BIG 1911 dilemma

Gillis2

Gillis2

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OK guys,
First I would like to thank those of you who are following me trough my .45 acp decision phase. You guys are very patient and helpful.
Now that I have narrowed my choice down to a 1911 and a Colt, here is where I stand.

1- Gold cup trophy = What I want but I am not a stainless fan
2- Gold cup national match = What I want with blue finish but does not have a beaver tail and I shoot mainly with 2 hands
3- Wiley Clap government = Both blue finish and beavertail so seems like the logical choice but the sights are Novak and I am afraid I would prefer Bomar sights.

What do you guys say?

Many thanks

Gilbert
 
I shoot my National Match with two hands and it doesn't have a beavertail. It still works fine. If you simply prefer a beavertail over a spur grip safety, that's another thing.
 
Price449 said:
Shooters Arms or SAM from wolverine. Made in the Philippines. Best bang for the buck
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Nowhere near in the same league, and I had 3 of them come and go (one of which I see on the EE again, looking for its 4th or 5th owner...)


Op - you could be patient and wait for a used one, if you don't mind not having that new gun smell. Examples with the dummy scratch tend to go for a bit less.

I wouldn't pay the asking price to get the Clap, personally. I dislike the aesthetics of Novaks on a 1911, however. I'd sooner have GI sights
 
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Based on the fact that you like blued and bomar sights, the path of lease resistance would be to go for the National match and swap in a beavertail if you find you really need/want it. You might find the existing one isn't too bad.
 
Have you considered Springfield Armory? I like Colts as much as the next guy but in my limited experience SA makes a fine pistol for the money. Not trying to discourage a Colt purchase, but there are several options in the same price/quality ballpark. you will pay more for a Colt, unless you are patient and willing to buy used.
 
Thanks all for your replies,

Can anybody tell me where I can find a blued Gold cup trophy with a Beavertail? I have searched but have not found one.

Thanks

Gilbert
 
Hi again

ARMS EAST have a blued Gold Cup but it is the national match and not the trophy ( so no beaver tail).

Thanks for your answer

Gilbert
 
I finally made a decision: I just ordered a Colt Wiley Clap 1911 government from Arms East.
Nothing like a blue gun with nice wood grips in my book.
Thanks all for your input.

Gilbert
 
The full size government version of the Wiley Clap is all steel ( frame and slide). That is what I ordered.

Gilbert
 
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