How to run a 1911 pistol 

Modern pistol expected service life: X0,000 rounds 1911 expected service life: don't worry about it.

"Safety off, safety on" repeated incessantly. All this with a very firm and direct look: it's like a hypnosis!!! Excellent lesson!!!

I love my .45 1911a1. I think its the most beautyful pistol design ever made

1911 is irreplaceable, proven to be effective! I carry 1,own several. Best gun for me. It'll be around another hundred years or so

no gun collector should ever go without having an 1911 in there selection. 1911's have great safety features

Browning was a gun-design genius. Love the 1911, and the Hi-Power for 9 mil.

Thank you so much....you really helped me, I just bought my first 1911 it's a Ruger SR 1911.

Thanks for the video! 1911's are a treasure in the handgun world. I have one chambered in .45acp, one in 9mm, and one in 10mm. Hard to beat a 1911 ergos and trigger straight out the box.

I bought my first 1911 is a springfield mil spec SS version of it in 2015 been a very reliable very accurate. 45 I still carry it and as a responsible gun owner I use the safetys and love the design. Its also a good versitly left or right hand gun

6 years ago, who would think that times fly by. I need to learn a lot more of 1911's so when getting 1 I know how to use it

I like your easy pace and Good explanations. I acquired a 1911 not long ago, and due to the current crisis have been unable to take lessons. My oldest Son has many other types and has promised to show me, but I wanted a leg up because he isn’t patient! Thank You!

Thank you, thank you!!! I’m new to gun ownership and will get my 1911 soon. That dry fire safety drill will be my go to every chance I get.

You neglected to mention the superb 1911 trigger. The major reason. Use of us love the the 1911. Also, the 1911 was intended for Calvary troops, which is the reason for the Grip Safety. My only 9mm 1911 is going away. I prefer my 1911s the way JMB intended, .45acp.

One redeeming quality of the 1911 is with safety engage you can thrust and striking works without putting the gun outta battery same as a revolver love my 1911 I have an A1 no complaints and runs all ammo types

Thank you , Im new to 1911's

Thanks! I’m looking to buy my first gun, and I’m thinking of getting a Rock Island 1911.

I think it's time for me for my first 1911 of course in .45 ACP

Ruger's New SR 1911 , Is a great example of a Company entering the 1911 Style pistol, Great firearm, Love mine, Best $$$$$ Ever spent on a Pistol that Retails under $1,000 bucks.

Very helpful. My gunstore goes through a safety drill before finalizing the sale of a weapon. It's great to see the controls beforehand.

I just purchased my first firearm, A 1911 9mm Kimber Nightstar Custom LW. As I'm relatively new to gun ownership, I think this channel will be a Godsend for me! I look forward to watching more of your content and learning all I can.

Combat instructor, Colt 1911 (CCW) On first draw, hammer DOWN, round chambered ---> Amber Unholster, hammer cocked, Safety engaged ---> Orange Neutralize Threat ---> Red Safety Engaged, Holster ---> Amber (Hammer cocked) When clearing in safe conditions, safety disengaged, decock hammer, thumb and index fingers with left hand, weapon skywards. ---> Amber Final clearing, remove magazine, lock slide, eject round, inspect, decock hammer with left hand, holster---> Green - Principles of COL Jeff Cooper This prevents negligent discharge.

I just recently got my first 1911 and got it customized with some art engraving and new paint job. It can be hard to find a good affordable 1911 and I think it’s best to get a classic GI style I got mine from Springfield Armory for $700 and do your own custom work on there to make it uniquely your own. I spent another $700 on that so around $1,400 which does take it from affordable on up to luxury price but it’s a really nice classic gun to have and with the art work it just makes it a lifetime collectible to have!

That S&W Performance Center 1911 is pretty sweet looking!

Thank you for this video I just picked up a 1911 my 1st time shooting the style of handgun. Straightforward and easy to understand 👍

Love 1911s I collect them and all colts! Best gun ever 😋💕

Just bought a Tisas D10 1911 in 10mm. It runs great!!

I just ordered my Springfield mc operator. This video was helpful

Matt, thanks for the excellent video. Matt Stamp also has a good video on drawing and handling a 1911 for further instruction.

My two cents... 1911 is for .45 ACP. (Or .38 Super Auto if you must) Browning Hi-Power is for 9mm. 😋 I have 5 1911s. All .45s I LOVE them, I do not always carry one, but when I do, I feel very well armed. I switch out between a Kimber Ultra Carry, a S&W Model 642 or a S&W .380 Bodyguard...all depending on my wardrobe for that day. When the weather allows, I will take one of my full size or Commander models, or a Browning Hi-Power for a walk, but I live in a warm climate and it is not always practical to wear an adequate cover garment for the bigger guns. I do not like IWB carry, so I am usually packing the Kimber Ultra Carry when I carry a 1911.

Thanks for this just got a Springfield m1911 custom. This video helps a lot

Most videos forget to mention the 3rd safety, which is the half cocked safety. Good video though.

Good stuff as always Matt. Another bucket list item. :)

It's the pistol that refused to become obsolete.

great video. I just purchased that exact 1911! love my S&W. great firearm.

Excellent video, as always. Q: Why is the 1911 still being made? A: Because they're so popular. Q: Why are they so popular? A: Because they're that good! Name one other piece of technology from around 1911 that's still in production, other than a revolver, let alone as wildly popular as the 1911.

Some polymer striker fire guns also have manual safeties. I prefer thst, but a safety, personally. It’s not hard to use a gun with a safety. You just train with it, the same as you do any other gun feature.

1911's,Harley's, Mustang's, Vett's.... and the beat goes on.

Just about every gun-maker makes a 1911, except maybe Beretta and Glock. Aftermarket parts are also plentiful. From Brownells, Kimber, etc. Tons of parts out there for customizing any 1911 available to the market.

Read about Sgt. Alvin York, his 1911, and the 132 German prisoners ( plus those that rushed him ) ...

Matt, I just purchased a Springfield EMP Contour Carry, my first 1911. Really appreciate this video on how to run a 1911. Great video.

Awesome vid! One step closer to finally being able to own one.

Excellent instruction thank you sir

'Beavertail backstrap safety', aka: grip safety. 😉

Very good explanation!

on the browning 22 version the hammer wont fall even with both safeties off if theres no magazine in

love the M1911

Thanks for the safety information!

Best weapons I own

Wait wait! I'm confused. Was that safety on before or after the safety off or was he safety off before it was on? :-) Seriously you do a really good job on these RU-vids. you are more down-to-earth than a good many of the others. I think you're on the same track as Hitchcock 45 in terms of being practical. Thanks!

"We can't expect God to do all the work!" ~Joshua Graham

I have ran with a 1911 but never ran one! I do,shoot them a lot and love the pistol! The new terminologies don’t make sense. Some kid came up with the word substitute for shooting because it sounded cool! Hahahahaha!

My fevorit gun 1911

great video, nice 1911.

Great stuff Matt.. that S&W PC is beautiful .

nice sir..simple and basic instrction ,more teaching gun safety.

Any suggestions for a fellow lefty with dainty girly hands that can’t properly grip a 1911?

Wax on wax off

Thanks great video for my chiappa 1911-22

Great tip on keeping your thumb on top the safety. I wonder though, would comfort & or reaching the trigger allow to break that rule ??? Subscribed & Liked as usual Sir.

My new 1911-A1 is new. It’s has quite a few failures to eject. Is this due to not being broke in yet?

I just got the SDS 19119MM A1 WW2 looks just like the ww2 a1 just a bigger ejection port it comes with 389.99

I have a Bersa Thunder .40 S&W, DA/SA, 1911 style, compact, 7" total length, safety/decocker, 13 round I think. Probably made in the 90s. It's all metal and a little bit heavy in my small hands, leading to barrel drop. Is there any reason why decockers seem relatively uncommon? Is it safe to use decockers with a round in the chamber prior to reholstering?

Refine a lefty handed version. I own 5 1911’s and would love a fully ambidextrous 1911. Not even high dollar custom 1911’s will come with a ambidextrous mag release only ambidextrous safety. You’re a lefty so you know what I mean. It’s the only reason I don’t have a 1911 as my edc. Another reason I own 6 FNs 100% ambidextrous.

Have you had any experience with the subcompact S&W,1911,in .45 caliber? I would really like to get 3.5 to 3" barrelled 1911 in .45,but have not found one I would bet my life with? The three Kimbers ,and the Colt officers were not reliable,the only totally reliable,.45 1911,has been my Wilson Combat,ultralight commander,but they dont make one in .45,that small.

Great video!

I’m left handed too! I love it lol

Thank you for this video!

Excellent !

You’re a lefty but drawing with your right hand?

Great video brother! Does keeping the thumb on to of the safety interfere with the slide while shooting? I just bought a RIA 1911 and haven’t shot it yet but I like your advice, just wondering if thumb would snag on the slide though

Nice gun! Would say these 1911”s are more range guns as they have too many things going on to remember to do in a stressful situation. I prefer no safety’s striker fire fired double action

Old fashioned classic that most like but few carry everyday never really was meant to be carried cocked and locked But still a big seller. Glock please

Great video sir

Perfect video thank you

If my mind serves me right the 1911 was a colt classic not browning...

What purpose does a 9mm 1911 serve when .45 acp and .38 super cover the spectrum?

great safe there bro

First I've heard of "running" gun.

Beautiful gun

Hi Sir I am a lefty Too, thanks

I love my SA Champion

Forgot to mention the hammer half back safety, trigger won’t move with the hammer cocked half way

Good instructional vid...

Thanks for information

Thanks!

Great video.

Yes, JM Browning was a genius, and he would have RIDICULED how someone mutilated that 1911 that you're holding, with all the cuts in barrel & slide, JEEEEZZ.

I tried using a leash but it didn't work out so well

Would you have the mag release switched to the opposite side too? (If you bought a right handed 1911).

have a government colt 1 month..wish i could take it back..nothin but heartache

Oh,and the way,a 1911 has two reliable safeties,your walking around with a glock cocked,with a plastic trigger safety,you just dont see a hammer,but that stiker,unseen will kill you also?

Thanks for the great video. I'm new to the 1911 platform. If the pistol is in position 1 and then want to clear the pistol. After removing the magazine, is it safe to rack the slide and eject the round in the chamber or is it necessary to drop the hammer prior to racking the slide? Thank you

Can someone tell me what model his 1911 is?

Horrible idea to find out you have nothing in front of the hammer and it slips from between your fingers. Very much NOT safe

2:54 can you put ambi safety on any gun you want? im a lefty too

Thanks for the video brother. Just purchased my first 1911. Do you have any videos on how to properly clean a 1911?

The behind trigger has not became safe .

That 1911 had a nice break to it

Where can I get an ambitious safety? I am a lefty too. Hopefully for cheap.

Power to the lefty !!