New US-made 1911s on the market? - Iver Johnson Arms

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The company is called Iver Johnson Arms, although they have no connection to the old Iver Johnson company except for the name and the design of the firearms - namely the M1 carbine.

Here is a link to their website.
http://www.iverjohnsonarms.com/3001/3052.html


Anyway, on one of their pages, they said they will offer various 1911 models. All completely made in the U.S.A. with dealer price of $500 starting. :shocked:

That is awfully low, and I hope the quality doesn't suffer, but if it doesn't, it would make a good alternative to the other entry-level 1911s out there - RIA, Charles Daly, Taurus, etc.

Here is the page for their .45 1911 offerings.
http://www.iverjohnsonarms.com/3001/3052.html

Available now is the 1911 style 45 acp in four different models. Currently, all models are US made. Call for availability. Retail prices are listed below for each model. We are selling these pistols dealer direct. Please call for dealer pricing:

1911A1 - 5" Government, military style, parkerized or matte blued finish, Iver Johnson wood grips, combat rear sight with military front sight, all other components are military style.

Eagle - 5" Government deluxe model, shiney blued finish, Iver Johnson wood grips, angled serrations front and rear, dovetail front sight and Bomar style adjustable rear sight, skeleton hammer, 3 hole trigger, beavertail saftey grip with memory, extended slide stop and saftey lock.

Trojan - 4 1/4" Commander standard model, matte blued finish, Iver Johnson wood grips, angled serrations in rear only, combat rear sight, round hammer, all other components are military style.

Hawk - 4 1/4" Commander deluxe model, shiney blued finish, Iver Johnson wood grips, angled serrations front and back. Dovetail front sight with Novak low mount style rear sight, skeleton hammer, 3 hole trigger, beavertail grip saftey with memory, extended slide stop and saftey lock.

Pros:
100% made in the U.S.A.
100% made to original mil spec

Cons:
Small startup company with questionable warranty/longevity
At that price point, probably cast frames, and lots of MIM