100 years ago today!

The U.S. Army adopted the M1911! Took my Kimber Desert Warrior shooting today!

"The 1911 .45 ACP pistol has a mystique that is unmatched by any other pistol. Its owners are devoted to it. It continues to be chosen by SWAT, special forces, and competitive shooters despite challenges by newer designs and technologies. It is a cultural icon and symbol of America at its combative best. Yes, it's a combat sidearm, not a pocket gun or a concealment piece. It was designed for the Army in an era when the cavalry rode into battle on horses. Created by John M. Browning at the turn of the Twentieth Century, the 1911 was the climax of a series of autoloader designs which culminated in the adoption by the Army of the M1911 in the year from which it took its name. It is perhaps the most loved, studied, and enduring pistol design of all time."



Funny coincidence that this be my 100th post here! haha

 

I like your piece

 

i want........

 

I missed it by a day, but good on ya' for posting for a worthy reason. The 1911 .45 is an awesome weapon. Your Kimber is sweet.

 

this i did not know.. woulda shot my kimber custom II yesterday as well if i had known

 

I went out and shot my Custom II and nighthawk yesterday and had been saving rounds for this occasion. Got off about 700 rds yesterday in honor of JMB.