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Welcome to The M1911 Pistols Organization Forums Site.
This site is part of The M1911 Pistols Organization, or M1911.ORG for short. Our organization is an on-line reference on the M1911 pistol. Our first site was created in 1994, as a service to Internet community, interested in this fine firearm. We currently maintain three sites, for the M1911 pistols lover:

- Our Home Page, which is an on-line, encyclopedia-like site, with everything you want to know about the M1911.
- Our E-zine, which is an electronic publication with all the latest news on the M1911 Pistols, with reviews of new models, industry announcements and press releases.
- Our Forums Site, the one you are currently in, which is a discussion board for anything related to the M1911.

You may freely browse through this site and read the topics covered, but you will have to register with us, in order to participate in our discussions. Registration is of course free. Just click here or at the "Register" link above.

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House Keeping
Or anything related to M1911.ORG, its Home Page and its Forums Site
Not for asking pistol related questions.
  Forum Last Post Threads Posts
This is where we'll post new announcements, like things we find on the net, or whatever we think should be of interests to the members.
New threads can be started by Mgm team only. Regular members can only read and post answers to existing threads.
by John
Yesterday 02:31 Go to last post
162 2,368
This is the place for manufacturers of 1911-related goods, to post their announcements.
This is not a discussion area, just an area where vendors can announce their offerings.
by John
21st October 2009 14:23 Go to last post
49 69
Where to post your questions about M1911.ORG, the Home Page, the E-zine and the Forums Site, or where you can make suggestions about our Organization.
Do not post pistol- or parts-related questions here.
4th November 2009 05:26 Go to last post
504 5,583
We are interested in hearing your opinion about M1911.ORG, the Home Page, the Forums Site or our E-zine.
This is the proper forum to post it.
Alternatively, you can use our Guestbook to leave us your opinion about us.
Do not post pistol- or parts-related opinions in here.
by tawcat
Today 08:49 Go to last post
433 5,306
A special area to ask computer- or software-related questions. You will need to open a ticket with your question and the team will answer it. Past questions are stored in our Knowledge Base, so be sure to read them first, in case someone has asked the same question you have, in the past.
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Test Forum (1 Viewing)
This is where you may test forums functionality.
Do not use this forum for discussions.
by Parputt
4th November 2009 08:25 Go to last post
29 72

M1911 Manufacturers
Brand-specific forums for brand-specific M1911-related questions only. No non-1911-related questions here.
Click on the logos (or on "Link") to go to the maker's site.
Do not use this area for USGI or other pre-WWII pistols, see section below.
Do not post questions for after-market parts in these forums, use the "Parts Bin" forums instead.
  Forum Last Post Threads Posts
http://www.advancedtactical.com
Armscor/Rock Island (4 Viewing)
Company Representative for Armscor/RIA:
Ivan J. Walcott - User Name: ArmscorBA - Email: ivan@armscor.net
Today 01:35 Go to last post
4,407 57,413
http://www.autoordnance.com
Auto-Ordnance (1 Viewing)
by 19&41
5th November 2009 05:20 Go to last post
306 2,452
http://www.lesbaer.com
1,175 18,880
http://www.edbrown.com
5th November 2009 21:41 Go to last post
320 4,175
http://www.charlesdaly.com
Charles Daly (1 Viewing)
Company Representative: Michael Kassnar
User Name: Charles Daly
by jetcapt
29th October 2009 19:30 Go to last post
149 1,390
http://www.coltsmfg.com
Colt (5 Viewing)
This is the proper forum for all modern and current production Colts that are Series 70 and newer. This includes the Series 70, Series 80, M1991, etc. All pre-Series 70 Colt pistols are to be discussed in the Collector's Corner.
4,728 81,885
http://www.kimberamerica.com
Kimber (4 Viewing)
Company Representative: Dennis Madonia
User Name: not a participating member - Email: dennism@kimberamerica.com
3,780 43,803
http://forum.m1911.org/llamafirestorm.htm
5th November 2009 20:22 Go to last post
524 3,774
http://www.nighthawkcustom.com
Nighthawk Custom (1 Viewing)
Company Representative: Larry Lyles
User Name: Larry Lyles - Email: larry@nighthawkcustom.com
1,306 17,821
http://www.norincoequipment.cn/index_English.jsp
30th October 2009 11:59 Go to last post
596 6,916
http://www.paraord.com
Para-Ordnance (1 Viewing)
Company Representative: George Wedge
User Name: G. Wedge - Email: gwedge@paraord.com
In memory of my beloved friend, Ted Szabo, Para's Founder and late President.
Yesterday 18:42 Go to last post
1,677 15,050
Yesterday 11:38 Go to last post
76 598
http://www.rockriverarms.com
Company Representative: Mark Ziegenbein
User Name: Mark Z - Email: mark_z_rra@hotmail.com
by Rob A.
17th October 2009 16:14 Go to last post
109 1,015
http://www.sigarms.com
2nd November 2009 21:56 Go to last post
366 4,358
http://www.smith-wesson.com
610 6,578
http://www.springfield-armory.com/
Springfield (1 Viewing)
by ABH2
Today 09:18 Go to last post
4,155 46,769
http://www.stiguns.com
STI (4 Viewing)
5th November 2009 14:43 Go to last post
499 4,227
http://www.taurususa.com
by ericokc
4th November 2009 08:16 Go to last post
748 8,999
http://www.danwessonfirearms.com
Yesterday 01:02 Go to last post
557 4,578
http://www.wilsoncombat.com
Company Representative: Antony
User Name: WilsonCombatRep - Email: Anthony (at) wilsoncombat.com
735 7,246
Use this area to show us pistols built by professional custom gunsmiths, or to ask question about such pistols.
Not for asking general gunsmithing or "how to" questions, or showing home-built pistols.
Use the Gunsmithing forum for that.
384 5,237
Other M1911s (2 Viewing)
This is the forum you should use, if you want to ask a question for a contemporary manufacturer, not listed above.
Do not use this forum for custom pistols (there is a special forum for them) or non-1911 firearms.
5th November 2009 10:03 Go to last post
758 7,065
This is the proper forum to use, if you want to ask a question related to more than one of the above manufacturers.
For example "Help me select between X, Y and Z".
Only 1911 firearm questions are allowed.
Today 03:51 Go to last post
1,101 13,419

Collector's Corner
The proper forums for historical questions (or in other words, Collector's Related questions).
These are the forums to discuss about your US Government Issue 1911 pistols, or other pre-Series 70 Colt M1911 pistols, as described in the captions below.
  Forum Last Post Threads Posts
United States Government Issue (USGI) M1911-style pistols produced from 1907 through 1945.
Please read the sticky thread inside this forum for details.
by jwenum
Yesterday 20:49 Go to last post
1,889 17,424
The proper forum to discuss the above listed Colt pistols manufactured for the commercial market before the Series 70 pistols were introduced.
Please read the sticky thread inside this forum for more details.
289 2,468
Non-Colt manufactured pistols produced outside the U.S. in the M1911 or M1911A1-type configuration under contract in/for another country. Examples include the Sistema, Norwegian M1912/ M1914, Argentines, Brazilians, pistols marked “D.G.F.M.”, etc.
Please read the sticky thread inside this forum for details.
4th November 2009 14:50 Go to last post
275 2,742
If your question or comment is related to several of the above, accoutrements and accessories, or of general collector's interest, this is the proper forum. All content must be related to specific pistols listed in the Collector’s Corner of the site ONLY.
by A.B.
3rd November 2009 01:29 Go to last post
309 3,281

The Parts Bin
The forums for anything peripheral to the M1911.
For maintenance or gunsmithing questions use the next section. M1911-content only.
  Forum Last Post Threads Posts
Ammo & Reloading (1 Viewing)
A forum to discuss your favorite ammo or ask question on anything related to ammo.
All ammo-related questions should be posted here, irrespective of the M1911 you intend to use them in.
Only questions about calibers related to the M1911 should be posted in here.
Today 08:56 Go to last post
3,244 39,211
The forum for 7-rounders, 8-rounders or that strange 50-rounder you've seen in a movie.
All after-market magazines-related questions should be posted here.
The manufacturers forums are to be used only if you want to ask questions about the OEM magazines.
by dg12
Yesterday 10:04 Go to last post
1,331 15,545
Parts - Grips (1 Viewing)
The proper forum to discuss about your pistol peripherals.
All after-market parts-related questions should be posted here, irrespective of the pistol you want to use them on.
Only OEM parts questions are allowed in the manufacturers forums.
by elnonio
Yesterday 23:20 Go to last post
2,140 15,933
Here is the area to talk about leather or Kydex or whatever you use to carry your pistols and magazines in.
All holsters-related questions should be posted here, irrespective of the 1911 pistol they are for.
1,346 11,710
Being either Double Action conversions or caliber-related conversions, this is the forum to use.
For commercially-available conversion kits only! For custom conversions please use the Gunsmithing forum.
553 4,353
Other goodies (1 Viewing)
Use this forum for other goodiess, such as scopes, red dot sights, laser sights, wooden cases, dispay cases, carrying cases, etc.
by GR8GIFT
Yesterday 23:34 Go to last post
183 1,511

Gunsmithing
These are the forums for your "How to fit ...." questions. Or to talk about your favorite lubricant.
Strictly M1911-related content.
  Forum Last Post Threads Posts
The proper forum to discuss anything related to the maintenance of your M1911 pistol. How to take care of it and the products you like.
Do not post your gun problems here, use the forum below.
Yesterday 22:08 Go to last post
771 9,029
How to improve (or maybe destroy) your M1911 pistol, by pretending to be a gunsmith. Technical questions. Problem-solving issues. How to build your own pistol questions. This is the forum to use. M1911 content only.
by ABH2
Today 09:26 Go to last post
6,368 65,825
An amazing animation, kindly offered by STI, which shows in great details, how the 1911 pistol works.
A new browser window will open, close it to return here.
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Amazing animations, showing you in a step-by-step fashion, how to properly disassemble and reassemble your M1911 pistol.
Courtesy of Mexicoxican and Tom
A new browser window will open, close it to return here.
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A Read-Only forum, taken directly from M1911.ORG Home Page.
A new browser window will open. Close it to return here.
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M1911 Usage
Forums for asking specific questions on the usage of the M1911 in competition, LE or personal protection.
M1911-content only.
  Forum Last Post Threads Posts
The proper forum to discuss the usage of 1911s in IDPA, IPSC, Bullseye, or any other form of competition. This is NOT the proper forum to discuss what matches are held in your area or when the next match is. M1911 content only.
Yesterday 23:24 Go to last post
267 3,006
Whatever concerns the usage of the M1911 in self defense, goes in this forum. This is NOT the proper forum to discuss how to use a shotgun for self-defense or which are the best karate kicks. M1911 content only.
311 9,521
The proper forum to discuss the usage of the M1911 in the LE or military circles. This is NOT the proper forum to discuss if the kevlar helmet is better than the steel one, or if the M-14 is superior to the M16. M1911 content only.
97 2,475
This is the place to discuss training and practicing issues. M1911 content only.
by OD*
1st November 2009 09:05 Go to last post
159 2,537

Miscellaneous
Shooters other favorite tools. Non-1911 firearms discussion, and general topics forum.
  Forum Last Post Threads Posts
Here is your special forum, for those who think that Hi Power was the epitome of JMB's designs.
Anything related to the Hi-Power can be discussed in here.
691 5,724
This is the place to discuss non M1911 firearms, either pistols, revolvers, long guns, etc..
Any question pertaining to non-1911 firearms should be posted in here, including ammo-related questions, holsters questions, parts and gunsmithing questions etc. Do not use the other forums if the question does not pertain to a 1911.
by tnpacr
Yesterday 21:55 Go to last post
2,074 24,567
Our blade section, for those who love blades in addition to M1911s.
Fixed blades or folders, this is the forum to talk about them!
Yesterday 17:10 Go to last post
176 2,125
Either gun-mounted or not, this is the forum where you can discuss about them.
by CDogg
19th October 2009 14:54 Go to last post
127 1,047
Here is a forum for all Leatherman (and similar tools) afficionados.
by NHMongo
22nd August 2009 13:17 Go to last post
13 291
If you have your M1911 or any other firearm stolen from you, report it here. Someone might noticed it somewhere and let you know.
by ZWILD1
1st November 2009 23:52 Go to last post
54 153
Here, you can post whatever does not fit in the other categories.
Please respect the Forum rules.
by jca1
Yesterday 18:37 Go to last post
3,200 48,668
A Read-Only forum, taken directly from M1911.ORG Home Page.
This page will open in a new browser window. Close it to return here.
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This is a forum is the area where you can contribute your own product tests. The forum is in the form of articles, instead of the traditional thread/posts method, in order to make the tests easier to read. You are responsible for your posts.
by Hunter
24th November 2008 11:48 Go to last post
16 143
The proper forum to discuss anything related to photography, cameras, lenses and other equipment.
by John
Yesterday 15:22 Go to last post
51 793
For all your humorous postings, use this forum here.
Yesterday 10:37 Go to last post
621 7,567
A special forum where El Commandante posts his random thoughts.
You may post answers to John's notes, but not create new threads here.
1st November 2009 21:05 Go to last post
13 273

Project Airsoft
Use these forums to discuss AirSoft (or in general gas-powered) M-1911 pistols
  Forum Last Post Threads Posts
Used to discuss general Airsoft issues, not covered by the other Airsoft Forums below.
2nd November 2009 10:20 Go to last post
130 891
Here you may enter a report about your AirSoft (or gas-powered) 1911. Do not enter real firearm reports in here.
by John
22nd December 2008 06:22 Go to last post
31 131
Here you may ask questions about AirSoft (or gas-powered) M-1911 modifications. Do not present your modified gun here, use the previous forum for this purpose.
by gat
1st July 2009 07:51 Go to last post
59 301
This is the forum to discuss all issues related to the usage of AirSoft (or gas-powered) M-1911s as an alternative for real practice, in the convenience of one's home.
by WyoBob
2nd July 2009 20:07 Go to last post
19 176

Flea Market
Use these forums to sell, buy or trade things.
Use the Thumbs-Up or Thumbs-Down forums to express your positive or negative opinion from companies you have dealt with.
  Forum Last Post Threads Posts
Use this forum to sell firearms you no longer want or to trade them.
No commercial use of this area is allowed.
Read the warnings and the sticky threads inside, before posting.
Never 0 0
List your interest to buy (or trade) a gun, in this forum.
No commercial use of this area is allowed.
Read the warnings and the sticky threads inside, before posting.
Never 0 0
Parts, holsters, range bags, anything but guns, use this forum to sell or trade.
No commercial use of this area is allowed.
Read the warnings and the sticky threads inside, before posting.
Never 0 0
List your interest to buy (or trade) parts, holsters, grips, anything but guns, here.
No commercial use of this area is allowed.
Read the warnings and the sticky threads inside, before posting.
Never 0 0
The place to post information relating to 1911s or peripherals, of potential interest to members, which are for sale in small shops without Internet advertising. Also, the place to post a great deal you have found for either a pistol or a peripheral (parts, grips, holsters, bags, the works). In general, the place were members will check to find what good deals you have discovered.
PLEASE READ AND RESPECT THE SPECIAL RULES FOR THIS FORUM.
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This is the proper forum to post your good experience, dealing with a company or a person, when buying some thing related to the 1911.
All threads will be monitored, so do not abuse this area.
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The forum where you should post any bad experience you had, dealing with a company or a person on the net.
All threads will be monitored, so do not abuse this area.
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