Reflecting back on the Model 1911

coalcracker · Post by **coalcracker** » Tue Dec 02, 2008 10:48 pm

I used one in the USCG (1967-1971) to perform my duties. Also my dad just passed away last March 15th 2008. He was born in 1911. 96 years plus old. So you can see why the model 1911 means something to me.

Sure wish they were not so expensive?

Who else used the model 1911 in the military and also think what a great firearm?

Aughnanure · Post by **Aughnanure** » Wed Dec 03, 2008 5:49 am

The 1911 has always been my favourite self-defence pistol (if I can't have a heavy revolver) and I carried one (illegally) in the Australian Army in Korea.

Post by **Niner** » Wed Dec 03, 2008 7:36 pm

Ever read the great short novel by James Jones entitled..The Pistol? It's about an "illegal" 1911 as carried in WWII by in infantry soldier.

Aughnanure · Post by **Aughnanure** » Sat Dec 06, 2008 10:19 pm

Nope, never read it but I'll make up the deficiency

Reflecting back on the Model 1911

Reflecting back on the Model 1911

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