Posted: 2/5/2008 7:41:21 AM EDT
| Is the Thompson 1911a1 a good gun? The prices on them seem to be a lot lower than other 1911's. I don't know if that is because it is not as good of quality or because of something else. All info and opinions are appreciated. |
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What price range is the Thompson, and what model? I have a Thompson Custom model that I got for less than a Springfield mil-spec. I bought it because the price was right and it was also less than a Taurus. It was also not my first 1911. Even though it was Thompson's flagship model, it did have some evidence of less than perfect machining such as a couple of places that were sharper than they should have been and the factory supplied magazine doesnn't work so well, but it runs like a top with Wilson combat 47D mags. Wilson mags actually cost less than the Thompsons factory magazines so that ain't so bad. Mine was priced low enough to be very little risk, but I wouldn't pay the $500 price tag of the "standard" or "WWII" models because the springfield mil-spec is the same price and comes with MUCH better reputation and service. Most of the time with 1911s your going to have to spend at least $800 for a good production 1911 with the nessasary features and quality that you're going to want. If I could get another just like for what I paid, I would, but otherwise I'd be inclined to spend my money on a gun with less percieved risk. |
I would recommend a SA GI or Milspec. My experience with AO Thompson is poor, and the only 1911s of theirs I know of had several problems, including the sights falling off. |
Hell, I love mine too. |