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Sinister · 11-14-2004, 18:45

Chindo, we put together the prototype guns based on what USASOC asked for. The idea for an "A2" was to get it adopted and issue M1911A1s immedaitely as an "In lieu of" item.

Springfields fell out because there's no North America production base for the frames and slides. Caspians will come with frontstrap checkering already done, and slides won't have front striations. You won't need a bushing wrench. It'll be throated and ported for GI Ball and Winchester 185 +P (per spec).

There isn't a barrel maker in the United States who makes a stainless .45 barrel, hammer, or other internals who can meet Army production demand and maintain MILSPEC or better accuracy. Period.

There is no out-of-the-box production M1911A1 made in the United States that produces X-ring accuracy. M9 E-type, yes -- X-ring, no.

USASOC asked for Gucci colors.

11-14-2004, 18:45	#34
Sinister Quiet Professional Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 261	M1911a2 Chindo, we put together the prototype guns based on what USASOC asked for. The idea for an "A2" was to get it adopted and issue M1911A1s immedaitely as an "In lieu of" item. Springfields fell out because there's no North America production base for the frames and slides. Caspians will come with frontstrap checkering already done, and slides won't have front striations. You won't need a bushing wrench. It'll be throated and ported for GI Ball and Winchester 185 +P (per spec). There isn't a barrel maker in the United States who makes a stainless .45 barrel, hammer, or other internals who can meet Army production demand and maintain MILSPEC or better accuracy. Period. There is no out-of-the-box production M1911A1 made in the United States that produces X-ring accuracy. M9 E-type, yes -- X-ring, no. USASOC asked for Gucci colors.
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