On the other hand, Dirty Harry had his .44 Magnum, which he certainlydiduse!
In many ways, the M1911 simply has become a star in its own right.
And this is not even touching on its popularity in the civilian realm as well.
William Holden’s Pike character inThe Wild Bunchis seen here with a 1911. Or is it? Image: IMFDB (imfdb.org)
There are a number of problems which suggest that Ordell doesnt know what he was talking about.
It will likely be ready for its close-up in movies and television shows for another century at least.
And, its priced at just $640 MSRP.
An American officer shoots at a German soldier in the 1918 filmThe Heart of Humanity— likely marking the first appearance of the 1911 in a movie. Image: IMFDB
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Set in the later years of the Mexican Revolution,The Professionalswas among the first “westerns” to use early 20th century firearms including the 1911. Image: IMFDB
The 1919 filmThe Lost Battalionfeatured the real Captain George McMurtry playing himself — it isn’t known if he carried his own sidearm, however. Image: IMFDB
While it is hard to tell that is theDukein this scene, John Wayne could have the distinction of being the first true “movie star” to carry the 1911 in a film — in this case the 1928 releaseFour Sons. Image: IMFDB
We’re more used to seen Bogey in a suit, but he did a decent job as an American tanker in the 1943 film Sahara and can be seen holding a 1911. Image: IMFDB
William Holden’s character Pike can be seen carrying both a real M1911 and a Star Model B — but during the action sequences, it is clearly the latter. Image: IMFDB
InThe Killer, the character most certainly isn’t using a pair of Colt M1911 .45s but rather the Beretta 92FS. Image: IMFDB
Samuel L. Jackson’s character Ordell badmouthed the 1911 .45 but later relied on one. Image: IMFDB
The Mil-Spec 1911 from Springfield Armory gives you a chance to own your own version of this classic autopistol.
