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>>> Usually recommending a Philippine 1911 will get you flamed<<<
Well, some guys still feel that Philippines made guns often have softer metal than most other nation's guns and I can't argue yay or nay there. But I have spent quite a bit of time over there and while most of their guns are copies, most are actually pretty decent stuff.
That Rock Island 1911 45 ACP looked decent--trigger felt OK to me--the real wood grips were too smooth and felt more like plastic though, but for about $360--whadya want? Yea, some are sub par guns are built there--and most of them stay there as they export the better stuff. You can find lack luster stuff anywhere--you can buy Hi-Point **** that is made in ole Ohio, USA.
There was a time when a Filipino gun's metal was only as good as the leaf springs they melted down to make it, but there are enterprising gunsmiths there today who can make you a completely orginal, fine custom gun, based soley on your instructions. You want the upcoming 14 round, Star Wars looking Kel Tec 12 gauge (The KSG) shotgun now? --They can make you one.
Have you lads had a look at the '2011' named and stamped models (many with w/ double stack magazines) of the venerable old 1911?
Married a Filipina, mail order bride--only hard part was getting her in that Manila envelope.....
Last edited by Rangel; 06-25-2011 at 03:03 AM.
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