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Nice.
I've heard a LOT of stories like that about Kimber. Not sure what their issue is. |
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I bought a NIB Colt 1911 Series 70 for $299, when they first came out
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WTF!!!!
Why didn't you say something................. Or did you? I wan't one. |
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Yep I love my ATI Fatboy. If it was a little lighter I would carry it everywhere. But the fact that it is an all steel gun and a double stack just makes me. Should be a great shooter. I also have a Kimber and a Colt, surprisingly the ATI has the tightest slide to frame fit of them all. I have no problem trusting my life to my ATI, it has since become my bedside/house carry gun after I got the Kimber and Colt for EDC while out and about.
Pretty sure there's no MIM parts on it either. Could be wrong on that one though. |
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I've had an ATI GI Commander for about 2 years now. It has had one misfire (Remington UMC ) and one stovepipe (my son was using a weird grip and I corrected him). Total round count is 4-500. I do use CMC Shooting Stars though. Its my EDC I trust my life to it everyday. Well, most days. Variety is the spice of life.
Side note, the QC ticket is dated July 4. Found that amusing for some reason. |
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Kimber makes trash. these flip guns are the way to go for a 1911 that works and doesn't cost $3k
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Also a Glock fan, but for 400 dollars and with that kind of review I'd give that ATI a whirl. /edit I'd want a GI style MSH and a solid trigger, but otherwise it's got what I want on a 1911. |
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You're not the first one to learn that Kimber is garbage.
Nice lookin gun, glad you finally got a good one. For your next one get back into springfield. Ya won't regret it. I see a TRP in your future. |
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OP, you got a link to purchase that mofo? I want one View Quote They sold out in less than a day. I saw it in a CDNN email flyer. http://www.slickguns.com/product/ati-1911-fx45k-45acp-threaded-commander-style-39999 http://www.cdnnsports.com/ati-1911-fx45k-45acp-threaded-commander-style.html#.VCwdffldXGF |
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That really is a nice looking pistol and I usually don't like railed 1911's. Looks like a decent beavertail cut, too. I could do without the ambi-saftey, though.
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I MIGHT have bad news if you are looking to suppress that 1911. It works for some, not for others. It seems the Octane is the best option for this handgun.
https://www.ar15.com/forums/t_6_20/428565_Has_anyone_suppressed_an_ATI_FX45_K_1911_.html |
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congrats on a fine purchase, I just got a springer milspec yesterday for 550 new...was pretty happy.
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I'd buy that. I prefer full-size handguns, but I'd give it a whirl.
I have no problem with Filipino M1911s or Turkish CZ-75s. |
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I think the prices on the 1911s made in the Philippines will double in price in the next few years. They really are a great deal right now.
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Had the same experience OP. Sold my Kimber and other specialty 1911's and thoroughly enjoy my 300.00 RIA.
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I bought a kimber roughly 6 years ago and it jammed constantly. I was sort of down on myself because how could a gun this pricey jam all these times. Once I passed the 500rd count it hasn't jammed since. I don't know if it's like that on newer models but the thing has been awesome ever since.
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i've seen these pop up at PSA as well, but questioned the quality. i may have to nab one.
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I like the ATI, OP.
I'll probably grab one, even though my Kimber CDP II runs 100%. |
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You could have save a whole lot of money and time, and just started off with a Glock. You know you will end up there one day!!!!
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I bought a kimber roughly 6 years ago and it jammed constantly. I was sort of down on myself because how could a gun this pricey jam all these times. Once I passed the 500rd count it hasn't jammed since. I don't know if it's like that on newer models but the thing has been awesome ever since. View Quote Just got a new kimber custom ii, first 25 rds through it with pmc bronze were perfect, next 75 were fed ae and had 2 ftf, looking at it it just seems there is a very slight ledge where the barrel and feed ramp touch and the edge of the brass got caught on there during rapid (well as rapid as I could get away with) fire. Lookigng forward to putting another 500 or so through her before she gets carried everywhere but work. OP great buy I am looking into an ati for my next 1911, don't want to spend 700 on the base gun for a 460 conversion. |
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While I approve of your purchase I have to add, a simple replacement sight that is shorter would have fixed the "shooting low" issue.
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While I approve of your purchase I have to add, a simple replacement sight that is shorter would have fixed the "shooting low" issue. View Quote Almost no availability for sights in the Mil-spec. At least when I had mine. Front sight was pinned in. Not dovetailed. And rear dovetail not standard. As for the kimbers........They cost to damn much for me to then have to buy replacement parts to "fix" them. I was beginning to think it was just me. But shooting other peoples 1911's did not give me the problem. And this ATI hits just about perfect for me. |
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I want mine in 9 but can't get myself to cough up the dough RIA has GI models for 350 on PSA in 9mm right now. nice looking 4.25" bbl commander dirt cheap at PSA does anyone have any experience with these? |
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I want mine in 9 but can't get myself to cough up the dough RIA has GI models for 350 on PSA in 9mm right now. nice looking 4.25" bbl commander dirt cheap at PSA does anyone have any experience with these? It looks to be the same gun, just missing the rails, different barrel and trigger and grips and sights. I thought about getting that one before I found the one I got. The sights are what kept me from ordering it, I hate those sights. |
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It looks to be the same gun, just missing the rails, different barrel and trigger and grips and sights. I thought about getting that one before I found the one I got. The sights are what kept me from ordering it, I hate those sights. View Quote View All Quotes View All Quotes Quoted:
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I want mine in 9 but can't get myself to cough up the dough RIA has GI models for 350 on PSA in 9mm right now. nice looking 4.25" bbl commander dirt cheap at PSA does anyone have any experience with these? It looks to be the same gun, just missing the rails, different barrel and trigger and grips and sights. I thought about getting that one before I found the one I got. The sights are what kept me from ordering it, I hate those sights. I bought one of those, I couldn't pass it up at $299. The frame/slide fit is the tightest I've seen and the trigger is very good. I'm not a fan of the sights either, but they'll do for a truck gun. I haven't had it to the range yet, hopefully next week. |
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I bought one of those, I couldn't pass it up at $299. The frame/slide fit is the tightest I've seen and the trigger is very good. I'm not a fan of the sights either, but they'll do for a truck gun. I haven't had it to the range yet, hopefully next week. View Quote View All Quotes View All Quotes Quoted:
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I want mine in 9 but can't get myself to cough up the dough RIA has GI models for 350 on PSA in 9mm right now. nice looking 4.25" bbl commander dirt cheap at PSA does anyone have any experience with these? It looks to be the same gun, just missing the rails, different barrel and trigger and grips and sights. I thought about getting that one before I found the one I got. The sights are what kept me from ordering it, I hate those sights. I bought one of those, I couldn't pass it up at $299. The frame/slide fit is the tightest I've seen and the trigger is very good. I'm not a fan of the sights either, but they'll do for a truck gun. I haven't had it to the range yet, hopefully next week. If you do shoot it please give a range report I really would like some feedback on it. sorry for any possible hijack |
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I have the Rock Island 5 inch GI. Looks and runs great ! 425.00 when I bought mine.
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You got screwed..I bought a new satin nickle commander for $155 back in 1975. View Quote View All Quotes View All Quotes Quoted:
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I bought a NIB Colt 1911 Series 70 for $299, when they first came out I never liked nickel, |
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Damn it OP, now I'm really looking for one of these near that price.
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