Fishinfool
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In the recent past, SA has stated their 1911's are made with 100% American slide, barrel, and frame forgings. I do not re-call them stating what forge was used.
Fact is it is very common for manufacturers to use parts sourced to their needs and specs. Last maker of note that I can remember who strived to make every single part in-house was USFA. Their gone now.
SA's business model has been successfully used in the past by some pretty well regarded firearms brands. Browning comes to mind.
In the end, I look over a gun I am interested in, and I judge whether the quality is there or not, and go from there. Seen some stinkers from both US and foreign makers in the past.
Larry
Fact is it is very common for manufacturers to use parts sourced to their needs and specs. Last maker of note that I can remember who strived to make every single part in-house was USFA. Their gone now.
SA's business model has been successfully used in the past by some pretty well regarded firearms brands. Browning comes to mind.
In the end, I look over a gun I am interested in, and I judge whether the quality is there or not, and go from there. Seen some stinkers from both US and foreign makers in the past.
Larry