Most authentic GI 1911

[Lowlander91]

Springfield GI gets my vote

 

[BlindJustice]

Great post, mec, thank you

Randall

 

[herkyguy]

Colt, RIA, or springer.... the list is getting shorter. Thanks.

 

[mec]

Great post, mec, thank you

I really like owning/shooting this pistol. It's hard for me to find a gun I can get excited over but this is one.

 

[weisse52]

The right answer is still Colt!

But, to answer a comment from a previous post

The RIA does have a cast frame, the SA has a forged frame. That does in some part make the SA better

Also, if. Colt is not in the picture go find a "GI" Norinco.

It is as close to a 1911a1 as you can get. It has better steel than most anything out and has quality internal parts with no silly internal saftey "stuff".

If you are going off-shore then go with the best of what is coming in. In this format it is a Norinco.

Do the search, reap the reward.

 

[rondog]

I took a RIA GI model and put some WWII vintage M1911A1 parts on it, makes it more "authentic looking" from a few feet away. I've added a Colt thumb safety since this photo was taken. Still have a Colt grip safety and hammer, but those will have to be fitted. They didn't just drop in.

 

[jaysouth]

Armscor/RIA or Norinco.

Both are almost perfect clones of 1911A1s, much more than Springfield GI.

 

[MAURICE]

I just bought a Springfield GI not long ago to keep my other 1911s company. It's a solid pistol. Next 1911 purchases are a RIA and the Colt Repro. I don't see how you can go wrong with any of them. I will tell you that it is a terrible disease and soon you won't be able to stay away from 1911s. Run while you have a chance.