I have my Dad's 1943 Remington 1911 that was issued to him during WWII. Looks to be in about the same shape as yours. Shoot is once a year on my Dad's birthday. Clean it, oil it, and put it back in the safe.
@@soccergolfball1269 I got my first pistol by having my mom buy it on agreement that it would transfer to me once legally allowed, each of my brothers had one under the same arrangement, 2 of us were shooting low level competitions with them so it was justifiable to us
I had a business acquaintance who carried one concealed for personal protection in his business recycling scrap yard. A harsh Darwinian realm overrun with rats, dangerous feral canines, and humanoid super predators.
I'll never sell the 1911 that my great uncle carried in France during WWWI. It was manufactured by Colt in March of '18 and issued to him in May of '18. It's been in my family for 102 years now. It's a good shooter and is all original. Have his holster, pistol belt and helmet also.
I was issued an old WW2 remington rand during the Grenada Invasion. Took a piece of paracord, tied it to the lanyard and my belt loop, kept it tucked under my belt. I couldnt hit the side of a barn, but it was reliable.
Thanks for sharing your favorite 1911’s Last rifle I would sell- my M1 Garand. I appreciate the history behind these military firearms. I pray this history will not be lost in the coming generations. I love this land where my fathers died...
@@Jason-fm4my Most people buy used guns. You'd be surprised how much money can be saved by scouring estate sales and going to the occasional gun show (if you get there early).
I remember watching Hickok on RUclips nearly ten years ago when I was interested in getting my first 1911. Glad to see you still shooting that timeless firearm 💯
Your 1918 1911 was happy to be the keeper! My '68 Camaro convertible was mad when I planned on selling it to buy a '72 Pantera. As I was heading out to make the deal, the Camaro decided to get a stuck lifter & started running poorly. I never bought that Pantera, and the Camaro fixed itself & has run fine ever since.
I've had a Springfield 1911 A1 for around 12 years or so and I would never sell it. Nothing special about it, I just think they're the best looking guns ever and I love to shoot it.
Just wanted to say that I really appreciate your videos! With me being a German sports shooter and proud owner of a Kimber 1911 TLE we share the passion for classic 1911s. Unfortunately shooting .45 ACP in Germany ain’t fun for the wallet, but it definitely is for the heart 😂 Really deeply enjoy all of your videos for the knowledge you share as well as - or even more - for seeing you having so much joy and fun shooting everything you can get your hands on. Keep on the great work!! 💪🏼
The 1918 wins best for me, too. Your recent 1911 vids have been spectacular! They've been informative and interesting. I've always enjoyed Colt products. Now, you're turning me into a 1911-guy. Great review, Ty!!
Beautiful collection of 1911’s you have, Hickok!!! I totally agree, I wouldn’t part with any of them. That’s a lot of history laying on the table. If only they could talk...💥👍🏻😍
As a proud Canadian, I share your feelings for historical firearms of my nation. In 1914, the Canadian government purchased 5000 9111's and resold them to the officers of the Canadian Expeditionary Force. I have one of these pistols. It's been in my family for over 100 years. It's still a good shooter in spite of the small sights. Thank you Mr. Browning.
Only an American could design a weapon to last over a century and still being used glad Canadian's and other Military's got to enjoy these guns because they are awesome
You're so right! Once you pop, you can't stop. I'm perputually in the market for a deal on a nice 1911 no matter how many I already have. I just can't resist a sweet piece of steel like that.
@@johnmagill9496 Before I owned a 1911, I just didn't understand. I knew I wanted one in my collection. But when many of my buddies said they owned 3, 4 or more.....I just didn't get it! Then. I bought one! Now I own 8! I have the bug! Don't tell my wife! ;)
I bought my late brother in law's 1911 (not A1) from my sister last year. Like yours, his was made in 1918, and he had it for fifty years. I have been shooting CDP IDPA class at our local pistol club with this gun. It will go to my sons when I'm gone. What a fine old gun. Thanks for all your videos.
The amount of history on that table is amazing and beautiful. Nobody in my family served in WW2, so I don't have an original one, but I'm definitely going to buy one at some point. My thumb can't reach the magazine release, so it can't be my carry gun, but I just need to get one. It's such a beautiful, legendary firearm.
I'm also a 1911 fan with 8 of them. Classic to custom. And... the one that I would never sell or trade for is the old Colt manufactured in 1913. Cheers
I'm shocked, first video I can recall that you didn't shoot the gong. Feels like this is open ended. I agree with your choice for the last one to sell. I like the new stuff, but nothing can replace guns that tell the history of the USA.
To have your collection narrowed down to 6 you'd never sell and not have your two Brown's or your Nighthawk on the table? Sir, you are a blessed man indeed!
Ah Remington Rand! I carried one with the 101 Airborne in 1991 in Desert Storm. We were the last conventional unit to use them that I know of? i've lost the serial number, but I'd love to find a Remington Rand!! :)
So glad I was able to buy my first gun, and my first 1911, a month and a half ago!!!! Amidst all this craziness in the world I tracked down and got my brand new Colt 1911 O1991. I love that thing and I knew it had to be my first. Can’t afford a whole lot else right now but having one is better than having none!
I'm a lefty and my gen 3 g19 would spit brass at my face. Their quite hot when their freshly ejected. I bought a improved Glock oem ejector. Problem solved.
I have a 1916 made Colt 1911 that came down through the family. It's flat out my favorite gun I own!!! Gun shop told me not to shoot it too much unless I get a replacement barrel and modern clips to keep wear and tear down on it. It's a show piece!
That 1918 sure is a sweet piece of history, but your competition prize Springfield is a piece of your story, and that makes it super special. Thanks for sharing!
Excellent choice and great video. I only have one 1911, and it's a 100th anniversary edition made in 2011 by Ithaca. It was hand-built and fitted by an expert pistol smith and is a very sweet shooter.
Love my 1911's they would be on my list of last guns sold for sure with me, GREAT vid, love all the 1911's you have and the history that went with them!
@@hickok45 Funny you should ask. I just looked back and it seems the "Bell" had been turned off by the powers that be. On all of my firearms channels! Check your notifications brothers and sisters.
Hickok is the reason I want my first gun to be a 1911. They're just beautiful. The dawn of a new era of semiauto gun making. steeped in history and beautiful
I have an old 1911 dated 1927 from the Erjicito Argentina plant and this happens to be my favorite 1911 from my collection for sure...I knew halfway through the video that you were going to pick your 1918! 🤔
I agree with your pick! I was hoping that was the one you would go with. I watched this while cleaning my 1911 (Colt 1991 model that I bought new in 2018)
20 years ago i bought a ww1 1911. It was a colt slide on a umc frame... i looked for about 12 years, then found the the other wwi 1911. Yep it was a umc slide with the colt frame. I am the lucky owner of a colt and umc 1911. Both made i. 1918 if i remember correctly.
I've got a 1918 , 238xxx serial number , the thing just loves to be held...such a beast and a beauty. I have inspected the barrel the rifling is almost worn to nothing but its not pitted or corroded ,still I'm scared as hell to fire it. I appreciate the history of it rather than utility , it will never leave my possession until I die . Am I the only one , or does this thing look like the p-51 mustang styling...the front of the slide just reminds me of the ww2 p51...just beautiful.
Love the concept of the video. It's kinda like reminiscing about good times had with a family member. Always hate losing the ones that you love the most. As always, love to the gong. Life is good for sure!
I recently bought another 1911. A Turnbull WW1 replica. It will be my son's after he is done with basic training. Just a beautiful gun. I still would rather have the original, but the Turnbull is absolutely beautiful. Thanks Hickok, John.
Those last three are all special in their own right. An original from 1918, one from WWII that looks like it was touched and moved a lot, and one with a personal connection.
I respect every single second of this video, real hard choice between the WWI and WWII one. I'm naturally inclined to say i'd never sell a WW2 issue 1911, but to have such a pristine WW1 model on the wall after you're all said and done and selling your stuff? I feel that.
From a history standpoint, I would love to own one from the first world war, but as a lefty, not really interested in carrying one, though I wouldn’t mind shooting one.
I know what your saying about those early 1911's I own a Remington UMC that was made in late 17 and I love it and wouldn't give it up for the world and it has alot of family history on top of it
I'm with you. I have a 1911 made in 1917 that is in really good condition, even has the original two - tone mag. It is the last one I would sell and I have 14 1911's
I have my uncle's Colt 1911 made in 1918 and which was one of the rough finish "black" 1918's. Then, I have an original Springfield that was issued to a young Arm calvary officer who saw service with "Black Jack" Pershing against Pancho Villa in Mexico and then carried it in WWI and WWII before returning home with it. I shoot my Kimbers but love these old war horses.
Purchased my 70 series Colt in 1970. I had a friend who worked at the largest gun store in Houston and he called when the first shipment came in. I went home with a brand new shiny Colt for $116.00. No taxes back then and I still have it. For slow days, I have a Thompson/Contender with a 10 inch .45 ACP barrel.
I have a small 1911 collection, myself. I never should have sold my Colt WWl reissue! I sold it for the Colt Marine Pistol 1911. I have a WWl original that I will never part with!
I'm up to owning three 1911s. The Colt is in 10mm, a Delta Elite. A Ruger SR1911 and a Sig Sauer 1911 Texas Edition Gold, both in .45acp. I do not foresee getting rid of any of them. All are extremely reliable. It may be heresy to some, but the Sig is far and away the favorite of any 1911 I have ever shot.
Really enjoyed this video, I love the 1911 even the racking sound of a 1911 sounds different than any other type of auto pistol, I have a older Springfield 1911 that I had customized for my son who is 7 year old when he gets older it goes to him, I enjoy all Hickock vidoes but I love the 1911 videos, lot's of history in the gun's you have there and I might add that all are beautiful, life is good, 🇺🇸🤘🇺🇸🇺🇸
I had many handguns (ex wife made me sell most) The One I kept for sure and would never sell is my Springfield 1911 A1 made in 1991. That's the pistol I shoot the straightest with
After I read Journey to the End of the Night, I turned into a huge ww1geek. The grimness and senselessness of that war I don't think could ever be surpassed.
It comes in clutch if someone doesn’t know how to use it and tries to shoot you with it. That’s really the only scenario where it’s really practical, but it works.
Anything WW1 related is hands down a keeper. For those who don't know much about the war, there is an amazing documentary called "They Shall Not Grow Old." It's directed by Peter Jackson (Lord of The Rings director), which if I remember his grandfather served in the war; but anyways, he and others carefully remastered footage and colorized it, bringing it to life with various real soldiers of the war telling their stories. It is truly magnificent and incredible. Another thing to check out is the National World War 1 Museum and Memorial in Kansas City, Missouri. You can get through the museum in one day, but it's better to go through it a 2nd day. At least that's how I felt.
The 70 series pistols being made by Colt are as nice as that one. Really nice and slick, and beautiful blueing on the finish. The 80 series guns look nice too.
I only have one 1911, a Sig that's new enough that the sights still glow. Probably won't ever sell it, but I'd love to own a few more! The last two guns I'd ever sell are my Armalite National Match AR and my Browning BPS. The former was given to me by my uncle, who taught me how to shoot as a boy and passed away a few years ago. The latter was one of the first guns I ever bought and has broken thousands if not tens of thousands of clays. Like your Springfield, they're technically nothing special, but sentimental value is everything.
Browning invented one of if not the best side arm in history being used by the US and other Military's around the world for 100+ year's and still being used today great weapon
Great Clip Hickok! I shot my 1911 while in service so much that the web of my hand was raw and bleeding! (All range time for a competition. no hero claims) Great old gun! Like the upgrades where blood for big hands isn't required though.
hickock45, what revolver guns would you say are easiest to twirl/flip/flare like the old timey westerns in film. I'm a longtime watcher and despite being a lefty, i appreciate craftsmanship and design. much love
I have my Dad's 1943 Remington 1911 that was issued to him during WWII. Looks to be in about the same shape as yours. Shoot is once a year on my Dad's birthday. Clean it, oil it, and put it back in the safe.
I’m too young to have a gun 😂
That's friggin awesome
@@emmaisalone most of them were just duffled bagged and had the property markings scratched off them and taken home
Same here I am 14 but am turning 15 in October. There are so many guns I want!
@@soccergolfball1269 I got my first pistol by having my mom buy it on agreement that it would transfer to me once legally allowed, each of my brothers had one under the same arrangement, 2 of us were shooting low level competitions with them so it was justifiable to us
A 1911 from 1918, it’s incredible it has more than 100 years. Beautiful piece of history.
Someone did custom work to it but the serial check with cold came back 1915 on my dads colt govt
@Jesse Stinson I was thinking it looks more like Spring on the video than the middle of August. I think it is an older video. Love it though.
@Jesse StinsonGood eye. This was actually shot in 1970. You can tell from the manufacture dates of the 1911s.
I had a business acquaintance who carried one concealed for personal protection in his business recycling scrap yard. A harsh Darwinian realm overrun with rats, dangerous feral canines, and humanoid super predators.
Who wouldn't want to spend a day with Hickok45?
Love that guy!
@@ghostship7823 hell yeah it would be fun
Ghost Ship & smoking pots
Yeah
@@ghostship7823 ...but of course!!!....
Biden and Kommie
I'll never sell the 1911 that my great uncle carried in France during WWWI. It was manufactured by Colt in March of '18 and issued to him in May of '18. It's been in my family for 102 years now. It's a good shooter and is all original. Have his holster, pistol belt and helmet also.
@Marc Sioux I'd assume from the sound of it
That's incredible! I can't think of a better family heirloom.
@@Khoros-Mythos I kinda have a story like it but we have a few 1911s from my great great grandfather in WW1 and my great grandfather in WW2
@@alexmason2659 my great grandfather had also served in WW1 and survived the war.
@@djrambo365 that's awesome glad he survived many didn't but they won't be forgotten
I will never get tired seeing a 1911 especially in hickok's hands!
@Jesse Stinson i see u are a man of culture
6'8" hickock makes that full size look like a pocket gun.
Same
Especially when he is shooting targets.
Me neither
To actually have enough to "narrow" it down to 6 favorites......Life IS Good !
True
As soon as I saw the 1911, I commented at once... 😁😉
Has to narrow it down to his SIX favorites. Shot a 1911 over a century old. What a life!
I'm down to 10. I can't bring myself to go any further than that.
Wow. At this point I’m more excited looking at a pile of ammo.
Rodzilla5332 me too 😅
Yeah sadly i need me my Federal sponsorship. Or just a case of ammo.
I was issued an old WW2 remington rand during the Grenada Invasion.
Took a piece of paracord, tied it to the lanyard and my belt loop, kept it tucked under my belt.
I couldnt hit the side of a barn, but it was reliable.
Thanks for sharing your favorite 1911’s Last rifle I would sell- my M1 Garand. I appreciate the history behind these military firearms. I pray this history will not be lost in the coming generations. I love this land where my fathers died...
People sell guns? That's crazy talk!
I mean, it’s more of selling a gun for money to buy a different gun but still
I inherited 5 guns from my grandpa when he died. I don't really like any of them and they are all fudd guns, but I will still never sell them.
@@Jason-fm4my Most people buy used guns. You'd be surprised how much money can be saved by scouring estate sales and going to the occasional gun show (if you get there early).
I remember watching Hickok on RUclips nearly ten years ago when I was interested in getting my first 1911. Glad to see you still shooting that timeless firearm 💯
Your 1918 1911 was happy to be the keeper!
My '68 Camaro convertible was mad when I planned on selling it to buy a '72 Pantera.
As I was heading out to make the deal, the Camaro decided to get a stuck lifter & started running poorly.
I never bought that Pantera, and the Camaro fixed itself & has run fine ever since.
I was just thinking the '43 is probably feeling left out, but it has been in other videos.
I've had a Springfield 1911 A1 for around 12 years or so and I would never sell it. Nothing special about it, I just think they're the best looking guns ever and I love to shoot it.
Hickok's choice makes one think about Cpl. Alvin York's Medal of Honor fete in WW1.
Just wanted to say that I really appreciate your videos! With me being a German sports shooter and proud owner of a Kimber 1911 TLE we share the passion for classic 1911s. Unfortunately shooting .45 ACP in Germany ain’t fun for the wallet, but it definitely is for the heart 😂
Really deeply enjoy all of your videos for the knowledge you share as well as - or even more - for seeing you having so much joy and fun shooting everything you can get your hands on.
Keep on the great work!! 💪🏼
That 1911 . 45 from WWI was my pick as well. Just knowing that it has served and lasted so long is mind boggling.
I really like the feel of a 1911 with the flat-backed grip, rather than the raised, rounded ones. Always a pleasure to watch you shoot
The 1918 wins best for me, too. Your recent 1911 vids have been spectacular! They've been informative and interesting. I've always enjoyed Colt products. Now, you're turning me into a 1911-guy. Great review, Ty!!
Beautiful collection of 1911’s you have, Hickok!!! I totally agree, I wouldn’t part with any of them. That’s a lot of history laying on the table. If only they could talk...💥👍🏻😍
Love 1911’s. Someday will own one!
I’m glad you chose history👌🇦🇺🍺
I love the "Last I Would Sell" video topic. Amazing collection!
As a proud Canadian, I share your feelings for historical firearms of my nation. In 1914, the Canadian government purchased 5000 9111's and resold them to the officers of the Canadian Expeditionary Force. I have one of these pistols. It's been in my family for over 100 years. It's still a good shooter in spite of the small sights. Thank you Mr. Browning.
1911s is one reason I'm proud to be American
Only an American could design a weapon to last over a century and still being used glad Canadian's and other Military's got to enjoy these guns because they are awesome
I thought you cannot own handguns in Canada?
There's just something about 1911s... I love them all.
I leave mean comments same
We're in the same camp with the 1911's. I have among mine a 1918 Colt carried by a relative. It is quite dear to me. Thanks!
I love that 1918 model 1911 too. Very nice! The only problem with 1911's is you can never just have one, or two, or three........;)
Wait how??? I’m confused ooohhh wait patron
You're so right! Once you pop, you can't stop. I'm perputually in the market for a deal on a nice 1911 no matter how many I already have. I just can't resist a sweet piece of steel like that.
@@johnmagill9496 Before I owned a 1911, I just didn't understand. I knew I wanted one in my collection. But when many of my buddies said they owned 3, 4 or more.....I just didn't get it! Then. I bought one! Now I own 8! I have the bug! Don't tell my wife! ;)
I bought my late brother in law's 1911 (not A1) from my sister last year. Like yours, his was made in 1918, and he had it for fifty years. I have been shooting CDP IDPA class at our local pistol club with this gun. It will go to my sons when I'm gone. What a fine old gun. Thanks for all your videos.
Your life is my dream Mr. Hickock45! I hope I can see it when I retire.
That's a real tough choice between the 1918 and the 1943, but yeah, I think for me I would choose the 1918 also.
The amount of history on that table is amazing and beautiful. Nobody in my family served in WW2, so I don't have an original one, but I'm definitely going to buy one at some point. My thumb can't reach the magazine release, so it can't be my carry gun, but I just need to get one. It's such a beautiful, legendary firearm.
Thank you brother love the 1911 a piece of history
*Hickock scrummaging through the trenches.*
“A fine addition to my collection.”
I'm also a 1911 fan with 8 of them. Classic to custom. And... the one that I would never sell or trade for is the old Colt manufactured in 1913. Cheers
I'm shocked, first video I can recall that you didn't shoot the gong. Feels like this is open ended. I agree with your choice for the last one to sell. I like the new stuff, but nothing can replace guns that tell the history of the USA.
To have your collection narrowed down to 6 you'd never sell and not have your two Brown's or your Nighthawk on the table? Sir, you are a blessed man indeed!
I did not have the Nighthawk when I recorded this. It might have made it somewhere onto the table.
Ah Remington Rand! I carried one with the 101 Airborne in 1991 in Desert Storm. We were the last conventional unit to use them that I know of? i've lost the serial number, but I'd love to find a Remington Rand!! :)
So glad I was able to buy my first gun, and my first 1911, a month and a half ago!!!! Amidst all this craziness in the world I tracked down and got my brand new Colt 1911 O1991. I love that thing and I knew it had to be my first. Can’t afford a whole lot else right now but having one is better than having none!
I'm a lefty and my gen 3 g19 would spit brass at my face. Their quite hot when their freshly ejected. I bought a improved Glock oem ejector. Problem solved.
Six favorites. I’m over here with one modern Remington 1911 series 80.
Can’t afford anything with the letters C.O.L.T.
I have a 1916 made Colt 1911 that came down through the family. It's flat out my favorite gun I own!!! Gun shop told me not to shoot it too much unless I get a replacement barrel and modern clips to keep wear and tear down on it. It's a show piece!
That 1918 sure is a sweet piece of history, but your competition prize Springfield is a piece of your story, and that makes it super special. Thanks for sharing!
Excellent choice and great video. I only have one 1911, and it's a 100th anniversary edition made in 2011 by Ithaca. It was hand-built and fitted by an expert pistol smith and is a very sweet shooter.
Love my 1911's they would be on my list of last guns sold for sure with me, GREAT vid, love all the 1911's you have and the history that went with them!
I have a colt 1911 from 1919 army issue it was my dad’s gun and now it’s mine. It is the last one I would ever sell or get rid of. I love my 1911.
I've missed you Hickock! Sight for sore eyes.
Where have you been? We've been right here, three or four videos every week. :-)
@@hickok45 Funny you should ask. I just looked back and it seems the "Bell" had been turned off by the powers that be. On all of my firearms channels! Check your notifications brothers and sisters.
Same with me I was not getting notifations
I never have been notified. That hickok could you do a video on a SIG mcx virtus pistol in 300 blk?
Hickok is the reason I want my first gun to be a 1911. They're just beautiful. The dawn of a new era of semiauto gun making. steeped in history and beautiful
I have an old 1911 dated 1927 from the Erjicito Argentina plant and this happens to be my favorite 1911 from my collection for sure...I knew halfway through the video that you were going to pick your 1918! 🤔
Hickock 45 is so good he points his gun down range and targets say "Yes Sir!" before jumping infront of his shot.
I agree with your pick! I was hoping that was the one you would go with. I watched this while cleaning my 1911 (Colt 1991 model that I bought new in 2018)
"Nice one for da' fence" 😂
20 years ago i bought a ww1 1911. It was a colt slide on a umc frame... i looked for about 12 years, then found the the other wwi 1911. Yep it was a umc slide with the colt frame. I am the lucky owner of a colt and umc 1911. Both made i. 1918 if i remember correctly.
I've got a 1918 , 238xxx serial number , the thing just loves to be held...such a beast and a beauty. I have inspected the barrel the rifling is almost worn to nothing but its not pitted or corroded ,still I'm scared as hell to fire it. I appreciate the history of it rather than utility , it will never leave my possession until I die . Am I the only one , or does this thing look like the p-51 mustang styling...the front of the slide just reminds me of the ww2 p51...just beautiful.
Love the concept of the video. It's kinda like reminiscing about good times had with a family member. Always hate losing the ones that you love the most. As always, love to the gong. Life is good for sure!
" I narrowed it down to six". That slays me. Hat's off to a true "1911 man"!
Hello, im your new fan and 1911 is my favorite pistol!
Know how many years go by this is still my favorite channel.
I agree , very good comment
I recently bought another 1911. A Turnbull WW1 replica. It will be my son's after he is done with basic training. Just a beautiful gun. I still would rather have the original, but the Turnbull is absolutely beautiful. Thanks Hickok, John.
Man! Love that collection. Good to see you Hickok! Been watching you for years, Thank You!
The "last 1911 I'd ever sell"? Hell, Hickok, I wouldn't even sell my first 1911! It would be like selling one of my kids.... nope, never.
Take it easy y’all from Texas
Those last three are all special in their own right. An original from 1918, one from WWII that looks like it was touched and moved a lot, and one with a personal connection.
I respect every single second of this video, real hard choice between the WWI and WWII one. I'm naturally inclined to say i'd never sell a WW2 issue 1911, but to have such a pristine WW1 model on the wall after you're all said and done and selling your stuff? I feel that.
From a history standpoint, I would love to own one from the first world war, but as a lefty, not really interested in carrying one, though I wouldn’t mind shooting one.
Randal Arms, Cabot Arms & Safari Arms made mirror image 1911's. Cabot currently does.
Hickok's vids and stories are like the 1911s themselves. Timeless and wonderful.
I know what your saying about those early 1911's I own a Remington UMC that was made in late 17 and I love it and wouldn't give it up for the world and it has alot of family history on top of it
Lol "I've narrowed it down to six"... Boy, you're living the life.
I'm with you. I have a 1911 made in 1917 that is in really good condition, even has the original two - tone mag. It is the last one I would sell and I have 14 1911's
The Remington rand was a 43 I have one just like it army issued.
I have my uncle's Colt 1911 made in 1918 and which was one of the rough finish "black" 1918's. Then, I have an original Springfield that was issued to a young Arm calvary officer who saw service with "Black Jack" Pershing against Pancho Villa in Mexico and then carried it in WWI and WWII before returning home with it. I shoot my Kimbers but love these old war horses.
Purchased my 70 series Colt in 1970. I had a friend who worked at the largest gun store in Houston and he called when the first shipment came in. I went home with a brand new shiny Colt for $116.00. No taxes back then and I still have it. For slow days, I have a Thompson/Contender with a 10 inch .45 ACP barrel.
Cool. Wish I'd kept the Series '70 I purchased in the early '70's.
I have a small 1911 collection, myself. I never should have sold my Colt WWl reissue! I sold it for the Colt Marine Pistol 1911. I have a WWl original that I will never part with!
Was really hoping you'd pick the a1 since I have an original a1 from '43 but I can't blame you. Those originals are so nifty.
I would’ve picked the 1918 model as well. All that history! I can only dream of owning one of those.
Love the 1911 as well. Love a .45 as well. You have a great collection of them. Thanks for sharing.
That ending really tickled me with the “gun for defense” pun lol
I'm up to owning three 1911s. The Colt is in 10mm, a Delta Elite. A Ruger SR1911 and a Sig Sauer 1911 Texas Edition Gold, both in .45acp. I do not foresee getting rid of any of them. All are extremely reliable. It may be heresy to some, but the Sig is far and away the favorite of any 1911 I have ever shot.
absolutely one of my favorite videos Sir. love it. there is a lot of history on that table.
the mirror sheen on that 2nd 1911 is insane!
I agree 100% I have a 1911 made in 1918 and would never sell it for being a 106 years old it’s a sweet shooting pistol and accurate
You know how cool it would be to Own a Hickok45 1911 like that would be awesome and having a piece of history
Really enjoyed this video, I love the 1911 even the racking sound of a 1911 sounds different than any other type of auto pistol, I have a older Springfield 1911 that I had customized for my son who is 7 year old when he gets older it goes to him, I enjoy all Hickock vidoes but I love the 1911 videos, lot's of history in the gun's you have there and I might add that all are beautiful, life is good, 🇺🇸🤘🇺🇸🇺🇸
That's awesome! He will love it!
I had many handguns (ex wife made me sell most) The One I kept for sure and would never sell is my Springfield 1911 A1 made in 1991. That's the pistol I shoot the straightest with
That would be the one to keep.
@Eli Donoso I had 14 handguns. I'm only good at shooting one at time :) so I kept 4 :)
After I read Journey to the End of the Night, I turned into a huge ww1geek. The grimness and senselessness of that war I don't think could ever be surpassed.
Those 45s are the Hickok Crown Jewels, love what you value Brother...
The 1911, the tank, the myth, the legend, but boy that strange safety thingy on the grip.....😂
It comes in clutch if someone doesn’t know how to use it and tries to shoot you with it. That’s really the only scenario where it’s really practical, but it works.
Anything WW1 related is hands down a keeper. For those who don't know much about the war, there is an amazing documentary called "They Shall Not Grow Old." It's directed by Peter Jackson (Lord of The Rings director), which if I remember his grandfather served in the war; but anyways, he and others carefully remastered footage and colorized it, bringing it to life with various real soldiers of the war telling their stories. It is truly magnificent and incredible.
Another thing to check out is the National World War 1 Museum and Memorial in Kansas City, Missouri. You can get through the museum in one day, but it's better to go through it a 2nd day. At least that's how I felt.
a wise man once told me if you can't pick which one to carry take em all
This is my favorite gun ever. Following the Thompson 1921 sub-machine gun. Then the M1 Garand.
They’re all beautiful, but that piece from 1969 is, for me, the pick of the bunch.
I’d cut my pinkie off for a gun like that!
Then you'd need a Glock26 or 27!
The 70 series pistols being made by Colt are as nice as that one. Really nice and slick, and beautiful blueing on the finish. The 80 series guns look nice too.
I only have one 1911, a Sig that's new enough that the sights still glow. Probably won't ever sell it, but I'd love to own a few more! The last two guns I'd ever sell are my Armalite National Match AR and my Browning BPS. The former was given to me by my uncle, who taught me how to shoot as a boy and passed away a few years ago. The latter was one of the first guns I ever bought and has broken thousands if not tens of thousands of clays. Like your Springfield, they're technically nothing special, but sentimental value is everything.
Browning invented one of if not the best side arm in history being used by the US and other Military's around the world for 100+ year's and still being used today great weapon
I know what your talking, had a little hard times once I started selling my guns, got down to my colt never ever and still have the colt,I Love 1911s
Great Clip Hickok! I shot my 1911 while in service so much that the web of my hand was raw and bleeding! (All range time for a competition. no hero claims) Great old gun! Like the upgrades where blood for big hands isn't required though.
I may only have one 1911, but its a Springfield TRP, and it will never be for sale.
Hick, you love shooting those drinks, you chuckle a bit every time
At some point you have to do a,”Last .22 rifle I would sell”, and of course a pistol version of that video as well.
Very tough choices. This could be one of my favorites of your videos
hickock45, what revolver guns would you say are easiest to twirl/flip/flare like the old timey westerns in film. I'm a longtime watcher and despite being a lefty, i appreciate craftsmanship and design. much love
Those A-1s that were made in the 1940s are hard to beat.
Hi, I recon its got to be the 1918 model, as a keeper, in this, Exeelent demenstration of your work here, and hat's of for your work.
Regards
Steven.