A tribute for the M1911 Pistol 100 Years and still going strong ! ! ! A lot of thought and planning went into this video. I want to thank my brother for helping with ideas and editing. He is currently serving with the Marines in Afghanistan. My Grandfather was issued a M1911A1 during WorldWar II. When his ship came under attack and was struck by a kamikaze he was one of the only surviving officers aboard. He used his sidearm in a "different" way then what most would think. During all of the confusion he drew his M1911 and shot 3 rounds into the air. That got everyone's attention. He then organized a fire fighting crew. After hours of trying to put the fires out the ship's internal magazine ignited. The explosion started to a split that ran down the keel. He gave the order to abandon ship as it began to sink. He gave his life vest to a wounded sailor who was having trouble staying afloat, and then sought to the wounded. After treading water for 24 hours he and what was left of the crew were rescued. I remember asking him when I was only 8 years old if he was a hero. He said " I'm no hero. I was just doing my duty. " and now, years after his death I realize those were the words of a true American hero. The M1911 is hands down my favorite pistol of all time. The history and popularity of this classic make it second to none. I hope you all enjoy this tribute I put together. The pistol in the video was an Auto Ordinance Army Model M1911A1. My brother bought it used and it was <b>...</b>