Hey guys, Im looking to buy a WW2 styled 1911. The options ive found our the Norinco A1 Gov, SAM military, Regent A1, Remington R1 and the Springfield A1. Does anyone have any recommendations on any of these or places where I could find the Springfield in Canada? Any help is greatly appreciated. thanks.
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budget??
How much money do you have to spend? What do you plan to do with it? ie target shoot, compete ect.
The answer to these will help decide what to buy.
Ingo
PS: I have a couple Norinco 1911s an older model and a sport. If you want I could bring then to the range for you to try
How much money do you have to spend? What do you plan to do with it? ie target shoot, compete ect.
The answer to these will help decide what to buy.
Ingo
PS: I have a couple Norinco 1911s an older model and a sport. If you want I could bring then to the range for you to try
Perhaps you mean the short safety vs the extended style? The one shown on the STI GI picture is the original size. If you're used to the longer extended style then maybe the many GI clones that are coming out these days are making you think that the original short style is more out there now. But it's simply that this was the original GI issue style safety.
Unless you have to have a "down to the last detail" repro, I'd suggest a Springfield. Sure the rollmarks and a few small parts aren't accurate, but its a darn fine pistol and a reasonable facsimile. If you need an accurate replica, there is only one modern one: Colt's.
Springfield's (new) supply in Canada seems to have dried up somewhat over the last year or so, keep your eagle eye on the equipment exchange if that's the route you choose.
There are other "GI" replicas as others have stated, but Springfield is the way to go imo.
Springfield's (new) supply in Canada seems to have dried up somewhat over the last year or so, keep your eagle eye on the equipment exchange if that's the route you choose.
There are other "GI" replicas as others have stated, but Springfield is the way to go imo.
I'm a Springfield fan, but the Auto Ordnance 1911A1 looks like a decent low cost repro, although I have no personal experience with one. As well, the Regent looks ok, but I've never actually met anyone who owned one/gave a review. Handled one (that's been sitting in a local shop for going on 2 years), doesn't impress me. The Remington isn't even an accurate repro of any USGI pistol, so its out as far as I'm concerned in this repro category. The Norinco...is a Norinco.
All that being said, any new GI-type pistol will probably shoot and perform as well as the mass produced war-time pistols that 1911 lovers covet so much.
Just wanted to add a few thoughts.
All that being said, any new GI-type pistol will probably shoot and perform as well as the mass produced war-time pistols that 1911 lovers covet so much.
Just wanted to add a few thoughts.
For around $800 the Remington R1 basic is a VERY nicely fitted out and finished gun. It's well worth the extra IMO.
Looking at Freedom Ventures I'm also seeing that the STI GI version is listed at $830. I have not seen an STI that I didn't like so I'd have to say that it will be another great looking and good shooting gun.
I've handled and shot a Regent and Iver Johnson. Niether tickled my fancy as they felt overly loose and the finish was a little less than ideal. The IJ in particular looked like someone held it against the buffing wheel for too long with cutting compound streaks cut into the metal and the grip serrations "melted" over from over polishing.
Looking at Freedom Ventures I'm also seeing that the STI GI version is listed at $830. I have not seen an STI that I didn't like so I'd have to say that it will be another great looking and good shooting gun.
I've handled and shot a Regent and Iver Johnson. Niether tickled my fancy as they felt overly loose and the finish was a little less than ideal. The IJ in particular looked like someone held it against the buffing wheel for too long with cutting compound streaks cut into the metal and the grip serrations "melted" over from over polishing.
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I own the para ord GI... Only 150 rnds down range so far but it holds nice and shoots good. No issues so far! Good luck choosing. But I will vote for the para ordinance.
Personally I enjoy my 1943 Colt M1911A1, complete with Canadian Broad Arrow markings. Which makes it one of the 1,515 1911A1's issued to the Canadian Forces in World War II
By lawrence9 at 2011-12-16
Ok, now that I wiped the drool off the keyboard....I've come to the conclusion that you are just bragging.
Lucky Schmuck!
Okay,,hear me out on this one guy's. 1911's of yore were sloppy and rattled around alot and had loose tolerances. All of these reproduction 1911's are far better than the originals. So wouldn't a sloppy Norinco be the most exact copy? You can put the stock Colt Slide release and safety on it and you can even get them parkerized. Also,,,do any of these clone's have forged frames like the originals? Im taking a good guess there all cast frames. So in my opinion a Norc would be the most accurate reproduction simply because the gun IS more like the original.
I've fired it once, its very tight and accurate and all parts are original. These days my 1911 shooting takes place with a 1914 manufactured Colt Commercial Model, whose serial number range is in that of the 5,000 1911's issued to the Canadian Army in WW1.
