1911A1 or 1911A1C

Bruiseleee said:
From all of the advice, I figured the longer barrel would be the easier one to start with, so I ordered one from Armco. Even Gunnar recommended the longer barrel. I recokon I could get the C version later if need be. :D
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Gunnar = good guy - you did well :D
 
I'm resurrecting this thread to post a few comments on my Armco-tuned 1911A1C that showed up today. I agree with Bruiseleee's comments that a 5" is probably a better starting gun, but I already had a 5" Colt so I wanted to try something a little different.

It's the first time I've handled a Commander-length 1991...I'm really surprised at how difference the balance is than a 5" model. It feels very nice in the hands, actually maybe a little better balanced I think, than a standard length. The trigger is very nice--crisp and light, and the stock sights are pretty good, too--low-profile but still provide a good sight picture. I was also pleasantly surprised at how tight it is--no rattle at all!

All in all I'm very pleased--hopefully I'll get some range time this weekend!

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I have put 150 rds through mine, really enjoying it. I agree that the Commander feels better balanced than the Government model. I am also confident in the pistol thanks to Gunar going over it. I think that I will put on some novak type sights though.
 
I have several full length .45's. I would say that the compact is my current favorite. I prefer the following in a Norinco compact:
shorter length,
sight radius
Slight beaver tail grip
Also, the parkerized finish roll markings are more attractive to me than the full length Norinco (fugly)
But I also like pimped-up guns, so what do I know???


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I've got those sheets!

But yeah, I just got mine, and I'm in love with it. Prepped by Gunnar, and smooth as......well its pretty freaking smooth, and I haven't shot it at all yet.

The stock sights are really low, might be hard-ER to see.....I got novaks put on mine. I like mine, gotta get good grips for it, but other than that.....its sutre to be a great gun!
 
very good metallurgy (SAE4140),

69 santa, they are not 4140, they are a 5000 series steel I believe, the same as the m-305.

4140 steel, even heat treated to max hardness, doesn't eat h.s.s. cutters, and Norinco's eat h.s.s. cutters.
 
I don't understand the shorter sight radius = easier to see comments...

Longer sight radius means more accurate as any variation results in a smaller angle (arc of movement).

When shooting properly only ONE sight is in focus, the front one. This is true with rifles and pistols. the reason is our eyes can only focus on one distance, its a fact of nature...

The target isn't in focus and neither is the rear sight. Trying to have them in focus as well is detrimental to accurate shooting. So if the front sight is the only one in focus the sight radius should have nothing to do with being able to "see".
 
buckbrush said:
very good metallurgy (SAE4140),

69 santa, they are not 4140, they are a 5000 series steel I believe, the same as the m-305.

4140 steel, even heat treated to max hardness, doesn't eat h.s.s. cutters, and Norinco's eat h.s.s. cutters.
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Actually, it's 5100 series steel - but you're on the right track ;)
 
I had my Compact (as seen in post #22) out to the range last evening and I was very impressed. The pistol's accuracy was probably the most surprising thing--even with the stock sights. Two-handed standing 15m groups were about 1.5"...double taps were easy and pleasant to shoot. I haven't fired my 5" Colt since last year, but it really seemed that the Compact recoiled less, which was quite surprising since I was expecting more kick. I figure it's either my imagination or maybe the lower slide mass helps (or maybe I've been shooting polymer-framed guns too much!). Any thoughts?
 
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