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The "Service" models have black Cerakoate, the "US Army" versions are Parkerized. As far as I know, that's the only difference (and the markings) between the two. 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.
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No, the original A1 had the half moon front sight, too, just a little larger.
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A dirt cheap 1911 makes a whole lot of sense.
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Trump being classless,tasteless and clueless as usual. Sorry, trump is a no tax payin pile of shiit. My young wife decided to play the field and had moved several dudes into my house
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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.
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💡The Bantam for $600 from SDS Imports would be a lot more practical gun to own.
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Idiots
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Hint
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Just turned 68 years old. 🤦 🍺🥃🍸>>>🥴? think Big ...stick ...without the creek Copy? Ha!
Gun Shows are almost as comical as boat ramps in the Spring.
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The "Service" models have black Cerakoate, the "US Army" versions are Parkerized. As far as I know, that's the only difference (and the markings) between the two. That’s the way I read it too. Temped to buy another just to “customize”. Would make a great spare truck gun for a cheap $$$ I’ve yet to find one of their HiPower clones to handle in a gun store. If they are as good as their 1911’s, I’ll definitely buy one. A local pawnshop has one. I was gonna buy it, but it's in white Cerakoate, with black safety, hammer, slide stop, Star Wars trooper configuration, ugly as mud. I don't much care for that. The price was $579. It's probably still there, most of us who shop there are older. Dang, I’d definitely have to pass on that ugly ass finish version. 🤪
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💡The Bantam for $600 from SDS Imports would be a lot more practical gun to own. Where is it for 600? I'm seeing them pushing 1k.
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💡The Bantam for $600 from SDS Imports would be a lot more practical gun to own. Where is it for 600? I'm seeing them pushing 1k. I see it listed in stock at Centerfire Systems, 4,25" $599.
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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.
My biggest fear is when I die my wife will sell my guns for what I told her they cost.
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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!
Deer Camp! about as good as it gets!
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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!
Deer Camp! about as good as it gets!
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Have fun with it! I've heard very little bad about them.
You can roll a turd in peanuts, dip it in chocolate, and it still ain't no damn Baby Ruth.
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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! If my GI model is any guide, it will be reliable and well made.
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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.
Deer Camp! about as good as it gets!
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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.
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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.
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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.
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