Carmoney Posted December 2, 2009 Share Posted December 2, 2009 OK, I'm fortunate enough to own a lot of nice 1911/2011s, and have even built up a few nice auto-pistols for myself over the years. I just bought this American Classic 1911 on a total whim. Holy crap!--I can't believe how nice a gun it is, especially considering the street price is in the mid-$300 range! Nice blue finish and metal work (really nice, in fact!), very well fit together, and has a nice clean trigger pull right out of the box (I tweaked the sear spring a little and brought it down to well under 3 pounds). I'll go so far as to say this gun is every bit as nice as any new Springfield or Colt I have ever bought. Furthermore, I don't think I just got lucky--I saw a couple other specimens at the gun show this past weekend, and they all seemed just as well-made. I downloaded the pic below from some dude's Gunbroker ad, but mine looked just like it before I put a piece of 3M tape on the frontstrap and some black grips to match. The only other thing I have done so far is replace the bullcrap extended slide stop with a regular one. I shot a few mags through the gun, and it seems to function perfectly. I shoot quite a bit of SS division over the winter and spring months in preparation for the Single Stack Classic. Some of the guys in my group shoot very nice, and very expensive, custom 1911s in SS division. I'm sure looking forward to whooping their asses with my cheap-ass (but completely functional) Uncle Mike's molded kydex holster, maybe some Wolf ammo, and a $329 gun!! When my distributor has them back in stock, I'm going to order a stack of them for a rainy day--before the price goes up. But I'm not kidding, if you see one of these things for under $400, buy it on the spot. You'll thank me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Revopop Posted December 2, 2009 Share Posted December 2, 2009 Thanks for the heads-up Mike, I'll have to keep an eye out for one of these. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Revopop Posted December 2, 2009 Share Posted December 2, 2009 A little Google-Fu revealed a review of one of these in which the author achieved sub 2 inch groups in a Ransom Rest with certain loads. linky Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Middle Man Posted December 2, 2009 Share Posted December 2, 2009 I played with a couple of early samples (Serial numbers 51 & 52) back in late 2007...shot one in an IDPA match (wow two years have flown by!). Great all around 1911, very well built. The importer didn't get too many guns in country in 2008 and did some better this year (2009). It appears they will be expanding the line for 2010 with some hard chrome variations, a Commander size, and a Trophy model (don't have any details). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duane Thomas Posted December 2, 2009 Share Posted December 2, 2009 Who is the importer? I'd like to get one in for test and eval and to write up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CSEMARTIN Posted December 2, 2009 Share Posted December 2, 2009 (edited) I think it's funny that it's called American Classic and it's made in the Philippines. For that price, I'll get one. Thanks Mike! Edited December 2, 2009 by CSEMARTIN Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChuckS Posted December 2, 2009 Share Posted December 2, 2009 Who is the importer? I'd like to get one in for test and eval and to write up. Duane, Found this on the 1911 forum: http://www.americanclassic1911.com/ via this thread: http://forum.m1911.org/showthread.php?t=74638 The customer service reviews are not flattering. Good luck, Chuck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duane Thomas Posted December 2, 2009 Share Posted December 2, 2009 Sounds to me like their "customer service issue" is one woman with crappy people skills. I've found it best not to complain to a company higher-up/owner about such a woman. You usually find out it's the guy's wife. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chirpy Posted December 2, 2009 Share Posted December 2, 2009 Mike, shoot about 10,000 rounds thru it and give us a report on how well it holds up! In reality it would be nice to know what the quality of the metal in that thing is. JMHO Richard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bulm540 Posted December 3, 2009 Share Posted December 3, 2009 (edited) Here are some more photos. Seems to be a nice gun for the money. http://wscmakati.multiply.com/photos/album...Metro_Arms_Corp Edited December 3, 2009 by bulm540 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aircooled6racer Posted December 3, 2009 Share Posted December 3, 2009 Hello: I think I will stick with my STI Spartan that I bought for $450 when they first came out. I have over 5000 rounds through it so far. Although for the money it is a good deal for a project pistol Thanks, Eric Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G-ManBart Posted December 3, 2009 Share Posted December 3, 2009 Hello: I think I will stick with my STI Spartan that I bought for $450 when they first came out. I have over 5000 rounds through it so far. Although for the money it is a good deal for a project pistol Thanks, Eric Yeah, a Spartan for $450 is a no-brainer, but new they're $630 or so now. I'd grab one of these in the $4-450 range and not think twice about it. R, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carmoney Posted December 3, 2009 Author Share Posted December 3, 2009 Hello: I think I will stick with my STI Spartan that I bought for $450 when they first came out. I have over 5000 rounds through it so far. Although for the money it is a good deal for a project pistol Thanks, Eric I have always considered the 1911s manufactured by Armscor, including the STI Spartan, to be decent guns that offer an excellent value for the money, and in fact I own an Armscor-made 9mm 1911 pistol myself which I like enough that I built up an extra top-end in .40 caliber to give it even more versatility. However, this Metroarms product is easily superior in terms of fit and finish to any Armscor-made pistol I have handled. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carmoney Posted December 3, 2009 Author Share Posted December 3, 2009 Hello: I think I will stick with my STI Spartan that I bought for $450 when they first came out. I have over 5000 rounds through it so far. Although for the money it is a good deal for a project pistol Thanks, Eric Yeah, a Spartan for $450 is a no-brainer, but new they're $630 or so now. I'd grab one of these in the $4-450 range and not think twice about it. R, I do like the factory sights on the Spartan better, I'll grant you that much. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G-ManBart Posted December 3, 2009 Share Posted December 3, 2009 [However, this Metroarms product is easily superior in terms of fit and finish to any Armscor-made pistol I have handled. Wow, now I really need to find one! GB had a couple for $449 (three), but that was it. R, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carmoney Posted December 3, 2009 Author Share Posted December 3, 2009 I played with a couple of early samples (Serial numbers 51 & 52) back in late 2007...shot one in an IDPA match (wow two years have flown by!). Great all around 1911, very well built. The importer didn't get too many guns in country in 2008 and did some better this year (2009). It appears they will be expanding the line for 2010 with some hard chrome variations, a Commander size, and a Trophy model (don't have any details). Let me know when these hit, OK? I'm serious about buying more of these. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fiddler Posted December 3, 2009 Share Posted December 3, 2009 Lots of discussion on these here at the bersatalk forum. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Middle Man Posted December 3, 2009 Share Posted December 3, 2009 I played with a couple of early samples (Serial numbers 51 & 52) back in late 2007...shot one in an IDPA match (wow two years have flown by!). Great all around 1911, very well built. The importer didn't get too many guns in country in 2008 and did some better this year (2009). It appears they will be expanding the line for 2010 with some hard chrome variations, a Commander size, and a Trophy model (don't have any details). Let me know when these hit, OK? I'm serious about buying more of these. 10-4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
irq23 Posted December 4, 2009 Share Posted December 4, 2009 Man, I wish they had a 9mm. I would be all over that like flies on... well you know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Airedale Posted December 4, 2009 Share Posted December 4, 2009 Man, I wish they had a 9mm. I would be all over that like flies on... well you know. Take a Rock Island .38 Super, install a Kart 9mm EZ fit, add better sights if necessary, shoot the crap out of it. Mine has ~10K rounds through it. Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
irq23 Posted December 4, 2009 Share Posted December 4, 2009 Man, I wish they had a 9mm. I would be all over that like flies on... well you know. Take a Rock Island .38 Super, install a Kart 9mm EZ fit, add better sights if necessary, shoot the crap out of it. Mine has ~10K rounds through it. Dave I have thought about that before but that would be a $800 project. Rock Islands are not as cheap as they used to be. Then I would have to get a barrel, beavertail, sights, hammers, etc. It would be nice to get a $400 out-the-door-ready-to-go 9mm. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Z-man Posted December 4, 2009 Share Posted December 4, 2009 I have thought about that before but that would be a $800 project. Rock Islands are not as cheap as they used to be. Then I would have to get a barrel, beavertail, sights, hammers, etc. It would be nice to get a $400 out-the-door-ready-to-go 9mm. No kidding! Looks like Taurus has their 1911 available in 9mm... I just haven't seen anywhere they are available. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carmoney Posted December 5, 2009 Author Share Posted December 5, 2009 I've been watching for the Taurus 9mm 1911 myself, and will buy a stainless one as soon as they are available. They're in the catalog and are even listed in some of the distributors' sites, but nobody seems to have actually taken delivery yet. I have a nice Springfield Loaded Target 9mm that I shoot quite a bit at steel matches, but it's always nice to have a back-up. Back to the Metroarms .45--I ordered a S&A magwell and some better sights for it today. Otherwise, I'm planning to keep it essentially stock. At least for now! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Revopop Posted December 5, 2009 Share Posted December 5, 2009 Let us know if the sight cuts are standard Novak. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boz1911 Posted December 5, 2009 Share Posted December 5, 2009 This is a great looking gun for the price. Maybe with mods she'd make a good comp gun but out of the box after burning some rounds it would make a great house/truck gun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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