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Posted: 10/1/2014 10:55:04 AM EDT
Or...I think I finally found a 1911 I like.
When I first got into guns, a 1911 was the holy grail. Oh so expensive. Beautiful. Awesome. I saved and saved and springfield came out with the Mil Spec. I bought it. I wanted and coveted something "fancy" like the Kimber Custom II. But it was out of reach. Over the years, it worked. It did not jam. But it shot low. Always low, and the sights are completely not adjustable. I also made it "fancy". trigger, hammer, sear, grip safety. Still. Sights sucked and shot low. Sold it I got a kimber ultra carry. Jammed like a son of a bitch on everything. Also always shot low. Sold it 6 months ago. A Kimber TLE Pro II. Oh man this thing is awesome. Except it jammed at least 1 out of 50 rounds. And was $1000 wrapped up in a gun that was beautiful and sexy, but less reliable than any one of my other sub $500 handguns. Also, shot a little low. Sold it Enter the ATI. Wut? $399 from CDNN last week Cheap filipino piece of crap. What the hell? Threaded barrel? Rail? Novak cut sights? Ambi safety? $400????? Sigh. Fine. I'll buy the damn thing and give it a shot. At least I will be able to say I have a 1911. I only shot 50 rounds yesterday. But I cut the bullseye out at 21 feet, and no jams right out of the box! What the hell Kimber? I get 2 $700+ guns that jammed like smuckers, and some shop in the philippines puts out something with more features, better accuracy, does not jam(needs more testing), for half the price? Now I need a Ti-Rant or an Osprey. 
I got my magpul grips I like how the gray offsets the color a bit. . I ordered some front strap grip tape since I can;t stand smooth front straps. 
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Posted: 10/1/2014 10:56:38 AM EDT
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Not a Filipina? When did you change?
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Posted: 10/1/2014 10:57:16 AM EDT
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Holy shit. I wish I could have jumped on that for the price!
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Posted: 10/1/2014 10:57:22 AM EDT
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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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Posted: 10/1/2014 10:59:16 AM EDT
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I bought a NIB Colt 1911 Series 70 for $299, when they first came out
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Posted: 10/1/2014 10:59:35 AM EDT
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Nice-looking gun.
(Glock fan) |
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Posted: 10/1/2014 11:00:38 AM EDT
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Nice-looking gun. (Glock fan) <---- Also Glock fan |
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Posted: 10/1/2014 11:08:17 AM EDT
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WTF!!!!
Why didn't you say something................. Or did you? I wan't one. 
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Posted: 10/1/2014 11:10:38 AM EDT
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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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Posted: 10/1/2014 11:10:57 AM EDT
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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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Posted: 10/1/2014 11:11:07 AM EDT
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Where did you find this?
WOW, that is a good price... |
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Posted: 10/1/2014 11:13:47 AM EDT
[#11]
OP, you got a link to purchase that mofo?
I want one 
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Posted: 10/1/2014 11:13:55 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: I bought a NIB Colt 1911 Series 70 for $299, when they first came out back in 1975.
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Posted: 10/1/2014 11:15:14 AM EDT
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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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Posted: 10/1/2014 11:21:04 AM EDT
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Nice-looking gun. (Glock fan) <---- Also Glock fan 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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Posted: 10/1/2014 11:23:20 AM EDT
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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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Posted: 10/1/2014 11:26:56 AM EDT
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OP, you got a link to purchase that mofo? I want one 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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Posted: 10/1/2014 11:28:30 AM EDT
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Is that a 4" or 5" gun?
Color me interested. |
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Posted: 10/1/2014 11:30:16 AM EDT
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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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Posted: 10/1/2014 11:30:20 AM EDT
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Is that a 4" or 5" gun? Color me interested. Commander slide with 4.75" barrel |
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Posted: 10/1/2014 11:30:59 AM EDT
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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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Posted: 10/1/2014 11:31:36 AM EDT
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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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Posted: 10/1/2014 11:32:34 AM EDT
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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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Posted: 10/1/2014 11:34:14 AM EDT
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I want mine in 9 but can't get myself to cough up the dough
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Posted: 10/1/2014 11:35:47 AM EDT
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I want mine in 9 but can't get myself to cough up the dough I just now need this gun in this package, at that price, in 10mm. 
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Posted: 10/1/2014 11:36:06 AM EDT
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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. |
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Posted: 10/1/2014 11:38:24 AM EDT
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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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Posted: 10/1/2014 11:41:44 AM EDT
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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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Posted: 10/1/2014 11:46:39 AM EDT
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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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Posted: 10/1/2014 11:48:50 AM EDT
[#29]
Nice.
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Posted: 10/1/2014 11:53:12 AM EDT
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Nice. No fair! You can delete a double post!
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Posted: 10/1/2014 11:58:02 AM EDT
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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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Posted: 10/1/2014 11:59:03 AM EDT
[#32]
I like the ATI, OP.
I'll probably grab one, even though my Kimber CDP II runs 100%. |
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Posted: 10/1/2014 12:01:05 PM EDT
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Nice.
I've heard a LOT of stories like that about Kimber. Not sure what their issue is. union shop in Yonkers? |
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Posted: 10/1/2014 12:07:49 PM EDT
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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. Dammit you are going to drive prices up. Look what happened to the prices of CZs when everyone figured-out what a great deal they were. 
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Posted: 10/1/2014 12:25:45 PM EDT
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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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Posted: 10/1/2014 12:36:02 PM EDT
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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!!!! Since I already have 4 Glocks.........
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Posted: 10/1/2014 12:46:18 PM EDT
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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. 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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Posted: 10/1/2014 12:47:08 PM EDT
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I've heard a LOT of stories like that about Kimber. Not sure what their issue is. union shop in Yonkers? oh snap! |
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Posted: 10/1/2014 12:53:15 PM EDT
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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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Posted: 10/1/2014 1:00:19 PM EDT
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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. 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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Posted: 10/1/2014 1:04:29 PM EDT
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Holy shit. I wish I could have jumped on that for the price! I love my RIA tactical, but a threaded barrel ontop of all those goodies....that really is one hell of a deal. Oh well. |
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Posted: 10/1/2014 1:04:42 PM EDT
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Nice.
I've heard a LOT of stories like that about Kimber. Not sure what their issue is. Its a Kimber |
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Posted: 10/1/2014 1:18:29 PM EDT
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RIA has GI models for 350 on PSA in 9mm right now. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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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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Posted: 10/1/2014 1:36:01 PM EDT
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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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Posted: 10/1/2014 2:22:44 PM EDT
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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. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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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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Posted: 10/1/2014 2:29:32 PM EDT
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B F M for the win!! Aloha, Mark |
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Posted: 10/1/2014 2:35:28 PM EDT
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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. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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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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Posted: 10/1/2014 2:50:29 PM EDT
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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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Posted: 10/1/2014 6:12:17 PM EDT
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You got screwed..I bought a new satin nickle commander for $155 back in 1975.
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I bought a NIB Colt 1911 Series 70 for $299, when they first came out
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Posted: 10/1/2014 6:13:11 PM EDT
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Damn it OP, now I'm really looking for one of these near that price.
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