Don't do it. I bought 2 and one was pure junk. Wouldn't run at all.
I think Churchmouse bought one and it was trash as well.
That's just my experience but you asked so I'll tell you my experience with them.
CM yours wasnt the AO gi was it?
It was an AO but not the GI
It was the Thompson AO 1911AO yes but a stainless offering above the GI
It was the Thompson AO 1911
+1 I couldnt agree more! OP, If your looking at shooting the bullseye out of a target at 25yds by all means save ur coin, if ur looking at ringing some steel from time to time at the range or just shooting some placed opportunity targets on the burm afew times ayr this is ur firearm.I guess it just depends want to want or expect out of a 1911. I thought my SA RO was nice until I felt what a nice trigger felt like.
I bought a GI Milspec because it was a good deal thinking it would add some parts to make it a better gun. Over a thousand dollars later the gun is a tack driver with a sweet 2.5 pound trigger and target adjustable sights.
My advice is save up some extra money and buy something you can put better sights on and have a good foundation for upgrades. Opening the ejecting port and cutting slots for the sights is about the same cost as buying a better gun.
+1 I couldnt agree more! OP, If your looking at shooting the bullseye out of a target at 25yds by all means save ur coin, if ur looking at ringing some steel from time to time at the range or just shooting some placed opportunity targets on the burm afew times ayr this is ur firearm.
Its a budget starter 1911 that you can learn a lil about the platform with. I like mine and I think you will like urs.
Chalked full of MIM parts for your shooting pleasure. ENJOY!!
if you wanna buy a $400 gun and then put $1000 into it to make it a bullseye gun have at it.
+1 I couldnt agree more! OP, If your looking at shooting the bullseye out of a target at 25yds by all means save ur coin, if ur looking at ringing some steel from time to time at the range or just shooting some placed opportunity targets on the burm afew times ayr this is ur firearm.
Its a budget starter 1911 that you can learn a lil about the platform with. I like mine and I think you will like urs.
Chalked full of MIM parts for your shooting pleasure. ENJOY!!
if you wanna buy a $400 gun and then put $1000 into it to make it a bullseye gun have at it.
THIS!! the Colt is a really nice shooter. I picked one up last yr some time 602 and then a $100 rebate from Colt.Just be aware that if you go that route, you'll still have a $400 gun when done. If you add just a bit of cash, you can pick up a Colt blued 1911 from Bud's for $678 today. That's a really good deal on a gun that will hold its value. The price difference between the two on Bud's is only $151 right now. There's no way I'd buy an AO if I can pick up a Colt for just about $150 more.
Colt O1991 1991 Series 7+1 45ACP 5" $678.00 SHIPS FREE