Model/Modelo 1927

[XavierBreath]

The Star Modelo Super isn't a 1911.

 

[USMCDK]

Definitely not a 1911

 

[USMCDK]

Thought this thread could use some bringing up so here i am posting in it to bring it to the top and see what others have to say about the weapon.

 

[Gordon Fink]

An Argentine m1927 is not a U.S. m1911A1 in the strictest sense, but both pistols used the same Colt-Browning design of A.D. 1924 and shared some minor improvements after that.

~G. Fink

 

[Mad Magyar]

m1927 is not a U.S. m1911A1 in the strictest sense

Explain further please....

 

[Gordon Fink]

They are stamped with different model numbers.

~G. Fink

 

[Rex B]

The original question was not very clear as to the gun. there is a Modelo 1921 which is an Astra and is not a 1911 by any means. It took me a minute to realize the OP probably meant a Sistema.

So don't assume the "no" voters are idiots. Or assume I am also

 

[Trebor]

They are stamped with different model numbers.

Exactly.

The 1911 and 1911A1 nonemclature are the U.S. military designations.

The 1927 is technically not a 1911A1 as it is Argenine issue and they have a different designation of that pistol.

Now, it is a 1911A1 "pattern" pistol, and calling it a 1911A1 might be acceptable shorthand, but it is not technically correct.

The same goes for Colt commercial .45 ACP pistols. They are technically "Colt Government Models" or "Mark IV" pistols or whatever the Colt model designation is for that particular variant.

To be absolutely precise, it's only a 1911A1 if it is a U.S. military issue gun, no matter the manufacturer.

We just like to use 1911 as a convenient shorthand and everybody pretty much knows what we mean, but it is not technically correct in all cases.

(I guess I should go and vote "No" in this poll now...)

 

[GLOCK45GUY]

For all intensive purposes, it's a 1911. If I can pick up a Brownells catalog and order everything I need to spruce it up, there you go.

I'm currently finishing up a Sistema 1911 project (bought it cheap, wanted to try out some smithin). Will post some before and after pics once finished.

 

[czhen]

I would say yes true 1911. The first batch were imported, then the government bought machinery and rights to manufacture locally, with 100 % compatibility with Colt parts. Actually, if I don't recall wrong some were export to England during WW II. Sadly, they are gone.

CZhen
FL

 

[buttrap]

Yes, most of these where made under a contract for the Brits.

 

[USMCDK]

I must say that ever since I joined this website and purchased a 1911 I have learned much about the weapon system and still learning at that. I never would have thought when I first started this thread that this weapon system was considered a 1911. Well thats what I get for assuming LOL