Finally Got A M1911

MilsurpDan · Oct 30, 2014

Since I got that Hi-Power a couple weeks ago, I've been on a little bit of a Browning fixation. I didn't have the cash to go all in on a nice C&R GI 1911 so I settled on the next best thing, an Argentine Sistema. I'm not very fond of South American weapons at all, but the Sistemas caught my eye since they are basically a copy of a GI 1911. This one isn't in perfect shape, and I probably spent a little more than I should have, but it looks like it still has its original finish. The condition seems to be excellent besides the finish wear and a small spot of pitting near the muzzle. The bore looks to be in excellent shape as well. Hopefully it will make a good shooter.

stu929 · Oct 30, 2014

I love seeing more sistemas! Mine is a find shooter. Depending on how much works yours has served a new sping and link may be good investments.

Cant wait to see range results!

somd_mustangs · Oct 30, 2014

Nice, that does look like the original black oxide finish, and still has the correct Argentine black grips (they should be slab-sided on the back and have an "Industria / Argentina" marking). Don't see these grips much anymore.

iH8DemLibz · Oct 30, 2014

That's a Purdy one.

yellowsled · Oct 30, 2014

OOOHHHHH that's sexy!

MilsurpDan · Oct 30, 2014

stu929 said:
I love seeing more sistemas! Mine is a find shooter. Depending on how much works yours has served a new sping and link may be good investments.

Cant wait to see range results!

Thanks guys, I ordered a new recoil spring from Wolff which should hopefully arrive soon. I shot 10 rounds through it out back to test function and it worked flawlessly, it was right before dark so I didn't really see how it did accuracy wise. I'll try to give a thorough range report tomorrow.

I forgot to mention that it appears to be devoid of any import markings.

Alphabrew · Oct 30, 2014

Vile Shadow · Oct 30, 2014

Nice find. :thumbsup:

fivepointstar · Oct 30, 2014

I own 2 Colt Sistema's 1911 and they are EXCELLENT pistols. great buy

MilsurpDan · Oct 30, 2014

I believe it also came with a WW2 era magazine. Doesn't the C-L mean its a Colt subcontracted mag?

somd_mustangs · Oct 30, 2014

For those looking for Sistemas, I've run across a few that had a teeeny import mark on the mag well lip. A "no shame in this" mark if it is there and often not seen/mentioned by seller.

C-L is for Colt, M.S. Little (Little made the parts, Colt assembled them).

P.S. - keep your eyes peeled on GB and eBay, "correct" Argentine numbered mags come up every so often. The spare ones I have are way higher than your S/N though.

Mendozaco · Oct 30, 2014

I want one. It's in my list with an original 1911. My goal is to have both by 12/2015.

somd_mustangs · Oct 30, 2014

Don't hesitate too long on the Sistema, good ones like this are getting hard to find and prices are jumping.

outrider58 · Oct 30, 2014

Nice. Will it take Amer-Colt internals?

somd_mustangs · Oct 30, 2014

All parts are completely interchangeable with GI-spec 1911-A1 parts.

stu929 · Oct 30, 2014

outrider58 said:
Nice. Will it take Amer-Colt internals?

Yep!

Think of it as the closest copy of a WWII 1911A1 that you can find without the cost of a WWII 1911.

Made with the same tooling machines.

outrider58 · Oct 30, 2014

stu929 said:
Yep!

Think of it as the closest copy of a WWII 1911A1 that you can find without the cost of a WWII 1911.

Made with the same tooling machines.

GTG

Alphabrew · Oct 31, 2014

Where's a good place to find these? Gunbroker or somewhere else? I've never come across one in person that I recall.

ken792 · Oct 31, 2014

Alphabrew said:
Where's a good place to find these? Gunbroker or somewhere else? I've never come across one in person that I recall.

Yeah, Gunbroker. You will probably pay top dollar though. Dan got this one at a good price because no one else bid on it. You should also look for mislabeled ones. I got mine real cheap because the seller left some important words out of the title, so I called to haggle.

stu929 · Oct 31, 2014

Great advice when shopping ebay or gunbroker. Always misspell something and search it. Search the model only not including the brand and vice versa. You will stuble upon some deals now and then. And if you find a good deal dont be afraid of some wear they can be a blast to refinish I rust blued one and it was a rewarding learning experience.

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