The 1911 in South Africa

**Corné** · 20-06-2011, 21:32

Yes I have one but unfortunately I just do not get around to give her some decent range time!!!!!

**Prodigal** · 20-06-2011, 21:43

I would love to own one.

**SemiColon** · 21-06-2011, 07:44

Originally Posted by Spikkel

How much is the ammo?

Cheap NGA Ammo was R180/50 = R3.60 per round.

**King David** · 21-06-2011, 08:30

i have a Remington 1911 had it now for a year and it is very lekker to shoot, makes a nice change from shooting my G21. ammo cost about R200 for reloads per 50 and new/carry ammo is about R500 to R750 depends what make you want to shoot.

but for range time reloading is best, cost about R2 per round.

Long live the .45acp.

cheers david

**JS4** · 21-06-2011, 08:37

Waiting for the card for my Springfield 1911A1. It's gonna be awesome!

**Porramedic** · 21-06-2011, 08:54

Originally Posted by Prodigal

I would love to own one.

+1. Every authentic gun-nut should own at least one

**abhm** · 21-06-2011, 08:55

in terms of the 1911 I too have 1 a Springfield 1911 a1 (stock) currently boarding with Khumba whilst the CFR does its thing! I will say this with both Khumba and Roger Stockbridge from MRST just around the corner I feel fully supported with the 1911, what Roger (silverbullet on the forum) has forgotten about the 1911 many have yet to learn and his son Guy is not far behind. I would say the following here in South Africa is microcosmic possibly of its following in the US (econmy of scale duly acknowledged) there is indeed a cult niche amongst afficienado's who will have one for its beauty and its history (that would be me, I have a thing for ww2 weapons and their modern variations) there are those who have one or two for its sporting role (I think the IPSC guys are very prone to this) also the IDPA CDP shooters, there are those who have them for their undoubted and proven value as SD EDC platforms (that would be me as well!)

The 1911's practicality transcends borders and as such its following in SA is secure I think.

During my service years when operating with or alongside organizations whose standardization of arms was not as singular as the SAP I saw quite a few privately owned and even state owned 1911 variations performing duty as an issue sidearm.

I also recall that during the Rhodesian and indeed even SWA/ Namibian wars that certain units would have individual soldiers who had 1911's

As in the US doubts about the 1911 sometimes surface when modifications have been badly thought out or implemented and as such weapons are indeed in circulation I would always advise people who own or wish to own a 1911 have it checked by Roger or Khumba first and if one were to embark upon a project of a rebuild or extensive modification to do so hand in glove with Khumba or Roger. Big T one of the trainers on this forum is also a big fan of stock 1911's and knows far more about the platform than I do and is also another great source of advice with regards this.

I for one, not being in the league of any of the above mentioned plan to stick as close to design parameters as possible with mine. It is after all a great platform, a joy to shoot and a design that has proven itself all over the world. Even FrankH has one!

**King David** · 21-06-2011, 08:55

i still want a colt .45acp gold cup it would look great with my other .45's.

**Lone Ranger** · 21-06-2011, 20:45

Have to make one criticism tho... People should NOT re-colour their 1911's until thinking it thru. Some I've seen look like puke

**Grandbo** · 23-06-2011, 21:20

There are many 1911 and clones around. My carry gun is a Colt Combat Commander and IMHO it is easier to carry concealed than any of the Glocks, except for perhaps the G36, which I wouldn't mind owning.