There is another thread on this gun that I didn't want to completely hijack, so here is my initial impression on this $389 Turkish 1911. Not too shabby, I've paid a lot more for a lot less. Its a plain jane 1911A1. The sights are rudimentary, but usable, better than GI standard IMO. The finish, I'm not sure if its a proper parkerized finish or a matte cerakote, but it looks good and shows nearly no wear after the first 150 rounds. I used a mixed bag of factory, reloads, ball and hollowpoints. And a menagerie of mags that I have laying around. It ate everything without a hiccup. No complaints on accuracy
That was off hand at 10yds
And the head shots there were out at 20-25yds
She gave me the slightest whiff of hammer bite after 150 rounds, not enough to draw any blood, just enough to chew up the web of my hand a little bit...just enough to know you're alive
Overall I'm rather impressed. I'll take her down, have a look at the inside for any wear or peening, but it seems good to go to me. And not too bad looking...
Apart from some wood grips that I have at home, and maybe a dab of white paint in the front sight, I won't be making any modifications to this one. I've found there is nothing so expensive as an inexpensive 1911 once you start fiddling with it
That was off hand at 10yds
And the head shots there were out at 20-25yds
She gave me the slightest whiff of hammer bite after 150 rounds, not enough to draw any blood, just enough to chew up the web of my hand a little bit...just enough to know you're alive
Overall I'm rather impressed. I'll take her down, have a look at the inside for any wear or peening, but it seems good to go to me. And not too bad looking...
Apart from some wood grips that I have at home, and maybe a dab of white paint in the front sight, I won't be making any modifications to this one. I've found there is nothing so expensive as an inexpensive 1911 once you start fiddling with it
