Glock 23 vs Metro Arms American Classic ll

[pute62]

I have a Glock 23 gen 3 that I have a chance to trade for a Metro arms American classic ll even. What are your thoughts?

 

[Cameramonkey]

If you want a pretty gun and he wants a workhorse, go for it. It sounds mutually beneficial.

Seriously though, dont take my word for it as Im not a 1911 expert... Yeah, haters gonna hate. LOL

 

[Double T]

I've had a ACII. It was a sweet shooter, BUT they have been known to have issues with feeding with non-wilson mags. I recently traded it towards a glock 26. Was given 400 in trade for the ACII hard chrome model.

I would NOT trade even for one.

 

[pute62]

In full disclosure it is for my gun with 3 mags for his gun with 1 act mag and 3 Wilson mags. Just not sure if I'm comfortable with the trade not knowing how the metro is as far as a shooter

 

[Constructionist]

In full disclosure it is for my gun with 3 mags for his gun with 1 act mag and 3 Wilson mags. Just not sure if I'm comfortable with the trade not knowing how the metro is as far as a shooter

When in doubt, don't.

All Glock vs 1911 vs (fill in the blank) horse **** aside, you know exactly how well that G23 functions. The Metro sounds like a bit of a wild card.

 

[NHT3]

I have worked on a couple of Metros that had some feeding issues but polishing the feed ramp solved the problem.. I guess it comes down to if you want a 1911 or not.. If the 23 is your EDC and you want to replace it with the Metro I would think twice about it since it is, as posted earlier, a "wild card".

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[WebSnyper]

I'm not sure I'd make that trade, but then I have had some bad luck with lower end 1911s in the distant past, and that turned me off on them. Some 1911's run, some don't. Is it someone you know that wants to trade? Are they willing to meet you somewhere you can shoot it? Are you intending to carry it, and want to be able to feed it JHP, or will this be a range toy you can put some time/work into if needed?

 

[IndyGlockMan]

Keep the G23. It's pretty much the ultimate carry gun IMHO. Great caliber, size, capacity, reliability, price, ease of use & cleaning, and it's a Glock.
IF you want the other gun, just buy it. Sound's like it's not very expensive.

 

[Brandon]

I have an American Classic II. It's great for a cheaper 1911... I wouldn't trade any of my glocks for it though. If you want one, find someone selling it used and save up for it.

 

[StumpyPete]

I traded my ACII and regret it to this day. I'll buy another someday.

 

[jgressley2003]

I say keep the Glock

 

[dhw9am]

I am not sure I would trade any Glock, for anything else.
A friend of mine, does have a Metro Arms and it is one of the most reliable, accurate pistols I have shot.