1911 recommendation for Wild Bunch Traditional class

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As some of you may have seen by some of my other posts, my daughter and I have been bitten by the CAS bug. I have cleaned out quite a bit of gear to buy what I did not have already, and get my daughter set up as well.

There has been talk that one of more clubs in the area are going to try to put on Wild Bunch matches this coming year. Woo hoo, another reason for new gear :)!

I have a Taurus PT1911 that is really accurate with a really nice trigger (impressed a Colt 1911 only gent), but was thinking I would like to be set up for the traditional category. Does anyone here have any recommendations on a good 1911a1 that would meet Traditonal firearm rules? Been mulling over an actual Colt, but would need to sell the Taurs to help cover it. If that is the best option, so be it.

Thanks in advance for any help you can give.
 
How much money do you want to spend and how 'traditional' do you want to be?

If money is no object, buy an original 1911 or 1911A1. Otherwise one of the many knock offs of same. Many on the EE and the quality is generaaly good.

I shoot a Rem R1 in 'Wild Bunch' traditional that is as tight as my Gold Cup and has an even better trigger out of the box! Luck of the draw.

Don't buy any original or repro mags with that ridiculous lanyard loop on the base plate. First time you drive one into the heel of your hand in a reload you'll learn why.

I shoot from an El Paso "Austin" holster that I had them modify by installing a leather thong in place of the cross strap. My wife shoots from a Ted Blocker rig - beautiful! Don't go GI unless it suits your personna. Mernickle is too expensive.
 
X2 for the Remington r1 gov’t. I have both the blue and stainless ones. The only thing you have to do is take a sharpie to the white dots on the sights. Coupled with Mec Gar 7rd magazines, you have the perfect Wild Bunch set up for under 1k. Have a look at the Evil Roy Wild bunch rig. Pricey but very nice. One thing to note is that most clubs in Canada are less stringent in their gear requirements than in the states. See what they say at your club. (I am assuming it’s the Ottawa gang. Good bunch) talk to them. I was at the state championships in both NY and Pennsylvania last year and they didn’t even run Wild Bunch. Hope to see you in Prescott for the regionals next summer
 
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Would never have thought of a Remongton. They used to be Paras from what I remember.

Here is a question, if you had the choice between a good used Colt MkIV Series 80 and a new Rem R1, which way would you go? Sights are better on the Rem, but the other IS a Colt. Been hanging with Colt snobs for decades so I am not sure if my opinion is biased or not.
 
I'd consider going with one of the unmarked Norinco 1911A1's.

Fairly close to a real deal GI 1911A1.

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A while ago I put one together for Wild Bunch with some misc parts I had and used a newer Colt frame and slide. Its got the a1 cutouts but with earlier style sights/grip safety/hammer/etc. The slide had aftermarket sights on it so I figured I wasn't doing anything that would hurt its value. The mag and belt/holster were my attempt at aesthetics for the pics....nothing historically accurate here. Its sitting in the safe, untried. I don't think I've even fired it. Had plans to try Wild Bunch but work and stuff gets in the way.

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NAA said:
I'd consider going with one of the unmarked Norinco 1911A1's.

Fairly close to a real deal GI 1911A1.

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As long as you don't do any U.S. shoots.
Sam is good at their price point, not sure who handles them now.
Friend of mine that shoots in US in winter sold his norc. and bought a Rem. when they first came out, Gi model, It is a great gun, nice trigger.
BTW, too late now, but last switzers sale, there was the "right" rig on the block for this, cheap if I remember.
 
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As long as you don't do any U.S. shoots.
Sam is good at their price point, not sure who handles them now.
Friend of mine that shoots in US in winter sold his norc. and bought a Rem. when they first came out, Gi model, It is a great gun, nice trigger.
BTW, too late now, but last switzers sale, there was the "right" rig on the block for this, cheap if I remember.
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Yes, excellent point. Forgot about that glitch! :redface:

In that case, I'd just go with this one:

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An already well seasoned veteran. :)

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NAA said:
I'd consider going with one of the unmarked Norinco 1911A1's.

Fairly close to a real deal GI 1911A1.

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I use one of these for wild bunch. It regularly out performs Rugers, series 70 and Gold Cup Colts. Just case check your ammo. Mine was great value. I liked that it is about as close to original as you'll get.

I've had a SAM in 9mm and it was also a great gun for the money.
 
How is your daughter liking that Colt Frontier Scout Corey?

Be a Colt snob. Series 70 MkIV Gold Cup is what you need....you're not afraid are you? Everybody is doing it. C'mon, we're your friends....lol

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Some thing to know, think about; Norinco adjustable sights are sharp, so are the slide cuts. These tear at leather in and out of holster. Ribbed on top of slide can be rough on some pistols. Think about what the plan is and how you plan to handle them.
I collector and Landsbrough auction has a Springfield, lot 69 plus a Norinco, just need s new grips and proper Mag. to be legal in traditional.
 
I have an original 1914 Canadian Government purchased Colt Government Model that I actually shot a few matches with ( :sok2 ) ... but soon decided I needed to preserve that, and get a decent, but relatively inexpensive, pistol for such shenanigans.

I do go to the US to shoot, so a Norinco 1911 was not a viable option. After some consideration, I opted for a Turkish-made "Regent" ... which is a reasonably priced stock 1911-A1 ... and am pleased with it ...

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(Original grip panels were checkered brown plastic, these are after-market ...)

By the way, this is what I was shooting before I got the Regent ... :rey2 ...

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