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I do not want to injure any neighbors by shooting a bullet that will travel for many blocks through houses. Shooting times specials serve an extremely active group of dedicated, technically savvy shooting and hunting enthusiasts. Handguns editor for americas largest generalcirculation shooting magazine. Since this was the first time i was shooting my 1911 pistol, i shot closein targets. My target and competition gun is a government model springfield 1911a1. My middleaged government model, on the other hand, has experienced at least one stoppage per 500round case of ammunition over the years. Negligent discharges are less likely with a 1911 sinc. Many times its because the only experience someone had was with a kimber. Well, most 1911s are beautiful, but from time to time, opinions and bad.

Maybe its because i serve doubleduty as the editor of both shooting times and my companys special publication called the complete book of the model 1911, but ive come to appreciate that there is almost no shooting task a model 1911 cant handle. Once confident i could successfully run my 1911 pistol, i loaded live rounds. Coached by pistolsmith drake oldham, the author and two advanced amateurs show how to assemble and upgrade the m1911. I will readily admit to being a rabid fan of john brownings model 0f 1911 pistol. The m1911, also known as the colt government or government, is a single action. The director of civilian marksmanship began manufacture of m1911 pistols for members of the national rifle association in august 1912. The late hal swiggett, the first editor of the complete book of handguns. Aug 15, 2012 the 1911 is a hammer more reciently someone called it a brick that shoots bullets thats not a bad discription either. In this episode, we are featuring alex rose, ken hackathorn, stephen hunter, gary paul johnston, dr. Springfield armory takes care of those upgrades for you with our loaded series of 1911 pistols. Complete ar15 firearms usa made palmetto state armory. The 1911 is a hammer more reciently someone called it a brick that shoots bullets thats not a bad discription either.

It includes the subcompact ultra aegis ii, the compact pro aegis ii, and the fullsized custom aegis ii. Safety reference owners manual all model 1911 firearms your new sti handgun basic components sti international produces a number of different models of semiautomatic handguns in various calibers. American tactical shooting association, he is a practicing tactician and the lessons he learns perfecting the craft go into every one of his guns. Safety reference owners manual all model 1911 firearms shooting. As a selftaught smith, he takes special pride in his selection as the american pistolsmith guild 2004 pistolsmith of the year. Shooting times devotees are avid information gatherers and rely on on and our popular special interest publications, including the annual complete book of the model 1911, for the most current news and shooting sports information. Would a 1911 style pistol be a good choice for my first gun. The aegis has an aluminum frame, a black steel slide with a flat top, fluted rosewood grips or crimson trace laser grips, and tritium night sights. The most comprehensive guide to the venerable handgun created by john m.

The long 5 barrel of the government model is also an asset, but pistols with shorter barrels also display great accuracy. Apr 22, 20 in the next episode of our new series shoot fast. The 10mm super jagare from kimber is built for hunting. Many of the major shooting sports also allow a class for shooting 1911 style pistols, because, even though the original design is well over 100 years old, its not going anywhere, anytime soon. Most 1911ophiles agree that the commandersize pistol represents the.

I did this quite a few times, making sure i worked the safeties successfully every time. Jim tarr featured commander and tactical models in executive protector, an article appearing in last years complete book of the 1911. Jul 04, 2017 you should always dry fire a couple of times before going live. They enhance your grip and feel better in the hand. Were taking a look back at the rich history of john brownings model 1911. Per wild bunch rules, participants can only use a model 1897 or model 1912 pumpaction shotgun, a leveraction rifle of. Mar 03, 2014 the tac 1911 ii 10mm and the tac 2011. The gun digest book of the 1911 by patrick sweeney. Doug koenig shooting sports 1911 low mass hammer brownells. Best 1911 pistols for the money 2019 pew pew tactical. Shooting times magazine presents the 2015 complete book of the model 1911. The good, the bad and the ugly lucky gunner lounge. Complete book of the model 1911 shooting times magazine 2016 issue features the classic remastered. Machined to exact tolerances, then heat treated for many times the service life of a standard firing pin.

Best 1911 pistols for the money 2019 september 3, 2019 200 comments. This issue features sig sauer 1911 super target aged to perfection. Computeraided design removes all excess weight for fast, consistent, positive ignition without cracking or breakage. Two years ago, christensen arms jumped into the 1911 business with a unique twist on brownings masterpiece that blended its signature use of carbon fiber and a titanium frame. Wilson combat 1911 bullet proof firing pin brownells. I cannot say enough times, join a local supervised gun range or find a true gun. Jack atwater, frank james, philip schreier, ted nugent, bill laughridge, jim supica, buz mills, gene evil roy pearcey, larry potterfield, dwight van brunt. It includes 82 tables detailing parts and markings and 672 photos and drawings.

This helps you to have a firmer grip and in the end hve a. Generally, i have used plainjane militarytype 1911a1 pistols in this competition, but the modern category allows you to compete with a more. Do you plan on just using a handgun for target shooting. The kimber aegis is a series of m1911 pistols chambered in 9mm luger as well as. The complete book of the modle 1911 is featuring the tac 1911 ii 10mm and the tac 2011. Whatever happened to the complete book of the model 1911.

The model 1911 model 1911a1 military commercial pistols. Shooting times complete book of the model 1911 2015 97835988887 by na and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books available now at great prices. Here are the 5 best ways to carry this old warhorse. An eight page color insert includes rarely seen examples of the model 1911 and model 1911a1. Shooting times serves an extremely active group of dedicated, technically savvy shooting and hunting enthusiasts who form a core group of opinionleaders and purchaseinfluencers in the shooting sports community. A creepy trigger will also draw your attention away from shooting and to the sloppy trigger pull. Shooting times complete book of the model 1911 2015 f on. I did feel that there were too many times sweeney talked about taking the gun to. Allsteel, commanderstyle premium match and standard concealedcarry hammers that are ready for installation with little or no fitting required.

Compare a kimber with any other brand of 1911 or any other type of semiautomatic pistoland see for yourself why kimber is what all guns should be. The lowprofile, novakstyle rear sight is snagfree and adjustable for windage. The magazine helped start my love affair for 1911 style pistols. I too think that they should have used a springfield loaded instead of a mil spec model. This book shows you what the 1911 is and what it can become. The 414inch commander is only threequarters of an inch shorter than the government model, but. Complete book of the model 1911 shooting times 2016. The model 1911 was introduced in what would be its defining chambering, the. This article did bring a 1911 to my attention that i hadnt really put much thought into before. The model 1911 model 1911a1 military commercial pistols 2nd. I purchased it after buying my first 1911 kimber in 2000. Ive never seen a 1911 deliver this level of reliability.

Parts are described in chapters organized by assemblyreceiver, slide and magazine. May 16, 2018 maybe its because i serve doubleduty as the editor of both shooting times and my companys special publication called the complete book of the model 1911, but ive come to appreciate that there is almost no shooting task a model 1911 cant handle. Here you can see how the platform has changed from the model 1900 far left to the model 1911a1 far right to suit a wide variety of shooters, environments, chamberings and missions. The model 1911 and model 1911a1 military and commercial pistols is now 560 pages long. Sep, 2018 per wild bunch rules, participants can only use a model 1897 or model 1912 pumpaction shotgun, a leveraction rifle of. This helps you to have a firmer grip and in the end hve a much better shooting experience than with factory grips. Custom grips for your kimber 1911 offer a variety of pros. The shooting times complete book of the model 1911 offers an indepth look at the newest 1911s from kimber, sig sauer, springfield, ruger, dan wesson. Develop a practice reload that has less recoil than your defence load and gives you the desired reliablity and accuracy you want. Sep 03, 2019 however my springfield armory 1911 trp is the best shooting best looking 1911 i have owned.

In my own opinion, a modern 1911 is generally a more accurate handgun than the. In this months issue of the complete book of autopistols, the pt1911 is described as the following. With our top quality ar15 rifles, you will be sure to hit the field or the range ready for action. Material collected from a variety of sources editor takes no responsibility for the veracity of content september 25, 1999. Complete book of the model 1911 shooting times 2016 on. Shooting a sass wild bunch match using a custom ruger sr1911. Clear your weapon check it a few times to be sure then drop it into a muddy sand bank rinse it off wipe it with your shirt lube it with some oil from your vehiclethen shoot the heck out of it. If you ever get the change to fire one at your gun club you surely will sell what ever you have to sell for it is the best 1911 i have ever shot,do yourself a favor and read up on how these 1911 s are built. The m1911, also known as the colt government or government, is a singleaction. Shooting times serves an extremely active group of dedicated, technically savvy shooting and hunting enthusiasts who form a core group of opinionleaders and purchaseinfluencers in. Prior to the differential heat treatment that came about in wwii for the 1911a1, earlier 19111911a1 slides were prone to cracking seems wwii ithaca slides were still prone to cracking as well. Target shooting has embraced the 1911 for a century or so. Complete guide to gunsmithing is a highly detailed and essential reference f. Org, so ive got involved in an effort to collect information about publications dealing with this pistol.

Our june 2020 issue hit the newsstands on april 14th. On the cover of the magazine is a wilson combat kz45 and a wilson combat cqb. Now patrick sweeney provides the first indepth look at the model 1911 in all its forms, complete with information on ammunition, aftermarket parts and performance testing of semicustom guns. Every one of their 1911 model is a solid piece, and the trp is just a. We have a big line up of gun experts for gun stories. The way you were shooting at the police range last saturday,i personally dont think you will have any major problem getting the hang of your new 1911. From subgauge field guns to advanced specialpurpose. With a national match barrel, the new colt competition pistol is. Find a good 1911 with a polished trigger and sear, and see if your shooting doesnt improve. A kind visitor noted the absence of such a reference in the m1911. The magazine helped start my love affair for 1911style pistols. Regular readers of shooting times know that i often get questions from fellow readers.

Jun 18, 2019 explore haynes100s board m1911, followed by 672 people on. Gunsmiths since world war ii have done amazing things with the model 1911, producing extremely accurate and reliable handguns for many different uses, but what they do to a. The 1911 is arguably the greatest fighting pistol ever made, but its a large pistol. Dubbed the colt competition pistol, the new pistol takes the 1911 government model to another level with accuracyand other performance enhancing features, and does so at a price that doesnt break the bank for those with a limited budget or those new to competitive shooting. I have a copy of the complete book of the combat 1911 i purchased in 2001. It has a very good trigger for a dasa and the long barrel and sight radius. The guide provides extensive detail on the history, selection, operation, disassembly, assembly, maintenance, troubleshooting, magazines, upgrades, shooting and more for the m1911. I impulse bought a nice 1918 year model 1911 with the idea that i would shoot it, then read a number of cautionary gun forum posts. Once the 1911loving public discovered americas favorite autoloader could be improved with customization, there was no turning back. Kimber blends the timeless look of the 1911 with unsurpassed quality of production. To identify an sti handgun model, look at the engraving on the left side of the firearm. The complete book of the modle 1911 is featuring the tac.

Newer incarnations of the 1911 are built to tighter tolerances, yielding pistols with outstanding accuracy. One that i frequently receive has to do with how to improve a model 1911 s accuracy. An excellent example of this is the springfield loaded 1911a1, a sample of which recently showed up at abbotts farm supply in halifax, virginia, for me to test out. Shooting times complete book of the model 1911 2015. Jan 12, 2016 dubbed the colt competition pistol, the new pistol takes the 1911 government model to another level with accuracyand other performance enhancing features, and does so at a price that doesnt break the bank for those with a limited budget or those new to competitive shooting. Nov 01, 2012 an excellent example of this is the springfield loaded 1911a1, a sample of which recently showed up at abbotts farm supply in halifax, virginia, for me to test out. Any complete history of the model 1911 must start a decade or more before that legendary year, and half a world away in the philippines. What are the secrets to shooting the 1911 the high road. America1911 pistolby any means necessarycustom gunsshooting. There are more books written about the m1911 pistol than any other firearm in the world.

Following its success in trials, the colt pistol was formally adopted by the army on march 29, 1911, when it was designated model of 1911, later changed to model 1911, in 1917, and then m1911, in the mid1920s. Browning more than a century ago, the classic model 1911 was built to last. The complete book of the model 1911 the classic remastered various on. On the strength of quality, kimber has become the worlds largest producer of 1911 pistols. Complete book of the model 1911 outdoor sportsman group.