1911 vs 1911 A1

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Pointing out the basic differences between the original 1911 and the later 1911 A1.
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@xXKaWaSaKiXx64 5 лет назад

My Grandfather was a MP Officer in the Korean War. Also carried a Colt 1911A1. He later bought a West Hurley, N.Y. manufactured Thompsom Auto Ordnance 1911A-1 Government after serving to remind him of his service pistol (all he could afford). I have the honor of owning it now. Its has serious feed and ejection issues but it's still a memento that I'll struggle through a mag with every once in a while, in honor of him🙏 R.I.P Clair Wesley Lamoreau 1927- 1994.

@8Nguy1948 Год назад

There's a video of a guy who replaced the springs with Colt parts and fixed the problems . I don't recall who it is . He lives in Nevada . I am sorry that I don't recall his name 😔.

@IamAnAmerican. Год назад

RIP Clair Wesley Lamoreau!Thank you for your service sir! Yes don’t get rid of that gem.

@lindboknifeandtool Год назад

Great candidate for a spa treatment for the firearm

@davidlocke1668 Год назад

Get it fixed in his honor when money allows

@isyourshitfixed Год назад

Try a sig 1911 mag first before sending the gun off

@wickedcoolname5756 7 лет назад

Think about almost anything that was designed around 1900. And now think about anything technical or mechanical that hasn't been almost completely changed since then other than the 1911 pistol. Cars are almost completely different. Telephones, typewriters, coffee makers, whatever. The 1911 pistol has had some changes and improvements like Hickock mentioned, but essentially a 1911 built in 1911 is just about as good as one built in 2016. Pretty impressive if you ask me.

@DocRobin 7 лет назад

I think that the 1911 has had its own sort of successions, similar to the telephones and cars you mentioned. The 1911 has had improvements through different pistols made by H&K and Sig-Sauer, like how an old Ford might have been improved through a Subaru today. Maybe not necessarily better, but similar in unique ways. However, I do agree with your statement about the 1911 truly being an impressive and reliable firearm, even by today's standards. I can tell you I wouldn't rely on a Model T in place of a modern car in the same way I would rely on a 1911 in place of a modern pistol.

@crisbabeti4908 7 лет назад

Wicked Coolname cars are pretty much the same other than a and all the plastic.

@wickedcoolname5756 7 лет назад

Cris Babeti Pretty much the same? Fuel injection, electronic ignition, traction control, power brakes, power steering, power windows, heat, radios, air conditioning, radial tires, halogen lights, 200 K mile engines, horsepower in the hundreds instead of single digits, all wheel drive, satellite navigation, emissions controls, engine monitoring, tire pressure sensors, oil life monitoring, ....................

@christopherkatz9484 7 лет назад

you missed a couple XD ya, the 1911 is freakishly unchanged. Gimme a 2017 '1911' and a 'real' 1911 and they will preform exactly the same.

@buzbom1 7 лет назад

Wicked Coolname+ I've been saying that kind of thing for yrs about the 1911's style and mechanics. Like the Chevy Impala, my family had a "64" four door, and today it's unrecognizable. The Chevy Nova........SERIOUSLY.......THAT'S A NOVA?????? Hickok45 rocks!

@haicokingma8734 6 лет назад

The design of the 1911 A1 is the definition of a handgun to me. I absolutely love it.

@Alienkiwi730 Год назад

100%. Same as a S&W is like the definition of a modern revolver

@Whoitbay1898 Год назад

Colt Python...

@dennisligma4958 Год назад

@@Whoitbay1898 Potatoes potatos.

@FuzzyWCTX Год назад

Norinco(Chinese) version of the A1. Tough gun. Many smith's refuse to work on them because of the hardness of the steel. Only thing I've done is lowered the rails and tightened the slide. Otherwise, throw it in the mud, pick it up and pew pew.

@tonkatoytruck 4 года назад

I have my fathers 1918 - 1911. Still in very good condition considering its age and the number of rounds that have found their way through the barrel. People have offered me silly money for this firearm but it was the first handgun I learned to shoot when I was a boy and there is just something about the .45 that is magic to a true gun enthusiast.

@lonnienelson6154 2 года назад

I agree. My father taught me to shoot with his old Korean War era 45 Colt and M1 Carbine. Both American and both great guns.

@daleeasternbrat816 10 месяцев назад

I have a 1911 my great uncle carried in the First. He was a Pittsburgh cop after the war. I've been shooting it since I was 11. I've owned it since 1972 when I was 16. Functions perfectly with lots of different ammo, accurate and unbelievably reliable. A "black" 1911, manufactured in 1918.

@wsc31 7 лет назад

Life is good and it is even better with a 1911.

@skyking228 7 лет назад

Gold Cup?

@ctsmith9225 7 лет назад

Dan Troop love my Kimber Custom TLE/RL II TFS!

@thememeking994 7 лет назад

Dan Troop true

@khamuldergroe5662 7 лет назад

Haha, right!!!

@bilalmissi6840 7 лет назад

Dan Troop

@paladin4570 6 лет назад

I’m honored to have a 1911 from WWI that went to the Armory and receiver many of the A1 up grades. It was carried in WWII by my neighbor and has a verified storied history. He was OSS in WWII and had a field promo to Col from Major. He brought it home, joined the FBI and carried it during his tenure there. In 1951 he went active and deployed to Korea as a Major. He left the gun to me with all of its history when he passed in 1988. It is shooting history every time I press the trigger.

@jeemalsoknownasjimhawkins1294 Год назад

When I was in the Marine Corps (50+ years ago), we qualified with the M-14 (loved that) and qualified with the Colt 1911A1. I loved them. One of my friends, Sgt. Greene, was shot by a VC soldier with an AK-47. Sgt. Greene had his hand behind his back, lying in a ditch, when the VC came to finish him off. He waited, pulled out his .45 and lived to tell the tale even though he was shot several times. Give me a 1911A1 any day. Cheers.

@AldoSchmedack 7 месяцев назад

Moral of story? 1911 > AK :-)

@jeemalsoknownasjimhawkins1294 7 месяцев назад

You are quite right, Aldo! Cheers.

@metalgear1534 7 лет назад

I remember when people used to just refer to them as .45's.

@akira5589 5 лет назад

Ah... Those days, I still remember them like it was yesterday...

@goingsouth2156 5 лет назад

LOL I still do!

@daltonwilliams8272 5 лет назад

and now people make them chambered in .22 long

@lidlett9883 5 лет назад

A 45 was a 1911 a colt was a 45 long

@Brett235 5 лет назад

My papaw called the 1911 ole slab sides. He had one from ww2 and one he bought at a pawnshop back in the 60's for $50. I have a Ruger sr1911 government model and really like it.

@ShayiaUS 7 лет назад

It's been 7 years and Hickok is still fun to watch..

@nathanc.8821 5 лет назад

Ras Vop true. Do you still watch him?

@Bathtubcrocodile 4 года назад

@Robert Ramey Nah, that's you.

@lmAIone 4 года назад

9 years later lol

@tristanstandingready523 4 года назад

Aah yes ..but did anyone ask?

@ramboxlegacy14 4 года назад

Robert Ramey Don’t disrespect Hickok

@1104hitman 7 лет назад

Aw yeah. Nothing makes a morning better quite like coffee and a Hickok video.

@dogmeat7582 7 лет назад

Canada?

@dylanmcmurray8647 7 лет назад

drinking coffee in the work van on the way to the Job watching. lol not driving.lol

@MrSpanky473 7 лет назад

Same in Oklahoma.

@jamestroy34 7 лет назад

And in Commie NJ :)

@joelantone9546 7 лет назад

Also on the Cape

@Kryptogremlin 3 года назад

just bought An RIA 1911 today instantly fell in love! definitely will be adding more to my collection!

@tolfan4438 4 года назад

Does anybody else sit up straight and fold your hands when this guy starts teaching the most interesting subject ever

@acurakid21 7 лет назад

Thank you Hickok. I'm one of those that didn't know the differences and all your knowledge and experience is greatly appreciated.

@mdoe8 7 лет назад

Burglar walks up to Hickoks house, sees range in the backyard, turns around and walks away.

@normanwitzler9665 6 лет назад

The range is in the front yard.

@mikeullman6491 5 лет назад

Not only does burglar see his range if he sees him shoot he will never get to see his range. Great videos. Keep them coming

@rickregina5053 5 лет назад

"I got a new target, we'll just call it the burgler. Lets just put a couple rounds in the burgler.." *shoots*

@stanleyjedrzejczyk2966 5 лет назад

You mean is carried away, don'tcha?

@Mm-mc6gb 5 лет назад

llh any stranger

@scotanderson7689 5 лет назад

I was a tank driver and gunner in Germany in the mid 80s. We used the 1911 A1 in a chest holster. I loved this wepon.

@rspSlime 5 лет назад

Scot Anderson 9mm or 45 because im in the process of buying a 9mm but might get the 45. I want to know from a guy in the field like you 👍🏼 thank you for your service sir

@jessb91106 4 года назад

@@rspSlime .45 ACP. The military never used 9mm M1911s

@rspSlime 4 года назад

Jessy Beavers thats exactly what i bought thanks i love that gun

@cooldaddy232 3 года назад

Spell weapon correctly

@Real_Donald_Trump 2 года назад

@@cooldaddy232 don't be a bitch

@Sparks52 7 лет назад

Glad to see a review of the M1911 and M1911A1. Both very fine pistols. Carried a 1911A1 for some years before it was replaced by the M9. In spite of over twice the rounds in the magazine I preferred the M1911A1 as it was more robust and more reliable, in spite of all the years they had been in service before I used them.

@briscoeparanormal7178 7 лет назад

Thank you so much Mr. Hickok, I work for my county in New York and work in issuing pistol permits and today one of my customers recommended your channel and i've spent hours watching your videos and I am now hooked. I have my Great Uncle's 1911 A1 and I concur that Mr Browning made a timeless handgun that will be always appreciated by pistol shooters. Thank you again Sir, your newest fan

@hickok45 7 лет назад

Glad you found me. You just have about 1300 homework videos to catch up on now. :-)

@briscoeparanormal7178 7 лет назад

hickok45 I will do that Teacher, I promise the dog won't eat me homework.

@willislovewine5193 7 лет назад

Briscoe Paranormal v x c. . Hi, I would like more information on your house you have posted.

@willislovewine5193 7 лет назад

Briscoe Paranormal

@jshepard152 5 лет назад

New York issues pistol permits?! Sorry... Couldn't resist.

@tmanthekid4396 7 лет назад

This is a great RU-vid channel. Hickok is like a friend giving you advice and opinions

@69shovlhed89 5 лет назад

more like a grandfather giving advice. unless you're an old codger... I wish he was my grampa.

@davidfrancis6947 5 лет назад

I am 64. I put 25 years in the Navy and retired just as the M9 was rolling out incrementally beginning with front line units. I carried it in the Gulf War and shot the match variant in competition as did my father before me. He came in 2nd at Camp Perry with a standard issue albeit hand picked A1. 1911 Auto is to me what the katana was to Samurai. Imbued with spirit and culturally iconic. I have tried, owned, and carried the rest but invariably returned to the 1911. I'm currently building a full size on a 1959 Sistema platform. I've built one other full size match on a pre series Government model for national match and two world class tactical carry Commanders so this is my first full size tactical build. I say build, but I mean design. Will O'Hare is the builder. This one is mine for the duration.

@Mm-mc6gb 5 лет назад

aye I found one of these about two months ago in my great grandfather's basement...while cleaning after his passing.

@dalestevens601 4 года назад

My dad used to work range control out at camp perry for a while when he was in the army

@sonoftexasOO 2 года назад

An M9? Do you mean an E9? Navy veteran myself and never heard of an M9. What was your rate?

@Real_Donald_Trump 2 года назад

@@sonoftexasOO 92fs

@rayb7414 7 лет назад

My dad's issued in 1943 sidearm was a 1918 manufactured date 1911. The family came to the range and we were all able ro fire it. Quite accurate but OH so smooth. All ammo fed nicely.

@chrisstrong5170 7 лет назад

You remind me of my favorite person. My Grandpa.

@getanearlyd8276 6 лет назад

yeah he reminds me of my grandad as well but sadly my grandad passed away recently so I watch Hickok's videos to remember grandad

@dannyluo6635 5 лет назад

@@getanearlyd8276 Im sorry for your loss...hope he rest in peace

@getanearlyd8276 5 лет назад

@Danny Luo , He passed away in his sleep in the hospital, at least he didn't have to suffer any pain before he passed away

@fuzzzbuzzz4208 5 лет назад

My favourite person is Phil swift so i can’t really relate

@nickthatclique6717 5 лет назад

I never saw or met any of my grandparents they died way before I was born 😢☹️

@clairbossqt 7 лет назад

I have no idea how I ended up here, I've got no knowledge of guns, and never really been looking for info about it. But you really make it sound interesting, loving your voice, very calming after a stressful day, love it, keep 'em coming!

@jonesy19691 5 лет назад

1911 best handgun ever 75 years U.S. military service! Good enough for me!

@njbaguamama818 5 лет назад

jonesy19691 makpor

@juddnelson3565 4 года назад

@Heroin Bob < doesn't know how to tune a 1911.

@ShadowCatGambit 4 года назад

@Heroin Bob I've been told 1911s that are manufactured struggle with reliability

@skulkbones76 3 года назад

Correction 109 years* of service. Sorry just stating facts.

@Tokito935 3 года назад

@Beverly Marsh sig p226 ftw

@awizardalso 3 года назад

I have a 1911 45 acp that I bought stainless steel parts. Extended mag release, extended slide release lever, extended slide/hammer safety lock a skeleton trigger and a barrel bushing. I also installed a grip safety with a beaver tail to prevent any hammer bite. It functions so well it's the best handgun I've ever had.

@tallonconwell8255 7 лет назад

thanks for the upload and history lesson. just getting into shooting and developing a 1911 addiction

@414tray4 7 лет назад

Tallon Conwell Glock gang

@rigamortis1797 7 лет назад

Clorox bleach you're EVERYWHERE

@helgepaulingebrigtsen9756 7 лет назад

LenaDel Rey

@dutchjennings1705 7 лет назад

Thanks for explaining this so well. I've not shot a 1911 since back in my Army days and have just purchased several in the past year because I'm starting to enjoy them so much. Not sure I'll get away from my Glocks for carry, but I might. The more I shoot them the more I really prefer them to my Glocks; there's just something about them as you've attested to.

@coyoterenzo2203 3 года назад

This is one of my all time favorite pistols, the look, the posture, and the fire power is all balanced with perfection

@MatthewsSloan 3 года назад

Just bought a 1918 US Army Colt 1911. Super cool, and now watching 1911 videos on RU-vid. Hands down one of the most impressive fire arms I've ever picked up. 102 years old. It's hard to perfect something so well done. Thanks kickok!

@saltdetected1756 7 лет назад

i'd define '1911' as any pistol that follows the design, these world war ones i'd call 'classic 1911s'

@Saber23 3 года назад

Yeah and that’s how your supposed to define them I swear the purists really get on my nerves

@grabir01 7 лет назад

When you say 1911.. I think Colt.

@vroddavidson7780 7 лет назад

grabir01 I think Remington rand.

@grabir01 7 лет назад

rod serling Colt baby !!

@grabir01 7 лет назад

Moe MGTOW Studebaker was better than Chevy..

@vroddavidson7780 7 лет назад

Well mopar and general motors are better than all case closed all arguments invalid

@grabir01 7 лет назад

That is not saying much... But at any rate... When did this happen?

@chriscolumbia9834 5 лет назад

I'll be buying my first 1911 in a month when I turn 21. This video, bygod, is helping me to make my choice. Ive already watched and saved your cleaning video for the 1911's. Thank you for takin the time to make these videos. Holler from Kentucky

@mr.d-rock6781 6 лет назад

Really enjoy your channel and always live vicariously through you sir. Thank you. Happy New Year!

@toddb930 7 лет назад

being a recovering 1911 addict I sure enjoyed this video. I've often wondered if the reason for going to the arched mainspring housing on the A1 was do get the pistol to point more like the revolvers the soldiers were using back then.

@tyler1671 2 года назад

It's kinda for that

@CoreyBrisson 4 месяца назад

We can recover?! 😂

@toddb930 4 месяца назад

@@CoreyBrisson -- yes, brother, it is possible. The first step is admitting there is a problem.

@RickNethery 7 лет назад

God Bless You Mr Hickok

@robertcocciardi5062 4 года назад

Thank you for the thorough presentation and the time and work to create it for us.

@dashifter 5 лет назад

Thank you for taking the time to educate us I truly appreciate it. It is fun to learn some history such

@shakeyfly 7 лет назад

I always youtube a hickok45 video if I even think about buying a particular firearm. Love this channel

@TheBlevinsNetwork 7 лет назад

Another high quality video from the compound! Great to see my favorite 1911's out. Keep it up Hickok45!

@nuancolar7304 6 лет назад

I cannot speak from experience, but I always heard that some early 1911s in certain production phases (wartime 1940s, for example) were somewhat lacking in accuracy, but that issue was resolved with the bushing. Combined with some other minor design changes, we got the superb design we have today.

@thetalonking7233 7 лет назад

God, I love these guns, and you sure do them justice in this vid. Hell, I even love the smaller things about them, like the crisp sound it makes just by pulling the slide back!

@alanwilliams5836 7 лет назад

I used the M1911A1 for many years as my military (Army) sidearm... before they switched us to the 9mm Berettas. Always loved my M1911A1... hated the 9mm right from the start. I have never had the pleasure of shooting the original M1911... someday I may. Thanks for your video, HK45! Always a pleasure to get your prospective on things.

@AZDevil-ep9ux 2 года назад

I use my M1911 for 26 years in the Army. I tried 9mm Beretta for a few weeks and hated it. To me the Berettas were only good for 1 thing a Fishing wait.

@darrengarcia4937 2 года назад

Ah well hate to tell ya but, every combat unit in the US uses 9mm. With the rare use of 40SW.

@theviolator1074 2 года назад

@@darrengarcia4937 He's talking about a time before yours

@bikeman1x11 2 года назад

beretta is far better

@giulioespositi9052 2 года назад

I found a nearly "NOS" 1944 Colt/A1: ok for collection, BUT the ballistic performances of 9mm&related guns: since the "P38-Masterpiece", ending with "Beretta92" (well better 'copied' from P38), are obviously, after 84years, the best ones for combat-use, until the "sad-plastic-gun Era"

@BOINAVERDE1996 7 лет назад

hickok45 you are the man.... thx for the videos. Regards from Portugal!!!

@Jorge_R762 5 лет назад

The 1911 was my first ever favorite/dream gun. Can't wait till I'm old enough to buy guns on my own.

@abramhepp8729 4 года назад

You probably wont be able to when libs ban them

@TurtleButter 4 года назад

@@abramhepp8729 Which is why I, as an Illinois citizen that lives about an hour away from Chicago, try to debate with people about gun control - typically from my school - whenever I can

@Saturn-Matrix 3 года назад

The only thing protecting your gun rights are your guns, debates be damned. Our freaking president is a cho moe, him and his son.

@iversenstudio 3 года назад

Have you been able to buy one yet? 2 years passed

@majorgnarl 5 лет назад

Thank you for this! I'm a beginner, so videos like these sure helps a lot! Thumbs up, and let's keep spreading that 1911 love! My absolute favorite! Which includes the A1, of course...

@johnnschroeder7424 7 лет назад

What a fun video, and what a pair of workhorses from history, and still capable of doing a days work if so required. Thanks for a look at these wonderful guns.

7 лет назад

Oh man, perfect videos every time

@Xelvog 8 месяцев назад

Hickok45 is the best, I encourage anyone to watch his channel. I love at the end he's just casually holding an extended barrel p90. Awesome stuff man.

@user-pb3li9dt5v 4 месяца назад

Mr Hickok i'am the proud owner of a Colt 1911 military built in1913. Was issued to the grandfather of the gentleman i purchased from his dad carried in ww2. He carriedit in korea. It still operating with original parts (numbers match) i just love it. Glad you like them also take care great videos

@scottperson9487 7 лет назад

Great video! Going straight to my favorites list. I just bought my first "1911" and wonder why it took me so long to add one to the safe.

@lucca01023 7 лет назад

does anyone else inexplicably love 1911 specially .45 ACP's??

@BigRigTrav 5 лет назад

I've got a Rock Island Armory 1911, (certainly not the best manufacturer, I've always wanted a Ruger...) but it's a little bit of a mix between the original and the A1. Much bigger beaver tail, flat main spring housing, longer trigger, the sort of mooning into the trigger. It's probably the most comfortable firearm I've used.

@randyhansen2760 2 года назад

Mine too, love my RIA 1911a1

@daddylong69 2 года назад

Great video. Always love the knowledge I walk away with after one of your videos. Very grateful.

@jaydee5156 7 лет назад

My absolute favorite design, whether original or modern. Regarding the reliefs in the frame, behind the trigger, I think that may have been done because of the trigger discipline of the day, where the finger was fully inserted and wrapped around the trigger. Whereas now, we're taught to use the pad of the finger. My hands are smaller than Hickok's and my index finger comes nowhere near the frame at that point, with or without the relief cuts. Beautiful guns, either way.

@SemiDurakovic 7 лет назад

You're such an awesome dude,love your videos!

@dale7553 7 лет назад

great table COVER and MAGNIFICIENT 1911s there!!! love your videos man!!! informative and just goes with my morning coffee!!!

@ilikeghillie 7 лет назад

Very helpful video. I always wanted one but now I know that I want the A1 version. I always thought it was just cosmetic differences.

@ClarkReviews 7 лет назад

Your A1 is exactly what I want in a 1911.. the petina and wear is perfect.

@MyS10Rocks 7 лет назад

Nice job Sir! I'm surprised you didn't mention the Remington-Rands and other early 1911's.

@revv45acp71 6 лет назад

Thanks for showing the changes and sharing the history.

@davidaubuchon7309 6 лет назад

I appreciate this video. I didn't know the specific differences. Thanks!

@Mrgunsngear 7 лет назад

Man that reproduction is SWEET!

@edwinrivera9646 3 года назад

Lo mejor

@anukuithapcna3499 3 года назад

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@albertlakeman7846 2 года назад

@@anukuithapcna3499 Steve Harvey ask Steve

@henryg35 2 года назад

Can č

@whogavehimafork 7 лет назад

I prefer holding the flat mainspring housing but I personally think the curved housing looks much more aesthetically attractive

@kennethharless9696 Год назад

I absolutely love the 1911’s we have an old Colt 1911 GI that came with the 22 conversion unit. Still shoot it every now and then. Original colt packaging for the conversion unit. Both shoot very well. I went out and bought a 1911 9mm to everyday carry along with my Taurus 709 slim. Both I’ve put a lot of rounds threw and have not had any issues thankfully. Thank you for making each video an awesome learning experience

@Ken1NC 6 лет назад

Thank you for the quick tutorial. A really dear elderly friend gave me a 1911a1 on his death bed. Unfortunately his Nephew took it from him before he made his intentions clear as to who he wanted to have it . I recently acquired my first 1911 replica and it's a sweetheart. Love Buds Gun Shop as well. They're great!

@skyking228 7 лет назад

There's a lot of 1911's and World War II souvenirs showing up at estate sales now-a-days. Hopefully they are being purchased by responsible people.

@evilcowboy 7 лет назад

Any firearm that uses the 1911 design is a 1911. Much like the AK-47 is an AK-47 regardless of manufacturer and year built. Same with the AR-15. The only distinction between models are manufacturer's. People who nit pick over what is a true model is ridiculous. No one truly cares there are just some people who want to pretend we all didn't research and read the same information and try to prove they know more than another person by arguing with people over what are "real" models and what aren't. The proof of this is simply pop up with an 80% 1911 kit built at home and have the person say they invented and built the gun which has no markings on it at all. Watch how fast someone says "bull that is a 1911 and you did not invent it". For the people out here that like correcting people ask yourself one question. If a 1911 manufactured in 1911 by Colt is the only one that is a true 1911 then why was the designation of model never changed after 1911? By that logic all WWI and WWII 1911's are not real 1911's because they were not manufactured in 1911 and not all were manufactured by Colt. Using the purists logic then it would have to be built in 1911 and manufactured by Colt in 1911.

@aleccross3535 5 лет назад

Since AKs, AR15s, and 1911s have many adaptations as time goes by, I like to identify them as base guns. A 1911 can be an MEU, AR15 a carbine, and an AK an AK74. Different but the same.

@ourwickedworld2945 5 лет назад

Why did nerd take a round to back of neck? Cuz he was busy reading nitpicker manual and was on White code.

@996mrg 3 месяца назад

@@ourwickedworld2945p pm😊

@Me2Lancer Год назад

Thanks for your review of these 1911 style pistols. I can't imagine anyone not liking them.

@gilanbarona9814 6 лет назад

Carried one for years (the A1) in the military. Will not look for anything else. Great video.

@Belvidere696 7 лет назад

Im blessed to own a 1911 made in 1918. Thanks for your video.

@brokenmedic9133 7 лет назад

There is a larger ejection port on the 1911a1 vs the 1911. That helped a lot with some of the reliability issues.

@sushiromifune7096 4 года назад

Hi Hickok 45. I watch your videos interesting every time. We cannot have guns in Japan. I bought a 1911A1 model gun when I was a teenager, but I didn't know what the overhang on the grip was. I knew it was to prevent Hammer Bite. However, I thought the possibility of my thumb between index finger being caught by a hammer was extremely low… In this video, I saw your manly hand and my childish hand, solved 10years of questions! Thank you :D

@Scout-164 4 года назад

I really enjoy your videos, hickok. Keep staying gold! 😁

@desertfoxxx98 7 лет назад

great video Sir, I really like the colt m1911 and m1911a1 more than glock. you always brighten my day.

@AngelDeVille Год назад

I have always liked the arched mainspring housing and the long trigger. Love the spur hammer, hate the bite…

@jimrollins1501 7 лет назад

Thanks for the education. Did not know there was a real difference. Thanks for what you do.

@charleshays8774 Год назад

Hello Hickok, I appreciate this video. I have a 1911 owned by my late brother in law. I purchased it from my sister before her death. The serial number dates it to 1917 and has been in the family for more than 50 years. It has a target barrel and trigger, but I have the original barrel, bushing and trigger. I still shoot the gun regularly at the monthly IDPA match at Volunteer Pistol Club at Brush Creek, TN. I believe you visited Eddie Bares there. It is a wonderful firearm that I shot 50 years ago and now in 2023. Incidentally, I also shoot Pistol Caliber Carbine Class with an Auto Ordnance 1927A1. At 72, I like "old School". Thank you again!

@angus57720 5 лет назад

I love how beefy they sound. The M1911 and M1911A1 have always been my favorite sidearms. I hope to buy one some day.

@aaroncleveland2579 3 года назад

2 years later, have you picked one up yet? 🤷🏻🤨

@angus57720 3 года назад

@@aaroncleveland2579 As a matter of fact, last year I bought myself an Auto Ordnance GI pattern 1911A1. Everything I dreamed it would be.

@aaroncleveland2579 3 года назад

@@angus57720 yeah , they cool. I have myself a RIA 1911A1 in patriot brown. Love it. So far so good. I’m about to pick up my second 1911A1 soon maybe a sr1911 by Ruger. I’m might trade my Ruger57 for the 1911 or just add it to the collecto. Lol Do you like you pistol so far?

@mikefochtman9834 7 лет назад

I just inherited a true 1911 colt. LOVE it! my second owned 1911 and by far this is the best firearm I have owned. I even received a detectable stock and long barrel conversion as well as a .22 conversion for it.

@atomic_wait 2 года назад

If you're in the USA, are original 1911's one of the pistols that get around the SBR rules due to their age? Similar to original C96 mausers where you can attach a stock without needing to get an SBR tax stamp?

@Real_Donald_Trump 2 года назад

@@atomic_wait only if they came original with a stock

@atomic_wait 2 года назад

@@Real_Donald_Trump Yeah, reproductions don't count.

@Harleylovinchelley1 5 лет назад

Another fantastic, informative video by hickok. Now I have to open my fire proof safe and see if my old springfield armory is an A1.

@sundown6715 5 лет назад

I love history and Hickok 45 knows how to bring it out. It make it that much more interesting.

@filkow9541 7 лет назад

You made me happy, Mr. Hickock. I love all 1911s

@ozzark527 7 лет назад

Fil Kow man the 1911 is the best gun I think I love it some much

@desertfoxxx98 7 лет назад

James T. Kirk I have a tokarev, it's a very robust and well made pistol.

@phileas007 7 лет назад

Both are utterly terrible! The Tok's ammo is just hotter

@Bru741iX 7 лет назад

1911 horrible? Sure, having been made, used and loved for 115 years truly explains that it's a horrible gun.

@Bru741iX 7 лет назад

Tommy Sands Caliber doesnt alter the fact that the 1911 is one of the most successful designs from the 20th century. Most modern handguns are based on it in one way or another. Oh, i guess you forgot the part where you can get modern 1911's in virtually any caliber?

@unluckyeddy7966 7 лет назад

I love my 1911 it was me grandpa's during WWII, it is 98 years old now...

@coquiocastro12 5 лет назад

99 years old now?

@DanoSeer 9 месяцев назад

Totally agree. The flat main spring housing and longer trigger just feels right in the hand.

@4486xxdawson 5 лет назад

Great video i never knew the differance always thought 1911 was a 1911 but now im educated and know better thanks for clearing that up for me . Keep up the good videos always like learning as much as i can about the history of guns as well as the evolution of different models .

@TheFonzo420 7 лет назад

keep up these great videos sir. (suggestion revisit your browning 1886 45/70.)

@hickok45 7 лет назад

Stay tuned. We've done a little something with it recently.

@retiredafce3373 7 лет назад

hickok45 A Wiley Clapp Government please!

@AlienPball 7 лет назад

I've never been a big fan of American firearms design, but something about the 1911 is just so damn sexy.

@598bryce 5 лет назад

I agree. I do really love the beretta 92. Italian curves

@ourwickedworld2945 5 лет назад

Shoot an S&W 10mm with Jeff Cooper rounds. if you know anything about actually shooting guns, itll never let you down like beautiful but temperamental Berettas. And that 10mm round is a sledgehammer.

@598bryce 5 лет назад

@@ourwickedworld2945 so I've heard. But I've never had any problems with my beretta and I don't know anyone who has either.

@coryrohrbaugh1208 4 года назад

@@598bryce I have a px4 that's never malfunctioned. I love beretta but I need a 1911

@MatthewsSloan 3 года назад

Because when you carry it you feel 10 feet tall with stones for days. No one can deny that walking around with 45 ACP in probably the most popular pistol of all time doesn't in some small way make you feel like a giant.

@Hirogawa 6 лет назад

You, sir, are a wonderful man and this is one wonderful pistol. Thanks for the video.

@TheBanjoShowOfficial 7 лет назад

I find these videos so relaxing

@antoniofagarto2033 7 лет назад

Hey Hickcock. What do you think about polish "Vis" Colt 1911 ? Any review in the future?

@edwardfletcher865 7 лет назад

love your videos sir. I carry a FS RIA 1911 A1 it's the tact II in .45 and I've never been let down by it. couldn't afford a Kimber or colt and honestly didn't want to hahaha my rock shoots just as good as them for a fraction of the price

@jeffvail1452 Год назад

I was told the ria was made using old colt machinery bought from colt and manufactured in the Philippines.

@estebansalazar3302 3 года назад

I appreciate you taking your time for sharing.

@wingding6758 5 лет назад

Thank you for the very informative video! I learn a lot !

@johnhirka654 7 лет назад

While I have no doubt this clears the subject up for some, I can't help but notice your increasing cleverness in developing excuses to shoot these beauties ;-). Thanks for the vids, guys.

@albertosanchez3129 4 года назад

I remember when i got my first 1911 and went to go shoot it at a range one of the range people came up just asking question and i told him im shooting my 1911 and he went on to say how its a 1911 style blah blah blah haha. I never went there again. Good cid hickock

@MatthewsSloan 3 года назад

When someone ask what do you tell them what it says 1911 right there on the side of the gun. Not "1911 Style: ****** " It's kind of a rock and a hard place with some purist.

@daspiper8941 4 года назад

There's no better way to begin a New Year AND a New Decade than to watch *hickok45* doing a video on America's favorite Pistol.

@kyber452 4 года назад

As a beginner, I'm usually practicing with a 9mm. The moment I bought and spent a day firing a Springfield 1911-A1, it then became my new favorite.

@demoncleaner80 7 лет назад

Wouldn't be a bad idea to do a revisit of the Hi-Power -- it's been about 5 years! :)

@southernloff1494 7 лет назад

As always a great video, and informative for those not really 'schooled' in the 1911. One change which was not noted, is that the 1911 had a 16lb. recoil spring, which was changed to a 14lb. in the 1911A1. This was also due to those with smaller, and sometimes weaker hands.

@hickok45 7 лет назад

I didn't know that. Could also be because that would have made the pistol 2 pounds lighter to carry around, as well. Packing a 14 lb. pistol is bad enough, but a 16 pound pistol would really pull on your duty belt. How's THAT for my hilarious joke of the morning. :-)

@southernloff1494 7 лет назад

Thank's for the reply Sir. As I recall from my studies that was one of the concerns put forward by the military, as well as the others which you noted. Many thanks for all your videos, please keep them coming.

@jasonstevens3084 2 года назад

1911

@AldoSchmedack 7 месяцев назад

@@hickok45😂

@spencerboaz2385 4 года назад

I have a 1911 made in 1913 and have so much fun at gun shows I get stopped at every other table . They always ask if I want to sell it and I say do you really want to buy it , if so don't make me a stupid offer . Then they know I know what it's worth . Then some start in on trading it for something new and I say with as much fun as I'm having with it , are you kidding . I love it and it's a real tack driver . I really don't want to sell it because I could never afford to get another one in it's shape . Great video enjoyed it , you do a great show .

@erniestanger6613 5 лет назад

Newwr to 1911s hickock, and so i did what any sensible person would do, watched all your 1911 videos! Im learning what i like and dont like on them. Looking into getting my first one, wont be an Ed brown, more than likely an RIA. Ruger, or Springfield. So thank you sir!