Why Carry a 1911? Gun Guys Ep. 39 with Massad Ayoob and Bill Wilson
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Published 2021-07-20
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ABOUT MASSAD AYOOB:
Massad Ayoob has been handgun editor of GUNS magazine and law enforcement columnist for AMERICAN HANDGUNNER since the 1970s, and has published thousands of articles in gun magazines, martial arts publications, and law enforcement journals. He is the author of some twenty books on firearms, self-defense, and related topics, including “In the Gravest Extreme” and “Deadly Force,” widely considered to be authoritative texts on the topic of the use of lethal force.
The winner of the Outstanding American Handgunner of the Year Award in 1998, Mas has won several state and regional handgun shooting championships. Ayoob was the first person to earn the title of Five Gun Master in the International Defensive Pistol Association. He is the current President of the Second Amendment Foundation. He served 19 years as chair of the Firearms Committee of the American Society of Law Enforcement Trainers, and several years as a member of the Advisory Board of the International Law Enforcement Educators and Trainers Association. In addition to teaching for those groups, he has also taught for the International Association of Law Enforcement Firearms Instructors and the International Homicide Investigators seminars.
Mas has received judicial recognition as an expert witness for the courts in weapons and shooting cases since 1979, and served as a fully sworn and empowered, part time police officer for 43 years, mostly at supervisor rank. Ayoob founded the Lethal Force Institute in 1981 and served as its director until 2009, and now trains through Massad Ayoob Group. He has appeared on CLE-TV delivering continuing legal education for attorneys, through the American Law Institute and American Bar Association, and has been retained to train attorneys to handle deadly force cases through the Armed Citizens Legal Defense Network. Ayoob served for two years as co-vice chair of the Forensic Evidence Committee of the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers. He also appeared in each episode of Personal Defense TV (Sportsman’s Channel).
ABOUT BILL WILSON
Bill Wilson has always been infatuated with guns. Originally trained as a watchmaker, he has been in the firearms industry since 1974, starting out with a retail store called Sportsman's Headquarters in Berryville, Arkansas. Since that humble beginning, he has built Wilson Combat into the largest and most successful custom firearms company in America. Since 1977 Wilson Combat has been the leading innovator in high-performance, custom 1911 handguns, tactical long guns and accessories
A Wilson Combat product’s unmatched level of exceptional reliability and peerless craftsmanship is only equaled by our legendary customer service. Wilson Combat is proud to service all levels of local and State law enforcement including The Department of Homeland Security, US Border Patrol, HQ SOCOM, US Marshal's Service, US Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines, Coast Guard, Diplomatic Security Service, Texas Rangers and many more elite law enforcement and military units worldwide. We are also pleased to support the needs of thousands of law-abiding private citizens in the United States and in many other countries abroad.
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All Comments (21)
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"only an idiot would carry an empty chamber today" .... best statement of 2021!
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I’m 74 and have been shooting a 1911 since I was 14 my Dad brought this 1911 home after WW2 , my uncle asked him if he stole the gun from the military my dad said he felt like he earned it.
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My dad was a gunsmith and collector, among many other things he did in his 79 years. He recently was diagnosed with lung cancer and passed away last week. He wanted my sister and I to get photos of all his weapons. He had a dozen 1911 framed guns in mainly.45 but a couple in 9mm and one with a .22 conversion. I asked him jokingly “Dad , do you like 1911’s much?” His reply was “ In my mind it’s the only pistol ever built! Their durability is unmatched over any other platforms that I have shot and worked on over the years.” Another piece of advice he gave me many years ago is this” A pistol without one in the pipe is just a paperweight “. In the day and age we live in, I always carry with one in the pipe but I recall another piece of sage advice my dad gave me “If you have to use your gun in defense of your life or anyone else’s, make damn sure that you are justified because that split second decision could possibly give you a long time in a small space to think about it(jail)” I will miss him terribly now that he’s gone , but I will never forget the lessons he taught. Greetings from North Carolina and prayers for all of our safety during these trying times. Much love.
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“For those of you too young for nostalgia, your time is coming.” Quote of the year. I’m 72, I was a forward observer in Vietnam, so my personal weapon was a colt 1911. I heard from many people the 1911 wasn’t very accurate. I totally disagreed. I qualified Expert with it in Officer Candidate School at Ft. Sill. I loved it.
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I was initially trained on the 1911 upon entry to the USMC in 1978 and have one as my EDC today. For me, it just works.
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My inherited Colt 1911 first hit the battlefield in 1917. It was refitted for WWII at Anniston with a Remington Rand slide and an A1 backstrap, and later accurized by the Army Marksmanship Team armorer for match use. It was a helo pilot's sidearm in Korea post-war, and in Vietnam for 2 tours under fire. Still runs just fine.
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The 1911 is like a manual transmission in the current era. It's more appreciated and skillfully used by those willing to learn how.
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I love the people that say they’re “experienced in guns and love guns” My neighbor is one of those. I showed him my 1911 that I open carry around the house and property. He looked at my gun and said “you realize the hammer is back, right?” I knew right there he wasn’t as much of a “gun guy” as he claimed. Crazy.
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"For those too young to have nostalgia, your time is coming." How true. I can well remember reading Massad's articles in "Guns & Ammo" during the 80's when we were both young men. Time marches on.
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"For those who don't have nostalgia, your time is coming" So true.
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I could listen to Massad all day and still learn something new.
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I've carried the 1911 for over 20 years, both professionally and as my EDC. I have complete confidence in the platform to do what it's supposed to do. Hearing two legends of the shooting sports validate it is just that much more assuring. Thanks to you both.
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" John Moses Browning was a genius " . Amen to that .
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“For those too young to have nostalgia, your time is coming.” I hear that! 🤣
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"John Moses Browning was a genius." The 1911 will probably never go out of production. It's that good.
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More than 100 years old, and the 1911 pistol is still more than relevant. This pistol is a remarkable piece of history. John Browning was not only an American Icon, but he was and will always be an American genius in firearms manufacturing.
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68 and an old combat veteran. I wouldn't trade my 1911 for any other sidearm. My 230 grain hollow points will stop anyone who intends to do me harm. I will deal with the small amount of extra weight so that I KNOW my rounds will be devastating. You will never take away my 1911.
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I am 54 Years old and have been a 1911 Man my whole life. I just learned something I never knew by watching this video. The dropping the safety when pressed against something and bring slightly out of battery still firing the gun . Goes to show you are never to old to learn something new. Thank you.
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12:35 "John Moses Browning was a genius" - Understatement of the century.
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I'm not even a big gun person, but I applaud this channel for highly experienced educational content. Safety and education are top prerequisites for all responsible gun owners/users. Thank you, gentlemen!
