Link
1911 History
Reading Library
1911 Production Info
M1911 vs. M9
Myths & Legends
Caring For The 1911
1911 Pics
M1911 Site Search
Follow Us
Contact Us
M1911 Site Resources
1911 Care
1911 Ammo: Best Places To Find Ammo Online
1911 Cutaways
Best Places to Buy 45 ACP Ammo
Best Places To Buy Ammo Online
Caring For The 1911
Concealed Carry and the “Large” Auto Pistol
Diet: What Should I Feed My M1911?
Good Gun Quotes
In Praise of the M1911 .45 ACP
M1911 and M1911A1 Schematics
Maintenance of the M1911 and M1911A1 Pistol
The .45 ACP Cartridge
The Best .380 Ammo For Range Training & Self-Defense
The Best .45 ACP Ammo For Self-Defense, Target Shooting, and More
The Best 10mm Ammo For Self-Defense, Range Training, and More
The Best 9mm Ammo For Self-Defense & Range Shooting
The Conditions of Readiness
Where To Get 9mm Ammo: Best Online Ammo Stores
1911 Images & History
1911 A-1 Cutaway
1911 A-1 Hammer & Sear Animated Cutaway
1911 Backstrap Cut-Away
1911 Bottom Cut-Away
1911 Side View Cut-Away
1911 Top Cut-Away
1911A1 Firing Cycle Animation
Historic 1911 Guns
“Damn Sight” Poster from WWII
“Tunnel Rat” in Nam
1905 Colt .45
1911 Army
1911A1 Pistol
1918 Vintage Army 1911 Colt
1941 Colt 1911A1
A Texas Ranger M1911
Colt 1910
Colt Ace .22
Colt Ace Olympic Issue
Colt Commander .38 Super
Colt Concealed Carry Officer’s
Colt National Match
Colt Officer’s Model
Colt Remington 1911
Colt Serial No. 1136
Colt SOCOM
Colt’s handbill bragging on the selection of the M1911
Combat Commander and .38 Super GM
Detonics Combat Master
Differences between 1911 and 1911A1
Images of WWII
Kimber Compact In Wild Bill’s Slide
Lightweight Commander
M1911
Series 70 Colt Government Model
Singer 1911A1
Springfield Armory AMU National Match .38 Super
Springfield NRA
Suppressed M1911A1 from WWII
Swenson Commander
Texas Ranger Capt. M. T. Gonzaullas’ Colt .45
Texas Ranger Colt .45
Texas Ranger Matt Cawthon’s M1911
The Guns of the Dillinger Gang
WWI Navy and Marine 1911’s
Historic 1911 Pistol Visual Display
Historical Articles On The M1911 Pistol
.45 Auto Cartridge History
1911 History
1911 Magazine FAQ
45 Auto Cartridge History Files
FA M1906
FA M1908
FA M1911
UMC M1907
UMC M1908
UMC M1909
WRA M1908
WRA1904x
Arsenal Rebuilds
Background Information on the United States Pistol Caliber .45 M1911
Ballester-Molina
Barrel Markings Files
Barrel Marking of 1945 Colt M1911 with Type 6
Colt Barrel Markings: Serial #710,00 to End of Production
Colt M1911 Barrel Markings Serial #25,000 to 120,000
Colt M1911 Barrel Markings Serial #450,000 to 710,000
Colt M1911 Barrel Markings Serial #6,500 to 25,000
Colt M1911 Barrel Markings Serial #85,000 to 450,000
Colt M1911 Barrel Markings to Serial #6,500
Colt8 Image
Flannery Bolt Co. Image
High Standard Image
Post WWII Government Contract Image
Remington-UMC Image
Singer Image
Springfield Armory 1 Image
Springfield Armory 2 Image
Springfield Armory 3 Image
Springfield Armory 4 Image
Springfield Armory 5 Image
Springfield Armory 6 Image
Barrel Markings of the G.I. M1911 and M1911A1 Pistols
COLT ACE, SERVICE ACE & CONVERSIONS
Colt National Match 1911 Test Target
Common M1911 Exterior Markings
G.I. Surplus .45 ACP Ammunition
History and Development of the M1911/M1911Al Pistol
M15 General Officers Model .45 Caliber Pistol
Norwegian M1911 Pistols, Models 1912 and 1914
R. A, “BOB” CROWDER
Some MEU’s still carry proven M1911 .45’s
T. E. Lawrence (Lawrence of Arabia) and the M1911
The “National Match” M1911 Pistols
The Detonics Story
The Evolution and Development of the Colt Commander
The FBI 1911 Contract
The Guns of Frank Hamer
The M1911 Trials
The Marine MEU(SOC) M1911 in Iraq
The MKIV/Series 70 Colts
The Randall Firearms Company History 1983-1985
The Remington Government Model Pistols
The Singer .45 Caliber Automatic Pistol
The True Story of the Beretta M9 Pistol.
Who Made It?
World Trade Center Attack Image Gallery
World Trade Center Crash NY 196
WTC – Knife to a Gunfight
WTC – Pass the Colors
WTC – Priceless
WTC – Unce Sam Ready
WTC Collapse
WTC Eagle Tear
WTC Flag Photo
WTC Get My Gun Cartoon
WTC Terrorist Attacks
WTC Uncle Sam
WTC World Trade Impact
WTC World Trade Plane
Production 1911 Guns
.Kimber Ultra Carry
“Loaded” Springfield
1911A1 cut-away drawing
Auto-Ordnance Deluxe
Auto-Ordnance High Polish
Auto-Ordnance Parkerized
Auto-Ordnance Pit Bull
Auto-Ordnance Standard
Colt 1991A
Colt 1991A Compact
Colt 1991A1L1
Colt 1991A1L2
Colt 1991A1L3
Colt Combat Commander
Colt Combat Commander
Colt Defender
Colt Gold Cup Trophy
Colt Government
Colt Special Combat Government
Comped Springfield Champion
Cut-away 1911A1
Delta Elite 10MM
Enterprise 1911
Kimber Classic
Kimber Cocked and Locked
Kimber Compact
Kimber Compact
Kimber Ultra Elite
M1991A1
M1991A1 Colt Compact
Para-Ordnance P-18-9
Para-Ordnance P10-45
Para-Ordnance P14-45
Safari Renegade
Series 70 Colt Government Model
Smith and Wesson 945
Springfield
Springfield 9mm
Springfield Bureau Model
Springfield Defender
Springfield Factory Comp
Springfield Mil-Spec
Springfield Mil-Spec 1911A1
Springfield Mil-Spec Compact
Springfield Standard
Springfield TRP Stainless
Springfield V-10
Stainless Springfield
STI 2011
STI Falcon .40 S&W
Strayer-Voigt Infinity
Wilson 1996 Super Grade
Wilson 1996-A2
Wilson Defensive Combat
Wilson Sentinel
Wilson Tactical Elite
Production 1911 Pistol Visual Display
Rare 1911 Pistols
The 1911 Pistol In The Movies
1911 Links
Concealed Carry Links – CCW
Concealed Carry Links – CCW
Firearm Discussion Forums
Gun Blogs
M1911A1 Links
Military History
Other Good Gun Links
Reloading
Rifle Links
RKBA/Gun Control
1911 Manuals & Blueprints
1911 Commercial Manual
Colt Manual – Back Cover
Colt Manual – Page 2
Colt Manual – Page 3
Colt Manual – Page 4
Colt Manual – Page 5
Colt Manual – Page 6
Colt Manual – Page 7
Colt Manual – Page 8
Commercial Manual
Table of Contents
The Commercial Colt Caliber .45 Government Model Manual – Cover
Title Page
1911 Pistol Blueprints
Blueprints for the M1911A1 Pistol
1911 Reading Library
1911 Myths & Legends
More 1911 Legends
2nd Lt. John J. McGinty III
2nd Lt. Patrick Regan
Charles W. Davis
Combat Experience with the .45 ACP
Dan D. Schoonover
Darrell Samuel Cole
Gary I. Gordon
Harold A. Fritz
Harry Linn Martin
Henry F. Warner
If You’re Serious, Get a .45! or The Colt M1911A1 in Combat
Jack G. Hanson
Medal Of Honor Citation: Johnson, Dwight H.
Randall D. Shughart
Robert D. Maxwell
Robert Eugene Bush
Robert G. Cole
So long, Smokey Joe
Thomas A. Baker
William B. Turner
William J. O’Brien
Willibald C. Bianchi
Ammo Reviews
Federal 185 grain .45 ACP +P Hydra-Shok Ammunition Review
Jim Higginbotham’s Favorite Self Defense Loads
Articles on CCW
Concealed Carry and Terrorist Threats
Concealed Carry In Hot Weather
Cooper Vs. Terrorism
Cops and Guns – A Generational Difference?
Defensive Pistol Practice and Training Some basic understandings
Examples Of Armed Citizens Coming To The Aid Of Officers In Peril
Guns & Survival Goes to API
Have Gun. Will Carry.
Jim Higginbotham Demonstrating Lateral Movement
M1911 The Great Equalizer: A Nonpartisan Story of Equality
On The Different Modes Of Pistol Carry
Pistol Packin’
Raging Against Self Defense: A Psychiatrist Examines The Anti-Gun Mentality
Rules for a Gunfight
Selecting a Holster for Concealed Carry
Selecting a Pistol for Concealed Carry
The goal of the gunman?
The Moral Side of Lethal Force
The psychology of self defense and the force continuum
The Will To Win……
Trail Stories with the M1911
Wearing My Handgun into My Doctor’s Office
When Being a Good Guy Isn’t Enough
Why Concealed Carry?
Articles on Concealed Carry
Gear Reviews
A Better Snap Cap: A-Zoom Practice Ammo
A Range Bag That Let Me Down
Adidas GSG-9 Tactical Boots
Aker Magazine and Flashlight Carrier
Bianchi Agent Slim Speedloader Pouch
Choosing The Right Magazine For Your Kalashnikov
Crimson Trace Lasergrips
Dillon Precision HP-1 Electronic Hearing Protectors
Domke “Photog” Vest
Equipment Review Pictures
A-Zoom Snap Cap Photo
AK-47 Magazine Photo
Akers Combo Pouch
Bianchi Agent Speedloader Pouch Photo
Crimson Trace LG-201 Photo
Dillon Precision HP-1 Electronic Hearing Protection Photo
Dillon Square Deal B Photo
Domke Photog Vest Photo
Kentucky IDPA Photo KY2K-9
MC 25 Mil-Comm Cleaner/Degreaser
Mil-Comm MC25 Photo
Safariland Comp 1 Speedloader
Safariland Comp 1 Speedloader Photo
Uncle Mike’s Range Bag Buckle Photo
Uncle Mike’s Range Bag Photo
Getting the Bad Guy Under Control with the Laser Aiming Device
Kleen-Bore Black Magic Cold Blue
Mil-Comm — Gun Care for the 21st Century
Mil-Comm Testimonials
Review of the Dillon Square Deal B Reloading Press
Safariland Comp 1 Speedloader
Shooter’s Connection Tournament Series Range Bag
Sure-Fire Classic Series 6-volt WeaponLight, Model 610R
Surefire M2 Centurion and the M3 Combat Light
The Police Marksman Reviews MIL-COMM MC-25 Cleaner/Degreaser
Weapon-Mounted Tactical Light Systems
Wilson Combat Armor-Tuff Finish and the KelTec
Holster Reviews
Bianchi Askins Avenger
Black Hills IWB Holster Model BH76
FIST Sport holster
Galco Classic Lite Shoulder Holster
Galco Jackass Rig Shoulder Holster
Hellweg K Series Holster
High Noon Sky High Holster
Milt Sparks VersaMax Holster
My Two Favorite Holsters
P220 and Large Auto Leather
Shades of Sonny Crockett: The Galco Miami Classic Shoulder Holster
The ClipDraw
The DeSantis “Stinger” Pocket Holster
The High Noon Down Under
The High Noon Pocket Grabber
Uncle Mike’s Sidekick Pro Dual Retention Tactical Holster
What’s Hot: The High Noon Topless Holster
Wilson Combat Featherweight IWB
Wilson Covert Companion IWB Holster
Knife Reviews
Benchmade 812SBT Mini-AFCK ComboEdge/BT2 coated blade G-10 scales
Cold Steel SRK
MOD Dieter CQD and the Tempest Knives
The Benchmade Ares Axis Lock Folder
The Gerber EZ-Out
The Khukuri
Library Menu
Long Gun Reviews
Browning Service
Enfield No. 4 Mk.1
Kalashnikov
Me and My Kalashnikov
Review: Benelli Nova Tactical
Savage Model 110 in .243 Winchester
VEPR Rifle
M1911 Pistol Reviews
STI Trojan
A Review of the Colt Gunsite Pistol
A Tale of Two Springfield’s
Auto-Ordnance 1911PKZ
Charles Daly M1911A1
Chris’ Kimbers: Classic Custom, Pro Carry and Ultra Carry
Colt Defender
Colt Gold Cup Series 80 Mark IV
Colt M1991A1 Commander
Critique of New Colt M1911A1 Reproduction
Custom Classic, Compact Custom and Stainless Gold Match
Frustrated with the Para-Ordnance Model P14-45
GUNSITE GSP
Gunsite MM-1
Happy with my Springfield Armory Compact 1911A1 . 45 ACP
Kimber Combat Carry and Compact Custom
Kimber Compact
Kimber Custom Carry
Kimber Custom II in .45 ACP
Kimber Pro Carry II in 9mm
Kimber Pro Carry: A Modern Classic
Kimber Pro CDP II
Kimber ProCarry HD II
Kimber Stainless Compact Lightweight
Kimber Stainless Target Custom
Kimber Stainless Ultra Carry
Kimber Ultra Carry
Kimber Ultra Carry
Kimber Ultra Carry
Kimber Ultra Carry
Living with the Les Baer Thunder Ranch Special
M1911A1 Colt
Making the Rock Island Armory .45 1911 Pistol Reliable
My Brief Love Affair with the Kimber Gold Combat Stainless
My New Thunder Ranch Special
My Perfect Gun
My Springfield Mil-Spec M1911A1
New guns for Tacoma
New Rollmarked Colt M1991A1 .45acp Government Model
Not Happy With Lightweight Springfield Armory Champion
Para-Ordnance C7.45 LDA Stainless Issue Update
Para-Ordnance P12
Personalizing the Colt Combat Commander
Range Report: Custom Colt Commander .45 ACP
Range Report: Para-Ordnance LDA 7.45
Rock Island Armory M1911A1
Rock Island Armory Milspec .45
Sistema Colt by Jan Haluska
Springfield 1911A1 Mil-Spec
Springfield Armory Loaded Micro-Compact 1911-A1
Springfield Armory OD Green Armory Kote™ “Loaded” 1911 Pistol
Springfield Loaded
Springfield Ultra Compact High-Capacity, Model PX9701l
STI Ranger
STI SOCOM
The 38/45 Safestop Pistol.
The BUL M5 Pistol
The Colt M1991A1
The Kimber Ultra CDP
THE PARA-ORDNANCE P10-45
The Randall
The Rock Island Armory Guns
The Springfield Armory Micro Compact
The Wilson Combat CQB
When Cool Gets Cooler
Wilson CQB
Wilson Custom Gun Test Target
You want reviews? Here’s mine on the S-A “loaded” 1911A1.
M1911 Technical Issues
Inertial Discharge of the M1911 Pistol
1911 Reliability Secrets
Accidental Discharge of a 1911 in a Thumb Break Holster
Autoloader Actions
Breaking in a 1911
Build it Your Way
Colt Series 80 Firing Pin Block Mechanism
Custom M1911A1 Modifications
Dropping the Slide on an Empty Chamber
Firing Pin Safety and Accidental Discharge from Dropping a 1911
FTF (Failure to Feed) & FTE (Failure to Extract) Troubleshooting Guide
Here are some useful resources in countering the “ballistic fingerprinting” lies
Holding the Trigger Back While Loading an M1911 Pistol
Is “Cocked and Locked” Dangerous?
Jeff Cooper On M1911 Springs “Taking A Set”
Kimber Series II Firing Pin Block Safety
Making the Rock Island Armory .45 1911 Pistol Reliable
Malfunctions, Stoppages and Remedial Actions for the M1911-A1
Modifying the 1911
My Own Fluff and Buff
Parkerization
Recoil Spring Selection Tips (from Wilson Combat catalog)
Recommended Modifications to the Colt .45 Auto for Self-Defense Use
Safety Tests for the M1911/M1911A1 Pistol
Slide Locks Back on Kimber with Ammunition Still in the Magazine
Slide Release or Slingshot? Dropping the Slide During a Reload from Slide Lock
The 1911 Pistol Is Its Own Toolbox!
The Danger in Covering the Ejection Port While Racking the Slide
The Elements of a Trigger Job on an M1911 Pistol
THEORY OF OPERATION COLT .45 ACP GOVERNMENT MODEL PISTOL
U.S. Army Marksmanship Training Unit Standards & Procedures – Rebuild the .45 M1911A1 Pistol to USAMTU Specifications
Use of the .45 Auto Sear Jig
When to Restore (and when not to)
Odds & Ends
Weirdness on and around April 19
1911 .45 ACP Production Information
1911 Bookstore
1911 Mystique
A Soldier’s Viewpoint on Surviving Nuclear, Chemical and Biological Attacks
Christians and Guns
Defensive Marksmanship
For Law Enforcement Professionals Only: PreparationH Suppository Bullets
Glock vs. 1911
Handgun Power
M1911 vs. M9
Newsletter & Docs
Text of Congressional Letter: Academics say gun laws counterproductive
Gun Control: White Man’s Law
Gun Crime Soars in Run Up to New Laws
The False Promise of Gun Control
The Sight M1911 Newsletter Archive
Recognizing and Avoiding Spyware
Some military axioms that really make sense
The Case for the .45 ACP
The Real Meaning of Independence
Todd Jarrett On How to Shoot a Pistol
Two Wrongs Don’t Take My Rights
Why The 1911?
You Might Be a Gun Nut…
Other Pistol Reviews
Charter Arms Bulldog in .44 Special
CZ 75 D PCR COMPACT
CZ-75B
Going Over To The Dark Side
I Hate Glocks
Kahr P9
KAHR P9 Polymer Rocks!
Kel-Tyke: The Kel-Tec P32 .32 ACP Pistol
PRODUCT NOTICE: CZ 75 ST STANDARD IPSC MODEL PISTOL
Smith & Wesson Model 637, Chief’s Special Airweight .38 Special
Steyr M40, M357, & M9: New Super M Series Pistols
The Beretta Vertec: A double action auto that single action fans can get their hands around.
The Colt Mustang
The Kahr K9 Elite 98
The Para-Ordnance 7.45 LDA
The Para-Ordnance LDA 7.45 Makes the trip to Novak’s
The Ruger 22/45
The Smith & Wesson Model 60-15 3” .357 Magnum
The Thunder Rolls: A different kind of .45
Up Close and Personal
Up Close and Personal – Barrels
Up Close and Personal – Disassembly and Mantenance
Up Close and Personal – Final Conclusions and Recommendations
Up Close and Personal – Frames
Up Close and Personal – Handling and Shooting Impressions
Up Close and Personal – Magazines
Up Close and Personal – Recoil Springs
Up Close and Personal – Slides and Sights
Walther P99: The Glock Alternative
Why Carry a Revolver?
Pistol, Holster, Knife, Ammo, & Gear Reviews
RKBA Articles
Eating Away at the Fabric of Freedom
“No King but Jesus”
40 Reasons For Gun Control
Al Gore’s campaign platform on gun control
Anti-Gunners Shamelessly Exploit September 11 Tragedies
Banning guns: It’s a good thing
Check Your Gun Mister
Contemporary Thinkers Comment On “Militia”
CREATING HYSTERIA OVER GUNS
Favorite Quotes from Jeff Cooper
Gun Manufacturer Fell for Smoke Screen
Gun Violence
John Kerry’s Votes on Guns
My Home Defense
Remember New Orleans by Wayne LaPierre
Second Amendment Rights
Survey of Police Officers in Lehigh and Northampton Counties Pennsylvania
The Assault Weapons Ban of 1994
The Battle of Athens, Tennessee
The Impact of the Swiss Civilian Militia On Hitler’s War Plans
The Nineteen Eleven Effect
Violence Increases In Wake of British Gun Ban
What the Founding Fathers Meant by the “Militia”
Where Is The Militia?
Contact Me
Site Map
Terms & Conditions
Basic Field Manual FM 23-35
M1911 Manual – Page 1
M1911 Manual – Page 10
M1911 Manual – Page 11
M1911 Manual – Page 12
M1911 Manual – Page 13
M1911 Manual – Page 14
M1911 Manual – Page 15
M1911 Manual – Page 16
M1911 Manual – Page 17
M1911 Manual – Page 18
M1911 Manual – Page 19
M1911 Manual – Page 2
M1911 Manual – Page 20
M1911 Manual – Page 21
M1911 Manual – Page 22
M1911 Manual – Page 23
M1911 Manual – Page 24
M1911 Manual – Page 25
M1911 Manual – Page 26
M1911 Manual – Page 27
M1911 Manual – Page 28
M1911 Manual – Page 29
M1911 Manual – Page 3
M1911 Manual – Page 30
M1911 Manual – Page 31
M1911 Manual – Page 32
M1911 Manual – Page 33
M1911 Manual – Page 34
M1911 Manual – Page 35
M1911 Manual – Page 36
M1911 Manual – Page 37
M1911 Manual – Page 38
M1911 Manual – Page 39
M1911 Manual – Page 4
M1911 Manual – Page 40
M1911 Manual – Page 41
M1911 Manual – Page 42
M1911 Manual – Page 43
M1911 Manual – Page 44
M1911 Manual – Page 45
M1911 Manual – Page 46
M1911 Manual – Page 47
M1911 Manual – Page 48
M1911 Manual – Page 49
M1911 Manual – Page 5
M1911 Manual – Page 50
M1911 Manual – Page 51
M1911 Manual – Page 52
M1911 Manual – Page 53
M1911 Manual – Page 54
M1911 Manual – Page 55
M1911 Manual – Page 56
M1911 Manual – Page 57
M1911 Manual – Page 58
M1911 Manual – Page 59
M1911 Manual – Page 6
M1911 Manual – Page 60
M1911 Manual – Page 61
M1911 Manual – Page 62
M1911 Manual – Page 63
M1911 Manual – Page 64
M1911 Manual – Page 7
M1911 Manual – Page 8
M1911 Manual – Page 9
M1911 Manual – Page 65
M1911 Manual – Page 66
M1911 Manual – Page 67
M1911 Manual – Page 68
Todd Jarrett On How to Shoot a Pistol
Comments, suggestions, contributions?
Let me know