Standard Manufacturing 1911

[Narragansett]

Does anybody have any input on Standard Manufacturing, New Britain, Connecticut model 1911's?

 

[Fishinfool]

Pete, I handled a blued Government Model last year at the gun shop. The fit and finish seemed very nice, the bluing was excellent. If I remember right, the price was about $1,400. I remember thinking for a couple hundred more I could be into a Dan Wesson.

 

[bobsguns]

I have no experience with them nor had ever heard of them prior to now.

A quick glance at their web site shows they're certainly not cheap. I certainly would never pay that sort of pricing without handling one first, which I'm sure you know as well.

I would think there's better options out there for the same amount $$$, IMO.

My .o2

 

[Narragansett]

Pete, I handled a blued Government Model last year at the gun shop. The fit and finish seemed very nice, the bluing was excellent. If I remember right, the price was about $1,400. I remember thinking for a couple hundred more I could be into a Dan Wesson.

I have been researching them. They make all sorts of stuff. I have been reading reviews and watching You Tube testing. The consensus is that they are every bit as hand built as a Dan Wesson. They just do not have as many options, but I think you can order your own serial number.

These are made in the same factory with Connecticut Shotgun, about 3 miles from the Colt factory. Lot of skilled talent in that area

 

[44wheelman]

I,ve read nothing bad about them, was looking at them too, specifically a case colored one. I know it’s not everyone’s taste.

Recently noticed, I have no bling in my collection. My one custom gun is pretty basic, no polished stainless guns, my nickel guns are satin, no engraved guns.

 

[Mainsail]

C'mon people, it's 2024...

Link to the website: Standard Pistols - 1911 - Standard Manufacturing LLC.

I've never been a big fan of the super expensive 1911s, while still having an appreciation for them.

 

[Baxter6551]

I’m told their single actions are made by former employees of Colt / USFA. I have seen their handguns at a larger gun store here in CT. Look very nice. Their case hardening is beautiful. I have one of their AR15s which is well made and very accurate.

 

[Narragansett]

C'mon people, it's 2024...

Link to the website: Standard Pistols - 1911 - Standard Manufacturing LLC.

I've never been a big fan of the super expensive 1911s, while still having an appreciation for them.

Not sure I understand the 2024 comment? I read all of that info on line prior to posting. I am not looking for what they say about themselves, but rather what owners say about the product.

 

[TheTinMan]

I got one of their single action revolvers when I went to trade in something else. It’s a beautiful firearm that works fine.

However, I have attempted to get someone at Standard Manufacturing to tell me what .45 Colt load it’s supposed to be regulated for and so far haven’t been able to get a response. A search on the 1911 Forum yielded some information - generally that they’re beautiful and few issues.

 

[lihpster]

Pete, I have one of the case-hardened models. I haven't shot it, it's a safe queen. However, the fit and finish is top notch. The gun store owner who ordered it for me had a couple at that time and he said it shot better than any other 1911 he had fired. The packaging was excellent also. The engraved ones I have seen are well done, if simple. I love mine. It's pretty! The only issue I have with the gun is I wish it had a full length guide rod, but that is easily remedied. I would recommend them. Beautiful guns. I don't know about customer service after the sale, as I haven't had to use it. Picture shows the gun in an aftermarket case.

P.S. The grips are some that Curt Harlow made for me.

 

[44wheelman]

Didn’t need to see that!

 

[TheTinMan]

Lihpster- that is GORGEOUS!

This is my single action:

Not only are the screws a brilliant royal blue, they are all timed so the slots run front-to-back.

 

[Stewboy]

I don't have one, but if I were to get a 1911 it would be a Standard. I've been watching them for the last few years, and I've never heard anything but rave reviews.

 

[03hemi]

Yes, ain't nothing "standard" about them.