SAM 1911 series 70 or 80?

[Ghillie Man]

I'll probably get ridiculed for asking this question. But could someone tell me if this 1911: http://www.wolverinesupplies.com/details/1718/SAM-Commander-1911-9mm-Enhanced.aspx

Is considered a series 70 or 80?

I know the series 80's have the firing pin block system and the half #### safety. Would this SAM 1911 have similar safety systems?

Also, how will the sights on this pistol work? 6' o'clock hold or poi/poa?

Thanks.

 

[SKS-Stu]

Did you find out if they are serious 70 or 80? I was just searching got the same answer

 

[Rsole82]

I know someone with more knowledge will chime in here, but I shot one this morn and it def had a half ####, it shot a bit low for me..I hold under my target

 

[Phat Eagle]

SAM is a Series 70 design. It has fewer parts and is easier to produce. IMHO superior trigger but not good for carry. Not an issue for us as we can't anyway!

 

[wayupnorth]

ive got 2 different SAMs and they are 70's and ive taken down another 2 and they where 70's as well.
Thunderbolt, Tactical Commander, Titan and Military.
so those 4 models are for sure 70's.
id imagine that if half of their fleet is 70 they probably all are.
manufacturers usually go one way or the other and dont just have one of a different type.
cuts down on cost.

 

[wayupnorth]

and you sir get the award for Thread Necromancer of the week!
2012 -2015 !!!!

 

[Conscript]

They know the Series 70 is superior in terms of trigger performance and it's appeal to serious shooters.

 

[wayupnorth]

cheaper to make too, 4 less parts and less milling to get them to go in.
series 80 was a answer to a question that didnt need to be asked.

 

[sailor723]

cheaper to make too, 4 less parts and less milling to get them to go in.
series 80 was a answer to a question that didnt need to be asked.

That's not quite right. The 80 series was the answer to the question that 1,000's of American personal injury lawyers would be only too happy to ask.

 

[wayupnorth]

makes ya wonder what would happen in the states if someone got popped with a modified 80 that had the safety stuff taken out?

 

[roadcarver]

I've got a Commander Tactical and I can confirm it is a series 70.

 

[NVShooter]

I have a SAM Sigma 9. It is built ala "70 series" style.