The 1911 and 45 Auto ~ My Cherished Companions
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- Опубликовано: 13 ноя 2022
- I have a very close and personal relationship with the .45 Auto and the 1911 pistol going back over 50 years with my military service. Let me share some of the history of this iconic pairing, and then, stay tuned for my personal slide show!
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A dog, a revolver, a cold beer, a cigar and a fine day to sit outside and enjoy them...bliss!
Greetings from Phoenix, AZ.
Yes. That’s true wealth. ❤
My favorite experience with the 1911 is when I was 11. I was in south Texas with my grandpa deer hunting ( I believe it was the fall of 93 ). We were heading back to our camp around dusk. My grandpa told me to stop f ing moving. I immediately stopped because I rarely heard him cuss and never directed towards me. I looked at him and he had his 45 drawn. He then blew the head off a rattlesnake that was no more than 4 feet from me. That gun was forever immortalized in that moment. I’m kind of embarrassed to admit I haven’t owned one yet but I will right that wrong some day.
It’s amazing how fast time flies!
A man who drinks beer and smokes cigars while discussing guns ..... My kind of guy!!!
Congratulations on a life well lived, sir! It appears you have fared far better than many of our unfortunate veterans. I'm glad you are able to enjoy the fruits of your labor and service in your golden years. Your knowledge of firearms and history are a treasure, and it saddens me to think they will someday disappear. There are far too few like you anymore. Thank you for all you have done to keep us all safe and free. I hope Benny's leg is OK.
I do pray for our veterans. There's an unfortunate link between desperation and the loss of God in our society over the past 50 years. Though the WWI, WWII and Korean war vets typically suffered through tougher times in combat, this was then a very strongly Judeo-Christian country, and those that returned maintained a close connection to God, who healed them. Keeping distant from God, who we were made for, to live forever, is the definition of insanity.
Benny healed up quite well. Thank you!
Well said...I think it would be quite something to know you and have you as a neighbor.
Semper Fi
@@waynegray453 God bless, Semper Fi.
Amen Brother!
Not all great. I have a 40% disability rating and take a lot of drugs from the Dr. just to be able to function. But I am here while many are not.
I’m 5’ 7” and 135 lbs. I was ten pounds lighter when I first shot a 1911 forty five. I’ve experimentally carried a bunch of plastic “wonder nines” and have always returned to my five inch steel frame 1911A1 chambered in .45 auto. I’m 57 years old so I guess y’all can call me “old school.”
At 20 yards and under, me and my forty five are your huckleberry.
Sir, you are the real article. I just want you to know how much it means that you share so much with us. Thank you.
Thank you and God bless.
When I have my 1911 on my hip, and my model 94 in my hands, I feel very well armed. Thanks to JMB for those wonderful designs
Thank you for your service. I'm a retired AF helicopter pilot. As time goes by, and I see our younger generations, I appreciate our veterans more. Vets such as you are a national treasure.
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You sound just like my recently-departed Uncle who was a Navy veteran, firearms enthusiast, and a fellow New Englander-- this is like I'm hanging with him again. Thanks for the time you share with all of us!
This was a wonderful video!!! Thank you for sharing it with us.
Thank you for your service. My Uncle was in Long Bin and payed a heavy price when a Soldier in front of him stepped on a trip wire triggering a grenade. He wore scares and shrapnel in his body till the day he passed. He never complained, but Family members said that he was never the same after he came home. I'm just thankful he came home,, many young Men didn't.. God Bless our Vets.
I too learned the 1911 going through army officers training. I've owned 10 1911s in my 62 years on earth. I still have 5 1911s and never felt under gunned. Always had confidence in it and it keeps me warm at night. Thank you for your service.
And I enjoy a cigar, too.
Love the Brittany, a breed that meets with my total approval.
Thank you Mr. Wayne for passing on some of your extensive knowledge to us younger guys. You've done an amazing job of flattening the curve for those who are passionate about learning. Thank you for your service to our great country. The slide show was fantastic.
Love my 1911’s in 45! Just something about how they feel and shoot. And with the grip and thumb safety incorporated into a 1911, it makes me feel confident to carry with one in the chamber and hammer back. Thanks for all the great videos and sharing your experience as a young MP.
My newest and probably most cherished firearm is a Colt Gold Cup National Match. As a leftie, I've always admired 1911's but never owned one until this year. I figured it was high time to have one in my collection and she's a dandy!
As a former tanker, I carried a 1911 and an M3a1 grease gun. Both great.
I was a member of our base pistol team & we had Singer 1911’s. We switched to the Barrette 9mm & our competition rules changed. Under the 45, a lethal hit was one round in the center mass or the head (7 round magazines with one in the chamber= effectively 8 kills). Shooting combat matches with the 9 mm, we were required to put two rounds in center mass followed by one in the face IN THAT ORDER (15 round magazine + 1 in the tube= 5 possible kills with one mulligan). It did not make sense to me, so I switched to the combat M16 team. Never had confidence in the simple 9mm of the early 90’s.
Today, at age 70, 1911 is my EDC.
Arent Singer 1911 like rare and expensive?What happened to those 1911 you were issued?
@@NAMELESSINTERNETADDICT turned back in to the base CATM… probably returned to Depot. That was 1993.
@@jameshaberer4644 You could have made some decent $$$ if you bought a couple of those.
Thanks for your service I love 45 I have a auto and pc.
My hero
I was a marine mp. In the Vietnam War I carried the 1911 superb weapon I now have a glock 21 Springfield armory 45 .and high standard 22.
Thanks for your service 🙏
Good talk very informative and entertaining, history of Colt's 1911 is in my opinion fascinating and enlightening.
I'm 5'5" and at the time of serving weighing 145. When I was introduced to the 1911. I loved but due to hand size had to use 2 hands. This was the 1980's. Now in the 2012 or so I came across the colt 1991. With 4" barrel. It was one of those things picked it up and shot well for me. I reload the 230 grn lrn. But I agree I just enjoy shooting it.
We always worry about how Benny is getting along. Tailwags Benny!
( USNR, 67,68, 69... and the Gubmnt 1911, Thompson, and M1 Garand were what we drew from the magazine. )
Great pistol. During the mid-1960s n the Navy we carried US NAVY Model 1911 Automatic Pistol made by Colt.
What a great story a lot history and remember it so well cause they don't teach it anymore. Thank you.
Kids con the teachers into dribbling on all day about adult content from what I hear.
My great grandfather carried a colt 1911 at the end of ww1 and my grandfather carried a colt 1911 in Korea then my other grandfather carried a colt 1911 in Vietnam,when I turned 21 and bought my first handgun it was a colt 1911 and Christmas of that same year I was given all 3 of the ones that my grandfathers carried and I will pass them down to my son some day
Will you adopt me?
@@rappmasterdugg6825 Me first!
Another great video on an iconic round and the 45ACP has always been my favorite handgun round!
Indeed, Mr Browning knew a thing or two about firearms and his 1911/45ACP combination was top-tier, back then or today!
Indeed, from his lever action Winchesters to the M2 .50 Browning Machine Gun, the 1911, and so many others that are still around and copied, his inventions were timeless and will likely never go away.
Interesting program. Thanks for serving
Benny: Protecting the world from harm one chipmunk at a time!
Thank you for your service, Sir! 🇺🇲
Excellent history lesson sir.
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Thank you for your service kind sir. Both of my grandfathers were WWII vets, Love your stories and your videos. ❤
Thank you sir for your service
Thanks for the service my dad was In served over there. I remember my grandma and great uncle and my dad busted out the old slide machine. It was loaded with photos of when he was over there. The 1 photo I remember was of his tower he was tasked to man. He had all his weapons on display the M60,M16,M79 and the clickers that detonate explosives set outside of the wire. I don’t what ever happened to those photos and slides. But it was a real treat to see yours Sir thanks for taking me down a trip down memory lane.
Love the military pictures of you thank you for your service gog bless you and your family
Thank you, Gun Blue. I too am a 25th alumni in CuChi. Did two tours their. I also love my 1911 that I carried in the field their.
Welcome home.
Thank you for your service, Sir.
I have two Remington Rand 1911's ,one in beautiful shape the other shows wear.They replaced the one I bought in '94 that I traded and it haunted me for decades until I replaced it.Real nice program ,Sir.
Thank you sir. Your dedication and credible history source. God speed
527 MP and 561 MP Company's here, Iraq and Afang! Nice to meet you! Thanks for the vids!!
God bless, MP!
Pictures at end were great
I too was stationed at Polk. And I counted every day until I could leave lol
Qualified expert in competetion US Army! My training was dry fire with a pencil taped for size. 45 auto was a gentle push with a firm grip. When 9mm was introduced, I did not like it. Too snappy for my tastes. Always enjoy your historical insights. Thank you!!! Best wishes and God bless...
Thank you for your service sir. Great video and an awesome history of the 1911. We appreciate your superior storytelling abilities 😊
My dad had two .45 colts, I grew up with those beauties, my first weapon was a Spanish star, .45, then I had a "Ballester-Molina", a caliber with a lot of stopping power, and very accurate. When you were in Vietnam, with a .45 on your waist, did you feel safe? Greetings from Patagonia, Argentina
I had planned just to listen to this video in the background while doing other work but once I saw Benny, I had to watch it instead -)
You impress me so much with every video, the photos at the end are really incredible.
I love the 1911. Actually, it's one of the few autos I like. I also like your Redhawk and holster. Very nice!
I have lived in Texas all my life but on a trip to Chicago I went to The Field Museum. Most of the animals in the museum were there because of Teddy Roosevelt.
Another great video from you sir.
Thank you.
My dad was a WWII combat vet who served with the 112th Cav in the S. Pacific. He loved his 1911 and said there were two occasions where he would not have come home alive without it. Thankfully, he was my instructor in my teen years and the 1911 is still one of my favorite platforms. Thanks for you great vids!
Id love to see a video with you commenting on your photos. A great era and great history. Reminds me of my days in the army from early 80’s to mid 90’s
Thank You For Your Service Sir.
Thank you for all your wonderful video presentations, Mr. Richards! Bless you, your wife, Benny and all your loved ones! Thank you for your service in uniform to America. It is a real treat to have you as a host on RUclips. Modern television is such crap!
Sir , I so enjoy listening to a man with intelligence , And common sense. Thank you for your service. And your great videos.
fort polk 1967 lai Khe 1968 short helicopter flight to Charlie Charlie great video love history and personal experience
I drove my 1/4 ton to Lai Khe on several occasions to courier stuff for HQ. Completely different, hilly country on the way. My brother in law was stationed there.
It was during a ccw class years ago that my instructor afforded me the opportunity to qualify with his 1911 in 45 acp. I fell in love with it that day after shooting the center out of the target to both of our amazement. I own several today and they are still my favorites. I sure do enjoy your videos sir and thank you for your service to our great country. God bless you.
Now we think of the 45 Auto as the pistol and the 45ACP as the cartridge. Love the trip down memory lane in South Vietnam.
I love this man so much.
The history lessons that pertain to firearms are my absolute favorite and your style makes them all the more interesting. Whenever you do these types of videos, I forward them to my father-in-law because he enjoys them greatly. He is a sociology and history Ph.D. from Norway. He always states that he likes the firearms perspective. Anyway captain, we are all getting older by the day. One day closer to being drawn into God's eternal gift of the afterlife. Thanks for your time and efforts.
Great history lesson, I wish I would have had teachers in school that were this interesting.
Thank you for taking the time to share this series with us.
Excellent! Thank you.
Love the pictures. I was in Vietnam in '68-'69 at Phu Bi and Danang.
Lots of respect brother. Enjoy learning from you.
Thank you for sharing your pictures from Vietnam.
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Thank you for making this video. I learn so much from you
Thank you for sharing your experience. We were turning ours in and getting the M9 when I first came in, but it was the first military handgun I ever fired. I appreciate you teaching what you know. It's a good legacy.
Thank you for your service.
I shoot an thoroughly enjoy 45 auto. I have an SA 1911 Garrison that is my EDC. In a shoulder holster with three magazines on the right, balances, and carries quite nicely all day. Thanks for the video.
Thanks for the ending footage. Thoroughly enjoyed it. 🇺🇲⚔️🍕🍺👍👍
Always love your video's sir. You bring a lot to the table.
You sir are one of my heroes! Happy Thanksgiving to you!
Mr. Browning was a gun genius for several gun creations during his lifetime. I think you and he would have a great channel together on RUclips. Thanks for sharing your knowledge of guns and your life experiences. God bless you sir.
Thank you for your service, God bless you!
This is my favorite video you've done , thank you sir !! Also my favorite handgun , still have my 1911.
Always makes the day so much better getting to visit with you and Benny. Thanks for all you do.
I had gone to the sunroom and lit up a stogie from AJ Fernandez before clicking on this video. Sure enjoyed burning one with you. Great history lesson. Thanks.
Ive always enjoyed your video, but this is a exceptional one - going down memory lane.... thank you.
Thank you, sir, for sharing your knowledge and for your military service.
Great video! Really reminds me of my late grandpa telling stories. God bless you and your family
Thanks for the video and information.
Love watching and listening to your channel. Love the 1911.
Another fine video, Sir! Much appreciated! Thank you!!!
Great historical lecture on the .45 in addition to
the pictures. Thank you for sharing! 🇺🇸
Really enjoy your videos. You would make a great Ballistics Therapy Doctor.
," Now come on in here Son ,and Let's discuss your caliber woes , and why you think you need this New Rifle" You have a Mellow calm Demeanor. Keep up the great Work .
Thanks for posting all those pictures at the end, I loved looking at all those Vietnam era pics:)
Excellent thank you!
My farther was a Brittany spaniel breeder. He was an avid hunter and you remind me of him greatly. The name of his kennel was yankeebrit kennel out of Leicester, mass…..im my dads little girl…but i have many weapons…..i just cant seem to get away from em…..i love guns….have fond memories of hunting etc. i currently live in Maine . I wish you well….
Thank you for your service sir! I loved the old photos at the end!
God bless you and yours. Thank you for your service 👍🇺🇸💪
Thank you for sharing those incredible photos from your service in Vietnam.
Thank you for your service
Love this man!
Amazing! I love this content
Nice presentation of the 45auto ,one of my favorites and I'll be carrying my 1911 tonight as I walk my dog Maggie instead of my Glock 19 in honor of your service and a life well lived. Great soundtrack you chose for the photo piece. God bless you and Family,you too Benny
Another fantastic video. Thank you once again for sharing your superb knowledge and experience. I always look forward to watching you. Take care. Danny.
A truly great video. You are very astute when doing straight up firearms videos. You always present the subject well and explain functions. Today, you take on the role of historian and, do it very well.
My Grandfather was a Corporal in the Army in the Philippines. A 100% Norwegian, he joined to earn Citizenship. Your background information is presented perfectly.
A good brew and smoke is a bonus.
So appreciate your channel Sir.
God bless you with many more healthy years
Pretty awesome pictures! Whether the war was ever right or wrong Thanks a million to all that Put their selves out their for our country. Thank you so much. 🇺🇸
Hawaii bound. Had to have been the two greatest words ever heard. 40:41
Welcome Home. The divisional chief of staff informed me that I could personally bring the 25th colors back to Hawaii and finish my tour for another month, or take my early out and go home. I chose the latter. Homeward bound.