Girsan MC1911 Experience?

[js8588]

I've had an itch to buy a 45 for a while now. Finally scratched it & put one of these on layaway.

Don't have a 1911 in inventory at the moment either so, 2 birds...

Not interested in any Turk/Erdogan bashing. Just want to know if anyone has some hands on experience with the Girsan made guns so I can set my expectations accordingly.

 

[wbwanzer]

Very nice. I have heard good things about Girsan. Update us after you get it.

 

[md7]

No hands on, sorry. But I hear lots of positive things from people that own them.

 

[js8588]

Very nice. I have heard good things about Girsan. Update us after you get it.

Oh, I surely will given there are exactly zero reviews of that particular model anywhere on the internet which, honestly just made me want to get it more. I like odd ducks.

 

[kerreckt]

I own a MC1911 basic GI model. It is a good shooter although it is a little fussy about magazines.

 

[bannockburn]

No experience with Girsan either but I have to tell you that is one handsome looking 1911!

Let us know how it performs at the range!

 

[ontarget]

I handled a Girsan recently at an LGS.
It was tight and had a reasonably good trigger, which I figured would get better with use.
That's the thing with many of the import copies of 1911s and BHPs, initial quality seems acceptable, but I have yet to hear how they fair after a few thousand rounds.
I have a RIA 1911 that seems to be wearing very well. I hope your Girsan does too.

 

[Speedo66]

Nice looking pistol, does it come with a bottle of BBQ sauce for those special occasions?

Good luck with your new gun!

 

[js8588]

Nice looking pistol, does it come with a bottle of BBQ sauce for those special occasions?

Good luck with your new gun!

Yeah, it is pretty, but if I'm bringing a gun to the BBQ it's my HK USP Elite 9mm. Not as shiny but much less common.

I'm sure we don't often get BBQ sauce recommendation posts here but, this stuff is great. https://pepperpalace.com/products/k...dvF92aez_HnKzHUBucLtYqvgHZSYOZoxoCNQwQAvD_BwE

 

[Speedo66]

Yeah, it is pretty, but if I'm bringing a gun to the BBQ it's my HK USP Elite 9mm. Not as shiny but much less common.

I'm sure we don't often get BBQ sauce recommendation posts here but, this stuff is great. https://pepperpalace.com/products/k...dvF92aez_HnKzHUBucLtYqvgHZSYOZoxoCNQwQAvD_BwE

Thanks for the tip, I checked their store locator and there's actually one not far away.

 

[js8588]

How fortuitous this was posted today

 

[md7]

How fortuitous this was posted today

He’s got a review of the MC1911 compact, too. Limited test, but from what I saw it ran pretty well.

 

[wbwanzer]

Watched the video. Very encouraging I'd say. I'd like to play with one in 9mm.

 

[halfmoonclip]

Have a generally high opinion of Turk stuff; have a TISAS GI that is wonderfully fit, with a great trigger. tho' it will bite you with the hammer.
The Turk HiPos also have a great rep.
Not a fan of such glitzy guns (that's just me), but it seems to me that you're getting quite a lot of gun for the money.
Moon

 

[js8588]

Have a generally high opinion of Turk stuff; have a TISAS GI that is wonderfully fit, with a great trigger. tho' it will bite you with the hammer.
The Turk HiPos also have a great rep.
Not a fan of such glitzy guns (that's just me), but it seems to me that you're getting quite a lot of gun for the money.
Moon

It was while researching their Hi-Power clone that I stumbled across this particular 1911 model. Decided I had to get it. I'll say this, the glitz made it an easier sale to the wife.

 

[halfmoonclip]

If your bride is happy with good features at a bargain price, then she is a wise woman.
The quality of machined parts from places like Turkey, or Eastern Europe is always pretty amazing.
Moon

 

[JKP]

I bought the 9mm Girsan. After 3000 rounds it is fine for a low end 1911. It is for range use so I have only shot reloads. I have lighter, smaller 9mm pistols for carry. The trigger is good, I have had to tighten up the extractor once. It won't be confused with my Colt 45acp or my Sig 9mm ultra, but it is fine for a range gun that I don't mind putting lots of round through.

 

[horsey300]

I've had an itch to buy a 45 for a while now. Finally scratched it & put one of these on layaway.

Don't have a 1911 in inventory at the moment either so, 2 birds...

Not interested in any Turk/Erdogan bashing. Just want to know if anyone has some hands on experience with the Girsan made guns so I can set my expectations accordingly.

We have the girsan m9 (Beretta clone) and it's been great! I've only found one brand of cheap ball ammo that can cause it to trip up, has chewed through literally every thing else beautifully. Definitely a thumbs up from me.