I still have my Vietnam 1911 i used to save my life 50 years ago. Its my "warm fuzzy "...under my pillow

@haicokingma8734

4 жыл бұрын

Cherish that beauty ✊

@sonnygunz9207

4 жыл бұрын

Hell ya! I’d love to that old war horse.

@johnkizziah108

4 жыл бұрын

Im getting ready to give it to the grandson of the guy in Vietnam who saved my ass several times

@gilbertosuna5496

4 жыл бұрын

John Kizziah That's A WONDERFUL Idea. That's what I would do. Got Mine after NAM that was made in 1917 saw MARINE Action in WWI and WWII

@johnkizziah108

4 жыл бұрын

@@gilbertosuna5496 good old America treasure sir.

My uncle has one from ww2 and it is the nicest feeling pistol ive ever seen, you cant beat the craftsmanship of that time.

Absolutely beautiful. I've loved this gun since I first shot it in bootcamp back in '85. All the other "GI 1911s" from RIA, Kahr, etc. just aren't the same.

That is one sexy firearm.

Thanks! Me too! I would love for Colt to bring back some of their classics like S&W has done. Some of the older revolvers would be nice to have.

Thanks! It is definitely one of my very favorites.

These came in the Kraft cardboard box with the pistol and magazine(s) in wrapping paper. WWII guns came with a knurled short trigger, arched knurled mainspring housing and lanyard loop. They all had the a1 finger cuts in the receiver. Early guns had checkered wood grips. By 1943 plastic grips were standard.

Great review! There has not been a detailed review as this that I know of here for colt ww2 repro. Thanks for sharing.

A blast from the past !!!

Beautiful... Simply beautiful.

That is a beauty! I love Colt!

awesome gun...thanks for sharing the video!

Great looking repro. I've tried to get one several times, but the bidding always gets crazy. This is the first vid I've seen on a WWII repro.

Beautiful!

Timeless design, beautiful pistol

Very nice. I have several of the 1991-A1 models that I bought when they originally came out. I don't shoot them as I just wanted to have some Colts in my collection. I have other 1911's that I shoot. I also find that Colt's are way out of the price range that I like and I don't buy them anymore (plus they only come with one mag). Keeping it all original is the great. I do the same thing. Everything that comes with the gun, stays with the gun. I alos have a WWII 1911... Remington Rand that has all matching parts.

I agree! If I could find another one at that price I'd scoop it up. They're getting tougher to find unfortunately.

I have WMK2365,. It's my favorite pistol I own! The only thing I changed was the grips, actually found a original mint colt bakelite grips from ww2 and put them on! If you like the old war horses and can't afford today's prices on them this is a good reissue! I have an original mint checkered trigger I plan on installing to make it more authentic!!!

I had the Springfield version and it was nothing but problems. Sent it back and it was supposed to be fixed but still problems. Neighbor wanted it so i sold it and bought a Springfield SS Champion. Great gun.

I've seen a few copies of these that have a defect where you can see the recoil spring right between the frame and slide. Texas Gun Vault did a review of his O1911A1 and that was clearly visible.

Thanks! I really appreciate it!

I consider this firearm to be the best firearm of all time.

Awesome video thanks

@BHPfan26 Thanks! I keep my eyes open with all of the gun shows in Dallas and Ft. Worth to find another. They're definitely scarce and when you find them there's usually a nice premium on the price. I guess dealers know what they have. Love your channel by the way. Can't wait to go through all these new vids!

Beautiful .

beautiful gun. good luck with it. be careful out there.

that's a great piece very nice

Nice video man! Wish i had one of these :)

Thanks! I appreciate it!

Perfection has a name....

the vampire of 1911s in more then one way. I have seen a gi issue 1911 from 1942. it's a different beast all together.

Very nice. Sure wish Colt would bring these back.

Recommendation from Jack himself, absolutely loved this gun

That is a great question! This particular model run follows the original M1911A1 markings. Why patent numbers are included on this firearm (and many, many others) I'm not actually sure. My only guess is that it serves to warn people trying to copy them that certain parts and features have been patented and protected. That's my best guess but maybe someone who sees this and knows for sure will comment. Thanks for watching!

Beautiful

To me, the original 1911 has not been improved upon. Love that pistol. Thanks.

I picked up a series 70 last year from the seventies. Someone had it parkerized. It has that greenish WW2 look and a bit worn looking. I put some original Colt M1911A1 plastic grips on it. It looks pretty cool. I can always change out some parts and have the slide laser engraved like an original too, but even as it is now, I really like it. I gave it to my dad a few months before he died. He carried one in the British SAS WW2, in the USMC at the end of the war and in the Dutch Royal Marines in Java and New Guinea. Now, one of my sons will inherit his Colt 1903, 32acp, which he carried in the service, the other will inherit the 1911 that we can also say he owned. You can see a documentary on him. KZread Arie Noot MyLastWord.

Gotta love the 1911 I carried one for concealed carry all thru high school and into my first two years of college

@johnathanlitts9978

5 жыл бұрын

ginger vitis You concealed carried in high school?

@voicedify

5 жыл бұрын

@@johnathanlitts9978 Don't mess with high schoolers. You never know.

I missed out on this one,nice pistol ,👍🏽

I just bought my first handgun today. I saw this one at the gun store and really wanted it but was really expensive

Bet you didn’t know people actually pay anywhere from 100 to 200 just for the blue box

@johndillard8588

5 жыл бұрын

Scott. : Oh yeah.

@johndillard8588

4 жыл бұрын

Scott. :The actual factory box always enhances value.

That is BADASS!

wow,thats gangster's pistol,i liked it,because of the recoil and the sound,i like the m1911 and the m1935(browning hi power)both are good guns

Not yet but I just got some .45acp in. I imagine I'll have a video up over the next weekend. It's a lot of fun to shoot, just have to be aware of the hammer bite.

Hi, this 1911 it's beautiful! It's easy to use with this sights? Andrea

Thanks! I appreciate the view and comment.

epic! I wish i could find one here in cali., by the way I subbed you!

I found one of these today NIB at a local gun shop.

Classic historic legendary you could not if picked a better iconic pistol ! Now if you don't have the WW2 US Holster you should get one , they go together !!! Peace excellent video Sir .

Thanks!

Non-lowered and non-flared ejection port can ding brass for reloaders.

There are lots of 1911A1 versions out there. I think Springfield has a good repro. There are probably some aftermarket beavertail extensions for the A1...I've just not looked into it. I think most who get the 1911A1 want to keep the same look and feel of the WWII era without an extension. The Colt Series 70 has a similar look and feel and may have just a bit more length on the beavertail. Pricey, but it's a Colt.

@johnkizziah108

4 жыл бұрын

Colt has one thay call the classic. Got one it has MIM parts but is well built and shoots great. Fairly cheap got mine for 650. Also have a mil spec Springfield also shoots great. The best part is thay both have A1 sights but are bigger than GI versions.

If I ever get a Colt Goverment 1911 I would leave it as is because we'll it's a Colt and it's the real deal. On my Springfield Armory 1911 A1 Mil Spec well that's another story. In my oppinion SpringField Armory did a crappy job on the replica World War II plus the trigger suck so I did some modifications on it putting a Wilson Combat Beaver Tail and Hammer and a Kilomous Custom Trigger. With the modifications it shot better. Nice Colt you have it looks awsome.

mite have to get me one.just got a mk4 seventy series.first colt ever for me .can't have one u gotta get another.addictive to there beauty

Very beautiful gun I picked up a 70 series in stainless steel for my on duty gun love it

nice ,wish colt would make one again..I have a 1943 model that cost me a boat load LOL

Cool vid

It's called a arched mainspring housing,the ww1 1911 had the flat housing.

My O1911A1 is from the first run. The first run did not have the United States Property just above the right grip panel. The rollmark on the slide is correct to the original but not as deeply rolled as the original. The rollmark on the right side of the frame has the M1911A1 US Army a little further back and a slightly different font and not as deep. The reissue is patterned after a 1942 A1. The slide stop, thumb safety, trigger, hammer and MSH are all supposed to be checkered. The trigger is not and the MSH is serrated. The transition to all serrated parts occurred towards the middle or end of 1945 when the war ended and all contracts were cancelled. The hammer is more in line with the pre-A1 model. Colt states this reissue is a faithful reproduction and not an exact copy. Colt collectors were quick to complain to Colt that they didn't want any reissue to affect the value of original Colt manufactured between 1911 and 1945.

This one definitely gets you if you aren't careful (sometimes even when you are). The beavertail doesn't really cover the entire width of the hammer. It'd be interesting to see the auto ordinance beavertail and compare.

@jameshargroder7090

4 жыл бұрын

I own the Auto ORDNANCE 1911A1 COLT CLONE, my beaver tail looks exactly like this one though I have never had it pinch me when shooting? I have medium to big size hands I guess?? My Taurus 1911 has the nice, target shooting beaver tail, I shoot both pretty good, the AO has just enough beaver tail, just EXACTLY like the old mil spec 1911's do.

Was hoping you would field strip it, so we could see if it is a Pre 70 series/actual G. I. or if it has a series 80 style firepin safety. The Colt ww1 reproduction is a pre 70 no firing pin safety, like the original. The only thing keeping the Auto Ordnance from being more like the orig. ww2 is the firing pin safety, and not being a short checked trigger and checkered mainspring housing.

The WK series are the first run of these WW2 repros. The WMK series has the USP markings until the production ends.

I've owned one of these since around 2005! Mine is in the 2300 range ser no! It's a good gun, I've upgraded to a real ww2 checkered trigger and have actual large ring mint colt grips from ww2 on mine!! It was my first 1911 and of course she will never be for sale! I also had an early ww1 repo and never put a bullet in the magazine ! Sold it to a friend yrs ago! Everything I see him he says he hasn't ever shot it and asks if I want to buy it back! I haven't said yes yet! I have a government SS 38 super also!!

Nothing wrong with beaver tail grip safeties, but I've fired thousands of rounds through 1911's with the standard grip safety and standard Government hammer, and I have never been hammer bitten by one of them. My Browning Hi-Power does bite a little, because of the short tang.

Definitely not upset. I welcome all genuine comments and discussions on the channel =) Hickok's gun is the WWI version. Colt came out with remakes of both the WWI and the WWII A1 versions. This one is the WWII A1 version. There's a really good article at w w w .m1911.org/prodte28.htm that discusses the small differences between the original Colt A1s and this Colt A1 reissue like the hammer spur you pointed out. Definitely a good eye!

Pure Beauty !!!

omg how can i order one? i want one so bad, it's so beautiful:')

Colt 1911 is my love

I really want to use my money to get one of these pistols,hope I can soon!

I knew nothing about 1911 model pistols. I got a RIA in 45auto. I’m a fan now and have my eyes on a gold cup. Before I was not thinking $1,700-$2,000 for a pistol was worth it. My RI was $525. And even at that price that pistol is a nail driver and I’m deadly accurate out to 60 yards with it. My buddy with a colt gold cup let me shoot his….. I gotta have one.

I definitely agree with that!

Una pistola preciosa con una exquisita presentación. Saludos desde españa

@MrMaschinengewehr Colt produced these back in 2000-2001 with a run of about 3000, I believe. Unfortunately, they're a bit hard to come by. I found mine at a gun show about a year and a half ago. Colt also produced a WWI version that is a bit easier to find. You can check periodically on gunbroker . com. You may find one come up for sale there.

I love it

very cool

You need to get a pair of vintage A1 grips on Simpsonltd. Those repro grips will eventually crack.

Classic hammer spur is a nice detail.

I'm all eyes out online for one like this in NIB/unfired condition. Hope to find one someday.

Nice gun....👍

Where can I find the parts to build my own 1911?

Man what bad ass piece dont ever sell it cant wait to get mine finally the wife is gonna let me get one just bought us a house and shes cool with me spoiling myself this tax return with my dream gun im gonna get the blued series 80 version

Please don't be upset, but the hammer and beaver tail you have on your pistol are from the WWl. The WWll version have a more straight and up hammer spur and a just a little longer beaver tail. Maybe they mixed by lapse, I don't know, these two pieces on your gun. Compare it with a regular Colt 1911A1 and you will see. For instance check the "1911 WWll Colt close-up" out, from Hickok45's channel.

Might want to check out Mechanix gloves too

Best handgun in the world.

I'd sure like to have one of those but too much for my current finances. Inland Mfg makes a great 1911A1 clone but its a series 80. if it wasn't for that I'd get one, they're a little less than $1k.

The Colt 1991A1 version has bigger 3 dot sights and lower ejection port.

I’ve been looking for a remake of the a1 they’re hard to find I have a real 1918 though

Thanks and thanks for watching! I appreciate it!

how much if you don't mind me asking? Also, I think the colt 1911s back in ww2 were still blued as opposed to parkarized

4:10 "Beautiful"

Beautiful piece you still have??

Been looking for one for 7 years

@robertbrandywine

7 жыл бұрын

They are available at any time on gunbroker.com

@ColtComanche

7 жыл бұрын

Robert Brandywine Bull

@robertbrandywine

7 жыл бұрын

+pipboy344 Well there is one out there now. Is this one or not: www.gunbroker.com/item/619605053

@ColtComanche

7 жыл бұрын

Robert Brandywine That seller is a scammer. I've had dealings with him before.

@MooreFishing-ky3wq

7 жыл бұрын

I got mine new in 2001 I believe . It's serial number is 1xx5 .

Colt should either round off or slightly bob the hammer or extend the beavertail slightly to eliminate the hammer bite. I had a Colt government model that bit me all the time. We parted ways a few years ago. That type of pistol is not for me. Shooting is supposed to be fun, not painful

Do you still have it?

The military will be releasing 10,000 of the Colt 1911M1A as surplus firearms very soon. Look out for them, they will go fast. These are og firearms that have been refurbed by the mil armory.

@zaldumbide13

7 жыл бұрын

Acid Rap the Civilian Marksmanship Program, the sell surplus rifles like the m1garand, check there website and contact them see when they'll be receiving them. They'll probably be pricey, but it's a piece of history. I have a Springfield m1a 1911, it's close to the milspec but with some upgrades. Good luck, I hope this info help. The should be released by Congress for civilian purchase soon.

what do these retail for ?

I want buy this one its amazing . how much price ...

expensive but worth the price

I wonder if it has the 1980 firing pin safety? I know they reissued some Series 70' so it may be original too.

@billythekidperez7343

5 жыл бұрын

No firing pin safety

are they going to sell these again?