High Standard 1911's, good buy or no?

[Tarvis]

Here is the link to what I'm looking at. My experience with 1911's is limited to the 1991A1 commander I carry and a Kimber a friend has. I'd like to think I have a pretty good understanding of what makes a good 1911, but I can't think of a time I've heard someone suggest a High Standard. Does anyone have some insight into High Standard's name or their 1911 reputation?

 

[MICHAEL T]

Amscore makes them same people that make RIA . If I remember right.

 

[Deus Machina]

A friend of mine just bought one, and I'm hoping to buy one soon now.

The only thing wrong with it is the hold-open latch is a ltitle stiff (It's brand new) and it could use a throat job--the top end of the feed ramp is 1/8" to 3/16" or so away from the edge of the barrel.

Aside from that, this particular example slides smoother and has a better fit-and-finish than the RIA there.

Inspect before buying.

 

[csay]

These are made by Armscor of the Philipines. You can get more info on 1911forum.com or m1911.org
They are well made guns with a cast frame.

 

[calaverasslim]

I have one, bought it as a carry piece instead of my Kimber. In the last 3 months, I have put in excess of 500 rounds thru it, mainly handloads. In that time, just 1 failure and that was a 25 year old round that was stuck back in a box from my Colt 45acp days. It jammed. Once I cleared it, I was fine and the pistol has continued to roar.

It feeds on anything I shove at it. Do I expect it to give me 10K rounds? Truthfully, I doubt it. If I put another 2K thru it in the next 5 years, I would be suprised.

If your looking for a competition platform, buy a Colt or Kimber or another High Doller pistol.

If you want a low end pistol for plinking and carry, then the High Standard is great.

Either way, good luck.