Update: Armscor 1911 GI (#1)

Break-in of the gun. First 140 rounds of FMJ. See video for lessons learned. :)

Summary:
Pros
+ Reliability

Cons
- Hammer bite
- Trigger inconvenience

12/23/2010
CPPSA

This video was made for informational purposes and for the viewer's appreciation.

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[gregmr7171]

hey bro. martin

how much did you pay the GS on trimming down your standard hammer? by 2mm? am I correct?

thanks.

[TheAgeOfExploration]

@gregmr7171

Mr. Ernie Claudio (President of my gun club, CPPSA; and gunsmith) kindly did it for free.

You can actually do it yourself if you have a grinding wheel. Grind the back part of the hammer (rounded shape) until short enough. Then, cover the grinded part with Perma Blue to give it a finished look. I trusted Mr. Ernie Claudio since he's way more experienced than I am and he knew what he was doing.

[filipinashooter]

WARNING: ARMSCOR 1911A1 G.I. It's not mil-spec. Parts from Military supplied 1911A1's won't fit. Aesthetically cool but soft metal parts and would easily worn out. Replace ARMSCOR EXTRACTOR. IT BREAKS EASILY.

[jarvisarena]

i can see ur cam by the relection... hahahaha

[TheAgeOfExploration]

@juki009

Based on my experience, most shooting ranges in Metro Manila (or in general, here in our country) do not have a wide selection of guns for rent. Most rentals range from pistols (9mm, .45 ACP, sometimes .38 Super and .40 S&W), revolvers (.38 Special) and the occasional shotgun (12 gauge).

If you have friends or know of friendly people who are willing to lend you their guns, that would be my best recommendation. I also have this "dilemma". I wish I could try out more guns. :(

[juki009]

@TheAgeOfExploration Makes sense....is there a shooting range in the Metro Manila area that has a wide selection of hand guns for renting? Only one I have tried so far is the one in MCS and they don't have a lot of pistols

[TheAgeOfExploration]

@juki009

If you are really serious about guns, I think you would appreciate the 1911.

If you have a different frame of mind, my best recommendation would be to check out similar brands in the same price range (ex. Norinco, Taurus, local gun manufacturers in your country, etc.) and try them out. Your personal "feel" of the gun is actually a very important factor. It will determine if you like the gun or not. It will determine how motivated you will be to use it or even pick it up.

[TheAgeOfExploration]

@juki009

If learning the basics and a historical design that influenced most of the modern pistols we see today are some things you'd appreciate, I think the Armscor 1911 fits your purpose and budget. Please note that there are other reasons/purposes that people would consider in buying their first pistol (ex. concealed carry -- please be aware of gun laws and gun culture in your country/area). There are other reasons.

Please watch my update videos to get a better idea of the gun as well.

[juki009]

@TheAgeOfExploration As for the purpose....all of the above hehe...but my budget is really small because I am just a fresh grad.

I think whats most important to me is that the pistol will allow me to learn the basics of marksmanship without some form of design flaw thats going mess up my fundamentals

[TheAgeOfExploration]

@juki009

For the resale value, it's a 1911. You won't lose too much money unless you really abuse the gun. Resale value will also depend on how clever you customize and add value to the gun. For this part, you have to get more technical and innovative.

Now the important question, would I recommend this as your first pistol? The first thing I have to know before making any recommendation is, what will be the purpose of your first pistol (defense, competition, collection, fun, or something else)?