Which 1911's are made in the US?

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I'm looking for a sub $700 1911 that was made in the US. Tauruses are made in brazil, RIAs are made in the philippines, etc... Springfield seems to make 1911s in the US, but I heard their cheaper lines (GI, mil spec) are made in brazil.

Does anyone know which 1911s are made where?
 
Remington R1 and STI Spartan are made in the Philippines. Not to say they are bad guns but if you are looking for a cheap US made, then look at Kimber, even though I have several reasons I do not want one, they are still good guns.

Right now I am a Springfield/Colt fanboy. The S&W is nice too but the external extractor just isn't 1911'ish for me. I prefer 1911-A1's of all the ones I have handled.
 
Hmm, maybe I was wrong. I have had several people tell me that it was Filipino.

Either way, I don't like the big R1 on the slide. But, now I am nitpicking at things to bash on the gun. Go ahead and try it out.
 
There is wide speculation about the origins of the R1
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Not from those that bought and use one.

It's 100% Remington in EVERY aspect.

and truly?

It's an american product that's priced BETWEEN the lower-priced RIA and the next price-step UP Taurus....

You should be able to find one OUT THE DOOR for less than 600.00 (most of us have)

:)
 
Not from those that bought and use one.

It's 100% Remington in EVERY aspect.

and truly?

It's an american product that's priced BETWEEN the lower-priced RIA and the next price-step UP Taurus....

You should be able to find one OUT THE DOOR for less than 600.00 (most of us have)
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Owning one does not change the fact that no one can actually confirm where the gun is made. It is a cast frame. Remington refuses to confirm the origin of the parts. They have been asked directly and will not answer. It does not matter to me where it is made if it is a quality product. It is widely speculated that it is assembled in the US but the parts are not 100% US origin.

IMHO the Taurus is not a step up from the RIA. It is equal if not inferior. You are paying more for a gun of equal quality IMHO.

Save $50 & get a NIB Colt Stainless for $749 Shipped + transfer or $700 plus transfer for a Blued one.
 
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I didn't say Taurus was a STEP-UP (in quality) from RIA -
Nor did I say the RIA was "inferior" to the Taurus...

... lol - I said (oddly, it's right there above your post) -

BETWEEN the lower-priced RIA and the next price-step UP Taurus....
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....and it IS, lol.
I was clearly referring to price-point and said so.

As far as the OP's question goes, I answered it, so did most others here - and Remington said it too, but -

- sorry, I'm not here to argue.

:rolleyes:
 
As did I... save $50 & get a NIB Colt Stainless for $749 Shipped + transfer or $700 plus transfer for a Blued one. It is a better gun that will hold its value and better than the hit or miss R1.... I am glad that you like your R1. How is the cast frame on the R1? How many round do you have through the gun? People seem to like the RI but really its just another low end 1911. It is what it is.

http://10-8performance.blogspot.com/2011/01/choosing-your-first-1911-some-thoughts.html

http://www.thehighroad.org/showthread.php?t=576631
 
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All Springfield frames and other major parts are made in Brazil. Some of the higher quality guns are assembled here with some small parts made here. At least that is the way I understand it. Wouldn't stop me from buying one though. I think they make a good gun.

I own a Kimber, Colt and 2 S&W's that I bought used for under $700.
 
All handguns sold by Springfield Armory (except for some of the 1911s made by their Custom Shop) are made in another country (Brazil or Croatia)
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All 1911 frames are made in Brazil. A handful of custom guns are done in the US at the Custom shop. I have heard rumors some are assembled in Mexico but I have not been able to confirm this. :what:
 
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Here are a couple of reviews.

In this review, the reviewer replaced a bunch of parts, but was pleased overall with his purchase. He also does a Springfield review on his site. If you compare the two reviews, one point that stands out to me is his comment about the dimensional correctness (for parts fitting) of the Auto Ordnance and that the Springfield was not so good.
http://www.thesixgunjournal.net/aoww2.html


This reviewer, a big Colt fan, liked the pistol enough to buy it.
http://ezine.m1911.org/AO1911A1.htm


I think the understanding is you are getting what you pay for (nothing fancy), but if I were looking for a GI type 1911 I would seriously look at the Auto Ordnance. If nothing else, the roll marks are much more to my liking than those on the RIA or Springfield that are the natural competition.
 
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