Editing M1911 pistol (section)

=== Civilian use ===
The M1911 is commonly used for [[concealed carry in the United States|concealed carry]] thanks in part to a single-stack magazine (which makes for a thinner pistol that is, therefore, easier to conceal), personal defense, target shooting, and competition as well as collections. 

There are a growing number of manufacturers of M1911-style pistols and the model continues to be quite popular for its reliability, simplicity, and patriotic appeal. 

The M1911 is popular with civilian shooters in competitive events such as the [[International Defensive Pistol Association]] and [[International Practical Shooting Confederation]],<ref>{{cite book |last=Ayoob |first=Massad |author-link=Massad Ayoob |title=The Gun Digest Book of Combat Handgunnery |publisher=Gun Digest Books |year=2007 |isbn=978-0-89689-525-6 |page=7}}</ref> showing no signs of decreasing popularity.<ref name="AMU" />