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Posted: 12/6/2015 12:19:38 AM EDT

What is the best USGI clone 1911?

I am very familiar with 1911's and have owned a Wilson for about 20 years. I want a WWII gun but want to shoot it (and not spend a ton of money).

What are your suggestions?

I will get a CMP 1911 if they happen.

Posted: 12/6/2015 2:49:07 AM EDT

[#1]

I actually got a Remington Rand rebuild that was also refinished for the exact reason. It's a WW2 gun but not really collectible of special in anyway so I don't mind taking it out once in awhile.

Posted: 12/6/2015 11:20:43 AM EDT

[#2]

Are you looking for a historically accurate gun, or just an A1 style and appearance?

Rock Island makes an A1 style, and they're not expensive.

Another option is the Remington R1 - A1 style but better sights.

Posted: 12/6/2015 1:32:47 PM EDT

[#3]

I bought a like new Springfield G.I 1911-A1. But, I want 1-3 real McCory ,US.Government Issue 1911-A1.45ACP. I want the real Deal.

Posted: 12/6/2015 4:03:25 PM EDT

[#4]

The best one the Colt WW2 reissue. I see a few on Gunbroker. David

Posted: 12/6/2015 6:31:24 PM EDT

[#5]

I picked up an Ithaca 1911-a1 on Gunbroker a few years ago. It was manufactured Feb. 1945. It was an arsenal rebuild with a mix of parts. Paid $800.00. You should be able to find something similar.

Posted: 12/6/2015 7:31:54 PM EDT

[#6]

Save your money and wait for the CMP pistols.

Posted: 12/6/2015 7:45:56 PM EDT

[#7]

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Yeah! I'll hold my breath with those. Most likely the good ones (low S/Ns, most complete models, and the special one, US&S, Singers, Rem UMCs and Colts) will end up on the auction block and we'll get the junk...

But to be honest, I'd love to get one...

Posted: 12/7/2015 12:30:18 AM EDT

[#8]

I want a WWII gun. A WWI gun too. I am partial to the 1911 over the A1.

Yes I want one of the CMP guns.

Posted: 12/7/2015 10:50:51 AM EDT

[#9]

There are several out there in varying degrees of correctness and a considerable price range. When I went down this path I chose a standard Rock Island. Added Keyes grips and an arched mainspring housing. I also added later style sights. Original GI sights are pretty much useless for anyone over the age of forty. I'm happy with it and don't have a lot of coin wrapped up.

Springfield. Remington, CZ, Colt, and Auto Ordnance, to name a few, have all put out a GI clone, or something very close to it.

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