1911 repros
I have my late father-in-law's Colt 1911 (made in 1918) that he carried in the South Pacific in WW II. I don't want to shoot it and will be giving it to one of his grandchildren soon. I do want to get a similar one that I can shoot.
Among the Springfield Arsenal, Rock Island and High Standard, the latter looks the most like it. Opinions please and thanks.
Among the Springfield Arsenal, Rock Island and High Standard, the latter looks the most like it. Opinions please and thanks.
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I concur. I had a Springfield GI model which I sold (along with some other guns) not because it was a bad gun, in fact it was a great gun, but it was the least important to me of my collection and I was raising funds for other gun purchases. I agree with quickdraw that the grips look a little silly with the big "US" in the center but other than that, it looks the most like a WWII 1911 with the lanyard ring, etc. of all the 1911 copies I've seen and the price is great and you can find replacement grips that will look more like the original 1911's. 0 -
Out of the three listed I would rule out the highstandard it is not the company formerly known as highstandard, the rock island armory could possibly need work to be reliable, Springfield has jobbed out their frames to brazil and quality control has been questionable, however it would be my choice of the three you listed , I would also take a good look at norinco before you made the purchase
One more thing learn the difference in the s.a. mil spec and the G.I. a lot of not so honest dealers will try to push off the G.I. for the same price as the mill spec, I would pay a bit more for the mil-spec the options are well worth the price
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Here are pictures of my Springfield, G.I.s, three inch and four inch, respectively:
Reliable, high quality machines; I love 'em![^]
Frog.
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Spld frames have ALWAYS been made in Brazil. For shooting, swiftly and accurately, the GI versions suck. Get a used "fully loaded' Spld, for $550 or so, and you'll be about $400 ahead of the game. 0 -
Springfield is made in Brazil!!!
Get yourself a Colt, Kimber, Rock River, Les Baur, Wilson, Auto Ordnance, if you want a gun made in the USA.
I own a Springfield but I know it's made in Brazil. I also own a Glock, Philapino(sp) Rock Island 1911, Colt 1911, & Kimber.
Any one of these will be enjoyable.
Hell go shoot that 1911 you have. It won't fall apart!!! Most likely it's a better gun than anything made today.
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hey, why are those hammers cocked on guns in the box?! make those weapons safe soldier and do pushups!
remember, your father in law was said to carry a 1911 in ww2. was it modified to 1911A1 standards in 1923?
if so, understand its a whole different critter than the original 1911. you will feel the difference and see the difference when you aim it.
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Originally posted by cloop
Spld frames have ALWAYS been made in Brazil. For shooting, swiftly and accurately, the GI versions suck. Get a used "fully loaded' Spld, for $550 or so, and you'll be about $400 ahead of the game.
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Just the frame is made by Imbel, Brazil. And they are excellent in quality. The rest of the assembly is manufactured and assembled in the U.S. to strict standards. I find them quite accurate and reliable, and I actually own them and shoot them. Post us some pictures of those .45s that you own and shoot....
Frog.
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quote:Originally posted by bobski
hey, why are those hammers cocked on guns in the box?! make those weapons safe soldier and do pushups!
remember, your father in law was said to carry a 1911 in ww2. was it modified to 1911A1 standards in 1923?
if so, understand its a whole different critter than the original 1911. you will feel the difference and see the difference when you aim it.
former air operations officer SEAL Delivery Vehicle Team 2. former navy skeet team, former navy rifle/pistol team member. co-owner skeetmaster tubes inc.. owner/operator professional shooting instruction. NRA certified instructor.
Sir, the pieces were just laid briefly in the open boxes for photo purposes. As they are constantly in service for home and personal protection, and since these new SA G.I. .45s incorporate the modern three integral safeties, they remain "cocked and locked", Sir. Thank you, Sir. How many, Sir?
Frog.
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How are the Auto Ordinance 1911s now that Kahr makes them? 0 -
Hello the 1918 built 1911 Is vastly different from any of the newer 1911A1's . Fot my money I think I would look at the guns built by COLT and sold as 1927 models to Argentina.. "PRAISE THE HARD-BALL GUN". I would not leave any gun with the hammer cocked safety hazard and weakens the hammer spring. Hate to nit pick but us Mil never issured a compact 45. 0 -
1911's have been left cocked and locked for decades and they worked fine when fired. Nor are they a safety hazard when so left. Something has to disengage the safety, hold in the grip safety (if it's not deactivated) and hold the trigger back until the half cock notch is passed, or the gun won't fire. 0 -
mowart....early in WWII, many M1911s were arsenal reworked up to partial or full M1911A1 configuration, but many M1911s were also issued "as-is"....just as they were when they were warehoused right after WWI.
If you know of anybody who's knowledgeable about M1911s, they can tell you after a "hands-on" examination what your father-in-law's gun is.....whether original or an arsenal rework.
An "older" gunsmith, or perhaps some member of a local gun club can probably tell you of somebody locally who can identify what you've got.0 -
O.K. , if you want a '1911' style auto loader , stay away from the 'auto ord.' JUNK and Llama JUNK ...I own (&shoot) a RIA 45 , no problems , these guys think if it doesnt say kimber or colt thats its junk , thats a bunch of b.s..........
Cocked & Locked (& Loaded) "in Boxes" ????????what the firetruck????
Good Luck !!!
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Niota , TN
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