New 1911 WWII Repro on the market

[cyclopsshooter]

Howdy all! One of my vendors called me with an offer on a new product made in Turkey- She didnt have many details and I am hoping that the THR crowd can enlighten me (I ordered two on the spot- cost was $390 so Im sure they will sell ) retail will probably be about $525

INFO I GOT:

WE JUST GOT THESE IN FOR THE FIRST TIME – 100% MILL SPEC 1911 – REPLICA OF 1911 USED IN WW11 – IMPORTED BY INTERSTATE ARMS – 389.99

BRAND:
IAC
# OF MAGS:
1

MODEL:
Regent R100
SAFETY:
Thumb and Grip Safeties

TYPE:
Semi-Automatic Pistol
SIGHTS:
Fixed

CALIBER:
45AP
BARREL LENGTH:
5.02"

FINISH:
Mil-Spec Matte Black Finish
OVERALL LENGTH:
8.48"

ACTION:
Single Action
WEIGHT:
39.51 oz

STOCK:
Brown Checkered Plastic Grips
PACKAGING:
Black Plastic Case

CAPACITY:
7+1
FEATURES:
Chrome, Hammer Forged Barrel

CHOKES:
FEATURES:
Series 70 Slide, Manufactured in Turkey

CHAMBER:
BUTT PLATE:

MUZZLE:
RECEIVER:
Series 80 Frame


WHO ARE THESE PEOPLE? What kind of quality and construction?

does anyone have photos?

Thanks much-

 

[skoro]

If this is their website, they don't have any mention of a WWII replica 1911 yet. Looks like they sell replica shotguns, so maybe it isn't a stretch to think that they could start importing other replicas.

Please let us know more about the two you ordered when they arrive. I'd imagine there'd be considerable interest.

 

[putteral]

Any Pictures? Price is right! Where do we get one.

 

[Oro]

Cyclops,

Are you at KC Trading in Ellensburg? I stopped to shoot there recently and pick up a few things. A pleasant time.

 

[cyclopsshooter]

ORO yup yup- KCTC Say hi next time you are in!

Rich

 

[cyclopsshooter]

nobody knows?

 

[DasFriek]

Low priced 1911's sell like hot cakes if they are of decent quality and reliable.Sorry no info on them from me tho.PLS post any pics or related info when you can.

 

[cyclopsshooter]

sure, i will post more info and pics when they show up- probably late next week or so

 

[railroader]

Maybe?

 

[Oro]

ORO yup yup- KCTC Say hi next time you are in!

I will. I am not a regular, just found you all by accident a while back while killing time in Ellensburg (not my normal area/route/etc.). Shot in your range and bought some supplies. I thought it was a pretty well equipped/stocked shop compared to the average I see in western WA.

Well, if that's it, if it shoots well it should fill a niche. That gs tang looks like it my be a bit too long, or are those frame tangs too short and it makes it look that way?

 

[cyclopsshooter]

looks like a little of both

 

[shibby]

Im going to be passing through ellensburg twice next week...sunday and friday. Do you have a website with stock?

 

[cyclopsshooter]

not yet, with the old guys retiring i am trying to computerize- maybe by the end of this year i will have the place brought into the 20th century

 

[Onmilo]

Too bad it is now the 21st Century!

From what I know of Intrastate Arms those handguns will be made in the Phillipines and are along the same quality as the Auto Ordnance/Kahr Arms and Rock Island Arsenal offerings.

In other works, not bad guns for the money but not great by a long shot.
Internal parts tend to be soft, the receivers and slides are investment cast but decent.
The barrels are usually pretty good.

 

[sidheshooter]

Is KC trading on the main drag just down the hill from this fancy Italian/pasta place that used to be a gas station?

I'll have to swing in next time I get near Ellensburg.

 

[cyclopsshooter]

Well guys n gals, they are in- I had a hard time getting clear photos but the shape is there- overall, the fit and finish is better than expected. it is a standard millspec 1911-A1 in every way, patterning itself off the colt variant with a widespur hammer-

As for the scroll work-

left side of slide says "REGENT" (one inch of space) then, "1911-A1"
left side of frame on dust shield (IAC BILLERICA, MA)
right side of slide has nothing
right side of frame "MADE IN TURKEY" over "TISAS T0620" dust shield has serial number

retail is $559

I will post pics as soon as photobucket resets to take password (too many failed attempts)

 

[cyclopsshooter]

 

[Nate1778]

Looks good, would love to hear a range report...........

 

[cyclopsshooter]

i wish i could give you one but we dont shoot the new guns- just used

 

[doubs43]

That is a very nice looking GI spec pistol and I'd like to check one out. The only problem I see is the price. RIA GI-spec 1911's sell for less than $425 and I just bought a NIB Springfield Armory GI model for $551 out the door. Those are likely going to be their biggest competition and considering the quality of both the RIA and SA pistols, the new Turkish pistol may be a tough sell unless nothing else is available. Just my opinion, of course.

 

[DasFriek]

There is alot of compitition in the $500-$600 1911 range.
I think it would be a better price point in the $450-$500 range,but i dont get to make these decisions now do i? lol
So you is the slide and frame fit? any rattling when shaking? What about tooling marks burr's internally? How do you like it?

 

[rellascout]

Why would you buy this gun over RIA?

 

[cyclopsshooter]

well... "I" wouldn't buy an RIA or even this one... I'm a 70series or earlier Colt snob

If I was new to the 1911 market I would consider it an entry level to find out if I liked the platform-

The slide and frame are cast- I do not know the small part materials but could not find the telltale MIM signs so perhaps they are cast as well, a plus in my book... I did field strip it and didn't notice any blatant or disgusting milling marks. the slide/frame fit is good with only a hint of play- tighter than you would expect from a milspec- probably loosen up after a few hundred rounds-

i did notice that part thickness seemed thinner than my old colts

feed ramp cuts are done properly and i suspect would take a good polish job!

for the purists the thumb safety has a 70 series knub and there is no lanyard ring.

the front strap cut is more boxed than colts giving the grip a slightly larger feel

i also suspect that prices will rival RIA models- we are a small shop that cant buy in bulk like the online sellers- our last RIA 38 super went for 560 a few months ago so who knows-

 

[rondog]

No lanyard ring?! Oh well jeez.....

 

[SHOOT1SAM]

cyclopsshooter:

WE JUST GOT THESE IN FOR THE FIRST TIME – 100% MILL SPEC 1911 – REPLICA OF 1911 USED IN WW11 – IMPORTED BY INTERSTATE ARMS – 389.99...........

Boy, I must have pulled a Rip Van Winkle; I don't recall those other 9 World Wars at all!

Sam