AethelstanAegen
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Howdy gents,
I've been thinking about getting an M1911 and I was hoping to get one as close to WW2 specs as possible. I've been looking to get one for under $600 if possible and it seems that with the local transfer fee, I could get the Auto Ordnance M1911a1 GI Pakerized from Bud's Gun Shop for about $545. I've heard it's pretty true to the original GI M1911s. I've also heard that since Kahr took over, overall quality of the Auto Ordnance M1911s has improved, though the factory mag is said to only like 230gr FMJs. I'm fairly new to 1911s and I just like the original military look (and though I certainly understand the many improvements on later models, I'd like to keep it very simple). I've also looked at the Springfield GI model and the Rock Island Armory basic M1911a1 but the AO is currently winning as it seems a more close reproduction of the originals.
My question would be, who has experience with one of these? Do you like it? How is the fit/finish? Overall reliability? And would you have a recommendation for a better 7rd mag?
Many thanks in advance!
I've been thinking about getting an M1911 and I was hoping to get one as close to WW2 specs as possible. I've been looking to get one for under $600 if possible and it seems that with the local transfer fee, I could get the Auto Ordnance M1911a1 GI Pakerized from Bud's Gun Shop for about $545. I've heard it's pretty true to the original GI M1911s. I've also heard that since Kahr took over, overall quality of the Auto Ordnance M1911s has improved, though the factory mag is said to only like 230gr FMJs. I'm fairly new to 1911s and I just like the original military look (and though I certainly understand the many improvements on later models, I'd like to keep it very simple). I've also looked at the Springfield GI model and the Rock Island Armory basic M1911a1 but the AO is currently winning as it seems a more close reproduction of the originals.
My question would be, who has experience with one of these? Do you like it? How is the fit/finish? Overall reliability? And would you have a recommendation for a better 7rd mag?
Many thanks in advance!