BROLIN ARMS
Please, anyone with knowledge of this company feel free to hold forth. Just need info on the company and the quality of their products, especially their 1911 pistols. Thank you.
James
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James
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Do they make good stuff or not?
Like the shotgun in this auction
http://gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewItem.asp?Item=942202440 -
They were located in the San Gabrial Valley area of Southern California during the 1990's.
The quality of their firearms as far as workmanship and materials was questionable?0 -
To add to Rufe's post ....
Brolin was an importer not a manufacturer, quality varries by the particular manufacturer. They handled FEG, and Mausers as well as Chicom stuff and even air guns.
On the 45's I'm not sure what company or companies did the work, or if asssembly was just done on parts made by others.
Went out of business in 1999.
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I believe the Brolin 45s were made in the Phillipines by ArmsCorp
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I believe the Brolin 45s were made in the Phillipines by ArmsCorp.
The same pistol is imported and sold by Charles Daly
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I looked at their 1911 pistols and thought quality was low. the company only lasted a couple of years. 0 -
Thanks gentlemen.
I was just curious as to their history. I use a lot of their old frames (and some Essex's) to build custom 1911's, and I knew the frames were common to Brolin's and C. Daly's. Of course my pistols are of much better fit and function[;)]. You just can't beat the price for a nice stainless steel frame. They take more work in fitting and finishing out, but I get good results from them. Thanks again.
James
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quote:Originally posted by kuhlewulf
Thanks gentlemen.
I was just curious as to their history. I use a lot of their old frames (and some Essex's) to build custom 1911's, and I knew the frames were common to Brolin's and C. Daly's. Of course my pistols are of much better fit and function[;)]. You just can't beat the price for a nice stainless steel frame. They take more work in fitting and finishing out, but I get good results from them. Thanks again.
James
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When I worked in the metal fabrication industry many types of stainless steel were "Softer" ( for want of a more scientific explanation ) then carbon steel.
I personally don't know what type of stainless was used in the .45's, manufactured in the Phillipines for Brolin. I would have more confidence in the Essex frames, for long time service.0 -
They do pretty good. No galling or any failures. I've been happy with the two I kept, and either preforms just as good as any of my Essex framed pistols. They do require a lot more fitting than any other frame I've ever used, but I like that since it generally gives me a much more precise fit of the components. They are a very good platform for the price.
James
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kuhlewulf
Are you getting the frames from Sarco? I saw thier ad about frames that need tweaking and was wondering how much tweaking was needed
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Wipala,
No, not yet. SARCO does have a good price on them and I do plan on getting some from them. They usually require machining of the rails as they are usually way over spec. The trigger runs are very dirty, and the dust covers are generally out of spec and won't fit the spring guide without some machining. They are not for the inexperienced and take a little more than the average home hobbyist skills. I had sourced mine locally till the supply dried up, and am now dealing with a guy in OK who wants to raise his price. SARCO will have my business by the end of the month. For the price if you have the skills its a great deal.
James
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Hello, my Brolin L45 (1911 type .45ACP) had only one problem with the ejector, my file fixed that. It would mash the case but DID NOT JAM a single time.
Michael
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