Differences between 1911 and 1911A! - The Firearms Forum

ysacres · 03-08-2003, 10:21 AM

jettagli16v
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(12/30/02 12:01:14 pm)
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Hello all,
I was curious to know what the difference(s) are between the 1911 and 1911A1?

I have alway been fascinated with American WW2 weaponry, and I'm looking to purchase 1911s/A1s, M1s, Thompsons, and such in the near future. Wheres a good place to look for them? Thank you!

Xracer
*TFF Senior Staff*
Posts: 3365
(12/30/02 5:44:20 pm)
Reply Re: Differences between 1911 and 1911A1
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Hi jettagli16v......welcome to TFF.

Very little real difference, and all parts will still interchange.

As compared to the M1911, the A1 has:

slightly larger sights

a relief cutout behind the trigger guard.

a shorter trigger

no "ears" on the hammer

a slightly longer tang on the grip safety

an arched mainspring housing

As for collecting WWII U.S. Military weapons.....well, they're out there, but original, unaltered ones are getting expen$ive! Decent, original military M1911s are creeping up on the $1000+ range. Military M1911A1s are in the $6-800+ range.

M1 Garands (original, unaltered, correct matching parts) will run $7-900, M1 Carbines from $4-600....BUT beware of fakes made up of leftover military parts after WWII.

As for the automatic weapons....BAR, M1928 & M1 Thompsons, and the M3 Greasegun....these are fully automatic weapons and require a Class III FFL. I have no idea how much these guns would cost, and they won't be cheap.......but Good Luck!

Edited by: Xracer at: 12/30/02 5:53:30 pm

jettagli16v
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Posts: 2
(1/2/03 11:51:49 am)
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ifferences between 1911 and 1911A1
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Thanks for your help and the welcome!
How does one aquire a Class III FFL or any level FFL? What ir required? Thanks again!

Xracer
*TFF Senior Staff*
Posts: 3409
(1/3/03 5:11:19 pm)
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ifferences between 1911 and 1911A1
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You should be able to learn what you want to know about FFLs here:

pub145.ezboard.com/fthefi...D=40.topic

03-08-2003, 10:21 AM	#1
ysacres Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Wazzu WA Posts: 2,413	Differences between 1911 and 1911A! jettagli16v Member Posts: 1 (12/30/02 12:01:14 pm) Reply Differences between 1911 and 1911A1 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Hello all, I was curious to know what the difference(s) are between the 1911 and 1911A1? I have alway been fascinated with American WW2 weaponry, and I'm looking to purchase 1911s/A1s, M1s, Thompsons, and such in the near future. Wheres a good place to look for them? Thank you! Xracer TFF Senior Staff Posts: 3365 (12/30/02 5:44:20 pm) Reply Re: Differences between 1911 and 1911A1 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Hi jettagli16v......welcome to TFF. Very little real difference, and all parts will still interchange. As compared to the M1911, the A1 has: slightly larger sights a relief cutout behind the trigger guard. a shorter trigger no "ears" on the hammer a slightly longer tang on the grip safety an arched mainspring housing As for collecting WWII U.S. Military weapons.....well, they're out there, but original, unaltered ones are getting expen$ive! Decent, original military M1911s are creeping up on the $1000+ range. Military M1911A1s are in the $6-800+ range. M1 Garands (original, unaltered, correct matching parts) will run $7-900, M1 Carbines from $4-600....BUT beware of fakes made up of leftover military parts after WWII. As for the automatic weapons....BAR, M1928 & M1 Thompsons, and the M3 Greasegun....these are fully automatic weapons and require a Class III FFL. I have no idea how much these guns would cost, and they won't be cheap.......but Good Luck! Edited by: Xracer at: 12/30/02 5:53:30 pm jettagli16v Member Posts: 2 (1/2/03 11:51:49 am) Reply reifferences between 1911 and 1911A1 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Thanks for your help and the welcome! How does one aquire a Class III FFL or any level FFL? What ir required? Thanks again! Xracer TFF Senior Staff Posts: 3409 (1/3/03 5:11:19 pm) Reply Re: reifferences between 1911 and 1911A1 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- You should be able to learn what you want to know about FFLs here: pub145.ezboard.com/fthefi...D=40.topic -->