Why Buying My First 1911 Changed My Perspective On Guns Forever
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- Kimber 1911 Buying Experience
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When it comes to his toys, a man is never irrational.
My first 1911 purchase was made off of pure emotion.
Up till that point, I wanted nothing but the plastic fantastics.
Let's also not forget that I couldn't afford 1911's then.
1911's were the king of the hill as far as craftsmanship and quality of parts were concerned.
That said, I wasn't exactly blown away by their looks.
It all changed that day when I saw the Kimber Ultra Raptor sitting in a used guns case at my local store in Houston 12 years ago.
After I bought my first 1911, I was never the same gun guy.
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my first 1911 was a spite gift to myself after my fiance broke our engagement. I was able to return the ring and went and bought a 1911.
Now thats a great trade
Sorry to hear that brother.
You can have 1 too many wives but you can never have too many guns.
That was a very good trade and choice.
Dodged a bullet 😂😂
My uncle most likely built this gun, he worked in the Kimber custom shop for 20 years building mainly 1911s. He passed not long ago and this makes me happy that he could have this much of an impact on someone states away with his passion of building firearms.
I have an early Classic Custom. It’s a beautiful gun and shoots like a laser beam. Hat tip to your uncle.
I have a Kimber eclipse ultra carry 2 from the custom shop maybe your uncle hand his hand on it.... sorry for your loss my friend
Love the 1911. To think John Browning came up with this about the same time the Wright brothers invented heavier than air aircraft. Look at how much aircraft have changed compared to how much his pistol has. Timeless Classic.
That’s crazy when you think about it that way
Wright brothers didn’t invent the airplane. Look it up.
Never thought about it that way.. mind blowing
Crazy thing is, despite a straight, simply rake and lack of today's "ergonomic" hand grips, I'm hard pressed to find any modern pea-shooter that feels as good in my hand as a Moses-gun. JMB is, in my mind, quite possibly America's single greatest inventor.
@@SpamSuckerif not John Moses Browning then it's Samuel Colt.
I have been a weapons instructor in the Marine Corps, Navy, and for two large law enforcement agencies' training academies. I've carried Berettas, Glocks, H&Ks, and S&W revolvers as my duty weapon, but I always go back to the 1911. It's still my favorite defensive/offensive handgun.
I had a 1911 and hated it. Traded it for a S and W 686+. Thank you for your service.
I'm the exact same way, I keep going back to the 1911 and carrying it occasionally.
@@Zona-dw9rp See at 2:35 how bad the recoil control is. Must be due to the short barrel size and small grip, I wouldn't call that a " 1911 " with such look but hey S&W686 or any revolver is way more worthy than this goofy 1911 ! And overall revolver is always a good investment unlike a pistol.
Im still a baby gun owner. I haven't made it past striker fire, polymer, semi auto pistols. I like S&W. All serious gun owners that i know, love and have a 1911.
What about CZ?
I don’t have a huge collection, but had all my bases covered except a 1911. In Oct my wife suggested we go pick one for my 20th wedding anniversary present. I had eyeballed a Kimber Raptor for years but then we saw the two-tone Rapide. My wife said it was prettier than the Raptor and suggested I buy it even though it cost a few hundred dollars more….got the gun and I think I’ll keep her for another 20 years too.
Both sound like keepers for sure !! Best luck to ya.
My sentiments exactly. You got a couple of keepers! Best of luck with both.
I bet George you tell your wife occasionally splurge. It's always wonderful to hear stories of couples that care and respect each other. Nice story!
You got a good wife there. She's a keeper for sure. Train with her so she can defend herself too when you are apart.
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My first and only 1911 I got from my step father. I was a young troubled teen and he took me out to shoot. Just so happened he had a custom Colt 1911; 1in compensator, custom sights, worked trigger, drilled hammer, ect. ect. ect. I remember shooting it for the first time and falling in love with the nostalgia and the complexity of the metal on metal heaviness that made me feel like I was a part of a different time. Long story somewhat short I ended up shooting that 1911 anytime I got an opportunity and always speaking to my step father about how amazing it was to shoot. Later in life when I discharged from the Army he greeted me with a gift. In a hard case was the 1911 I cherished for so many years. I have had, shot, carried, and cleaned it for the last decade and it remains one of very few possessions I will never part with as at this point it is a part of me and my story in life.
Awesome
Thats awesome. Family guns always mean something special.
@@___meph___4547 for the love of all that is holy do not buy another 1911 if you don't own any double stacks
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this story brought immense smile to my face
My 1911, before it was lost in a fishing accident, was the GREATEST gift my wife ever got me. She remembered me saying 1 time that I wanted one, got her purchase permit, went to the shop, bought it and gave it to me for Christmas. No matter what guns I have, sell, trade... that one would never leave me.
Sucks you lost it in that accident
straw purchase, that's illegal sir.
J/K - sorry to hear about the fishing accident.
@@egomaniac247 you buy and gift a family member a firearm if you didnt know
Yet it left you for the fishes and here you are...gunless. 😢
Should have had that 1911 on a lanyard
The editing and work put into all of Mr. Noir’s videos is astounding. Not only is the man a good example of responsible firearm ownership, he’s also an intelligent and inspiring face for 2nd amendment rights.
lmao the editing is horrendous 9:59
Colin? What size glove do you wear? Reason being the hand grip seems to be for a medium size hand meaning a size 7.5 to 9 glove - hand wise. Maybe 9.5 hand be tight?
Dude, I'm so happy for your success. Thats so awesome you have a G Wagon stuffed with a USP and get to buy, trade, and sell all the cars and guns you want. Thats so awesome you've been able to become financially abundant from stuff you love and are passionate about! Congrats man. You've earned it!
Absolutely. I wish I could hang out with people like him so I could learn from their success and hopefully get to the same level one day. Then I’d love to add value of my own
Breath of fresh air to see a comment on YT praising a hard working guy for succeeding. Thanks for not being a hateful dildo, bro.
@@ImGairBairresearch, try and make your resume as fat as possible, be as aggressive as possible for higher pay, open a mutual fund, keep your ears open for dividend paying stocks, keep your ears open amongst wealthy people discussing how to make money. I’m not rich, I’m not, I’m young and still trying to be rich. But so far things are going the right direction. You may be there in the future but open yourself to learning and be receptive, know as much as you can, if you know everything you can get anything done. As you know how to get that thing done. UA-cam is a decent study guide for coding languages and everything. Just do good studying. Keep true to yourself. TLDR; we can only hope but do your best to emulate, but make sure you enjoy your life. If what goes around comes around, give it your best shot.
@@ImGairBairmy tldr didn’t include the main point which is: never stop learning.
@@ImGairBair you don't have to hangout to learn, actually hanging out nothing gets done.
Okay, so this feeling isn't only me. I stood in the shop when I picked mine up, staring at it, and didn't want to touch it for a while, seemed like I was being accepted into a club the way the shop salesman opened the box and presented it to me.
And you felt that way simply because you were. Welcome!
😂😂😂😂 The Honorrrrrrr
Welcome
Same dude they presented mine too me and giggled and said hey man if you ever want to get rid of it come find me and I'll buy it haha
You never forget the way you feel when you pick up your first 1911. Its just different!
My first 1911 purchase was a Kimber as well. Such an amazing gun. My firearm instructor choked when I told him how much it cost, and pointed out all his cheaper 45's. But every class we had, he always asked me, "hey man, did you bring your Kimber? can I check it out?" No one wanted to buy one, but everyone loved shooting it.
Sounds like going to a fancy restaurant, everybody wants to eat there, no one wants to pickup the tab.🧾
@@surfersilver6610so it’s a woman??
@@surfersilver6610Except the restaurant doesn't FAIL TO FEED.
@@wehrewulflol nice
The first pistol I ever shot was my Dad’s 1911 he carried in WWII, my son now uses it along with both of our many guns. This one will never leave the family, the satisfaction of using this gun goes without saying, but the emotional attachment is even greater.
And it still runs better than brand new cheap peice of junk I bet . I love it that's awesome
@@paulkersey2920that’s a bad ass story. 🇺🇸
@@lancehobbs8012 Interestingly we both have Sig P365’s, mine being the X Macro. While they are certainly excellent pistols you just don’t get the same feeling about what might be at the other end of your barrel as you do with the 1911. When we go to the range and use both, our smiles and satisfaction after firing the 1911 are just greater.
@@paulkersey2920 There are many like it, but this one is mine. Keep that rifle in your family along with those memories.
We have one of the old Ithacas in our family too, its always been my favorite but I don't think ill be getting it one day, I actually just bought my own
This video is so damn relatable! I remember forking over a months pay for my first 1911 when I was young and dumb. People who get it understand.
I spent more on my Ladies first gun then on her wedding set.
Absolutely!
This was me in 2021 😂 but I don’t regret buying it I’m keeping it forever
Me with cars lmao
@Úlfur Skarsgård what parts are you using to build your guns? Frame, slide, small parts, e.t.c.
My first gun was a Colt 1911 Government Model 45 nickel coated. That was in 1974 and it was $204 out the door brand new. I sold it ten years later in a bind. I’ve never gotten over it to this day. That’s the one that haunts me.
no doubt! I presented a Ruger SR1911 to my son in law. Missed it so bad, I had to replace it!
@@crankybuzzard6867 I’ve replaced several guns over the years . Some of them I still had the original. I’m sure you know how it is. I’m kind of thinking about getting a Springfield Mil Spec 1911. I was lusting after one just the other day in a Rural King store. I just couldn’t figure out how I was going to sneak in the house.
@@robertlassiter907 totally get it!! And don't cringe, but my favorite full size is a RIA 1911 to shoot. So I get the Mil Spec. My RIA reaches out... thats for sure. Have a Springfield Elite Champion and carry the Ruger Officer. I'll ring the front door.... if that will help you get in the house from the back!
@@crankybuzzard6867 Hey, no judgement here! I’m not paying for another Colt. There’s just something about the Mil Spec I like. Price is surely an issue. Right now I’m cornering the market on .22 rifles. My latest acquisition is a Henry lever action that has a beautiful verticaly striped stock. Happy gun hoarding to you. Got a good laugh out of the front door bell offer.
@@robertlassiter907 got your 6..! No judgement.... I could not afford a Colt in the first place.... lol Mil Spec does get the heart pounding!! (excuse the drool)
I came across a 1943 manufacture Colt 1911A1 the other day. Unused, in original box. Couldn't pass it up. Most expensive gun I've ever purchased, but it's an 80 year old piece of American history. My father went into the Army in 1943, so this is what he would have carried.
It has more meaning as well because of your Dad!!
That's awesome! Great purchase!
I have a 1911, and I also have a Luger Dad brought back after the war. The engineering on these guns is amazing. True craftsmanship.
Of course they have amazing craftsmanship. They were designed back in the early 1900s when most of the parts were hand made and fitted for the frame. They took that and were able to create a tolerance where they could mass produce the guns and parts to have interchangeability.
I want a luger so bad, heard they are so well balanced with recoil it makes you giggle. How do you like it? What model do you have?
I’m fascinated by old guns my Luger I spent 30 years longing for and I’ll never never depart from unless I have no other choice, sure it’s not in 9mm Luger but in the original caliber .30 Luger I got it for a really good price at $800 American dollars 💵 I also have an Astra 900 that belonged to an SS officer as well as 2 Walther PPKs one an Party Leader PPK and another SS issued K serial number one. And I own an PP that belonged to an SS Panzer Division officer. Sadly I sold my Sauer 38H I had and regret it. I even purchased a few guns as gifts for a mate that also liked old guns mainly a Beretta 1919 and an Beretta 950BS both in .25acp
@@misteraustralian3335 how do you like the luger platform when compared to the Walther ppk? I have a ppk and want a luger 9 so baaad
@@Real_Richmond_510 it’s my favorite pistol mate nothing I’ve owned compares to its beauty. The PPK is fantastic sure and of course James Bond uses it in the films and I see why but a Luger screams elegant. Sadly the person who brought it back had it nickel plated and removed the toggle lock as I heard they where prone to breaking easily so it was removed to help perform better. Gun hasn’t been fired by me yet but I will eventually. The gun store only had 2 boxes of ammunition and where kind to sell me 8 rounds to try out but I’ve kept them till I can afford to purchase more as it’s kinda pricy at $40 a box and I’m more wanting to know the gun will fire without breaking lol as it’s made in 1918 and I’m honestly a bit scared something might break in it though it seems fine. I also own a Colt Lightning that is about the same an really elegant weapon just amazing but I was told it was too hard to manufacture and being made in 1893 if something breaks in SOL on finding someone to fix it. My Luger wasn’t expensive to purchase but replacement pieces are and I carry it when I can more to show off than to shoot but I honestly think I’d trust my life to it if need be. Only complaint is the safety latch coming off rather easily if touched and id never carry it with a round chambered for sure.
There's just something cool about a 1911. I picked one up several months ago and it's a joy to shoot. A 1911 holds a special place in my heart because my father carried one in WW2.
There was a version out a while ago that had a slightly thicker grip that held a 14 round magazine. I wonder how they fared, as I have not seen one in person.
@Carrisa & Steve Innes That was Para Ordinance. I have a Para single stack Commander. Super comfortable to carry, a little demanding to shoot. Never had one failure with it.
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You reminded me of my dad..He was a cowboy from the Sierra Madre mountains of Mexico. The 1911 was the go to in that wild west , and very dangerous place. He hung a 5 in. 1911 in .38 Super on my 11 yr old body for a trip to where he was born....It was that dangerous. I had to help protect my older sisters from kidnapp, and my dad from family feud murderers. And gov soldiers.
@@carrisasteveinnes1596Para super hawg
I can appreciate the feeling about getting your first 1911. When I got mine, I felt I had purchased a beautiful piece of American history.
Lmao bro your extra
You GENIUS I BET AND WELL TRAVELLED.
agreed its a must have in the collection for sure
@@glock1inthetop45 keep posting fortnite videos bud
I need to add one to my collection. Good thing is there’s so many options including 2011’s!
The 1911 is where art meets function. The iconic design, craftsmanship and the engineering that goes into producing a nice 1911 allows you to appreciate them even when you’re not shooting them, which provides a sense of pride of ownership. I carry, shoot, and compete with GLOCKs, predominately, which along with the 1911, is one of my three favorite handgun platforms, with CZ being the third. You only need to watch someone handle a 1911 relative to any other handgun to know there is something special about them.
I had a very similar experience. In 2012, I happened to see a Kimber Super Carry Pro 45 while killing time at Bass Pro Shop. I thought it was the most beautiful handgun I had ever seen. I couldn't buy it because I was broke, but I never forgot it. Owning one became something of a fantasy of mine. In 2014, I landed a job where I was making decent money, the first thing I bought, after buying a car, was buying, in 2015, a Kimber Super Carry Pro. Shortly after that they were apparently discontinued and you couldn't find them anywhere. So I got that dream gun of mine just in nick of time. That gun got me back into guns after not owning any guns for more than a decade. Now I'm a bit of a gun enthusiast and my collection currently stands at 20 guns, including 3 Kimbers (Super Carry Pro, Micro 9, and K6S 4"). Seeing and later buying that Kimber Super Carry Pro changed the trajectory of my life in a significant way.
I'm completely with you. My first handgun was a 1911. I shot 300 rounds my first day with it. The first time I shot a glock I couldn't figure out why anyone would want one. I kept asking if the trigger was broken lol now years later I own numerous pistols all makes and models. But when I feel the 1911 click in the holster, or rack a round at the range, the feeling and voice in my head have the exact same feeling as the first time- "aaawwww helllll yeaahhh"
100% brother. Same exact experience.
Yes, yes and yes.
In all the years I've been watching Colion I'm still amazed how he managed to always describe the experience like he's describing a painting. A piece of art. Amazing.
Because it's honest and real. He is being openly honest with his subscribers and random viewers.
@@criticalmoment3859 If your implying a compliment with sexuality perhaps you do. Lol
I agree, he's quite eloquent. I also agree that the other commenter is probably sexually insecure lol.
But with only 6 or 7 rounds, this is the same or close to most revolver capacities... This almost makes me wonder if he'll get into revolvers someday; a .45 ACP has similar ballistics to a .44 Special.
I mean , if your into that kind of thing 🤷🏻
I was issued an old school 1911 when in the Army back in the early 80s. 35-40yrs later it dawned on me! "I can just buy one!" So I did. Springfield Armory. Its real deal 45acp, slightly tricked out with adjustable sights, skeletonized hammer, and trigger, etc. At first glance it looks very stock. High end? Never thought about it like that. Its a classic. Simple, reliable, and very narrow! 112 yrs later it still hides pretty good!
I carried a 1911 in the Marine Corps, and a 1911 is my carry piece. Absolutely love them.
There aren't many guns out there that have more aesthetic pleasure exhibited than a 1911 of some type.
And there are NONE with a better trigger. 😁
My sr1911with them novak sights is just purely crazy i can rack it with 2 fingers with all the just little tinkering with it changing the way i did the tuning porting and polishing it and it is still just the best gun i have ever owned
Baretta 92FS to me is way more appealing in both function and looks. Most 1911 just look like an antique.
@@1014p Beretta 92x performance
I'm not much into aesthetic. Holy shit my P10-45 carry in zero, same as my Springfield commander model. Laugh, I went and made sure my backup's safety was off. Hi Power almost made an impression. At the time we weren't running ashtrays out of 9s, just the .45s with +Ps on regular. 230grJHPSpeer Gold Dot +P saved my ass twice. Yea did only fire one shot, not on purpose, I train two double taps knowing your target. It between double taps you evaluate or don't and keep on popping people
Dunnut forget kids, thumbsweep your Glocks... something about fondling a piece of metal 🤷♂Wife looks at me and askes "why did you do that?"" Best I can give her is "I want it to go boom"
First gun I ever bought was a Rock Island 1911 chambered in 10 mm it broke my heart when I had to sell it because it was the only gun that I had at the time. And I still wish I could have that gun back. I bought another one just the upgraded version from Rock Island later and after buying it I said I would never sell another gun no matter how bad things gotten. Since then I was able to find a good paying job that allows me to support my habit and my family without leaving anything to want for.
Gun of the month club! HELL YEAH
That’s awesome dude! It’s an expensive hobby/addiction.
Nice-good work buddy. Sucks selling a gun you love.
I sold 2 guns in my life, a Moseberg bolt action 20ga shotgun and a Ruger Single Six, talk about heart breakers, I have decided to never do that to myself again.
Good for you sir! Rock Island makes one of the best 1911s in its price range. Be proud of it!
The thing about 1911s is- whether you buy a cheap one, or a high end one, you CANNOT beat the triggers on them nor the angle of the grip. Weight( I actually prefer the weight) and round capacity aside, it truly is hard to beat.
You spoke directly to me when you explained men's logic and our toys! I felt the same way when I bought my Smith & Wesson 1911, now I'm ready for a Kimber.
8 years old … first pistol I ever shot with my dad … he checked it out of the NG armory and we went shooting … wish he was still here to shoot my 1911’s with me
I remember telling my dad I liked glock 9mms,mostly because of movies and I played alot of Half life
He told me of the history and stopping power of the 1911 45
I was 13 we were poor He always wanted a 1911 but never had 1
For my birthday he took me to the indoor shooting range
He rented a glock 17 and a Wilson combat 1911 in 45
He was proud of the Wilson because its made in Arkansas
That's where I live
Anyway shooting them both side by side I liked certain things about the 1911 but I loved the capacity of the glock
It actually kind of hurt his feelings
I lost him 2 years later
In 2011 the centennial of the gun on my 22nd birthday my best friend and I went to the store and bought a Rock Island armory tactical single stack and we went to the exact same range my dad took me to and we had a blast
I miss my dad and I know he would love my 1911s
Ya beat me. I was twelve.
@@badas45 awesome story, thank you for sharing it.
Some here buddy. My dad was my best friend and he gave me my first rifle at 6 years old. The gun and the man shaped my life. I hope we get to hunt together again some day in paradise.
@Scott Loftin I'm with you all day on that brother. My dad and I, also veterans, the best times we had was on the range. He went home August 2016. I look forward to seeing him again.
There is nothing else like holding a 1911 in your hand. John Moses knew what he was doing and this piece is still viable today after over a century, you will still see them on the range, in gun shops and they are still the gun of choice for a lot of folks. Would never get rid of my Rock Island 1911.
Love my RI!! Tack driver, never had even a hiccup
@@chexterkat if you're taking that attitude to it, then I'm afraid you don't get it and probably never will
Your explanation of "no more rationale" is awesome. Once you have your cancel and carry collection, then you get to play in a whole other arena of buying based on want and desire. No holds barred on any requirement of need, just a passion to buy for any reason that suits your feelings that day.
My current gun is the second gun I've ever purchased. I bought a Glock G48 and took it back after 5 days (never fired) and exchanged it for layaway credit on a Springfield 1911. I never looked back. The 1911 looks so damn cool. It's a historical American firearm, but more than that, it has an entirely separate mystique somehow. It just draws you to it. I wanted one since I was about 12. Mine is a full-size government model yet I use it for everyday carry. Her name is Angel.
My very first pistol I ever purchased was a Colt Government 1911, around 1978. I still own it and will never let it go. Still runs flawlessly.
I inherited my granfathers Colt Gonvernment 1911 that he had back in (I believe) Korea. Maybe a little later. He passed away in '95, so I didn't get to ask him about it. I just know he used it on the Army's shooting team in competitions as an Airborne Infantryman. I love that thing and will always have a special place for that specific make and model.
The first gun I bought was a Ruger 1911 Government. It shoots like it's on easy mode and has a great trigger for being only $750. Never had a failure with it. I don't carry it because of how much it means to me and I don't shoot it much because of the price of .45 but it's always a pleasure to take it out. It will always be in my collection.
One of the very few UA-camrs who can speak just as well from the heart as he does from the head🤘
Thank you, Colion, for sharing with us the deep emotional experience of acquiring your first M1911. Your trading cars and losing money doing so brings to mind one of my uncles. Good memory; thank you again.
My first 1911 was also a Kimber. A 5 or 5-1/2” full size from the custom shop. I love the 1911 for the same reason I love the Ruger No. 1. Sure, there’s more practical and more functional rifles out there, but there’s a certain intangible quality found in certain special things in our lives.
Buying the pistol of the lords caliber 45 acp gave our man’s a philosophical revelation
The lord? Do you mean John Moses Browning peace be upon him. Man could not go 5 years without releasing designs that completely revolutionize the firearms industry.
@@TheAir2142 i think he meant god.
It really will. I remember my 1st 1911. Mine was actually a 10mm. Shortly after i thought to myself "can i call myself an American less a 45acp 1911"? Then i bought a 45 as well.
SKULL YEH BORTHER. NINETEEN LEBBEN IN THE LORDS CALIPER. SEMPER FIDDLE. -PFC Haywood JaBlowme USMC 1983-84
@@nova68cutie the Lord granted the knowlage of the holy .45 to St. Browning.
I have been an engineer for a very long time. I could only have wished my life's work would have produced something so magnificent, that it would be considered good so many years later. I have purchased and made many of those guns. An absolute work of art.
Browning was a freaking genius!
They are indeed works of art. The "No 1911 left behind" mentality is expensive.
Imagine how Kalashnikov felt.
funny thing, even such a simple thing as a screwdriver were upgraded in 1932 by creating a Phillips screw, but a complex pistol invented in 1906 is still not really beaten still
John Browning was very good at what he did.
I went through the same transition. Bought what I could afford and sold and traded to get what I wanted. When I saw that Sig 1911 Ultra which is pretty much the sibling to the Kimber compact 1911, I knew I had to have it, that 45 acp gave me a sense of being on top of the world. I carry a Kimber micro 9 but still carry my 1911 in my backpack.
I have carried the Kimber Ultra Raptor exclusively since it came into existence!!! Now 65 years old and still caring it and always will. Congratulations on your decision to carry this wonderful firearm. You have a new subscriber! Keep up your great work!
About 48 years ago, I was issued my first 1911 in the Army. I fell in love with it. When I got out, I was only 20 yrs old, so I had to wait a few months to buy my own 1911. Since then I have always had at least one and carried one on duty for about 20 years out of 32 years of police work.
It's ridiculous that uncle Sam can snatch you up straight out of high-school give you a gun and send you out to kill another man I'm another country give you a medal and a pat on the back and call you a hero but when you become a civilian again you're not old enough to have them and you must have alterior motives if you want a full auto firearm. If your old enough to be drafted your old enough to legally own whatever they issue you at war.
@@TheRealChuckNorris I wasn’t drafted. More important, is, when I was in West Berlin, I could legally drink. When I got home, I had to wait several months.
@@danw7156 i have a loved one that was in berlin gaurding the wall.
@@christopherjones1898 we weren’t guardin the wall, but defending freedom as they told us. I was there for the bier
You very BRAVE to avoid detective work.
How many you killed ?
I can do relate. My wife asked me what I wanted for our silver anniversary. I showed her a Kimber Custom ii. She bought it for me and I still have it today (16 years later). This is a pistol that will go on to my grandkids. Welcome to the family bro!. Btw...I have 2 Kimbers now and love them
I love this guy...He's 100% a real guy, honest and transparent to the core
The way you talk is just so entertaining. You can tell a story so well and keep people engaged with what you’re talking about SO well. 🤝 thanks for doing what you do.
As crazy as it sounds, I'm a giant fan of the GI 1911 model... just love the simplistic old school military look.
Same here, my first gun was a CMP m1 garand I got in 2016 for 500 bucks and I'd really like a Gi style 1911 to match, unfortunately there's an over under at the local farmNbarn that I've been eying up, so it might be a little bit before I get one.
Me too. I use a Rock Island GI standard for outlaw defensive pistol matches. Accurate, easy to shoot, and makes big holes in wild hogs as well.
It feels so much better than any other pistol i have shot, (beretta, sig, glock). Get your hands on a good 1911 and it ruins you for anything else.
I dont go for all the gucci crap either My Taurus 1911 is bare bones with black grips looks alot like what I carried on watches in the Navy and thats the way I wanted it. Still trying to find and US Navy issue duty holster for it.
@@nobodyimportant9127. Same here my cheap RI shoots better than my other guns. The balance and smooth operation after pulling the trigger is nice. Plus the single stack 45acp feels nice.
Well the hell would that sound crazy? Is apple pie crazy?
You are absolutely correct about men and our toys, logic goes right out the window
My first gun was a CZ-40P. It was the only CZ at a Gander Mountain and I had gone there more on a whim with a friend who I had previously shot clays with. Can't describe what made me buy it other than it just felt right in my hand. I definitely was not trying to buy a used weapon (much the opposite at the time). That gun is still my favorite, I've modified it nicely with springs and pins to make it more crisp and consistent. If zombies or aliens come for us...I'll have it in my palm.
My first 1911 is a custom Colt. Built from the frame up. Probably still my favorite gun to shoot. Wish I could share a pic of it.
Perfect timing on this video, as I just picked my first 1911 up from the FFL this afternoon. 👍🏻
Looks too snappy for his hands
Bought one last teusday. Still waiting for the nics check.
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Congrats on the great addition to the your collection.
@@AncientMysteriesAndInnovations I’m hoping it’ll be less so in mine. Assume my being a lot bigger than the average guy should help control it better.
I bought my first gun 9 months ago. It was a Rock Island 1911 in 45ACP. I had fired a 1911 and a few other guns a few month prior and it just felt so nice in my hands. I knew I had to get one for myself.
My first was a Rock Island 1911 in 45 acp, just as yours was.
Got in in September 2022. Sold it to pay off an auto loan.
It was a solid device after its initial stumble on its first trial; didn't make it past 25 rounds before the trigger bar got bent somehow.
Sent it back, fixed, and ran without failure until the day I parted with it.
I got a g19 but I really wanted a 1911. I listen to advice and everyone said get the 19. If the 43x was available I would have got that. I really want an edc 2011 or a 1911 single stack 9mm. Small enough to be able to appendix carry. It’s hard though because California laws are stupid
I purchased my first pistol today which is a Colt 1911SE-1A. I think I will watch it for several days before even touching it. This is the silhouette of a proper pistol in my mind.
This is a really great tribute video, describing the passion. I've been looking at 1911s but have never bought one. I love when you talked about the irrationality of guys with their toys. This rings true. I always lose money on guns and motorcycles.
Good story! I was in the Navy right before they phased out the Colt 1911. They rattle, dripping oil, but were accurate and a blast to shoot.
I bought a new rack grade RIA 11A1 and when I picked it I shook it and it didn't rattle. I thought it was defective because all 11A1's I handled in the Navy did!
TY for your service.
@Fred brandon : It's not the job of a "swabbie" to replace the bushing and actually not even sure that a unit has an armorer except in Special Warfare units.
We didn't use them except for guard duty, so there's no need for accuracy. As long as it went bang when the trigger was pulled, that's all that was required! Roving patrol on deck in a foreign port we carried rifles.
All that I ever saw were leftovers from previous wars, and weren't shot out, just cycled before and after each watch for a hundred years, Brandon! You check them out before your watch and check them back in after it's over.
If you're done with your unneeded insults, piss off!
@Fred brandon 🤣🤣 This swabbie did!!
Those military firearms get the hell beat outta them though
Takes me back to 2010 when I bought my first “boutique” 1911. It was a Dan Wesson and it’s still one of my favorite guns I’ve ever bought.
Same here. I bought a Dan Wesson Guardian couple of years ago. NO regrets!!
Wesson, holy shit, shavings were hitting me in the face with a .357 revolver. Lockwork on that didn't work right and it was over $200 just try to get if fixed. Merged with CZ to cover liability. Hey, at 50y we could hit, hold left and wear shades. F'n forcing cone.
Good times and a bit of blood
Felt exactly this way when I got my Vigil last year. Love the wesson.
I’m just glad the 1911 isn’t dying. As long as she lives, America will live. The 2011 just shows we have come a long way, but the roots are the same and we must never forget.
I bought my first 1911 about 50 years ago. A Colt in .45. I have owned several of them over the years, various makers. When I retired after 35 years in Law Enforcement I bought a retirement gun, a Springfield 1911 .45. My 1911 is my EDC. When I die, my grandson will get my 1911.
My dad just passed this exact gun down to me a few months ago. I’ll keep it forever.
My dad left me a smith and Wesson 39. Its basically a 1911 in9mm. Chrome with blue accents. Its an honor to have something so personal and special to my father, and some day it will go to my son. Great stuff
@@marcrhodes3382 Agreed. I feel the same way
Bro, I feel this on a DEEP level.
I love pawn shops specifically because I can put so much shit on layaway. I always pay it off, but it's how I've come across almost all of my current guns. P08, FN Five-seveN, M1A SOCOM 16, so many awesome weapons but gotta get them bit by bit, paying into them as I go.
Dig that you had to struggle to get to where you're at, and I hope to someday have a similar setup as yourself, Colion. Thanks for the vid!
The thing about pawn shops, you are buying somebody else's broken dream.
Tom does that really matter to you? Seriously??
Man, I need to find an M1A! I like the SOCOMs but I really want a Scout with the walnut stock. Or the fullsize. A big heavy old school "man's gun". Iron sights only. Just because.
@@tomjackson4374 you can look at it that way, or you can see it as adopting that dream to keep it alive. May even make it that much more special to you.
All a matter of perspective
@@WN_Byers
Actually yes. I have been broke, desperate and poor. You sacrifice to survive but it doesn't make it any less of a sacrifice. It's like those "treasure hunters" who buy storage spaces somebody lost.
“It established a new standard for me.” That is true for so many things. Nice video and well made.
I have carried a 1911 in many forms over my 72 years. At 19 in Vietnam and later as a police officer both in uniform (Govt. Model & Heavy Commander) , undercover (LW Officer's Model & Govt. Model for raids) and in plainclothes as a detective lieutenant and staff officer (LW Commander.) They were all in .45 ACP and they were all Colts. I was always comfortable, always prepared and always confident. Yes, I carried other arms (Colt Python, S&W M.29, S&W Model 24 .44 SPL., S&W M.66, S&W M/58 , Browning Hi Power) but I always went back to the 1911. Nothing gives the same feeling of confidence.
My only critque of Colion's choice is the size. The Officers model (and clones) just don't seem to perform like a 4.25" Commander. The steel-framed Commander in .45 seems perfect in balance, recoil management without giving up power. It's the best of the family to me.
I agree with everyone. My Wife bought me a Ruger Stainless Steel 1911 5yrs ago to replace a Colt Commander I once sold during hard times. Took that Ruger Cdr. 1911 out back. Placed a tin can at 10yds Took my 1st Shot with it, Bingo, that Tin-Can went flying. Love that Ruger 1911 Cdr...
It's weird how a 1911 can make you feel. I had tons of Polymer guns when I got my first, but for some reason the two guns I hold that just make an impact on how I feel are my Dan Wesson Razorback (10mm 1911) and my CZ 97 BD (.45acp). Two big steel frame guns that just seem to connect with me every time I pick them up. There's just something about them.
CZ 97B all the way! I had mine worked on by Cajun Gun Works the sear, trigger face, shadow hammer, pins all look like jewelry when field stripped. They buttered up the action so well you would think there's roller bearings from being so smooth.
It’s the heft, it reassures you of it’s quality & durability, polymer guns are lightweight & easy to draw, they may be just as structurally stable, but they will never have the same heft.
It’s like why people prefer swords over spears, the spear is superior, but the sword has a certain aura/allure
Dan Wessons are expensive. Theyre like Wilson Combats and Staccatos
@@justadummy8076 Psssh you've got one chance to trip me with that thing and if you fail you'll feel the crushing blow of excalibur. Now if you don't stay plated up like I do and aren't half the swordsman, then sure.
Colion I love how passionate you are in this video. You really touched me with this one buddy. Awesome video!
Every lover of guns NEEDS a 1911 in his/her collection or it's not complete (that and a variation of the CZ75). 1911s may not be the most reliable in certain situations but nothing else compares to that trigger, look and nostalgia. They are like works of timeless art IMO
Just a beautiful platform.
It's beauty comes from (to me at least), its simplicity of design, it's grips angle of attack, the history, and of course it's crisp trigger.
That straight pull back compared to the hinged feel of modern triggers...
Just smooth.
(From maintenance to use, everything is just smooth.)
1911... just a great platform.
Any 1911 brings me back to WW1 era. Iconic and a timeless tool no matter the generation
Brings me back to Tom Hanks shooting a tank with a 1911 and blowing it up singlehanded
@@lonewanderer1017 precisely!
@@lonewanderer1017 He had a little help ;-)
@@stevecooper2873 no, he pack-a-punched it 😉
First gun I bought for myself once I left NYS was a .45Cal Springfield Armory 1911A1 Loaded model in stainless steel finish. I've done everything with it from figuring out proper pistol grip, to putting what MAC says is the "idiot scratch" when reassembling it after takedown and cleaning. I love it, and ill never forget how I felt when I first got it.
Nice to see a testimonial interview type video like this. Love the final polished rehearsed vids but it's refreshing to see you in a more natural, personable conversation.
I saw a gun in the shop last week, a Springfield 1911 Prodigy, the moment I saw it and held it in my hand I was in love- I swear that once I get through boot camp, I’m getting it.
The past-gun I miss the most is my Colt Commander. Every "defect" anyone could point out was a "feature" in my eyes. This is why I've told people to find a handgun that appeals to them, that fits them, that speaks to them in some way. The 1911 pattern comes in so many variations, and yet this Kimber was the must-have one. (Those grips really are awesome.)
I've always loved 1911's. How they look and how easily and well they shoot. I'm partial to the 5 inch models though.
I own a Ruger SR1911 & a Springfield Armory A1 Mil Spec 1911. I absolutely love both of them. The 1911 has the absolute best triggers & best marksmanship!!! I keep hoping to someday see the first ever Glock 1911.
I moved to Alabama from Massachusetts almost 8 years ago. Kimber’s aren’t sold in Massachusetts. It was one of the first purchases I made and worth every cent. It’s goes everywhere with my and is not only beautiful to look at, but also, unbelievable reliable!
My first 1911 was a Kimber Custom II I got it about 16 years ago and it’s my carry gun until this very day.
There is simply nothing finer.
Not quite as many years here for my edc, but same model as my first 1911 and still my everyday hip buddy
mine was a kimber grand raptor
Here is the recommended clip that explain that alll that all:,
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Kimber is the best. Amazing guns
@@shadowprepper9358 My only regret was not getting it in stainless. When I was a LEO my Blackhawk SERPA auto-lock holster saved my life so I’ll never use any other holster although it will eat a blued gun.
Been watching (and enjoying) your videos for a while now. Being a muzzleloader guy (not a fan of shooting cartridge weapons), the passion and intelligence you bring to the technical, social, legal, and aesthetic aspects of firearms is a pleasure not found very often. And the humor is just the icing. But this video is a pure delight. What a wonderful way to begin the new year. I’m a bit embarrassed to say I had not subscribed before now, but this one shook me out of my complacency. Have a great ‘23, and thank you.
Black powder firearms are here to stay. The self contained brass cartridge is just a passing fad.😁
I enjoyed reading your comment 🤝🏿 definitely well said.
Colt walker conceal carry
@@bryona5271 I have the subcompact 3rd model dragoon. Much easier to carry.😄
I bought was a Springfield 1911. I sold it to a coworker to get a higher end one. I regret selling it. He sold it to another coworker who retired afterwards. Talking to the guy I originally sold it to and we both would like to have it back. Great shooting gun
I'm not even that much of a fan of 1911s but loved watching this video. This man is in love with his weapon.
First gun I ever bought in my name from a shop was a used Mossberg 590A1 with the heavy barrel, all steel construction and it was a beautiful shotgun. Bought it the day I turned 18 with the birthday money people gave me. That thing helped me put food on the table and have fun for years until hard times hit and it was literally the last thing I sold. I still regret it. I recently bought a nickel plated Walther PPK and I have the same feeling you're describing because I've always loved the James bond movies and have wanted one of those for soooo long.
Ihated having to sell my guns that I loved. Took near 30 year to where I could buy replacement back. I only have 1 more to get and i'll be happy.
@@jonjames4281 I like a lot of old and weird guns so if I had all my dream guns I'd have enough for an entire years worth of forgotten weapons episodes lol
First 1911 I bought was a cheap 1911A1 clone. Absolutely fell in love with it. Learned everything about 1911’s by taking it apart and putting it back together several times. Have bought several much higher quality 1911’s since, but I still pull that thing out of the safe every now and then, and it shoots as well and as is as reliable as any other pistol I own. To me, a high end 1911 is a piece of art!
Just got my first handgun and its a full size Tisas A1 clone! I LOVE IT. It cycles better than any handgun I've seen in person, and the recoil is minimal due to the weight!
Thank you for sharing this story. It was meaningful to me.
I gotta tell u man, this video really makes a lot of sense. Great video and your story/journey is coll as hell
Nothing irrational about it, Colion. Thinking deeply about your experience with any gun is the epitome of rational. Also appreciate the way you convey that experience to the rest of us.
The appreciation of beauty is deeply human. Its satisfying to experience beauty because it makes us more alive. The 1911 is a thing of beauty. Love your videos! A thinking man's channel.
One of my favorite videos you've made, so relatable!
I watch a lot of 2a youtube clips but I could actually feel this one. You took me back to my first 1911. Colt gold cup 🏆
1911 has become a mix between art and function. The beauty and history of the firearm can only be matched by it's trigger and ergonomics. congratulations on joining the club.
You can tell by the look on your face when you look at or talk about this gun how you love it. Like it really means something to you. That when you know it was worth buying.
Great video as always.
I sensed a bit of... emotion while you spoke about your Kimber. This is something that only a TRUE "Gunner" would understand! I really appreciated that!
Absolutely beautiful gun! You now own a piece of history as well. So many went into battle with the 1911. I'm glad I own one.
After shooting my father-in-laws 1911 I went out and purchased my first 1911. The Springfield Black Stainless.... still my favorite in my collection!
There's something about the 1911 that makes you feel that you've graduated to the next level.
Love your stuff Colion.. keep up the great work you do!
I’ve always been more of a micro 9mm and a beretta 92 guy, but recently gave the 1911 more thought and research. I’m now dead set on a Springfield 1911 chambered in 10mm. The more reading I do on them, the more confirmation bias I get that it can only b a Springfield lol
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@@insiditious6203I carried one for 3 years back when I served warrants.. I transitioned over to a Glock out of reliability, ability to add a weapon light, and magazine capacity. Overall though, I’d still carry it today if given the opportunity
I got a kimber 1911 a few years back on a black Friday deal I love it
My Kimber .45 and Pro Carry II, both stainless, are still my favorite handguns. Not current Kimbers, these are both over 20 years old, back when Kimber hand fitted every single one. Simply a quality you rarely see today. You can pop saucer plates at 100 yards with them all day. Something I can't say for my Sig, Glock, Sprinfield, etc.
Thank you for this. I dig the dive down something that truly makes us all happy. My firearm was my first one, a beat up Mosin Nagant. It’s less the rifle, though that has something to do with due to its history, but because of who I got it from. My grandfathers backseater, who was saved by my grandfather at the sacrifice of his own life, came back from Vietnam and opened up a gun store in Richardson, Tx. He was who I got the rifle from for a birthday present. He started and facilitated my passion for firearms. Though it’s a safe queen, she’s my rifle. A rifle I will train my children on and eventually give too. For many of us Firearms are more then metal and wood/plastic. Thanks again for this video.
The first gun I got, was given to me by my father, when I turned 11 yrs old. A browning 22 auto, still got it and still shoot it. My first 1911, was a while back, can't remember exactly when, but today, I ordered a Wilson Combat supergrade. Ill remember this day, it's gonna take a year to get it.
Enjoy! Hoping to pick up a 1911 this year myself.
My first 1911 was also a Kimber compact two tone 45. I felt the same way about it as you explained how you felt about getting ours. When i carry mine it feels like a piece of jewelry. I feel very emotionaly attached to this had gun. I think i paid 1200 and it has been the best purchase i have ever made. Guns are 1 love for us.
my favorite videos are the ones where you get deep like in this one!! keep up the good content!! been watching for many years
My first (and only) 1911 is a Kimber Stainless II. I layed it away. When I made that last payment and picked it up is probably my most memorable gun purchase. I was so excited. Yes it’s a budget 1911 but it’s a 1911. One of my favorite guns.
My first 1911 was also a Kimber Raptor. Still carry mine every day. Got a Bianchi shoulder holster on recommendation from Paul Harrell and it’s so comfortable. I got the Pro model, meaning commander size. Shorter barrel, full length grip, stainless finish. Such an amazing gun.
The Kimber Raptor II was and is one of my prized possessions. This video is exactly what I went through buying my first expensive 1911. $1600 Canadian used and never fired with $500 of after-market enhancements. I love this pistol. Thanks for the video.
First gun $1060 ruger sr1911… it set a new standard for me too!!! So proud of it and everyone loves it. Perfect. Paired her with a mossberg 500 this year!
The famous Jeff Cooper said, 'If your in a fight, and you want to win, this is the gun you will carry.' and in Col. Coopers ultimate wisdom he was absolutely correct. 🖤