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M1911 pistol series
For help identifying 1911 style guns, see 1911 Gallery.
The M1911A1 pistol and variants are used by the following actors in the following movies, television series, anime, and video games:
Specifications
(1911 - Present)
Type: Pistol
Caliber: 11.43x23mm/.45 Automatic Colt Pistol(ACP) (Various calibers in clone copies including .22 LR, .380 ACP, .38 Super, 9x19mm, .40 S&W, .357 SIG, 10mm Auto, and .45 GAP)
Capacity: 7+1 (original), 8, 9, 10, 15,(all single stack mags for original M1911A1) 30 drum. Various capacities for clone copies.
Fire Modes: Semi-automatic (single action)
Information
The 1911 pistol is considered by many gun collectors and veterans to be the greatest self-loading pistol ever made and the grandfather of the modern handgun, which despite its age is still used alongside modern pistols today. Designed by John Moses Browning in 1910 with patent dates going as far back as 1897, the .45 caliber pistol was adopted into the U.S. military arsenal February 14, 1911. Browning had combined traits of his former pistols and built a prototype around the recently-developed .45 ACP round. The end result was the M1911.
Browning sold the pistol to Colt, the first major company that would market the handgun. During initial testing in the military trials, the M1911 fired 1,000 rounds flawlessly, becoming the first self-loading pistol to pass with a 100% grade. After World War I, the military modified the M1911 design to optimize it for combat, adding a slightly larger ejection port, shortening the trigger, extending the grip safety tang to help prevent "slide bite", and adding an arched mainspring housing to allow the gun to better fit in the user's hand. The new firearm was called the Colt M1911A1. Many companies manufactured the M1911 for the U.S. military besides Colt, including Remington and Springfield Armory. The M1911A1's power and reliability kept it in circulation through the Korean and Vietnam Wars before the pistol began showing its age. However, it should be noted that at the time that the military began looking for a new sidearm, no new M1911's had been purchased since 1945 (note; this statement only applies to large contract orders, many small special purpose purchases have been made for 1911 pattern pistols since). In the 1980's, the U.S. Military held new military trials, during which they tested numerous pistols, the finalists being the SIG Sauer P226 and the Beretta 92F. Due to the high price of the SIG Sauer's magazines, the Beretta 92F was chosen to replace the M1911A1, a highly controversial decision to this day.
The M1911A1 remains alive in the hands of many gun enthusiasts and many U.S. Military special forces. Modern incarnations include models built by Colt, responsible for the M1911A1, Commander and Officers series, and Springfield Armory which faithfully continues building 1911's based on their original designs. Para USA (formally Para-Ordnance) manufactures a number of high-capacity double stack variations, including the P13, P14 and the LDA (Light Double Action). Kimber, who is acknowledged as the first large scale factory mass produced "custom" 1911 manufacturer, produces versions such as the Desert Warrior and the Custom TLE II, variations that are used by some special forces and SWAT teams.
Countless foreign copies are also in circulation, including Llamas, Mausers, and Argentinian clones. Despite being around 100 years old, the 1911 pistol continues to be manufactured with almost no major design changes, and has proven itself as one of the most popular handguns ever made.
Colt Variants
M1911
The original M1911 first issued to the U.S. Military during WWI. When identifying, note a smaller ejection port (not visible in photo), smaller grip safety spur, original diamond cut checker wood grips, a flat mainspring housing (on the rear of the grip below the grip safety), longer trigger, lack of trigger finger recess frame cuts, and a larger hammer spur.
Film
Television
| Title | Actor | Character | Notes | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The A-Team | Various characters | 1983-1988 | ||
| Reilly: Ace of Spies | Barry Stokes | Commander Cromie | 455 Webley | 1984 |
Anime
| Title | Character | Notes | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Place Promised in Our Early Days | Okabe | 2004 | |
| Higurashi no Naku Koro ni Kai | Takano | 2006 |
Video Game
| Game Title | Appears as | Notes | Release Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Medal of Honor: Underground | 2000 | ||
| Eternal Darkness | 2001 | ||
| The Sum Of All Fears | 2002 | ||
| Silent Storm | 2003 | ||
| The Suffering: Ties That Bind | Dual-wield | 2005 | |
| UberSoldier | "Colt" | 2006 |
M1911A1
The U.S. military was re-issued the 1911 pistol in 1924, now designated the M1911A1. Changes to the gun included a larger ejection port, a shortened trigger, a longer grip-safety spur and slightly shaved hammer spur to prevent hammer bite, serrated front sight, a curved mainspring housing, simplified checkered grips (although diamond grips still appeared on some), and relief cuts around the trigger guard on the frame.
Note many in the list below could actually be Colt Mark IV Series 70/80 Government Models, Springfield Armory, or another manufacturer. Instead of a former military issued M1911A1, unless its a war film. Since the markings of the gun aren't always clear, M1911A1 is a catch-all term. Being most 1911 manufacturers pistols are based off the M1911A1 platform.
Film
Television
| Actor | Character | Show Title / Episode | Notes | Air Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sarah Carter | Maggie | Falling Skies | . | 2011-???? |
| Robert Culp | F.B.I.Agent Bill Maxwell | The Greatest American Hero | . | 1981-1983 |
| . | Gas Station Robbers | Mr. Poxycat & Co. | . | 2007 |
| . | . | Prison Break | . | 2005 - 2009 |
| Joe Flanigan | Det. John Sheppard | Stargate: Atlantis / "Vegas" | Normally a Para-Ordnance P.14 (Alternate universe) | 2009 |
| . | . | My Name is Earl | 2005 - 2009 | |
| Muse Watson | Retired Agent Mike Franks | NCIS | . | 2003 - ???? |
| . | . | CSI: Miami | . | 2002 - ???? |
| David Schwimmer | Capt. Herbert Sobel | Band of Brothers / "Replacements" | . | 2001 |
| . | U.S. Army Paratroopers | Band of Brothers | . | 2001 |
| Robert Beltran | Chakotay | Star Trek: Voyager / "The Killing Game" | . | 1998 |
| Roxann Dawson | B'Elanna Torres | Star Trek: Voyager / "The Killing Game" | . | 1998 |
| Kate Mulgrew | Katherine Janeway | Star Trek: Voyager / "The Killing Game" | . | 1998 |
| Robert Duncan McNeill | Tom Paris | Star Trek: Voyager / "The Killing Game" | . | 1998 |
| Jeri Ryan | Seven of Nine | Star Trek: Voyager / "The Killing Game" | . | 1998 |
| . | . | King of the Hill | . | 1997 - 2009 |
| Lance Henriksen | Frank Black | Millenium | . | 1996 - 1999 |
| . | U.S. Army Soldiers | The Stand | . | 1994 |
| Several Gangsters | Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman / "That Old Gang of Mine" | . | 1994 | |
| Shooting range patron | Law & Order / "Trust" (S02E15) | 9mm | 1992 | |
| Dennis Farina | Lt. Mike Torrello | Crime Story | elastic band wrapped around grip safety | 1986 - 1988 |
| Tom Selleck | Thomas Magnum | Magnum, P.I. | . | 1980 - 1988 |
| Ken Howard | Dave Barrett | The Manhunter | . | 1974 - 1975 |
| Paul Michael Glaser | Detective David Starsky | Starsky and Hutch / "Starsky and Hutch" | . | 1975 - 1979 |
| David McCallum | Illya Kuryakin | The Man From U.N.C.L.E. / "The Vulcan Affair" | . | 1964 |
| Jim Zubiena | Ludovici Armstrong | Miami Vice / "The Hit List" | . | 1984 |
| Frank Doubleday | Cliff | Sledge Hammer! / "Dori Day Afternoon" (S01E05) | . | 1986 |
| Anne-Marie Martin | Det. Dori Doreau | Sledge Hammer! / "Desperately Seeking Dori" (S01E18) | . | 1987 |
| Pavel Maikov | Viktor Pchyolkin | Brigada | . | 2002 |
| C. Thomas Howell | George "The Reaper" Foyet | Criminal Minds / "Nameless, Faceless" | . | 2005 - ???? |
| Jon Seda | John Basilone | The Pacific | . | 2010 |
| James Badge Dale | Robert Leckie | The Pacific | . | 2010 |
| Emilie Ullerup | Ashley Magnus | Sanctuary | . | 2008 - ???? |
| Amanda Tapping | Dr. Helen Magnus | Sanctuary | Season 4 | 2008 - ???? |
| . | . | Blue Bloods | . | 2010-???? |
| . | Various criminals | The Bill | . | 1984-2010 |
Anime
| Character | Title | Notes | Air Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Angel Beats! | 2010 | ||
| Eden of the East | 2009 | ||
| White Bell officer | The Skull Man | Nickel plated | 2009 |
| Midori Mitsuya | The Sky Crawlers | 2008 | |
| assorted characters | Batman: Gotham Knight | 2008 | |
| assorted characters | Baccano! | 2007 | |
| Nadie | El Cazador de la Bruja | 2007 - | |
| Various | Black Lagoon | 2006 | |
| Kai Miyagusuku | Blood+ | 2005 - 2006 | |
| Murder | Ghost in the Shell S.A.C. 2nd GIG | heavily customized | 2004-2005 |
| Policemen, Mugger | The Incredibles | 2004 | |
| Mikura Suzuki | Mezzo DSA | 2004 | |
| Asami Igarashi | Mezzo DSA | 2004 | |
| Yakuza | Full Metal Panic! | 2002 | |
| Vicious | Cowboy Bebop | 1998-1999 | |
| Mikura Suzuki | Mezzo Forte | 1998 | |
| Various Charaters | Mad Bull 34 | 1990 | |
| Olympus Police | Appleseed | 1988 | |
| Inspector Koichi Zenigata | Lupin III | 1977-1981 | |
| Cat Planet Cuties | 2010 |
Video Games
| Game Title | Appears As | Notes | Release Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Commandos: Beyond the Call of Duty | Unusable | 1999 | |
| Hidden & Dangerous | 1999 | ||
| Medal of Honor (1999) | 1999 | ||
| Fallout Tactics | "Colt M1911 A1" | Erroneously holds 12-rounds | 2001 |
| Devil May Cry | Extensively customized with unlimited ammo | 2001 | |
| Commandos 2: Men of Courage | "M1911A" | With unlimited ammo | 2001 |
| Ghost Recon | Nickel-plated, unusable | 2001 | |
| Return to Castle Wolfenstein | Can be dual-wielded | 2001 | |
| Battlefield: 1942 | 2002 | ||
| Medal of Honor: Allied Assault | Nickel-plated | 2002 | |
| Mafia: The City of Lost Heaven | 2002 | ||
| Medal of Honor: Frontline | "Colt .45" | 2002 | |
| Forgotten Hope | 2003 | ||
| Vietcong | 2003 | ||
| Wolfenstein: Enemy Territory | Can be dual-wielded, erroneously holds 8-rounds, and has an optional sound suppressor | 2003 | |
| Tomb Raider: The Angel of Darkness | "M-V9" | Custom version with front cocking serrations, erroneously chambered in 9mm and holds 12-rounds | 2003 |
| Commandos 3: Destination Berlin | With unlimited ammo | 2003 | |
| Hidden & Dangerous 2 | "Colt 1911" | 2003 | |
| Call of Duty (2003) | 2003 | ||
| Medal of Honor: Rising Sun | 2003 | ||
| Medal of Honor: Infiltrator | 2003 | ||
| Battlefield: Vietnam | Erroneously holds 9-rounds | 2004 | |
| Söldner: Secret Wars | 2004 | ||
| Shellshock Nam '67 | "9mm" | Standard and suppressed versions | 2004 |
| Call of Duty: United Offensive | 2004 | ||
| Conflict: Vietnam | Suppressor can be attached | 2004 | |
| Medal of Honor: Pacific Assault | With bright, wooden grips | 2004 | |
| Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater | Standard and heavily customized versions | 2004 | |
| S.W.A.T. 4 | Equipped with a tactical flashlight, erroneously holds 8-rounds, and can fire JHP and FMJ ammunition | 2005 | |
| Close Combat: First to Fight | ".45 Pistol" | 2005 | |
| Cold Fear | Two-tone with laser and weaponlight | 2005 | |
| Forgotten Hope 2 | 2005 | ||
| Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas | "9mm" | Standard and suppressed versions, erroneously holds 17-rounds | 2005 |
| Vietcong 2 | "M-1911 A1" | 2005 | |
| Call of Duty 2 | 2005 | ||
| Shadow the Hedgehog | 2005 | ||
| Condemned: Criminal Origins | ".45 Cal" | Erroneously holds 9-rounds | 2005 |
| Hitman: Blood Money | "Custom 1911" | Heavily customized | 2006 |
| Scarface: The World is Yours | With a suppressor, erroneously holds 12-rounds | 2006 | |
| Call of Duty 3 | Available only in multiplayer | 2006 | |
| Rainbow Six: Vegas | Nickel-plated, unusable | 2006 | |
| S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Shadow of Chernobyl | "Kora-919" | 2007 | |
| Little Busters! | 2007 | ||
| Medal of Honor: Airborne | Colt M1911A1 Pistol | Can be upgraded with quick draw holster to switch weapons with the pistol faster, a match trigger to improve rate of fire, and "Magnum" rounds for increased fire power. | 2007 |
| 7.62 High Calibre | "M1911 A1" | 2008 | |
| Rainbow Six: Vegas 2 | Nickel-plated, unusable | 2008 | |
| Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots | Can be unlocked via password | 2008 | |
| S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Clear Sky | "Kora-919" | 2008 | |
| Mercenaries 2: World in Flames | Unusable | 2008 | |
| Command & Conquer: Red Alert 3 | Has golden ring hammer, golden safety switch, slide release, and pearl grips but unusable | 2008 | |
| Call of Duty: World at War | "Colt M1911" | Standard version erroneously holds 8-rounds and "Holy Pistol" version firing grenades, also the hammer is always cocked | 2008 |
| Mirror's Edge | Erroneously holds 8-rounds | 2008 | |
| Art of Murder: Hunt for the Puppeteer | Standard and nickel-plated versions | 2009 | |
| Art of Murder: Cards of Destiny | 2009 | ||
| X-Men Origins: Wolverine | Standard and nickel-plated versions but aren't usable | 2009 | |
| ArmA II | Erroneously used by USMC Force Recon units and snipers, also by British Army units | 2009 | |
| Cross Fire | 2009 | ||
| Bioshock 2 | Seen on a poster, unusable | 2010 | |
| Heavy Rain | Has tan checked grips | 2010 | |
| Metal Gear Solid: Peace Walker | With optional suppressor | 2010 | |
| Mafia II | Standard version and special costume version with 23-rounds | 2010 | |
| Battlefield Play4Free | "M1911" | Basic, "veteran" (more ammo/high damage) and "elite" (more high damage/has tan grips) versions | 2011 |
| L.A. Noire | 2011 | ||
| Duke Nukem Forever | "M1911" | Heavily customized, gold-plated and fitted with laser aiming module | 2011 |
| Rage | Very worn blued finish, the finish is worn completely off the slide, used only by enemies | 2011 | |
| 7554 | "Colt 1911" | 2011 | |
| Batman: Arkham City | seen on unlockable concept art | 2011 | |
| NCIS: The Video Game | Various models | Seen on poster | 2011 |
| World War II Online: Battleground Europe | Released with v1.34 update | 2011 | |
| Max Payne 3 | Standard and gold-plated versions, erroneously holds 8-rounds | 2012 | |
| Project Reality: Vietnam | Used by Officer, Sniper and Pilot classes of the US Army and USMC factions | 2012 | |
| Sniper Elite V2 | "Colt M1911" | 2012 | |
| Heroes & Generals | "Colt M1911" | 2012 |
Colt Government Model
Aside from Colt selling the M1911A1 to the US military, the gun was also sold under the name "Colt Government Model" to the civilian market, and called the "Pre-Series 70" guns today.
Film
| Title | Actor | Character | Note | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sharky's Machine | Burt Reynolds | Sgt. Tom Sharky | 1981 | |
| Sharky's Machine | Bernie Casey | Arch | 1981 | |
| Sharky's Machine | Brian Keith | Papa | 1981 | |
| Legacy of Rage | Henchmen | 1986 | ||
| Cobra | Reni Santoni | Sgt. Gonzales | 1986 | |
| Eye of the Tiger | Yaphet Kotto | J.B. Deveraux | Stainless | 1986 |
| Red Heat | Cleanhead assassins | Two-tone Govt. model | 1988 | |
| The Silence of the Lambs | FBI instructor | Deactivated | 1991 | |
| Thunderheart | Graham Greene | Walter Crow Horse | 1992 | |
| The Democratic Terrorist | Kjell Bergqvist | Eric | nickel-plated | 1992 |
| The Democratic Terrorist | terrorists | 1992 | ||
| Stander | David O'Hara | Allan Heyl | Two-tone Govt. model | 2003 |
| 36th Precinct | Roschdy Zem | Hugo Silien | nickel-plated, custom slide | 2004 |
| 36th Precinct | Gérard Depardieu | Denis Klein | nickel-plated, custom slide | 2004 |
| Land of the Dead | Asia Argento | Slack | Two-tone Govt. model | 2005 |
Television
| Title | Actor | Character | Note | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Magnum, P.I. | Tom Selleck | Thomas Magnum | . | 1980-88 |
Video Games
| Title | As | Mods | Note | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Resident Evil: Revelations | Government | nickel | laser | 2012 |
Anime
| Title | Character | Note | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aria the Scarlet Ammo | Aria H. Kanzaki | One with a blued finish, the other stainless steel | 2011 |
Colt MK IV Series 70
The Colt MK IV Series 70 was an improvement over the M1911A1/Government Model by redesigning the barrel bushing to grip the barrel and give the production gun much improved accuracy. These "collet" bushings worked well but were prone to breaking due to being smaller than the slide diameter, hence the original bushing was made standard once again in in 1988.
Film
Television
| Show Title / Episode | Actor | Character | Note | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hunter - Season 3 - "The Contract" | Don Edmonds | Det. Rayner | 1986 | |
| Hunter - Season 3 - "Overnight Sensation" | Sal Lopez | Tony Melendez | 1986 | |
| Hunter - Season 2 - "Case X" | Leo Rossi | Tony Cochran | 1985 | |
| Hunter - Season 2 - "Case X" | Sam Anderson | Vincent Cochran | 1985 | |
| Hunter - Season 1 - "The Snow Queen" | Dennis Franz | NYPD Sgt. Jackie Molinas | 1984 | |
| V: The Original Miniseries | Rebel leader | 9mm | 1983 | |
| Alarm für Cobra 11 - Die Autobahnpolizei | . | . | . | 1996-???? |
Anime
| Character | Film Title | Note | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Julia | Cowboy Bebop | Stainless Steel Finish | 1998-1999 |
| Vicious | Cowboy Bebop | Stainless Steel Finish | 1998-1999 |
| Deunan Knute | Appleseed | 1988 |
Colt MK IV Series 80
The Colt MK IV Series 80 was first produced in 1983 to replace the Series 70 and is notoriously known as the first 1911 to make major improvements to the design. The first major improvement was incorporating a new firing pin block safety system, where a series of internal levers and a plunger positively blocked the firing pin from moving until the trigger was pressed, thus eliminating the possibility of the gun discharging if dropped onto a hard surface or struck hard. The second improvement to the design was adding a re-designed half-cock notch. Instead of the old hook style, the flat-top style was made to eliminate the problem of the hook breaking when the hammer slipped and fell to half cock. You can tell the gun has this feature by pulling the trigger on half cock. If the hammer falls, the gun has this type of half-cock system. Since the hammer doesn't have a sufficient distance to fall on half-cock, the weapon will not discharge. Also the series 80's had three dot sights, unlike the old fashioned iron sights. Much like the Series 70, this gun was also sold with the "collet" type barrel bushing until 1988.
Film
| Title | Actor | Character | Note | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Machete | Robert De Niro | Senator McLaughlin | Nickel plated Engraved with Pearl Grips | 2010 |
| Street Kings | Keanu Reeves | Tom Ludlow | 2008 | |
| The Cutter | Chuck Norris | John Shepherd | 2005 | |
| Heaven's Prisoners | Alec Baldwin | Dave Robicheaux | 1996 | |
| Carlito's Way | Luis Guzmán | Pachanga | 1993 | |
| Scent of a Woman | Al Pacino | Lt. Col. Frank Slade | 1992 | |
| Romper Stomper | Alex Scott | Martin | 1992 | |
| Guarding Tess | Federal Agent | 1994 | ||
| F/X | Cliff De Young | Lipton | 1986 |
Television
| Actor | Character | Show Title / Episode | Note | Air Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Walter Gotell | Mark Klizer | Miami Vice / When Irish Eyes are Crying | Heavily customized | 1984 - 1989 |
| CSI: NY | Plain clothed NYPD Officer | "Veritas" (S05E01) | 2004-Present | |
| CSI: NY | Michael Massee | Casey Steele | "Hammer Down" (S06E07) | 2004-Present |
| CSI: NY | Store Clerk | "Exit Strategy" (S07E22) | 2004-Present | |
| CSI: Miami | Adam Rodriguez | Eric Delko | Engraved, nickel plated. "10-7" (S3E24) | 2005 |
| CSI: Miami | Murderer | "Dead Air" (S4E21) | 2006 |
Video Game
| Game Title | Referred as | Mods | Notation | Release date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tomb Raider: Anniversary | dual pistols | with Commander ring-hammers | always dual-wielded | 2007 |
Colt MK IV Series 80 Combat Elite
Film
| Title | Actor | Character | Note | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Getaway | Alec Baldwin | Carter "Doc" McCoy | 1994 |
Television
| Actor | Character | Show Title / Episode | Note | Air Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Weatherly | Special Agent Anthony DiNozzo | NCIS/ Chained | 2004 | |
| Judson Mills | Francis Gage | Walker, Texas Ranger/ | 1993 - 2001 | |
| Nia Peeples | Ranger Sydney Cooke | Walker, Texas Ranger/ | 1993 - 2001 |
Anime
| Title | Character | Note | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Dominion Tank Police | Embassy Bodyguard | 1993 |
Video Game
Colt Gold Cup National Match
The Gold Cup National Match was a factory produced "custom" version of the Series 70 and Series 80 M1911A1 pistols that was purpose-built for improved accuracy, reliability, and handling in competitive shooting. Easily recognized by its raised adjustable sights and a sight rib on the top of the slide. Note the light hollowed trigger and slanted cocking serrations as well.
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Film
| Title | Actor | Character | Note | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| U.S. Marshals | Tommy Lee Jones | U.S. Deputy Marshal Sam Gerard | Stainless Steel Finish Promo Only | 1998 |
| U.S. Marshals | Wesley Snipes | Mark Sheridan | Stainless Steel Finish | 1998 |
| Lethal Weapon 4 | Chris Rock | Detective Lee Butters | Stainless Steel Finish | 1998 |
| The Long Kiss Goodnight | David Morse | Daedalus | Stainless Steel Finish | 1996 |
| The Getaway | Kim Basinger | Carol McCoy | Stainless Steel Finish | 1994 |
| UHF | 1989 | |||
| Cobra | Sylvester Stallone | Marion Cobretti | Special Order Gold Cup in 9mm | 1986 |
| Day of the Dead | Gary Howard Klar | Pvt. Steel | 1985 | |
| The French Connection | Marcel Bozzuffi | Pierre Nicoli | 1971 |
Television
| Show Title / Episode | Actor | Character | Note | Air Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CSI: NY | Moe Irvin | Melvin La Grange | "Out of the Sky" (S07E05) | 2004-Present |
| Lock 'n Load With R. Lee Ermey / "Pistols" (S1E4) | R. Lee Ermey | Himself | 2009 | |
| Top Shot - Season 4 | Various | Various | Used at the nomination range | 2012 |
| CSI: Miami | Mala Noche Boss | "Rampage" (S4E24) | 2006 |
Colt XSE
A modern Colt 1911 with added front cocking serrations and a few cosmetic changes.
Film
| Title | Actor | Character | Note | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Losers | Holt McCallany | Wade | 2010 | |
| Mr. & Mrs. Smith | Brad Pitt | John Smith | w/ Suppressor | 2005 |
| XXX 2: State of the Union | Samuel L. Jackson | Agent Augustus Gibbons | 2005 |
Video Games
| Title | Appears as | Mods | Note | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Spicy | "Handgun" | w/ picatinny rail | holds 10 rounds | 2010 |
Colt Commander
The Commander model 1911 is basically an M1911A1 with a 4.25" barrel (instead of 5") produced in various styles since 1951, and was chambered in 9x19 mm Parabellum, .45 ACP, and .38 Super. There are several versions of the Commander. The original aluminum framed "Commander" was renamed the "Lightweight Commander" in 1970, when other versions of this type appeared. The "Combat Commander" is an all steel version introduced in 1970. Later versions include the Colt Commander Gold Cup National Match, the Combat Elite, and the Concealed Carry Officer's model, which mated the Commander slide & barrel with the smaller frame of the Colt Officer's Model.
Film
Television
| Actor | Character | Show Title / Episode | Note | Air Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bill Cosby | Alexander Scott | I Spy | 9mm | 1966 - 1968 |
| . | The Professionals | 1977 - 1983 | ||
| Tom Georgeson | Brian Duggan | Ultimate Force | 2002 | |
| Russell Tovey | "Weasel" | Ultimate Force | 2002 | |
| Amanda Tapping | Dr Helen Magnus | Sanctuary | 2008 - Present | |
| Robber | CSI: Miami "Deviant" (S4E16) | 9mm Stainless Combat Commander | 2005 | |
| Emily Procter | Calleigh Duquesne | CSI: Miami "Deviant" (S4E16) | 9mm Combat Commander | 2005 |
Anime
| Title | Character | Note | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Appleseed | Athena | 1988 |
Colt Officer's ACP
A 1911 with a 3.5" barrel and shorter grip frame, this weapon is commonly mixed up with the Colt Commander, which has a longer barrel, slide, and frame than the Officer.
Film
| Title | Actor | Character | Note | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sin City | Nick Stahl | Roark Jr. | With two-tone finish | 2005 |
| The Punisher | Thomas Jane | Frank Castle / Otto Kreig | With two-tone finish | 2004 |
| Exit Wounds | Steven Seagal | Orin Boyd | 2001 | |
| Heat | Al Pacino | Lt. Vincent Hanna | With ivory grips | 1995 |
| City of Industry | Harvey Keitel | Roy Egan | With ivory grips | 1997 |
| Conspiracy Theory | Julia Roberts | Alice Sutton | 1997 |
Television
| Actor | Character | Show Title | Note / Episode | Air Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kelli Williams | Maggie | Law & Order | "Sisters of Mercy" (S02E17) | 1992 |
Video Games
| Title | Appears as | Mods | Notes | Release Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fallout: New Vegas | A Light Shining In Darkness | ASP 9-style Guttersnipe sights | DLC | 2011 |
Colt Defender
Specifications
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- Type: Pistol
- Caliber: .45 ACP
- Weight: 1.5 lbs (0.7 kg)
- Length: 6.8 in (17.1 cm)
- Barrel length: 3 in (7.6 cm)
- Capacity: 7-round magazine
- Fire Modes: Semi-Auto
Film
| Title | Actor | Character | Note | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sin City | Powers Boothe | Senator Roark | 2005 | |
| Already Dead | Patrick Kilpatrick | The Detective | 2007 |
Video Game
| Game Title | Appears as | Notation | Release Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Uncharted 3: Drake's Deception | ".45 Defender" | 8 rounds | 2011 |
Other Variants
AMT Hardballer
Film
| Title | Actor | Character | Note | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| My Name Is Bruce | Bruce Campbell | Bruce Campbell | Longslide | 2007 |
| Crocodile Dundee in Los Angeles | Alex Kuzelicki | Jean-Paul Chagal | Longslide | 2001 |
| Natural Born Killers | police officer | Longslide | 1994 | |
| The Terminator | Arnold Schwarzenegger | The Terminator | Longslide w/ laserlock sight | 1984 |
Television
| Title | Actor | Character | Note | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sledge Hammer! | Jesse Aragon | Feliz Navidad | Longslide, "Under the Gun" (S01E01) | 1986 |
| Sledge Hammer! | D.W. Brown | Weird Williard Luxley | Longslide, "Under the Gun" (S01E01) | 1986 |
Video Games
| Game Title | Referred as | Notes | Release Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kane & Lynch 2: Dog Days | seen on DVD covers & posters, not usable | 2010 | |
| Hitman: Blood Money | Silverballer | w/ variety of acessories | 2006 |
| Hitman: Contracts | Silverballer | Available w/ suppressor | 2004 |
| Hitman 2: Silent Assassin | Silverballer | Available w/ suppressor | 2002 |
| Hitman: Codename 47 | AMT Hardballer | 2000 |
Anime
| Title | Character | Note | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black Lagoon | Chang | Longslide | 2006 |
Auto-Ordnance M1911A1
Although it sometimes has a longer trigger, it is impossible to differentiate from a genuine M1911A1 at a distance or in the hands of an actor. The easiest way to identify it is the slanted grooves on the slide. The Auto-Ordnance company is best known for its "Tommy guns", they also manufactured 1911 pattern pistols, at times to varying degree of quality depending on the ownership at time of production.
Film
| Title | Actor | Character | Note | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| God Bless America | Tara Lynne Barr | Roxy | 2012 | |
| God Bless America | Joel Murray | Frank Murdock | 2012 | |
| Exiled | Roy Cheung | Cat | 2006 | |
| Pulp Fiction | John Travolta | Vincent Vega | 1994 | |
| Carlito's Way | Al Pacino | Carlito Brigante | 1993 | |
| The Killer | Shing Fui-On | Wong Hoi | 1989 | |
| Trouble Man | stick-up men | 1972 |
Detonics ScoreMaster
Film
| Title | Actor | Character | Note | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Point Break | James LeGros | Roach | 2nd Generation | 1991 |
| RoboCop | Ray Wise | Leon Nash | 1987 | |
| RoboCop | Allan Graf | Sal's bodyguard | 1987 | |
| Commando | Vernon Wells | Bennett | 1985 | |
| Police Academy 2 | David Graf | Eugene Tackleberry | 1985 |
Television
| Show Title | Actor | Character | Note / Episode | Air Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miami Vice | Edward James Olmos | Lt. Martin Castillo | "The Prodigal Son" | 1984 - 1989 |
| Miami Vice | Philip Michael Thomas | Detective Ricardo 'Rico' Tubbs | 1984 - 1989 | |
| Miami Vice | Jack Thibeau | Lt. Ray Gilmore | "Shadow in the Dark" (S03E06) | 1986 |
Detonics CombatMaster
Film
| Title | Actor | Character | Note | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Runaway | Tom Selleck | Sgt. Jack R. Ramsay | 1984 | |
| Commando | Arnold Schwarzenegger | John Matrix | 1985 | |
| Midnight Run | Robert Miranda | Joey | 1987 | |
| RoboCop 2 | Michael Medeiros | Catzo | Two-Tone version | 1990 |
| Another Stakeout | Miguel Ferrer | Castellano | 1993 |
Television
| Title | Actor | Character | Note | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miami Vice | Don Johnson | Det. James 'Sonny' Crockett | "The Prodigal Son" | |
| CSI: Miami | Adam Rodriguez | Eric Delko | "10-7" (S3E24) | 2005 |
Anime
| Title | Character | Note | Air Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Karas | Yakuza Boss | 2005-2007 |
Detonics ServiceMaster
Film
| Title | Actor | Character | Note | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Terminator 2: Judgement Day | Linda Hamilton | Sarah Connor | CombatMaster slide, extended barrel with barrel weight attached | 1991 |
| L.A. Takedown | Alex McArthur | Patrick McLaren | . | 1989 |
| Runaway | Tom Selleck | Sgt. Jack R. Ramsay | CombatMaster slide, extended barrel with barrel weight attached | 1984 |
| Runaway | Cynthia Rhodes | Officer Karen Thompson | CombatMaster slide, extended barrel with barrel weight attached | 1984 |
Imbel M1911A1
"Industria de Material Bélico do Brasil" (IMBEL) makes several copies of the basic 1911 pattern, in several calibers.
Film
| Title | Actor | Character | Note | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elite Squad 2 (Tropa de Elite 2) | BOPE officers | MD5 LX variant | 2010 | |
| City of God | Leandro Firmino da Hora | Li'l Ze | 2002 | |
| City of God | Darlan Cunha | Filé com Fritas | 2002 |
Infinity Tiki-T
Film
| Title | Actor | Character | Note | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miami Vice | Colin Farrell | Det. James "Sonny" Crockett | 2006 |
Television
| Show Title | Actor | Character | Note / Episode | Air Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CSI: Miami | Emily Proctor | Calliegh Duquesne | Stainless Steel Finish | 2002 - |
| Heroes | Brea Grant | Daphne Millbrook | "Eris Quod Sum", Stainless Steel Finish | 2006 - |
M45 / MEU(SOC)
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The M45 Pistol (previously called the MEU(SOC) Pistol) is based on the M1911A1 Pistol and has been the standard issue sidearm for the Force Recon Element of the United States Marine Corps' Marine Expeditionary Units since the mid-1980s. However, it has recently begun to be supplemented by the Kimber ICQB Pistol.
Video Games
| Game Title | Appears as | Notes | Release Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Combat Arms | 2008 | ||
| Operation Flashpoint 2: Dragon Rising | MEU (SOC) | 2009 | |
| Battlefield 3 | 2011 | ||
| Medal of Honor: Warfighter | 2012 |
Norinco M1911A1
Chinese copy of the M1911A1.
Film
| Title | Actor | Character | Note | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| From Dusk Till Dawn | Quentin Tarantino | Richard Gecko | With nickel finish | 1996 |
Safari Arms .45
Film
| Title | Actor | Character | Note | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wanted | Angelina Jolie | Fox | Heavily Customized Matchmaster 5 | 2008 |
| Dawn of the Dead (2004) | Bruce Bhone | Andy | with a Surefire 310R/610R flashlight | 2004 |
Amime
| Title | Character | Note | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Dominion Tank Police | 1993 |
SIG-Sauer GSR
This is the M1911 version made by SIG-Sauer, GSR stands for Granite Series Revolution, The SIG Granite Series was awarded the 2004 Handgun of the Year Award by the Shooting Industry Academy of Excellence.
Film
| Title | Actor | Character | Note | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Setup | Ryan Phillippe | Vincent | nickel | 2011 |
| Taken | Liam Neeson | Bryan Mills | 2008 |
Television
| Show Title / Episode | Actor | Character | Note | Air Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dark Blue (TV Series) | Omari Hardwick | Ty Curtis | 2009 | |
| Weapon Masters | 2007 | |||
| Bones | David Boreanaz | FBI Special Agent Seeley Booth | 2005- |
Video Games
| Game Title | Referred as | Mods | Release Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns Of The Patriots | SIG-Sauer GSR | w/ tactical weaponlight | 2008 |
| NCIS: The Video Game | stainless, seen on poster | 2011 |
Strayer Voigt Infinity
Television
| Show Title | Actor | Character | Note / Episode | Air Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heroes | Jack Coleman | Noah Bennet | Stainless Steel Finish with Compensator | 2006 - |
| Heroes | Eric Roberts | Mr. Thompson | Stainless Steel Finish with Compensator | 2006 - |
| Heroes | Malcolm McDowell | Mr. Linderman | Stainless Steel Finish with Compensator | 2006 - |
| Doctor Who | Freema Agyeman | Martha Jones | 2008 | |
| Doctor Who | Ryan Simpson | Luke Rattigan | 2008 | |
| Doctor Who | Matt Smith | The Doctor | 2010 | |
| Top Shot - Season 3 | 2011 |
Anime
| Title | Character | Note | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cowboy Bebop the Movie: Knockin' on Heaven's Door | Vincent Volaju | 2001 |
Video Games
| Game Title | Appears as | Mods | Notation | Release Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Time Crisis | 1995 | |||
| Counter-Strike Online | Dual Infinity | Dual Infinity Custom Dual Infinity Final |
Wielded akimbo | 2009 |
| Counter-Strike Online | Infinity Silver | Infinity Red Infinity Black |
2010 |
STI Edge
Film
| Actor | Character | Title | Note | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Big Daddy Kane | Hunter | Dead Heist | 2007 |
Anime
| Title | Character | Note | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sky Blue | Shua | 2002 |
STI Eagle 6.0
Video Games
| Game Title | Mods | Notes | Release Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Resident Evil 3: Nemesis | has purple frame and is mounted with a scope | 1999 |
Smith & Wesson SW1911
Film
| Title | Actor | Character | Note | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stone Cold | Tom Selleck | Chief Jesse Stone | SW1911SC | 2005 |
| Jesse Stone: Death in Paradise | Tom Selleck | Chief Jesse Stone | SW1911SC | 2006 |
| Jesse Stone: Night Passage | Tom Selleck | Chief Jesse Stone | SW1911SC | 2006 |
| Jesse Stone: Sea Change | Tom Selleck | Chief Jesse Stone | SW1911SC | 2007 |
| Jesse Stone: Thin Ice | Tom Selleck | Chief Jesse Stone | SW1911SC | 2009 |
| Jesse Stone: No Remorse | Tom Selleck | Chief Jesse Stone | SW1911SC | 2010 |
| Jesse Stone: Innocents Lost | Tom Selleck | Chief Jesse Stone | SW1911SC | 2011 |
| One for the Money | Gavin-Keith Umeh | Benito Ramirez | stainless | 2012 |
| One for the Money | John Leguizamo | Jimmy Alpha | stainless | 2012 |
Television
| Show Title | Actor | Character | Note / Episode | Air Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Las Vegas | Tom Selleck | A.J. Cooper | With Stag grips | 2003-2008 |
| Bones | Brennan | 2005-present | ||
| Castle | "Cops and Robbers" (S04E07) | 2009-Present | ||
| NCIS - Season 8 | Muse Watson | Mike Franks | 2010-2011 |
Video Games
| Game Title | Mods | Notes | Release Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alliance of Valiant Arms | With synthetic grips, stainless steel finish, and railed frame | 2007 |
Wilson Combat "Protector"
Wilson Combat makes the "Protector" in .45 ACP, 9x19mm, .38 Super, .40 S&W, and 10mm.
Film
| Title | Actor | Character | Note | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saw | Michael Emerson | Zep Hindle | 2004 | |
| Saw | Monica Potter | Alison Gordon | 2004 | |
| Saw | Leigh Whannell | Adam | 2004 |
Blank Firing Replicas
Bruni 1911
The Bruni 1911 is an 8mm blank firing firearm. It was intended to imitate the M1911 and was also avaliable in chrome.
Film
| Title | Actor | Character | Note | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Transporter | Jason Statham | Frank Martin | Nickel Variant | 2002 |
| The Transporter | Matt Schulze | Wall Street | Nickel Variant | 2002 |
| The Transporter | Qi Shu | Lai | Nickel Variant | 2002 |
| Beau Travail | Denis Lavant | Galoup | Standard Variant | 1999 |
| Razor Blade Smile | Eileen Daly | Lilith Silver | Standard Variant | 1998 |
| Razor Blade Smile | Kevin Howarth | Platinum | Standard Variant | 1998 |
| Razor Blade Smile | Illuminati thug | Standard Variant | 1998 | |
| Man Bites Dog | Benoît Poelvoorde | Ben | Nickel Variant | 1992 |
| Man Bites Dog | Rémy Belvaux | Rémy | Nickel Variant | 1992 |
| Blues Brothers 2000 | Indiana State Trooper | 1998 | ||
| Brazil | Guard | 1985 |
Television
| Show Title | Actor | Character | Note / Episode | Air Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ultimate Force | Leader of the Zimbabwean "Fire Brigade" | (S03E02) | 2004 |
Kimar 911
Italian manufacturer "Armi Chiappa" makes a blank firing 1911 replicas called "Kimar 911". Weapons come in 9mm PAK caliber (7+1 rounds) and 8mm blank caliber (10+1 rounds) and either black or 'nickel' finish. It is easily identified by its thick wooden grips with large screw holes. Minor drawback of the gun is completely unrealistic safety mechanism which visibly differs from the original 1911 one.
Film
| Title | Actor | Character | Note | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| XIII: The Conspiracy | Jonathan Higgins | Calwin Wax | 2008 |
Umarex Colt Government 1911 A1
A blank firing replica of the Colt M1911A1 (although with its higher profile sight sand straight mainspring housing it more closely resembles the Colt MK IV Series 80) manufactured by the German company "Umarex" which can be identified by its external extractor (as seen here).
Television
| Title | Character | Actor | Note | Air Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alarm für Cobra 11 - Die Autobahnpolizei | Various | Various | Blank and nickel versions | 1996 - ???? |
Non Firing Replicas
MGC M1911A1
Film
| Title | Actor | Character | Note | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Day of the Dead (1985) | Gary Howard Klar | Pvt. Steele | Non Firing Scenes | 1985 |
| Man Bites Dog | Benoît Poelvoorde | Ben | 1992 | |
| Man Bites Dog | The Nightingale | 1992 |