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Old 01-07-2013, 4:32 PM
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Default Buying advice on a 1911; Remington Rand slide w\ Springfield Armory receiver

Hi folks,

Really want to get your advice on a 1911 I saw today at my local gun shop.

They have a WELL USED 1911 that has a Remington Rand slide with a Springfield Armory receiver. The receiver has NM in the serial number which I've read is a good thing as it is an indication of quality. It looks very similar to this model here... http://www.northwestfirearms.com/han...ry-1911a1.html

I didn't ask too much of the history but the owner\seller said that it shoots great. I did not look at the barrel.

The only draw back is that there is a fair amount of rust on the external frame and also in the magwell. I did not break it down to see if there was rust internally. Obviously rust can be removed, I am just concerned.

Well, the asking price is $650. I am really wanting to get that WW2 feel and this definitely has that look and feel of a GI issued 1911.

In comparison, I could get one of the Auto Ordnance 1911's that they are currently making that are a very close approximation to a WW2 pistol.

Sooooo, pick up this mix match 1911 or go for something new from AO in one of their GI clones?

Thanks in advanced. I will try to get pics in the next day or so.

Regards,
MP
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Old 01-07-2013, 4:46 PM
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Pass imho. A rusty mixmaster with a WWII slide that is only partially heat treated. Why bother?

Just get a RIA Tactical with a lifetime warranty and save $150. Of if you must have a GI type model with worse sights, no beavertail grip safety and no lowerred/flared ejection port then get the RIA GI model and save even more.
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Old 01-07-2013, 4:48 PM
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Collector guns and "shooters' are two very different animals. Get one or the other. You will only be unhappy with a choice like you contemplating now....
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This ^^^^

Get a new SA Mil-Spec model. You will be happier in the long run.
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Old 01-07-2013, 5:56 PM
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Slightly rusted Fraken1911 with no brand name smith. I would ask for a lower price, maybe $425.
It's not a collector's item, so the rest can go to a re-finish.
naa, I wouldn't
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Sounds good gents. Thanks for the great feedback, I think I will pass on it. Another LGS has a RIA Tactical so I think I will go that route.

Much appreciated!
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