Imbel, Brazilian 1911's

[vhenem]

Hmmmm stumbled across this little number and thought that one of these would be perfect for my wife and/or daughter. .380 with a 108mm barrel ? hell I want one


anyone know the imort/export rules for Brazil ?

http://www.imbel.gov.br/index.php?centro=verproduto&id_produto=97&id_categoria=1&lang=en

 

[prproulx]

I want one too! The .380 is a very accurate cartridge. If they make it work in a 1911 it will be a great gun.

 

[NAA]

Doesn't "Imbel" make 1911A1's for Springfield Armoury?

 

[vhenem]

Doesn't "Imbel" make 1911A1's for Springfield Armoury?

Yes, there is link directly to Springfield on their main page, they also make a FN copy as well

 

[pdubois64]

Doesn't "Imbel" make 1911A1's for Springfield Armoury?

They don't make them rather they finish and assemble the forgings that are sent to them from SA.

 

[Hungry]

It seems I got lucky a few years back. I found an Imbel in a shop on Vancouver Island. It was a 1911 in 9mm. Model 973, and I did some research on Imbel's website, I had to search for the English language button, then I was good to go.

I could not resist this darling 9mm. Turns out that the only thing missing from this Imbel was the Sproingfield Armory rollstamp. I was impressed by the way this shot. So now I use it for my Service Pistol matches. Since then I've fallen in love with the Brazilian 1911's and bought ANOTHER .45, but this time, a Sproingfield Mil-spec.

I love these pistols. Easy to work on. Predictable quality and most easy to tweak to your liking.

 

[tekarra]

Very interesting! Thanks for sharing.
Now we need to find an importer.

 

[Scarecrow]

Springfield importer probably wouldnt like us having a direct link to the source.

 

[imbane]

The link is .gov.br, is this company owned by Brazilian government?

 

[bigdawg]

i would also love to get a 380 acp 1911 i have tried to start importing them even contacted questar and they could help anyone know where i could get help in this matter it looks like a few people are interested

 

[CanAm]

They only sell the 1911 via SA. I have been dealing with them for a couple years.