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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.

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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.
28th July 2010 15:10 Go to last post
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Forum open for posting to Industry Representatives only.
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 or other interesting news.
by Erhardt
28th July 2010 08:43 Go to last post
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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.
538 5,777
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 Frank
24th July 2010 17:00 Go to last post
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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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This is where you may test forums functionality.
Do not use this forum for discussions.
by Fan45
Today 05:37 Go to last post
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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 (3 Viewing)
Only pistols marked RIA or Armscor on the slide are to be discussed in this forum. Other pistols manufactured by Armscor (like Citadel etc) should not be discussed here.
Company Representative for Armscor/RIA:
Ivan J. Walcott - User Name: ArmscorBA - Email: ivan@armscor.net
4,961 62,938
http://www.autoordnance.com
27th July 2010 14:22 Go to last post
320 2,551
http://www.lesbaer.com
Les Baer (1 Viewing)
by Deadman
24th July 2010 06:47 Go to last post
1,285 19,838
http://www.edbrown.com
by madler
28th July 2010 12:12 Go to last post
374 4,731
http://www.charlesdaly.com
Charles Daly (1 Viewing)
Company Representative: Michael Kassnar
User Name: Charles Daly
by dogngun
27th July 2010 10:43 Go to last post
166 1,586
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.
by dvdslw
Today 08:43 Go to last post
5,229 85,373
Firestorm/MetroArms (2 Viewing)
Please note that Llama-made Firestorm pistols are not to be discussed in here. The same holds for Bersa Firestorm pistols. Only the newer Firestorm 1911 pistols made by MetroArms can be discussed in this area. For all others, please use the "Other 1911s" forum.
154 1,364
http://www.kimberamerica.com
Company Representative: Dennis Madonia
User Name: not a participating member - Email: dennism@kimberamerica.com
4,059 45,600
http://www.nighthawkcustom.com
Nighthawk Custom (1 Viewing)
Company Representative: Larry Lyles
User Name: Larry Lyles - Email: larry@nighthawkcustom.com
1,456 19,541
http://www.norincoequipment.cn/index_English.jsp
Norinco (4 Viewing)
Today 01:41 Go to last post
638 6,727
http://www.paraord.com
Para-Ordnance (3 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.
1,779 15,501
28th July 2010 20:29 Go to last post
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http://www.rockriverarms.com
Company Representative: Mark Ziegenbein
User Name: Mark Z - Email: mark_z_rra@hotmail.com
by 641
21st July 2010 20:33 Go to last post
116 1,079
http://www.sigarms.com
Sig Sauer (2 Viewing)
28th July 2010 08:25 Go to last post
398 4,708
http://www.smith-wesson.com
Smith & Wesson (1 Viewing)
by techoca
Yesterday 07:06 Go to last post
689 7,260
http://www.springfield-armory.com/
Springfield (5 Viewing)
Today 06:08 Go to last post
4,467 48,749
http://www.stiguns.com
STI (2 Viewing)
by i1911
27th July 2010 09:01 Go to last post
549 4,418
http://www.taurususa.com
Today 03:55 Go to last post
811 9,415
http://www.danwessonfirearms.com
Dan Wesson (1 Viewing)
by sophijo
23rd July 2010 18:40 Go to last post
620 5,245
http://www.wilsoncombat.com
Wilson Combat (2 Viewing)
Company Representative: Antony
User Name: WilsonCombatRep - Email: Anthony (at) wilsoncombat.com
864 8,234
Custom Pistols (1 Viewing)
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.
466 6,747
Other M1911s (18 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.
Yesterday 23:22 Go to last post
1,341 11,514
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.
Yesterday 22:56 Go to last post
1,256 15,031

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.
Today 06:51 Go to last post
2,178 19,899
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.
by smokey
25th July 2010 17:15 Go to last post
359 3,020
The proper forum to discuss Colt pistols made for foreign Governments (Argentina, Canada, Russia, etc) and non-Colt manufactured pistols produced outside the U.S. in the M1911 or M1911A1-type configuration under contract in/for another Government. 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.
7th July 2010 22:24 Go to last post
311 3,133
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 borinv
23rd July 2010 15:44 Go to last post
340 3,457

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 (3 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.
by dradave
Yesterday 21:52 Go to last post
3,579 43,458
Magazines (5 Viewing)
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.
1,489 16,904
Parts - Grips (4 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.
2,476 18,430
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.
by w5wjp
28th July 2010 23:11 Go to last post
1,534 13,049
Conversion Kits (2 Viewing)
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.
28th July 2010 20:43 Go to last post
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Use this forum for other goodiess, such as scopes, red dot sights, laser sights, wooden cases, dispay cases, carrying cases, etc.
21st July 2010 17:39 Go to last post
215 1,680

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
Maintenance Questions (2 Viewing)
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.
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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.
7,302 76,334
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
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A Read-Only forum, taken directly from M1911.ORG Home Page.
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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.
by majette
27th July 2010 17:52 Go to last post
284 3,241
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.
336 10,230
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.
by oddjob
26th July 2010 23:50 Go to last post
107 2,637
This is the place to discuss training and practicing issues. M1911 content only.
175 2,837

Miscellaneous
Shooters other favorite tools. Non-1911 firearms discussion, and general topics forum.
  Forum Last Post Threads Posts
Browning Hi Power (2 Viewing)
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.
by tekarra
26th July 2010 20:40 Go to last post
744 6,192
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.
2,235 25,792
Knives Store (1 Viewing)
Our blade section, for those who love blades in addition to M1911s.
Fixed blades or folders, this is the forum to talk about them!
24th July 2010 21:28 Go to last post
194 2,303
Either gun-mounted or not, this is the forum where you can discuss about them.
137 1,107
Multitools (1 Viewing)
Here is a forum for all Leatherman (and similar tools) afficionados.
by t-bird
17th January 2010 13:50 Go to last post
13 293
If you have your M1911 or any other firearm stolen from you, report it here. Someone might noticed it somewhere and let you know.
23rd February 2010 17:01 Go to last post
57 154
Here, you can post whatever does not fit in the other categories.
Please respect the Forum rules.
Yesterday 08:41 Go to last post
3,522 52,036
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 Jerry1
18th July 2010 02:40 Go to last post
19 159
The proper forum to discuss anything related to photography, cameras, lenses and other equipment.
78 1,049
For all your humorous postings, use this forum here.
by Viscon
Yesterday 06:30 Go to last post
653 7,797

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 July 2010 16:16 Go to last post
138 969
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 05:22 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.
16th June 2010 12:30 Go to last post
62 310
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.
10th February 2010 19:55 Go to last post
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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
For Sale (guns) (1 Viewing)
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.
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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.
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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.
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The place to post information relating to 1911s or peripherals of potential interest to members, which are for sale in shops near you or that you have found on the Internet. This includes great deals 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.
NO LINKS TO AUCTIONS ARE ALLOWED. 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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John's Blogs
A special forum where El Commandante posts his random thoughts.
You may post answers to John's notes, but not create new threads here.
  Forum Last Post Threads Posts
A place to enter my gun-related ramblings.
by FotisN
14th January 2008 05:48 Go to last post
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Where my photography-related ramblings go.
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Other Blogs (1 Viewing)
All other comments and ramblings by your host.
28th May 2010 13:55 Go to last post
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