Happy Birthday, 1911
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hairba111
XGMG2
Been celebrating since Feb 14th, day it was patented.
yellowfin
Pro 2A Gastronome
Funny how the Sullivan Law was passed in 1911 as well, and if it weren't for it I'd go out and buy a 1911 to celebrate the occasion.
Odiferous Maximus
Active Member
I may have to treat my Springfield to a nice disassembly and cleaning!
WeaponsCollector
EXTREME GUN OWNER
z_darktemplar
Member
I've long decided to get a Colt 1911 later this year to commemorate this event in history.
gclefton
Member
This month, I bought a second 1911 as a birthday gift.
1911 history from American Rifleman:
"On March 3, 1911, the Army began a torture test. Each pistol would be fired 100 times, then allowed to cool for five minutes. After each 1,000 rounds the pistols would be cleaned and oiled. After 6,000 rounds, the pistols were tested with deformed cartridges, some with bullets seated too deeply, others not seated enough. The test pistols were soaked in water, mud and even acid. Browning’s design passed every test without a single failure—the first of any firearm to survive such a 6,000-round test.
On March 20, 1911, the Ordnance Board released a report of its findings that said, “Of the two pistols, the board was of the opinion that the Colt is superior, because it is more reliable, more enduring, more easily disassembled when there are broken parts to be replaced, and more accurate.” Nine days after that report, the Army designated the Colt Automatic Pistol, Caliber .45, M1911 to be its official sidearm. Two years later the Navy and Marine Corps adopted the 1911 as their handgun as well."
1911 history from American Rifleman:
"On March 3, 1911, the Army began a torture test. Each pistol would be fired 100 times, then allowed to cool for five minutes. After each 1,000 rounds the pistols would be cleaned and oiled. After 6,000 rounds, the pistols were tested with deformed cartridges, some with bullets seated too deeply, others not seated enough. The test pistols were soaked in water, mud and even acid. Browning’s design passed every test without a single failure—the first of any firearm to survive such a 6,000-round test.
On March 20, 1911, the Ordnance Board released a report of its findings that said, “Of the two pistols, the board was of the opinion that the Colt is superior, because it is more reliable, more enduring, more easily disassembled when there are broken parts to be replaced, and more accurate.” Nine days after that report, the Army designated the Colt Automatic Pistol, Caliber .45, M1911 to be its official sidearm. Two years later the Navy and Marine Corps adopted the 1911 as their handgun as well."
I was cleaning mine yesterday and every time I look at the internals, I shake my head in amazement at JMB's achievement.
Genius is an understatement.
the benchmark against which all semi auto pistols must be measured.
JMHO
Genius is an understatement.
the benchmark against which all semi auto pistols must be measured.
JMHO
I have a book who's author says the JMB must have had x-ray vision.
Looking at most other SA pistols I think it is more model than benchmark.
Thank this man for a great gift to the nation
fivepointstar
Thank you MD-Goodbye
Happy Birthday JMB!
BeltBuckle
Ultimate Member
I made a pilgrimage to the Browning Museum in Ogden, UT last week. Didn't have as many 1911s as I expected (nor any 1890 .22s! only 1906s) but well worth a visit if you're ever in the neighborhood!
Punchabearinnamouf
High Tech Redneck
I fully intend to get a 1911 this year for that reason 
Planning to buy another 1911 myself this year. If I'm not mistaken, Browning had over 120 gun patents to his credit. Truly a genius!
clandestine
AR-15 Savant
Happy Birthday 1911.
