Import Sports .45 acp.

[Guest Guitarsnguns]

I found this cheap Colt 1911 clone last night on the web. (Import Sports American Classic 1911 AC45 $356.00 new). Other than some adds, basic specs, (redundant) and the fact that it is built in the Philippines, (I know) there seems to be little to no information about them anywhere. I am guessing P.O.S., new import trying to break into the market, or perhaps both. With such a low price, I thought I would pass this along and see if anyone out there has any experience with them. Here is a link. http://www.1911pistols.com/item/68830_IMPORT_SPORTS_Hand_Guns_Pistols_Import_Sports_American_Classic_1911_Pistol__AC45G_.aspx

Anybody think it's worth $356.00 ?

[Guest tbreed725]

looks kinda like the armscor pistols nice guns but myself for the money would rather have a rock island

[Guest TUNER260]

I AGREE WITH TBREED YOU CAN GET A ROCK ISLAND FOR ABOUT THE SAME PRICE AND IT LOOKS IDENTICAL I AM LOOKING FOR ONE MYSELF ALL THE FORUMS I HAVE READ ABOUT THE ROCK ISLAND GIVE GREAT REVIEWS ABOUT THEM

[Guest Rugerman]

I AGREE WITH TBREED YOU CAN GET A ROCK ISLAND FOR ABOUT THE SAME PRICE AND IT LOOKS IDENTICAL I AM LOOKING FOR ONE MYSELF ALL THE FORUMS I HAVE READ ABOUT THE ROCK ISLAND GIVE GREAT REVIEWS ABOUT THEM

I would rather have a RIA for the money. This could be a great pistol for under $400, though.

PS. Whoa CAPS lock and no punctuation!

[Guest Jason F.]

I would put money on them coming of the same production line. The RIA is an Armscor product also unless they have changed in the last few months.

[Guest Rugerman]

I would put money on them coming of the same production line. The RIA is an Armscor product also unless they have changed in the last few months.

I agree.

[Guest sling]

I AGREE WITH TBREED YOU CAN GET A ROCK ISLAND FOR ABOUT THE SAME PRICE AND IT LOOKS IDENTICAL I AM LOOKING FOR ONE MYSELF ALL THE FORUMS I HAVE READ ABOUT THE ROCK ISLAND GIVE GREAT REVIEWS ABOUT THEM

caps

I've never heard of import sports... makes me wonder if they're coming from the same plant as the RIA but under a different name.

[Guest colrmccoll]

No matter how ugly or poorly it may shoot, this is a good price. There are so many enhancements available as to make it a good starting point.

[R1100R]

Import Sports = Llama, Bersa, Firestorm

The American classic is made by Metro Arms in the Philippines.

They use to make the Charles Daly until it went to BUL in Israel. I looked at a loaded the other day for 430.00 OTD. It was as nice as the Rock Island.

here 's a review.

http://www.gunblast.com/Firestorm-1911Deluxe.htm

[Daniel]

Import Sports = Llama, Bersa, Firestorm

The American classic is made by Metro Arms in the Philippines.

They use to make the Charles Daly until it went to BUL in Israel. I looked at a loaded the other day for 430.00 OTD. It was as nice as the Rock Island.

here 's a review.

http://www.gunblast.com/Firestorm-1911Deluxe.htm

but you didnt buy it.

[Guest mw.]

http://www.valorcorp.com/products/product.asp?root_id=14&cat_id=227&item=2020041

That's the best picture and description I could find of the model I bought. I'm no 1911 expert but fit and finish is pretty good. The overtravel screw on the trigger was slightly out of adjustment from the factory. Hadn't had a chance to shoot it much since I got that fixed. Overall I'm impressed for a little over $400 out the door.

[Guest Jason F.]

I had a Llama that was actually a great shooting gun. It ran very well but had lived a hard life. It was well worn but still accurate. I sold it for what I had in it.

I still have a Charles Daly compact and it is a also a very solid gun. I have had many hundreds of trouble free rounds but it developed problems lately. I think they are magazine related issues but I have had some feeding problems out of the last couple hundred rounds. It is still pretty darn accurate for a short barreled 1911.

At that price I would lean towards the RIA or other Armscor products. If it were just a bit cheaper I might give it a chance. I have certainly been wanting another full size 1911.

[Guest 04heritage]

does it shoot?

[Guest bkelm18]

For the money, I'd lean towards getting a RIA. Can't go wrong with a Rock.

does it shoot?

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Edited November 20, 2008 by bkelm18