[elcid1970]

I acquired a Norinco M of 1911A1 in 1992 & liked it so much I bought two more before the Clinton import ban in 1994. Each cost $250.

Replaced the grips, hammers & mainspring housings with G.I. parts. Tight & shoot like a dream. I remember issue M1911A1s as a tanker in the 1970’s; they were pretty loosey-goosie.

Any 1911 pattern is expensive these days. Must mean it’s a classic design. Nothing yet on CMP website about 1911s. That Army idiot sounds more like Charlie Schumer than any kind of officer.

[Bryanw92]

>>Any 1911 pattern is expensive these days.

Not anymore. Everyone makes one now. The Taurus is the best of the bunch and costs under $600.

[Spktyr]

1911-pattern guns can now be had for $400 and less due to the spread of CNC machining. RIA/Armscor sells theirs for the mid 300s wholesale, and they’re not bad.

[glorgau]

I remember issue M1911A1s as a tanker in the 1970’s; they were pretty loosey-goosie.

You're telling me! Those things were so worn they practically had to be wrapped in something to keep the rattling from breaking noise disipline.