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[jayfarley3]

I just googled "1911 forum" and it brought me here.

[letch]

Originally Posted by dakota2000

Hi,
.45 look to be original - except for replaced clear plastic grips. Dad remembers firing it when he was a teenager approx 50-60 yrs ago.

I've always wanted a .45 and now that I have one I wonder if I can shoot it....do I need to get it professionally cleaned/restored? Are there any hidden issues with its transfer to me from my Dad (step actually)?
Thanks in advance,
Tom

Wow, those grips are something else, look like modern art type grips, Joan Miro or something. I'm not sure on this thread you'll get an answer to your other questions. I'm like you, I just got my 1911 from my father...though mine was inherited....

[hippies_suck]

I found you guys while trying to find info about changing a 1911 with a barrel bushing to a 1911 with a bull barrel.

[jetrat69]

I was looking for 7.62 x54 ammo and also .45 ACP for My Remington Rand and stumbled upon this site while Trying to Find info on "Quality-Reloads" aka... Arizona Cartrige Company......I'm Retired [Ha-Ha-Ha-Ha.....] Airforce,also Fours Years Army "Coleman Barracks Germany" M60-A3 Tanks....And Was F-15 A,B,C,D, and E Model Fighter Jet Engine troop/ Run Qualified on All Jets in The Air-Force....Blah-Blah-Blah.....Anyway...Saw This Site Had info on My Favorite Hand-gun My 1911 and Decided to Join and Hopefully add to and Learn about "The Only True" .45 Caliber Weapon of Choice.......

[raven13037]

I found this site while looking for some good information on my 1911.The information Ihave found, as well as the advice on this site, I feel is priceless.

[Buzcut]

I found this sight while searching Google for a 1911, in particular a Springfield Armory TRP.

[Shamrock-06]

I left another handgun forum recently (it doesn't matter which one; they weren't very helpful), and signed up here because I've found lots of good info browsing through the 1911forum as a guest. I'm pretty new to handguns (but shot rifles since I was a cub scout), but to me they represent an iconic piece of Americana. I'm very near the "end" of my research towards my first 1911 and I hope this forum can help me make a well-informed decision purchasing and maintaining a good one

[darthkevin]

Was lookin to buy my first 1911 and Googlee 1911. Lo and Behold a year and a half later I bought my first and became a member!


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[gunclinger]

Google search of course, but also Tapatalk search!!

[1toughdog]

I was looking for information between a Colt Defender .46 APC and a Kimber Eclipse Ultra II: I kept getting referred to this website but couldn't get in. Got the app, glad I did: love the forum - great information every day from knowledgable people. Honestly, I've shot most of my life and reloaded most of my adult life and thought I knew a fair amount: I learn something, I didn't know (like VIS) every day! Thanks everyone!

[AlwaysLethal]

Originally Posted by guy sajer

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Seemed like every time I had a question about something or was looking for clarification the google search results would always lead me to this forum and the answers. Figured I would cut out the middle man and join

[sculptor]

My son-in-law razor blade has been a member since 2006. He introduced me to the forum.

[R34V3R]

I found this site, by researching a bunch of 1911s. It was very helpful in me making my decision on what I was going to buy. It helped me decide to get a lower priced 1911 than a higher price one. I was looking to learn how to modify a pistol, an the information has been great, an pushed me to look for an learn more on my 1911 before I go changing parts around.

[Rhuvian]

Between Google searches related to all things 1911, and a gun nut I work with pointing me here, I've been lurking for a couple weeks and finally decided to join the community. As there are few I can go to for educated opinions in my area, this will no doubt prove to be a main source of info for me.

[TEXASVET]

I learned of this website from the "Texasguntalk.com" website. I have been associated with the 1911 since I was a Company Armorer while in the Army back in 1968. Plain to "Custom", I have played with them all.

[Operator 19]

Google and heard about it at a local IDPA match

[mtngoat13]

I was looking for the M1911 forum on tapatalk and found this one. I was looking for info on RIA.

[Fitz USMC]

I "Binged" 1911 and found this site. Looks interesting, informative, and it helped me find my 1911 Sig Sauer Ultra Nitron...now if only joining the local gun club was just as easy...

[SpectrePilot]

I've been a member since 2001 and have absolutely no idea how I found it but I am certainly glad that I did!

[cttbax]

I googled


"1911 forum" the day I bought my first Ed Brown....

[Raven52]

I was checking out colt gov 380 goodies and lucked out

[Tug66]

I actually found this site while researching the taurus pt1911, and the american classic 2 as well as the SA mil-spec that I finally bought

[LouieLou77]

I googled 1911 forums while researching and booooom, there it was.

[MadleyBradley]

Was doing some research before I purchased and found this forum to be one of the best sites for info.

[TimG45ACP]

I stumbled across it when researching for a 1911. Joined when I purchased the Sig Sauer Traditional Reverse.