Provides information on customizing and caring for 1911 pistols, as well as a marketplace for 1911 grips, holsters and other accessories.

An Internet reference site, with all you ever wanted to know about this magnificent firearm, designed by the most ingenious gunsmith of all times, John Moses Browning.

...for the collector of Model M1911A1 45 cal Service Pistols. Examples by Colt, Remington Rand, Ithaca, & Union Swithch & Signal ...

USGI M1911/M1911A1 Service Pistols History Identification Gallery Links Collecting Disassembly M1911 vs. M9 Credits Of all the small arms used by military forces around the world, no firearm can boast the long track record of the Model 1911 series of pistols. Officially adopted by the US military in 1911, this service sidearm remained on active duty years after being officially replaced in 1985.

M1911 and 1911A1 Markings and parts identification The links below provide detailed information and images of typical parts of the M1911 and M1911A1. The purpose of this section is to provide a reference that will help evaluate a M1911/1911A1 as to whether or not it is in its original configuration and it has the proper parts for its serial number. With 1911/1911A1 pistols, the serial number ...