Girsan

[jocko]

and

Oh, here is my Lt. Owen Baggett memorial target. He's the B-24 co-pilot who had bailed out of his plane, was strafed by a Zero as he parachuted down, and shot down the Zero with his 1911.

never really ever confirmed but one hellof a great story though.

I only doubt this in fear of what our colonel wold do with this story. Oh my a 45 downing a Japanese figthter plane, geez I just can't imagine the carnage we would hear if this was proven true. Us poor 9mm guys would not stand a chance

The article I read was he was shooting an experimental 1911 9mm and not a 435 ad that is why ost of his rounds were in the plane an not still flying in the air TODAY even. Just sayin

[gb6491]

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The article I read was he was shooting an experimental 1911 9mm and not a 435 ad that is why ost of his rounds were in the plane an not still flying in the air TODAY even. Just sayin.

I'm guessing that article started out "Once upon a time..."
Seems he only needed four rounds of .45 to get the job done...http://www.airforce-magazine.com/Mag...0796valor.aspx

[jimsea]

http://www.airforce-magazine.com/Mag...0796valor.aspx

Great story Greg. Thanks for the link.

[JohnR]

WWII aviator stories begin with "There I was..."

[Ol'coot]

John,

I just place my order at Bud's for one of the Girsan MC1911S-G2 .45ACP 5" Sport w/Tac Rail. How is your gun running now that you have had it for a while?

[JohnR]

200 rounds, the only issue has been with one of my three Pro Mag aftermarket mags. It's super accurate in my hands, shoots great. I love this 1911. I see yours has higher profile sights, it would be nice to see if I can replace my GI sights with those; it's my only complaint but a minor one.

[muggsy]

WWII aviator stories begin with "There I was..."

And sea stories start out, "Now this ain't no sh!t."

[O'Dell]

I only doubt this in fear of what our colonel wold do with this story. Oh my a 45 downing a Japanese figthter plane, geez I just can't imagine the carnage we would hear if this was proven true. Us poor 9mm guys would not stand a chance
:

You never did have a chance.

Anyway why is everyone surprised? Most of our fighters in WWII and even Korea had four, six, or eight Browning 50 cal guns. The only difference is .05 inch.

I don't know if the story is true or not, but I checked my safe this afternoon, and all five 1911's were standing taller. BTW, they're all 45's.

[Bawanna]

Well I took Gregs link to my bank and they are giving me interest on it so it must be true.

[Ol'coot]

200 rounds, the only issue has been with one of my three Pro Mag aftermarket mags. It's super accurate in my hands, shoots great. I love this 1911. I see yours has higher profile sights, it would be nice to see if I can replace my GI sights with those; it's my only complaint but a minor one.

John,

Thanks for the quick reply , I am excited and can wait to get it and take it out to the range.

[Ol'coot]

John,

Thanks for the quick reply , I am excited and can wait to get it and take it out to the range.

John,

A little update on my Grisan 1911. I finally was able to find 100 rounds of 230gr FMJ 45 ACP and took my new toy to the range this morning. It ran flawlessly and is damn accurate. I am very please and think this gun is a real deal at less than $440 delivered.

[TheTman]

The Turks have been making a guns a long time, I don't doubt that you have a nice 1911 there. The Beretta Cougars are now Stoegers made in Turkey, and I've not heard any horror stories about them.

[Glock Holiday]

My Yildiz over and under shotgun was made in Turkey and the fit and finish are top notch.