trying to get feedback good or bad on the new .45 ACP clones from the Philippines. Big names getting the buzz are American classic and Firestorm. Most writers say the Firestorm is made by the same ARMSCOR connected factory but some say Spain and I have seen a Firestorm Commander clone marked that ti was made in Spain. To add to confusion, the old Star factory in Spain is still producing Firestorms but they are smaller carry guns.
I have read a couple of gun mag reviews rating very good for fit, finish and function. The pistols both come in a more basic GI clone model and a deluxe with bells and whistles like Novak like sight, extended safety and mag release, beaver tail, etc. They appear to be very nicely blued with nice checkered wood grips. Prices I have seen new range from $359 to about $450 but they are hard to get. I think MSRP for the tricked out model is $499.
I have also seen negative comments on boards but I am not sure these are from folks who have fired the guns.
Note that they are sort of 1911 clones but apparently built on metric system.
Anybody know anything about or have any experience with them.
Tom
I have read a couple of gun mag reviews rating very good for fit, finish and function. The pistols both come in a more basic GI clone model and a deluxe with bells and whistles like Novak like sight, extended safety and mag release, beaver tail, etc. They appear to be very nicely blued with nice checkered wood grips. Prices I have seen new range from $359 to about $450 but they are hard to get. I think MSRP for the tricked out model is $499.
I have also seen negative comments on boards but I am not sure these are from folks who have fired the guns.
Note that they are sort of 1911 clones but apparently built on metric system.
Anybody know anything about or have any experience with them.
Tom