!!

[@Carnage7209]

"...metal gear?"

[@manoftheocean6988]

"I want some more!"

[@cliffowens3629]

When I was in the Navy this was the standard issue. Loved it

[@jerkjigglr]

No ear pro, no eye pro, just guys pointing guns at each other with their fingers on the trigger living life

[@justinreyes5042]

No other pistol of the era still looks as good as this after all these years

[@sharkfinbite]

Well.... there is the various revolvers. They are pistols too technically. However... come on... we both know this is an only semi-automatic pistol discussion. Haha.

[@justinreyes5042]

sharkfinbite well I'll admit it's a subjective statement, but I stand by my opinion that its the only hot grandma left of the bunch

[@staz3014]

The P38 still looks good too

[@isaiahfronning5157]

Personally, I think the 1851 Navy revolver looks the best.

[@nextcaesargaming5469]

The Luger, the Mauser C96, the Colt Single Action Army... they all still look as sexy today as they did back then

[@johnrodriguez5277]

Boy the times sure have changed...i was a Combat Arms Instructor in the Air Force for over 20 years and I have NEVER seen a captain give a weapons marksmanship class. Sergeants were usually relegated for that task. Interesting

[@TaKevinT]

Times have change hasn't it. Pretty interesting nonetheless.

[@robertallen9095]

These men were likely officers or officer candidates.wasn t uncommon for officers to teach enlisted men on any subject

[@brianpartlow5530]

NCO's do the teaching! E5's were instructors and safeties. An E6 usually was the RSO and a butter bar was OIC. All the OIC did was sign paperwork and maybe greet units at the entrance to the range. The RSO gave safety briefs and went over all the rules like "don't shoot the wildlife". Lower enlisted ran ammo detail, range cleaning and any other muscle work. A Captain? Maybe an OIC on a tank range? Observer Controller on a platoon or larger size live fire exercise.

[@ialexander8715]

Times have changed. COs focus on management. NCOs on wisdom, gunnery, and leadership. An officer who is proficient in soldiering is a dime a dozen.

[@mr.s171]

Kinda reminds me of Army MP school. My first time to fire a handgun. Loved that .45 then and still do. The training was no "razzle dazzle", but "simple Simon" and "easy peasy" with repetition to boredom, but it worked. Loved the .45 then and still do 50 years later.

[@TheWalkWithAl]

1911 45 been around for a long time They’re reliable accurate feels great in your hand great gun specially the old style thanks for sharing

[@TheCutflood]

love it or hate it the 1911 has saved a lot of men's lives. both of my grandfathers swore by the firearm. and it was one of the very first hand guns I ever fired. the weight of it is something that is actually quite nice when firing in Rapid succession. add up to 35 yards I can put all 7 rounds in the black 2 - 3 seconds. I believe that the best handgun is always the one you practice the most with. whether that be Glocks, the 1911, PPK's, lugers, or old fashioned single action revolvers. very awesome video! thank you for uploading!

[@user-dd9qq1ru7s]

We are still using 1911's over 100 years later it could be the best hand gun

[@truthseeker9833]

Shit that didn't happen Your Grandpa probably OD'd

[@DavidM-um2uk]

I have a commander model, and when I first got it it had a lot of stovepipes and misfeeds. I took it to a gunsmith and he tuned it up for me, now it runs like a sewing machine. One of my favorite guns now! I shot 120 rounds at 20 yards, and only had 5 hits outside the 9 ring with old Betsy.

[@danphariss133]

@@simonegelund2832 The enemy/perp is irrelevant. And firearms are used by good and bad alike.

[@magtymusic9544]

@@danphariss133 Did i say otherwise?

[@johnnyroastbeef3048]

I can't believe that they're gripping that 45 like a cup underneath the magazine. How things have changed.

[@AnalogWolf]

Very much so. That cup grip doesn't do anything to lower recoil.

[@cliffords2315]

I was in the Army in the 80s back then you always kept your finger on the trigger we just had better discipline in those days

[@supergoodadvice853]

@@cliffords2315 Yeah, back in those days, we had more friendly fire incidents. Your point?

[@supergoodadvice853]

@J.Robert Sergertson During the Gulf War, 35 US soldiers were killed by friendly fire. Over a fourth of the casualties.

[@josiahdublin7816]

@@cliffords2315 Sure dude, did you point you yell back to your DI when he hazed you?

[@kuzinit2374]

My training consisted of picking up the 45 and furring 6 shots at a barrel the ship was towing behind , I did good , then reload it for the next guy , Got me on the security alert team, basically almost everyone had to do it , I was happy with the 1911 , shotgun or M14s , Navy mostly had older small arms then the Army used , hand downs , lol

[@alexthickening3866]

I love how simple and str8 to the point these videos are

[@jskn15]

I hope people don't think these WWII guys can't shoot, my father could shoot circles around me with a 1911.

[@mrhellotherehowareu1384]

+jskn15 So basically he misses 7 or 8 times. Not bad.

[@Joshw124]

+jskn15 I had an old 1911, and recently got a Remington R1. I LOVE 1911s, but god I gotta get better. hell that's what brought me here lol.

[@ex-al5171]

jskn15 we talk about all of pur new and improved methods but training with any method can work. These vintage films are incredible.

[@MrNick01]

What really surprised me here is the 1-handed grip. Yeah, these guys can definitely shoot.

[@joshuaclark8187]

That could just indicate that you are a lousy shot...

[@joeziadan]

Recently bought Springfield Armory Mil-Spec. First gun I've personally owned. I can't even describe how much I love it. Greatest pistol ever made. My mom even liked it more than her Glock 19.

[@donaldkgarman296]

I HAVE SEVERAL MORE MODERN PISTOLS.....AND ENJOY SHOOTING THEM ALL.....BUT THE 1911 HAS A SPECIAL PLACE IN MY HEART.

[@stinkothestooleater4490]

@@donaldkgarman296 WHY AREYOU YELLING

[@lucascady4992]

I Love these War Era Videos! I save them for each of the guns I've collected, M1 Garand, 1911, and My Thompson replica

[@jamesk0ua]

We have learned so much about combat shooting since then.

[@winstonchurchill3597]

True, but haven't won any wars recently.

[@mcdoodledood2463]

This was truly the most fearless generation

[@opmike343]

Laugh's in Hannibal's Legion.

[@angelvalle9963]

USA!

[@burtbiggum499]

Thats just untrue

[@chrismc410]

They were scared to death. Anyone would be. They hide it better

[@FUNZO1975]

I wouldn't say "fearless". It's just that they were NOT taught about how "stunning & brave" it is to be a perpetually offended snowflake, such as in subsequent generations.

[@wgomez7385]

These men were young boys...ty for your service....

[@jennive]

this guy breaking rules by pointing at the camera man

[@user-bj4xs8ns2g]

Gents, et al. Wonderful blast from the past. Foundational to what we've have learned through various iterations since. Gratitude to those that preceded us in developing better methods for greater combative success. Carry on.

[@graycloud057]

In combat, When you’re only down to your pistol, shit’s getting real.

[@leebaldwin6015]

You know it,after you run out of ammo last option is the Ka Bar and hand to hand

[@gregbutler6851]

Naw, it’s real when they say fix bayonets😀

[@YouT00ber]

Gonna work on point shooting and become a boss like these guys. I'll probably wear earplugs tho.

[@Shmalex]

@The Bee Guy Or just protect your ears when you can, and save them for when you need to use them to save your life.

[@gabrielfraser2109]

@The Bee Guy You can get industrial earplugs for pocket change, there's no excuse not to use them.

[@gabrielfraser2109]

@The Bee Guy Basic earplugs are really really cheap, you get rubber earplugs for working near heavy machinery for long hours, so you should use ear protection every time you practice with firearms to protect your hearing. Shooting a 2 inch group at 20 yards is useless if you can't even hear a burglar breaking in. Also, hearing stuff is pretty useful in general.

[@benneely6835]

@@gabrielfraser2109 I don’t think you get the joke he’s making 😂

[@obi-wankenobi1750]

WHAT?

[@CIVILDEFENSEBUNKER]

Just went to range with my 1911 such a smooth accurate experience what a pleasure to shoot. Love the 45acp.

[@Xaito]

That was also my experience. Most modern 9mm guns don't feel as smooth. 1911 is heavy, single stack and the .45 feels smooth when shot from that gun.

[@2ndamendment980]

Huge changes has evolved in training and its practices.

[@coleparker]

My father qualified with the 1911 in 1944. He really liked it. When my Brother bought one, he gave it to my father when he and my mother needed a self defense firearm. My father preferred it over the 9mm.

[@Xaito]

I've shot a slightly tuned 1911 once. It was very smooth. I have small hands and don't handle recoil as well as I'd like to. The 1911 being a single stack magazine design makes it less bulky than most modern double stack pistols. The weight of the gun and the less aggressive feeling characteristic of the .45 caliber compared to 9mm made it feel more controllable for me than say a Glock.

[@frozenninja4030]

@@Xaito My wife has small hands too and is much more comfortable and accurate with my full sized 1911 than she is with both the G19 and M&P. The extra weight of the 1911 lends itself to absorbing more of the recoil. She also seems to flinch a lot more with the lighter, snappier polymer guns than with the big, heavy .45.

[@Xaito]

@@frozenninja4030 That's my experience as well. I sometimes get strong recoil anticipation twitch with 9mm. Didn't notice that issue with a .45 1911. I'm sure modern polymer guns are popular for a reason, but my experience with old school pistols was surprisingly way more pleasant than the modern ones. Other than the 1911 what worked well for me are the old Czech CZ police pistols and their competition gun derivatives like the Shadow 2. They're also heavy and they have that awesome grip/dovetail that fits even smaller hands despite being double stack.

[@noname-xo5mp]

2:56 Just about all of them flag the instructor lmao

[@blackhat2005]

A 1911 won't fire unless the hammer is cocked back.

[@NatoVSChina]

Lopun Radio stop worrying so much about being killed

[@bevstanx-8840]

@@blackhat2005 *unless the slide is pulled back. I don't think putting the magazine in and just cocking the hammer will do something 😂.

[@Jerry10939]

I used the M1911 in the Army. First time I fired it. I was the COs driver. We were at the pistol qualification range at Graf in Germany. After he qualified he asked if I wanted to try. Back then not everyone was trained with the pistol even though I was infantry, but I jumped at the chance. I got about ten out of forty. Not good for my first time with a pistol. Later when I bought a pistol I learned to shoot it. Studied the Army pistol marksmanship manual. And practiced. Did a lot of dry fire practice.used snap-caps non-firing training rounds. And a lot of time at the range. I qualified expert every time after that. I practice both hands Weaver stance and single hand shooting both right and left. I even adopted this point and shoot system into my training. You never know what situation you’re going to be in. Back in Germany I went to a civilian range. They wouldn’t let me shoot my pistol there because it was a combat pistol. They only allowed target pistols there. The manager of the place showed the pistols the used. Most were custom guns. He let metal try his pistol. A 32 cal target pistol that fired special flat wadcutter rounds. He showed me the one handed stance the used and the aiming. I put ten rounds in and around the bullseye. He asked if I wanted to join their club and invited me for a beer and to meet the members. You can learn one way of shooting that doesn’t match other situations. So don’t limit yourself. You can try this and see if it works for you or not.

[@pissmyselflaffin]

I just recently upgraded my 1911, I thought that by upgrading the parts, I'd be a better shot. But this video helped me understand what I was doing wrong

[@sketchbook1]

Well, gents, the film confirms that, at least on 1911's, the slide release was meant to be used!.

[@randallbrown229]

Nice catch... no one else saw that.

[@mouthbreather280]

I too took notice he used it.

[@MrDragon1015]

It is when you have a loaded mag in it yes.

[@sketchbook1]

@5th Amendment Yes, and you'll see photos of that in almost all eras in which the 1911 was used. That still doesn't rebut the point that the designers and early firers of the 1911 made the slide release to be used as such, Glock devotees notwithstanding.

[@PkNess97]

Love my S&W 1911, trust my life with it.

[@josephdavis2607]

S&W E series

[@kobesinclair9982]

Don’t wanna talk about my drug use, suffered through so much abuse.. Lost my way back home. Left my family all alone. Did what I would never do and can’t forgive myself. What I put my father through. Left him to burn in hell. My brother hugged my with tears in his eyes. Pointed to his veins trying to indicate the blood we share is both the same. Man I swear I died that day. Amends that I try to make. Wrote this for the words I could not find to say.

[@arseniyalexandrovich4458]

Was looking for a comment like this)))

[@ew6635]

You know, that's exactly how I feel about the cup and saucer grip! I was trying to find the words to express my feelings but you've said it for me so eloquently. Thank you.

[@jncb4812]

I love how much safety has changed these days with training, they were at war tbf so safety while training was probs overlooked as a small risk in those times.

[@raifcluster]

Some may laugh at the training, but keep in mind that it worked. These guys won the war.

[@wordsofcheresie936]

No, there were a lot more training accidents in those days. Modern safety really is better.

[@raifcluster]

@@wordsofcheresie936 there may be safer training, but the modern leadership certainly sucks.

[@wordsofcheresie936]

@@raifcluster Yes, that is too true. I won't say all of the leadership is bad, but there are indeed people in the upper levels of the military and the civilian government who hate the United States.

[@brianchandler6127]

Love these old training videos, could watch them all day

[@DeathStrokeYourThrot]

I have 1913' M1911 without a scratch and it's still just crazy seeing these things brand new, even through black/white 100 year old film.

[@mikiejr111]

Not a scratch,,,,NICE,MUST BE BEAUTIFUL

[@JLock_17]

If I saw this on the range today, I would have an anxiety attack.

[@Boss-zt5vz]

1911 is the sexiest pistol on Earth

[@fjolnir44]

After Deagle

[@NCR-RANGER-223]

Agreed 1911 forever

[@daimyosamabraga4230]

It's not a dildo, bro.

[@NCR-RANGER-223]

@@joebizzle6052 Not really its long-range ability stands no where near the 1911

[@NCR-RANGER-223]

@@joebizzle6052 Yes but still in a gunfight range will come into account especially with a pistol and because you always want to know that if your being shot at can you return fire with accuracy with any distance and be able to make it to a good position to be safe the 1911 can send a bullet down a good amount of yards to ensure that you can make it to cover quickly it's weight also ensures accuracy recoil is easier to handle that way

[@sid2112]

Best trigger ever made.

[@mazkact]

We actually use to teach the saucer and tea cup hold, My how times have changed. Thank you Jeff Cooper.

[@BillLarkinmusic]

Great nostalgic video for all to see! Thanks Charlie!

[@kalisilot6010]

Love their two-handed grip technique

[@Urmom-ub6db]

lol yea with the finger all over the trigger!

[@charlesfollette9692]

That grip method on the bottom looks useless as hell, no increase in recoil management

[@screamingnighthog7155]

In 1949 my late father won a Regimental competition with the 1911. Best pistol shot in the 14th Infantry Regiment. Won a leather jacket and was congratulated by the Colonel. Still have the laminated picture from the base newspaper.

[@gabe6335]

$uicideboy$ - life is but a stream?

[@mrfrogg46able]

the two handed grip shown here can still be used today. i know shooters that, due to shoulder and or elbow/wrist issues, must adapt their shooting position to their own ability.

[@procrastinator6902]

I see it done on revolvers. It's considered a pretty bad grip to use on pistols nowadays.

[@MasterShot-ke1mr]

Id love to find 45acp tracer rounds

[@crazyfvck]

@Master Shot1911 Check out unammo.com. They have 45ACP tracers that start out green, and turn red after 15-20 yards. You're welcome ;)

[@RockyMountainWest13]

Internet

[@aaronautry1981]

@@crazyfvck page is not available anymore

[@crazyfvck]

@@aaronautry1981 Yeah, I just found that out yesterday. Someone told me that the guy who ran the site ended up retiring. Sounds like it only happened a month or so ago. What a shame :'(

[@crazyfvck]

@@aaronautry1981 It looks like CDVS carries the same red to green tracer ammo that UN Ammo did, but they are currently out of stock. Not surprising given the current ammo shortage.

[@matrox]

Its been 80 years since this was made but I learned a lot and will put this into practice tomorrow.

[@shawng7902]

My take away, I don't want to fire 45acp again if I can't find tracers. At 900fps those rounds are awesome!!! That 2 hand grip, oh how things change. I like the 80s movie grip. Left-hand holds your right forearm.

[@jihad2830]

That is some of the greatest muzzle control I've ever seen.

[@arnoldkellner2173]

I have my father’s 1911 from WW2. What a sweet weapon, still throws ball ammo down range with accuracy.

[@jonh380]

Wow how long you had it for I have one also 1911 colt government model

[@arnoldkellner2173]

The weapon was my father’s side arm in France. I’ve been the proud owner since 1965 when he gave it to me. I fired expert at Fort Dix,CBT, 10/68. Range Officer asked me if I had ever fired the weapon and of course I told him yes. I’d fired at least 500 rounds while in the woods hunting. A box of surplus ball 45 ammo only cost $2.50 at the surplus store. WETSU USARMY 18-14-68/10-14-70

[@jonh380]

@@arnoldkellner2173 wow you had it since 1965 this 1911s is something about them there just Wonderful piece of art🦾 best handgun ever made

[@zacharyrollick6169]

I have my great grandfather's. I looked up the serial number on the Colt website and it was made in 1924. It was made when John Browning was still alive. I can't wait until it hits the century next year.

[@thatonepothead]

​@@zacharyrollick6169Lotta money

[@user-ck8qk5yw3i]

American war tutorial reels are simply the best.

[@Mike_Petri]

The forever pistol.The first pistol i trained with and made any other look like airsoft

[@MikeA817]

wow. it's funny to see how far we've come in training and technique since WWII. But what's even funnier is the rampant safety violations for demonstration purposes. lol