Turkish 1911 what's the skinny ?

[marine 97-03]

The regent....the Girsan, are the Turkish 1911 as good or better than the phillipino ones ??

 

[HDCamel]

The Regent R100 is a solid buy. Mine has been perfectly reliable and sufficiently accurate for my purposes.



Quality-wise, I would put them above Filipinos but below Springfield or Remington.

 

[marine 97-03]

They seem to be solid anyone seen the stainless steel version ??

 

[marine 97-03]

What about the Girsan?

 

[Flashcube]

I bought one of the TİSAŞ(Regent) basic 1911s when they first popped up in my area a couple years ago. Don't think I paid more than $380 for it, but it was a good solid entry level 1911. Bought more with the intent to use as a host for my .22 conversion kit than anything else though.

Eventually sold it because they cut their grip front-strap with less of a radius than I'm used to on my 1911s.

 

[marine 97-03]

And there series 80

 

[marine 97-03]

I just might have to pick one up....

 

[Skylerbone]

I'd much sooner buy an RIA with its proven track record and customer service. That said, I've learned life is too short for cheap 1911s.

 

[Nakanokalronin]

Thr front of the grip strap is thicker making for a longer front to back grip. The slide to frame fit became a rattle can in 300rds. I was able to peen tight so it's officially a beater 1911 now. I'd go with a Armscor/RIA 1911 between the two. The Armscor/RIA 1911s I've owned are tight and well built for the price.

 

[Fiv3r]

My Regent has been a great shooter. Sadly it doesnt digest cheap Tula ammo like my glock. No biggie, just was a really cheap way to plink. My mag release is also stiff and needs a good buff.
All around, for a $400 1911 I'm happy.

 

[marine 97-03]

anyone have any trigger time with the Girsan??