American Classic Standard

[Relentless]

I was looking around at base 1911s and came across the American Classic Standard. I know the RIA is about the best bang for buck, these are close to the same price ~$350.00, and it says they are also filipino made also, so I figured they might be the same thing anyways. I can get a springfield GI for ~ $450.00, but I was searching around and noticed that the olyeller guy doesn't seem so fond of them. Being that most of you think so highly of him, even though I don't know him, I took this into consideration. Is the biggest downfall to the Springfield the rear sight? Does anyone happen to have an american classic?

 

[Relentless]

Well, looks like I've been talked into the Para GI45, since I can get one for $430, all the reviews are positive that i've seen so far

 

[BigRed82]

Don't Para's have cast slides? In fact, aren't they the only ones who use cast slides?

In your price range - I would think RIA would be the way to go. Or a Norinco even.

 

[Relentless]

Yeah they do, but I figured if I'm just going to shoot it casually it would be fine. I can't find a ria at a shop anywhere, much less a norinco.

Anybody know of a lot of places in okc I could try?

 

[JD8]

Actually, I'd take the ACS over the Para. The ACS isn't a bad little gun upon inspection.

 

[grwd]

Never really said I didnt like ACS; never handled one. If they are armscor guns, they are great guns for the money.

 

[Relentless]

Never really said I didnt like ACS; never handled one. If they are armscor guns, they are great guns for the money.

My mistake on wording, I was referring to the Springfield GI as the gun you didn't like

 

[JD8]

Norinco MAY have found a loophole...

Gunbroker...........

Trabzo.......

 

[grwd]

My mistake on wording, I was referring to the Springfield GI as the gun you didn't like

correction on that too; never said I didnt like the GI.

try again?

 

[ez bake]

I'd look into an Auto Ordinance for that kind of money (then again, its been over a year since I priced a standard Govt model).