Philippine-manufactured 1911's

[T2C]

I have no dog in this hunt, or anything against these 1911's.

Just thought it odd a reputable gunsmith / shop around since 1950
would have this view. Could be based on past history I guess.

I am not sure why either. Some M1A gunsmiths won't work on a Norinco receiver, because they require a bit more work to fit U.S. sourced parts and the receiver steel is harder on their tooling.

[clarkz71]

I am not sure why either. Some M1A gunsmiths won't work on a Norinco receiver, because they require a bit more work to fit U.S. sourced parts and the receiver steel is harder on their tooling.

I've heard the same about Norinco 1911's. Good steel frame/slide

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[wildcard600]

I have no dog in this hunt, or anything against these 1911's.

Just thought it odd a reputable gunsmith / shop around since 1950
would have this view. Could be based on past history I guess.

Maybe something to do with the cast frames ? I know that Colt, S&W and Springer are forged, but the filipino stuff is cast. No idea what Kimber, Ruger, tore-ass or the others are using though.

[bamashooter]

I'm sure that's true, but looking around Clark Custom Guns website they have a disclaimer they
won't work on any Philippine guns or 1911's smaller then 4.25" Commander size.

http://clarkcustomguns.com/gunsmithi.../1911-handgun/

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Bet they would if profits took a nose dive. They'd probably work on squirt guns if need be.

[bamashooter]

I've heard the same about Norinco 1911's. Good steel frame/slide

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Either Kryptonite or forged 5100 series chromoly steel. Gun builders dream except for labor and tool (bits) costs. I don't put much worry time in to a frame.

[williejc]

Clark's disclaimer for Philippine 1911s may relate to corresponding holes for hammer and sear pins not lining up precisely.

[T2C]

Clark's disclaimer for Philippine 1911s may relate to corresponding holes for hammer and sear pins not lining up precisely.

That would make more sense than issues with metal hardness.

[curtmini14]

i got to ask if they truly are that bad how come they sell so many?

[Slater]

Depending on brand name, some Philippine guns have a cast frame and barstock slide, while others have both cast frame and slide. Regardless, it doesn't seem to hurt their functionality.

[user]

Cool video, thanks for posting