by Shooting Illustrated Staff posted on August 16, 2012 Guns Support NRA Shooting Illustrated DONATE Now that the 100th anniversary of the 1911 is over, here's a close look at 34 iterations (most available today) of the venerable warhorse. In this article 1911, Auto-Ordnance, Colt, Dan Wesson, Ithaca, Kimber, Les Baer, Nighthawk, Olympic Arms, Para USA, Remington, ruger, SIG Sauer, Smith & Wesson, Springfield Armory, STI Related Stories 12 Hard-Hitting 10mm Handguns Available Today New 1911 Pistols for 2017 5 Great Mid-Level 1911 Pistols: Tradition Meets Modern Functionality I Carry: Top Five "I Carry" Videos of 2020 New Handguns for 2022 Most Popular Tech Wisdom: .300 Ka-Boom Marines Ditch 100-Year-Old Marksmanship Standards Affordable Firepower: Five Budget-Friendly AR-15s Review: Springfield Armory 1911 TRP 4.25-inch CC Getting Serious: Stepping Up Your Marksmanship Skills Make It Work For You