Re: Best M1911 replica?

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Martin Murray wrote:

> > > How about some opinions on what would be the best M1911 (Colt .45)
> > > replica to purchase? Colts are expensive and just about everyone makes a
> > > lookalike thats cheaper pricewise. I'm wondering about quality.
> > > It will have a surefire light attached and be kept at the house for
> > > "emergencies".
> >
> > I'm happy as a clam with my Kimber M1911A1.  I've also heard some very
> good
> > things about Springfield Armory M1911A1s.  Para-Ordnance has a newfangled
> > light double-action M1911A1 which recently took Guns & Blammo's Handgun of
> > the Year award--but I've never used one, so I can't say if G&Blammo is
> right
> > or if they're smoking crack.
>
> I've shot the LDA Para Ordnance pistols both in double-stack and single
> column format, and they are good. But there is a perceptible difference
> between LDA and true single action. They are excellent pistols though and I
> intend on purchasing one of the double stacks in the near future.
>
> As a further note on the Springfield side they have recently introduced the
> 1911A1 Operator with built in Picatinny rails, just perfect for your
> Surefire. You can bet that build quality and reliability are right up there
> with the very best.
>
> MM
>
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I just checked out Springfields webpage for the Operator pistol. Looks
veeerrryyy nice...