Picked up a Firestorm 45 GOV'T now I am hooked.

[blo0dyhatchet]

I bought my first 1911 style pistol. A firestorm 45 GOV'T for $275. I love the style of this pistol. I just sold my SKS to start saving up for a RIA 1911 style pistol. I have heard everyone mention the 1911's and why they love them, so I decided to see why. It fits my hand great, it breaks down easily, and there are a ton of parts etc. you can get for it. I think I will stick with 1911's from here on out

 

[MICHAEL T]

Is this the NEW Firestorm made in PI or is yours one of the old Llama ones.
Their is a NEW one coming made in PI and like Amscor and Rock will be 1911 campatable.
Any way shoot and enjoy and make room for your about to grow 1911 collection.

 

[ugaarguy]

I have heard everyone mention the 1911's and why they love them, so I decided to see why. It fits my hand great, it breaks down easily, and there are a ton of parts etc. you can get for it.

Excellent to hear that you're enjoying your new 1911. As you're already seeing they have a tendency to multiply. As Michael T noted the older Firestorm/Llama 1911 style pistols are not quite 1911 spec, but they are compatible with many 1911 parts. With goinng prices under $300 like yours they're a great value of a starter 1911. Take a look at the forums over at www.m1911.org and there should be info which parts are compatible, and which ones can be tweaked by a gunsmith to work. The RIA you're saving for is another excellent 1911 value, and can be easily customized with all those parts you mention. Enjoy the new pistol.