Keyword: 1911
The Colt 1991A1L3 was a custom built M1911-style pistol built by Colt as an extension of the Colt 1991A1L2 line of popular handguns. The Colt 1991A1L3 is a custom re-invention of the M1911 handgun originally built by Colt and adopted by the US Army in the year 1911.
The Colt 1991A1L3 differs from the Colt 1991A1L2 in a number of ways, including the visual differences such as the slide markings and high-end grips.
This fine specimen of Colt 1991A1L2 pistols was photographed at the Colt plant before being shipped out to a lover of the Colt 1991A1L2 handguns. The Colt 1991A1L2 is a 1911-style pistol manufactured by Colt in the hopes of selling them to firearms enthusiasts and making a profit.
The Colt 1991A1L2 differs from the Colt 1991A1L1 guns by having a better finish, wood grips, a bumper on the magazine and and the number two instead of one at the end of the model number.
This is a photograph of the fabled Colt 1991A1L1. The Colt 1991A1L1 is a reworking of the original Colt M1911A1, but with a modern twist. The Colt 1991A1L1 is highly prized by collectors of the Colt 1991A1L1 guns. This particular example does not have the Colt medallions in the grip panels.
This version does not use mil-spec sights, but it does resemble the M1911 pistol in many ways. The finish is a dark blue, almost black, specialty bluing from Colt.
This is a standard M1991A1 Colt Compact pistol. The Colt M1991A1 handguns were a modern evolution of the Classic M1911A1 handuns produced since the 1920’s.
The gun has a parkerized finish, military sights, and Colt grips. The gun is simple, but very functional. It is small enough to carry concealed, yet chambered for the very potent .45 ACP cartridge.
Kimber Ultra Carry is a pistol that is featured in the spectacular photograph below. As the viewer can plainly observe it is a compact 1911 pistol that has been blued.
As one might expect in a gun called Kimber Ultra Carry, the gun was manufactured by KimberAmerica. It is chambered in .45 ACP.
The Colt Delta Elite 10MM is probably one of the sweetest 1911 style pistols ever made. Among the 10mm enthusiasts, it is one of the more sought after guns (this side of the Bren Ten). The Delta Elite 10MM is similar to the Colt M1911A1 pattern with the rounded mainspring housing and relief cuts around the trigger guard.
The 10mm is a stout cartridge, but the Delta Elite 10MM is a gun that can handle the power.
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This Stainless Springfield is a reproduction of the M1911A1 made by Colt for the US military. It is laying on top of various police gear, suggesting that law enforcement carry the 1911 pistols made by Springfield Armory.
This Stainless Springfield is not an exact M1911A1 reproduction, as it has a tritium front sight so the officer can punch 1/2″ holes in thieves and other cretins.
The Wilson Defensive Combat is a 1911-type single action pistol designed to be carried cocked and locked and ready for action. This Wilson Defensive Combat features some of the things that some people look for in a defense firearm.
The Wilson Defensive Combat pistol has night sights, wood grips and a blued finish.
Made by Wilson Combat, the Wilson 1996-A2 is probably one of the finest 1911-style pistols ever made. This one is blued with specially made wood grips. The pistol is chambered in .45 ACP.
The Wilson 1996-A2 is shown with two magazines in a custom mag pouch made by a leather worker. The skeletonized hammer is cocked.
This is another fine example of the Wilson Combat series of handguns. This Wilson Tactical Elite is a 1911-style pistol. It is blued with wood grips. It has a flat mainspring housing and tritium night sights.
The holster the Wilson Tactical Elite is leaning against appears to be a Safariland duty holster with a rotating hood.
