I have a hankerin' for an Old Timey 1911. I looked (online) at the Auto Ordinace WWII offering:
http://www.auto-ordnance.com/Firearms/Auto-Ordnance-1911PKZSEW.asp
I really like that, while it doesn't have some of the external improvements (like decent sights, or the low ejection port) it does have a firing pin block for some newfangled functional safety.
Then I got to wondering if there were any WW1 options, without the A1 improvements and remembered reading that Turnbull was making something like that. I found it online, but the "call for pricing" most likely means I can't afford it. Otherwise, it seems perfect: blued with crappy sights, no trigger relief so my fat finger won't fit right (which is good...cuz if I shot it, the hammer would bite me anyway...yup...just what I'm after )http://www.turnbullmfg.com/gun/turnbull-model-1911-wwi-replica-turnbull-manufacturing/
I learned that Colt made a run of their 1918 model some years ago, which would have been perfect...except they seem to cost more than originals
I don't (think) I want an original. I want it as a range toy, and do not want the responsibility associated with being custodian to a collector's item...and I want it to be safe to shoot. Plus...while I'm not in a position to buy right now anyway, when I am, cost is definitely going to be a consideration.
Also, I'm pretty hung up on it being made in USA.
Thoughts, advice, experience with these models (or, even better, ones I don't know about)?
Thanks.
http://www.auto-ordnance.com/Firearms/Auto-Ordnance-1911PKZSEW.asp
I really like that, while it doesn't have some of the external improvements (like decent sights, or the low ejection port) it does have a firing pin block for some newfangled functional safety.
Then I got to wondering if there were any WW1 options, without the A1 improvements and remembered reading that Turnbull was making something like that. I found it online, but the "call for pricing" most likely means I can't afford it. Otherwise, it seems perfect: blued with crappy sights, no trigger relief so my fat finger won't fit right (which is good...cuz if I shot it, the hammer would bite me anyway...yup...just what I'm after )http://www.turnbullmfg.com/gun/turnbull-model-1911-wwi-replica-turnbull-manufacturing/
I learned that Colt made a run of their 1918 model some years ago, which would have been perfect...except they seem to cost more than originals
I don't (think) I want an original. I want it as a range toy, and do not want the responsibility associated with being custodian to a collector's item...and I want it to be safe to shoot. Plus...while I'm not in a position to buy right now anyway, when I am, cost is definitely going to be a consideration.
Also, I'm pretty hung up on it being made in USA.
Thoughts, advice, experience with these models (or, even better, ones I don't know about)?
Thanks.