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The "Service" model has the serrated ramp front sight. The "GI" model has a half round sight (which, I think, an army A1 should have the ramp sight too, right?). The "Service" gun has a straight mainspring housing, though it is "raised" quite a bit, and fills out probably about as much as the arched one does, which is fine by me. The "GI" gun has an arched MS housing with a lanyard loop. I think that's about it.

I have heard contradicting reports on whether or not the GI model is really Parkerized or if it is Cerakote. I have not yet seen the GI model in person, so I can't tell. If I was to place a bet, I'd say it's probably a pretty safe bet that it's Cerakote.

No, the original A1 had the half moon front sight, too, just a little larger.

A dirt cheap 1911 makes a whole lot of sense.

LOL

Here's a blued "transitional model" A1 from 1924 with the roundy sight.



A commercial roundy sight from 1930




A more typical 40's model. Remington Rand, with the ramp.

I guess you're right.

💡The Bantam for $600 from SDS Imports would be a lot more practical gun to own.

think Big

...stick

...without the creek

Copy?

Ha!

That's over forever.

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Dang, I’d definitely have to pass on that ugly ass finish version. 🤪

Where is it for 600? I'm seeing them pushing 1k.

I see it listed in stock at Centerfire Systems, 4,25" $599.

Thanks for the tip. For $320 (plus $10 CC fee) can't go wrong. Especially since the seller does not charge sales tax. Ordered two to experiment with.

Dunham's has them here in Michigan coupon sale for $349.00, add looks to be the black finish one going in the morning to get one!

Well I got the last Tisas 45 in my local Dunham's, all black with black grips case 2 mags and take down tool $349.00 and tax. Stamped Model 1911A1 Service, a Birthday present to myself. Looking forward to shooting this one!

Have fun with it! I've heard very little bad about them.

If my GI model is any guide, it will be reliable and well made.

I just ran 25 rounds thru it a bit ago, No problems, fun to shoot, front sight is a bit small, but I think I did well with it, just shooting cans! I have an old set of birdseye maple grips I'll dig out and put them on it I'm thinking.

Let's see some pictures of it.

Got mine the way I wanted it. In keeping with the low cost of the gun, I tried to keep things as inexpensive as possible. The gun needed nothing functionally, just things so that it suits me and fits my hand (and doesn't bite me!).





I freakin' LOVE this thing. It is actually quite nice.

CNC machining has evened the playing field when it comes to the quality of anything made of metal. There's still a human element involved. But once a machining center is set up properly, the operator has little to do except monitor the sharpness of the cutting tools and adjust the offsets to maintain tolerances.