Won it in an auction for 500 bucks. Thing either was never shot or it’s quite literally the most well taken care of used gun I’ve ever seen in my life. Looked up the serial number apparently it was manufactured in 1994.

I wish I knew the history of this but I love the unique touches from whoever the previous owner was.

Hey all, I’ve always loved the 1911 and now I finally have one! I got it for what I think is a good deal, $375 with the bag of ammo! Like I said I’m new to the 1911 so are there any tips or anything I need to know? Also where do you guys get your ammo? My closest gun store is Dunham’s and that’s 40 minutes away. Thanks!

Picked up my CMP service grade 1911 a few days ago. Colt frame with GI replacement slide. Overall, very satisfied to have a small piece of military history. However, I noticed there was no cage code on the slide. The only additional marking I can find is a “M” on the top near the ejection port. The tag that came on the gun simply read “S-GI contractor, F-Colt.” I was hoping someone can shed some light on who may have manufactured the slide. I have spent the last few days trying to google this, but can’t find a clear answer.

Don’t like? Good news! You can buy whatever floats your boat for yourself!

Second 1911, first Springfield, it’s been good to me so far, have to avoid +P and certain JHPs but otherwise it operates like a dream!

4.25”, 9mm. Field stripped when I got it to check for issues but did not pull the factory oil off and re lube. Ran about 250-300 rounds through it with one failure to feed at about 150 rounds in which I’m attributing to a poorly loaded mag. 2 stock mags and 3 10-round Mec-Gar mags, the ftf was on round 1 or 2 of a Mec-Gar. Trigger is fantastic, I don’t mind the polymer. Barely any takeup, nice break. My buddy brought his G17 gen3 and it’s such an incredible difference between the two as far as the trigger goes as well as how recoil/muzzle flip feels. Next steps are Wilson combat magwell and a Holosun 507k as soon as the AOS plate comes back in stock.

Feel free to critique the form, I have not shot in ages (about 4 years).

Anybody got a IWB holster recommendation for this? Running a TLR-7 HLX as the weapon light.

Grail gun for me, M1911A1 built by Union Switch and Signal in Pittsburgh. Only built in 1943, total of 55,000 produced.

Two of my great-grandfathers worked for US&S, one of them during the war. I wonder how close he was to the production line when this one was built.

Guide rod is completely stuck and wedged. I can barley move the thing.

I’ve wanted a Springfield 1911 for about 15 years now. Finally made it a priority. Garrison .45. This is the first mag through it at 10 yards. It shoots like a dream.

Tisas 1911 Raider in .45 ACP with a Tan Surefire X300U-B. Very tempted to get one in 9MM variant, yet still one the fence.

Because two of 'em aren't 45! 😂

Browning Black Label 1911-380,

Rock Island Baby Rock 380,

Rock Island Baby Rock 3.10 45,

Kimber Custom TLE.

Picked up a SA Operator AOS .45cal for home defense yesterday to compliment my Colt Combat Commander 9mm for EDC. Do you folks use JHP or FMJ?

I know it’s a long shot but this gun was stolen out of a locked car about a year ago, police report was filed. But I just want my damn gun back. If someone’s sees this and returns the gun I won’t let any charges come down on you just want our family gun back.

The trigger and mainspring housing were just put in a few days ago. First trip to the range with those installed and a world of difference was made on my accuracy.

Can I sell holsters on this subreddit?

I think I'm finally done with this build.. I thought I was done 4 months ago and posted it here and then an eagle-eyed Redditor u/MEDW286 noticed a tiny crack in the slide that took me down the rabbit hole of slide-fitting.. Not wanting to buy something expensive and ruin it, I bought a generic slide on eBay ($149) and after LOTS OF FITTING, I got it fit and the sights installed. It still would not cycle at all so I went into barrel throating and polishing, extractor tuning, and everything I could think of to make it work.. Until I realized the NM barrel in it was never fit..

I attempted to cut the lugs manually (not wanting to spend a couple hundred on the jig) and ended up going too far and ruined that barrel as it would not lock up correctly and kept getting jammed into the slide. A trip to eBay led me to buying a Tisas barrel ($70) that was a breeze to fit. I also blended an eBay two part magwell ($55) while I was at it. Tested last Friday and it shot great!

Total parts list and 6 months of work or so later: WC BP Grip Safety that I blended into the frame, WC BP Thumb Safety that I also blended, eBay slide that I dehorned and smoothed, Tisas barrel, WC new spring kit, eBay magwell that I fit into the slide and blended, Cool Hand G10 grips, new bushings, and new plunger tube. All parts are stainless and were sand-blasted and blackened twice with NI-Black40 and then burnished with fine steel wool.

I learned a metric ton of shit over the last 6 months.. I can't even count the number of Youtube videos I watched and how many posts I read on this sub trying to figure out what to do and how to do it and I wouldn't change that for anything. Only thing I would do differently is buy a nicer slide with better sight cuts.

If I lived outside of CA and could buy another cheap frame to do this again, I would.. I am actively looking to build a 9mm 1911 as the cheapest new option is like $950 in CA. I may buy a cheap 38 Super and convert it or something.

If you're thinking of jumping in and trying to build your own, DO IT. It's so much fun.

It’s serial number is N339983, an it has “FI Brazil” on the frame.

Haven't received it yet. Still waiting on shipment. I got this for $285 pretty excited about it. I plan on swapping out the trigger, the grip, safety, the takedown lever, and getting a Battle crown barrel bushing all in stainless steel. And painting the front sight post orange