I was browsing and searching some stuff the other day, and realized that THR hadn't had a 1911 Picture Thread in several years. Well, as luck would have it, I recently went shooting with two old friends. One was a guy that I've known for about 40 years, and the other was my first carry gun, pictured below. Typically, I carry a Glock or a Shield. I have to admit, though, that every time I take this one to the range, I remember just how much I love the 1911. This one started as a Springfield Armory GI model, but it's had a few upgrades. As the old song goes, "she may be ugly, but she sure can cook!"