ATI full size 1911

[darinb]

Anybody got one? THey seem good quality but havent heard anybody putting rounds through one yet. I am going to buy one for a home defense gun/range toy and occasional carry once I break it in. I thought about a RIA but the GI model sights are horrible and the tactical model is nowhere to be found locally. I want a 1911 and this is in my price range ($420ish max). I am no 1911 expert but would these hold up well? Yes I realize there are better 1911s out there but this is the one I can afford now. Thanks for your input.

 

[Fordtough25]

Anybody got one? THey seem good quality but havent heard anybody putting rounds through one yet. I am going to buy one for a home defense gun/range toy and occasional carry once I break it in. I thought about a RIA but the GI model sights are horrible and the tactical model is nowhere to be found locally. I want a 1911 and this is in my price range ($420ish max). I am no 1911 expert but would these hold up well? Yes I realize there are better 1911s out there but this is the one I can afford now. Thanks for your input.

Pretty sure the ATI and RIA are made by the same people. I haven't seen any issues with ATI guns.

 

[LPMan59]

they are both made in the Phillipines along with MetroArms, but I think all 3 are different companies. RIA has a reputation for good customer service; ATI not so much. Just something to consider.

I have a MetroArms American Classic Commander and it has been a nice blaster fwiw

 

[JetGirl]

Same area of production...different companies.
I have one of each and have been happier with the ATI (so far).

 

[Fordtough25]

http://youtu.be/X9GFFryTD7E



Hickok45 says its ok!

 

[shooter521]

Most of the Filipino 1911s seem to be fairly well executed; the main differences among them are the features/finishes/grips spec'ed by the various importers.

Armscor, Shooters Arms Mfg. and MetroArms are the manufacturers in the PI; several companies import their products into the US under various brand names, including Rock Island, ATI, American Classic, Citadel, Iver Johnson, High Standard and Cimarron. IME, the ATI "FX" series guns seem to have the best overall fit and appearance.