Introduction

In this site, you will find information related to the old workhorse pistol. Designed by John Moses Browning and initially produced by Colt, this pistol has served as the official military sidearm, in the armies of several nations. It has gone through several conflicts (WW1, WW2, Korea, Vietnam and others), but it also has served as the pistol of choice for thousands of civilians and Law Enforcement agents.

The Colt Model 1911 (and its derivative, the 1911 A1) is probably one of the most copied firearm designs of all times. Almost all contemporary pistols are based (more or less) to the principles of the John Moses Browning pistol. Today, this same pistol is produced by several manufacturers, actually there are several companies in the industry, whose sole product is the 1911 or parts for the 1911.

This site is an on-line resource, with everything you want to learn about this magnificent firearm. You can use the menu at left, to navigate through the various sections of this site.

M1911.ORG also offers you our E-zine, a site where you can learn the latest news from the M1911 world. We test and review the latest M1911 models there, as well as a whole lot of other things, all M1911-related.

M1911.ORG has also its own discussion area, our Forums Site, where members can exchange information on the M-1911. We encourage you to register (registration is of course, free) and participate in our discussions, since our Forums Site is the largest pool of knowledge on the 1911 pistol.

We want to thank you for visiting our site and welcome you to the world of the M-1911 pistol.

This site won't exist, without the generous help of some companies who advertise in here. These companies are shown at the top of each page, and at the right column. We would certainly appreciate if you visit their web sites. Their products and customer service are top-notch. If you decide to buy something from them, please tell them where you saw their banner.

Bill Laughridge of Cylinder & Slide was kind enough to allow us to try out his unique Model 1903 Pocket Pistol recreation. A one-of-a-kind pistol, that Bill build a couple of years ago, to show his company's ability to create unique, extremely gorgeous pistols. M1911.ORG was the first organization which was allowed to fire this pistol, and you can read all about it in our E-zine.

May 29th, '08

Matt Davis Custom 1911 review

Matt Davis of MD Custom Machine has send us a custom 1911 he build, as a sample of his work. We put the pistol through its paces and you can read how we liked it, in our E-zine.

April 4th, '08

STI Rogue review

We just finished testing the new STI Rogue 9mm Para pistol. You can read all about this new tiny 1911 in our E-zine.

February 29th, '08

Dave Sample passed away

It just came to my attention that Dave Sample (aka Captain Eagle) has passed away. Dave has long been a supporter of the Roy Rogers foundation, and was active in his support...working with fund-raisers both in front of and behind the scenes...and remained personally involved until his health failed. Dave also served honorably with the United States Navy during the Korean War, and is thus remembered for his service. He also was a self-trained pistolsmith and taught gunsmithing via the Internet to those interested in building their own 1911. Rest in peace Sir.

February 15th, '08

Charles Daly EFS review

We just published our review of the Charles Daly EFS pistol, a budget-priced but quite interesting 1911. You may read all about it, in our E-zine.

February 12th, '08

Rock River Arms Tactical review

Our reviewers just finished testing the Rock River Arms Tactical 1911. You may read all about it, in our E-zine.

January 11th, '08

STI Guardian 9mm review

We received an STI Guardian in 9mm for reviewing and as usually our testers put it through its paces. You may read all about it, in our E-zine.

December 17th, '07

Kimber Pro Covert II review

We received a Kimber Pro Covert II for reviewing and as usually we put it through its paces. You may read all about it, in our E-zine.

November 8th, '07

Auto Ordnance 1911A1 reviewed

We just received and reviewed for our readers the Auto Ordnance 1911PKZ SE pistol. You may read all about it, in our E-zine.

October 29th, '07

STI Escort reviewed in our E-zine

M1911.ORG is once more the first publication to review for you the STI Escort .45 ACP pistol. You may read all about this new 1911 from the Texas company, in our E-zine.

October 22nd, '07

We added some more airsoft reviews

We added some more airsoft pistol reviews in our Project Airsoft forums in our Forums Site. Those interested in these training tools are welcome to read them.

October 18th, '07

Nighthawk Custom Heinie Tactical Carry

M1911.ORG is again the first publication to review for you the Nighthawk Custom Heinie Tactical Carry pistol. You may read all about this new Nighthawk in our E-zine.

October 16th, '07

RIA GI Super .38

The good folks at Rock Island Armory were kind enough to send us one of their GI pistols, but this time it is a Super .38 one. See how our reviewer liked it in our E-zine.

October 19th, '07

Combat Focus Shooting

Rob Pincus is the Training Director at the Valhalla Shooting Club, in Colorado USA, one of the top shooting schools in the world. Rob has derived a shooting system, which is described in his book and DVD called "Combat Focus Shooting". We reviewed Rob's book and DVD in our E-zine and we decided to add it to the list of products that we sell. If you are interested in buying this book/DVD combo, please follow this link.

September 25th, '07

Colt New Agent

We put the Colt New Agent through its paces and we report to you our findings, in our E-zine. See how our reviewer like this Colt model.

August 29th, '07

Wilson Combat Elite Tactical Magazine

Wison Combat just revealed their new Elite Tactical Magazine (ETM). Read their Press Release in the M1911.ORG E-zine.

July 13th, '07

Jim Cirillo was killed in a car crash

I just got informed that Jim Cirillo, one of the most proficient gun fighters in the world, was killed last night in a car-truck crash in NY. A member of the New York City Stake-Out Squad (1968-1973) Jim Cirillo's only job was to confront the most hardened and dangerous armed criminals in the city. During this time he was involved in seventeen shootouts and more armed confrontations than can be counted. During the years following his retirement from the NYPD Cirillo worked as a firearms instructor for several schools. Mr. Cirillo was half Greek, from his mother side and was 76 years old. My most sincere condolences to his family.

July 3rd, '07

Colt Special Combat Government Super .38

We put the Colt Special Combat Government Super .38 through its paces and we report to you our findings, in our E-zine. See how our reviewer like this Colt model.

June 11th, '07

Sigarms Revolution Compact C³

We test the new Sigarms Revolution Compact C³, a compact Officers frame pistol with a true (4.25") Commander slide and we report to you our findings, in our E-zine.

June 3rd, '07

Nighthawk Custom T3-UCP review

M1911.ORG has just received the brand new Nighthawk Custom T3-UCP pistol, for reviewing. Read how our testers liked this new pistol in our E-zine.

June 3rd, '07

We introduce our Pocketsmith II Milti-Tool

We have just introduced our M1911.ORG Pocketsmith II, a special multi-tool for the M1911 shooter. Read all about it here.

May 25th, '07

Wilson Combat Sentinel Compact review

M1911.ORG has received a brand new model from Wilson Combat to review. The pistol was so new that the good folks at WC had still not decided what to name it, actually the name was finalized just before this review was published. So go read how our authors liked this new baby in our E-zine.

May 22th, '07

Several new reviews in our E-zine

We have published the following reviews of brand new M1911 models in our E-zine.

- Cylinder and Slide R&D pistol
- Para-Ordnance CWX645G Carry GAP
- Kimber Gold Match

We also have published a preview of the new Nighthawk Custom T3 pistol.

Check all these our in our E-zine.

March 30h, '07

Ted Szabo passed away

It was one of the worst moments in my life, when I was informed that the President and Founder of Para-Ordnance and my good friend Ted Szabo passed away, on Wednesday, March 28th, '07 around 3:30 pm. I just couldn't believe my eyes when I read the dreadful message. Ted was a marvellous man, a great firearm designer and above all a great friend. Our most sincere condolences to his wife Froso, his son Nicholas, his mother Helen, his father Bill, his partner Thanos Polyzos, as well as to all the people in the Para-Ordnance family. My dear friend, Lena and I will sorely miss you.

Read Para-Ordnance's Press Release in our E-zine.

March 11th, '07

Nighthawk Custom Dominator review

Our testers put the brand new Nighthawk Custom Dominator through its paces and report back to you with their findings and their impressions, in our E-zine. Check out our review.

March 11th, '07

Ron Stilwell passed away

I am sorry to announce that Ron Stilwell, one of the owners of High Standard, ex-president of Colt, has passed away on Thursday March 1st 2007, after a bypass operation and short hospitalization. I've corresponded with Ron in the past and I had the chance to meet him in Orlando this year. I could hardly believe my ears when his partner and friend, Alan Aronstein told me about his death. Our most sincere condolences to Ron's family and friends, for the loss of their beloved man.

March 1st, '07

We test the Para-Ordnance Gun Rights pistol

Our testers check out the new Para-Ordnance PX1445S Gun Rights pistol, basically a P1445 with some interesting improvments. For each one of these pistols sold Para-Ordnance is giving 25$ to the NRA, so all those interested in supporting NRA, check out our review of this PX1445S, in our E-zine.

February 20th, '07

We review the new RIA FS Match pistol

Our staff puts the new Rock Island Armory FS Match 1911 through its paces. Read our review in our E-zine.

February 13th, '07

M1911.ORG visits Colt's factory

M1911.ORG has been invited to visit Colt's factory in Hartford CT, and we report back to you on what we saw and learned there. Read our article in our E-zine.

January 6th, '07

Reviews in our E-zine

The following reviews have been added the last few months in our E-zine: Springfield LW MC Operator, Springfield EMP, Para Ordnance PX745S, Para Ordnance CWX79R LDA, Rock Island Armory Tactical. In our first issue for 2007, we also added reviews of the Wilson Combat Carry Comp and the Nighthawk Custom Talon. Read our reviews in our E-zine.

October 29th, '06

Para Ordnance PX745S review

Para Ordnance has send us their brand new PX745S, a 5", stainless pistol in .45ACP for test and reviewing. Read what our testers have to say about it in our E-zine.

October 11th, '06

Springfield LW MC Operator review

We test and review the new Springfield Lightweight MC Operator pistol, in our E-zine site. Check it out.

September 26th, '06

Col. Jeff Cooper passed away

We have been informed of the death of Col. Jeff Cooper this morning. Our most sincere condolences to the family of this great man, who did so much for the art of pistol fighting. You will be missed Sir!

September 19th, '06

We launched our E-zine

We are happy to announce the opening of our E-zine site. An electronic publication, with news and reviews of anything related to the M1911 pistol. In our E-zine we will publish all reviews performed by M1911.ORG staff from now on. It already contains the two tests we have published in our Forums Site (of the Nighthawk Custom 10-8 and the Para Ordnance Slim Hawg) and we have just added a review of the brand new Nighthawk Custom Vickers Tactical model. M1911.ORG is the first publication testing this pistol, and we are very proud for bringing you this review. We thank the nice folks at Nighthawk, for giving us this opportunity. We also bring you a test of the new Guncrafter Industries Model 2, .50 GI pistol. Let us know what you think of our new effort. Here is the address from where you will get all M1911-related news: