Anyone with pics of 1st gulf war 1911 use?

[ruskiegunlover]

I have heard that 1911(A1's) were still being issued during the first gulf war, but I've never seen a picture of one. Anyone have or seen one?

[OD*]

Gulf I & II

http://www.sightm1911.com/lib/history/1911_in_Iraq.jpg

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y231/m67/USNPersianGulf.jpg

http://acmarket.com/war/photos/04%20COL%20Hickey%20With%20The%20Lute.jpg

[ruskiegunlover]

any more? I thought the berraeeta had already replaced them by then?

[OD*]

Beretta is the standard issue for the most part.
1911s are basically used by the "Special Force" types, MEU(SOC), DET-1, Delta etc.

[Phil]

SWEEEEEEET!

[John]

I've seen that first picture before, and the more I see it the more I think it is a photochop! Look carefully at the hammer of the pistol. Does it look OK to you?

[OD*]

It's a legitimate picture John, Pat Rogers even posted the name of the Marine holding the weapon once. If I get time later, I'll see if I can locate the post.

[John]

It won't be the first time my eyes play tricks on me, so I won't be surprised! :)

[Dr. Dickie]

I note that the Colonel in the last picture carries "cocked and locked."
Good man :)

[OD*]

John......

Pat Rogers;
The Marine in question was (then) SSgt Mark Schmidt, now GySgt Mark Schmidt, Chief CQB Instructor at I-MEF SOTG.

[John]

Ah, glad to meet Gunnery Sergeant. Maybe he can send us his picture and use that instead of the one we have for lack of pictures?? LoRL! Thanks OD!

[OD*]

You're welcome sir. ;)

[Dustoff '68]

:D Hmmm....are my eyes playing tricks on me, or is that a Springfield slide on that pistol? :D

BTW, I carried a 1911 when flying in Gulf #1; our CAG felt that if you qualified in it, you can carry it. Sorry....no pics, OPSEC & PERSEC apply.

[OD*]

Could be, could be the angle. They sole sourced a number of parts, they bought Caspian slides also.

OK, I'll bite. ;)
How does Operational Security or Personnel Security - Personal Security, apply?

[Dustoff '68]

Could be, could be the angle. They sole sourced a number of parts, they bought Caspian slide also.

OK, I'll bite. ;)
How does Operational Security or Personnel Security - Personal Security, apply?



...been a private person; besides, I like to cast a line and see what I can catch. :p

[OD*]

Guess I passed. ;)

[Dustoff '68]

Guess I passed. ;)


....flying colors...BTW, I'm in the market for a Colt NRM SS commander...can you help? :geek:

[OD*]

You want a Colt? :scared:

We have 2 Enhanced STS Commanders, no 1991s that I'm aware of.

[Dustoff '68]

You want a Colt? :scared:

We have 2 Enhanced STS Commanders, no 1991s that I'm aware of.
I'm a lucky fisherman :D

[exitwounds]

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y231/m67/desertstorm.jpg

Desert Storm