Many military and law enforcement organizations in the U.S. and other countries continue to use (often modified) M1911A1 pistols including Los Angeles Police Department SWAT and S.I.S., the FBI Hostage Rescue Team, FBI regional SWAT teams, and 1st Special Forces Operational Detachment—Delta (Delta Force).

Many of the original 1911 pistols remaining in inventory were subsequently converted to "A1" specification. The 1911A1 pistol served the U.S. as our official service pistol for the next 59 years. Other countries that used the 1911 included Mexico, Argentina, Brazil and Norway.

2005年2月15日 · Pretty much everybody that we were giving small arms to during the Cold War are still using their 1911's. This includes South Korea, Taiwan, Philippines, Thailand, and a host of other small countries. Even the Vietnamese are still hanging onto captured US weapons like the 1911 and M1 Carbine.

2024年3月22日 · The 1911 was officially replaced by the Beretta M9 in 1985, although it is still used by some branches of the military. Was the 1911 used in any major conflicts? Yes, the 1911 saw extensive use in both World War I and World War II.

The M1911 is a single-action, semi-automatic, magazine-fed, recoil-operated pistol chambered for the .45 ACP cartridge, which served as the standard-issue sidearm for the United States armed forces from 1911 to 1985. It was first used in later stages of the Philippine-American War, and was widely used in World War I, World War II, the Korean ...

2023年5月23日 · The 1911 pistol was designed by John Browning in 1911, and it quickly became a popular choice for military and law enforcement agencies worldwide. Its reliability, accuracy, and stopping power made it a favorite among soldiers and police officers alike. During World War I, the 1911 pistol was used extensively by the US military.

2011年3月7日 · Argentina, Canada and Norway have produced 1911 pistols, while between 1914 and 1915, the Springfield Armory made some 30,000 pistols. Spanish gunmakers have made several variations of the 1911...

2024年3月9日 · Although it has been largely replaced by the M9 pistol, the M1911 is still used by certain specialized units within the U.S. military. What caliber does the M1911 fire? The M1911 traditionally fires the .45 ACP (Automatic Colt Pistol) round. What other countries use the M1911?

2025年1月21日 · The Valor is one of Dan Wesson’s most iconic 1911 models that effectively blends the classic style of the 1911 with modern comforts and construction. Notably, it comes standard with GI style slide serrations that pay homage to the M1911A1, while also coming with enhanced G10 grips, night sights, and either a black or stainless finish.

2009年7月28日 · The following countries have produced / are producing the 1911: US, Argentina, Norway, Brazil, Canada, Philippines, Israel, China, Spain and recently Turkey.