The Real Glock 1911: The Alchemy Arms Spectre - Page 1

[ARCHIVED THREAD] - The Real Glock 1911: The Alchemy Arms Spectre

Posted: 10/14/2016 12:14:45 PM EDT

http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2016/10/11/real-glock-1911-alchemy-arms-spectre/

Reddit user Mr_U_N_Owen posted the very first “Glock” 1911 that was offered for sale, the Alchemy Arms Spectre. It appears the .45 ACP pistol is more Glock than 1911 with what looks like a Glock 21 barrel and recoil spring, Glock slide lock, and XS Sights Big Dots perched on top of the curiously Glock like slide.

The Alchemy Arms Spectre features a slide stop where a 1911 shooter would find it natrual as well as a thumb safety. I wish I could say that the beavertail grip safety was the most off feature on this ugly duckling, but that award would have to go to the bike lock shoved into the bottom of the grip. What were they thinking? Wow.

Unsurprisingly the Spectre was a commercial flop in the early to mid-2000’s. With an MSRP of $799 when they were still being produced, there was literally no good reason to choose one even with a slogan like “the safest pistol on the market.” Surprisingly there was five different trim levels offered, Standard Issue, Service Grade, Service Grade Commander, Titanium Edition, and Titanium Edition Commander.

As much as I like weird handguns, this one might be a bit much for me. Ick.

Gee, i wonder why it was such a flop.

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Posted: 10/14/2016 12:19:25 PM EDT

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I think that's incredibly sexy, but I'm pretty much modern white trash so there's that.

Posted: 10/14/2016 12:19:28 PM EDT

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I want one, if only for the strange looks at the range.

And because it's so ugly

Posted: 10/14/2016 12:20:39 PM EDT

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Much prefer the Italian Specte SMG.

Posted: 10/14/2016 12:20:57 PM EDT

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Why is there a lock behind the magazine?

Posted: 10/14/2016 12:21:29 PM EDT

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Kinda want

Posted: 10/14/2016 12:21:36 PM EDT

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For some reason, I like it...

Posted: 10/14/2016 12:22:37 PM EDT

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Looking at it, my first thought is... Okay, they may be on to something. It's interesting, but it doesn't look... finished. The gun in those photos looks more like a prototype than a (I'm assuming) production gun.

Posted: 10/14/2016 12:23:12 PM EDT

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I never knew that thing existed.

Posted: 10/14/2016 12:24:27 PM EDT

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Welp...there it is you Glock/1911 fanbois...now you all take that with you to the back shed and finger each others buttholes while you finger that abortion.

Posted: 10/14/2016 12:25:21 PM EDT

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Step the fuck away from the injection molding machine.

Posted: 10/14/2016 12:26:37 PM EDT

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I think I remembered seeing a post about these before. Initially I was confused since there's some 80% glock frames marketed as the Spectre right now.

Posted: 10/14/2016 12:28:05 PM EDT

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What is the bike lock supposed to do?

I dunno, its not really all that wacky looking or anything besides the lock though.

Posted: 10/14/2016 12:28:06 PM EDT

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Of course you do, we all do. They are a sexy beast.

Posted: 10/14/2016 12:35:53 PM EDT

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Posted: 10/14/2016 12:38:09 PM EDT

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I wanted one back in the day.

Never even found one to fondle.........

Posted: 10/14/2016 12:39:23 PM EDT

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What is the bike lock supposed to do?

I dunno, its not really all that wacky looking or anything besides the lock though.

Yeah, if someone can clarify that lock thing down there, that's be great...

Posted: 10/14/2016 12:43:20 PM EDT

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Yeah, if someone can clarify that lock thing down there, that's be great...

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What is the bike lock supposed to do?

I dunno, its not really all that wacky looking or anything besides the lock though.

Yeah, if someone can clarify that lock thing down there, that's be great...

Or remove it entirely...

Posted: 10/14/2016 12:45:35 PM EDT

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What is the bike lock supposed to do?

I dunno, its not really all that wacky looking or anything besides the lock though.

Yeah, if someone can clarify that lock thing down there, that's be great...

Or remove it entirely...

I was like "Yeaaah"

until I saw that and I was like

Posted: 10/14/2016 12:47:21 PM EDT

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Posted: 10/14/2016 12:50:26 PM EDT

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What is the bike lock supposed to do?

I dunno, its not really all that wacky looking or anything besides the lock though.

Yeah, if someone can clarify that lock thing down there, that's be great...

probably some sort of trigger mechanism lock

Posted: 10/14/2016 12:50:40 PM EDT

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I saw one of those in a pawn shop.

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Posted: 10/14/2016 12:55:45 PM EDT

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What is the bike lock supposed to do?

I dunno, its not really all that wacky looking or anything besides the lock though.

Yeah, if someone can clarify that lock thing down there, that's be great...

Seriously. What do you guys think the lock does?

Posted: 10/14/2016 1:00:01 PM EDT

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Jesus Christ

Posted: 10/14/2016 1:01:32 PM EDT

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What is the bike lock supposed to do?

I dunno, its not really all that wacky looking or anything besides the lock though.

Yeah, if someone can clarify that lock thing down there, that's be great...

Seriously. What do you guys think the lock does?

Arms or disarms the handgrenade?

Posted: 10/14/2016 1:01:34 PM EDT

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Look at the Glock logo. It's just the word "lock" surrounded by a big G. You knew this day was coming.

Posted: 10/14/2016 1:02:55 PM EDT

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What is the bike lock supposed to do?

I dunno, its not really all that wacky looking or anything besides the lock though.

Yeah, if someone can clarify that lock thing down there, that's be great...

Seriously. What do you guys think the lock does?

Der it releases the magazine herp

Posted: 10/14/2016 1:06:06 PM EDT

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I wouldn't mind owning one. The ergos look better than, say, the CZ 75. IIRC the frame was aluminum.

I think the magazine situation would be one of those "modify something else to make it work" kind of deals.

Anyone remember the short lived Glock factory lock in the same spot? I have a Glock Annual somewhere with that on the cover.

Posted: 10/14/2016 1:08:19 PM EDT

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Of course you do, we all do. They are a sexy beast.

http://www.militaryfactory.com/smallarms/imgs/spectre-m4-submachine-gun.jpg

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Much prefer the Italian Specte SMG.

Of course you do, we all do. They are a sexy beast.

http://www.militaryfactory.com/smallarms/imgs/spectre-m4-submachine-gun.jpg

Fuck those are awesome

Posted: 10/14/2016 1:08:23 PM EDT

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My god, that thing is more fucked up looking than a football bat.

That being said, I want one because it an oddball and ugly as shit.

Posted: 10/14/2016 1:13:50 PM EDT

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Why does it have a huge upswept grip safety when its (apparently) striker fired? What am I missing?

Posted: 10/14/2016 1:13:51 PM EDT

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No thank you

Posted: 10/14/2016 1:18:27 PM EDT

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AAAAAHHHHHH! EYE-BLEACH, QUICK!!!!

Posted: 10/14/2016 1:25:15 PM EDT

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I'll take one in black but only if it can be keyed to match my bike or gun locker.

Posted: 10/14/2016 1:30:51 PM EDT

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Neva bin dun befo... the old one below looks like a better setup to me.

Posted: 10/14/2016 1:34:54 PM EDT

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Not the same. The Spectre was basically a Glock top end on a 1911ish lower.

Posted: 10/14/2016 1:43:15 PM EDT

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Replace that retarded as fuck lock with a cool lanyard mount and I'd be all over it.

Posted: 10/14/2016 1:56:20 PM EDT

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Looking at it, my first thought is... Okay, they may be on to something. It's interesting, but it doesn't look... finished. The gun in those photos looks more like a prototype than a (I'm assuming) production gun.

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That is a production gun, sadly. A friend of mine got a few in his shop when they were released.

From what I remember, the rep told him the spartan appearance was intended to appeal to the utilitarian Glock buyers. Personally, I think that's bullshit, and they were just ugly and unfinished.