Charles Daley 1911 - The Firearms Forum

45nut · 11-18-2009, 07:15 PM

What's the rod on these 1911's? Are they as good as my RIA? I'm looking for an officer's model and found one, but I don't know how good it is.

Thanks.

Shooter45 · 11-18-2009, 07:38 PM

If you like the RIA you will like the CD. Well built 1911's. The early models had a few problems,mostly mag related but the problems were overcome in time. Quality control improved and the CD 1911 was an accurate,reliable pistol. I have owned a couple of them and never had any problems.

45nut · 11-19-2009, 07:23 AM

Thanks for the info Shooter. That lines up with what I read last night.

Now if that check will come in before the gun is sold!

Shooter45 · 11-19-2009, 07:53 AM

I hope the check comes in really fast. Then send the CD to me for proper breakin ( also send lots of ammo). I'll return it when the ammo runs out.

Just remember to replace the recoil spring more often than normal and use good ( Wilson ) mags and you shouldn't have any issues.

JohnieB · 11-28-2009, 10:20 PM

i had a Charles Daly EFS for about 3 years and during that time after breaking in the Mecgar mags i put about 5000 round through it without a single FTF,FTE...its was a workhorse...just wish my finances didnt get messed up and had to sell it.

mesinge2 · 12-04-2009, 05:40 PM

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Slabsides · 12-05-2009, 09:52 AM

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11-18-2009, 07:15 PM	#1
45nut Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 3,428	Charles Daley 1911 What's the rod on these 1911's? Are they as good as my RIA? I'm looking for an officer's model and found one, but I don't know how good it is. Thanks. __________________ A gun is a tool, Marian; no better or no worse than any other tool: an axe, a shovel or anything. A gun is as good or as bad as the man using it. Remember that. Shane Nemo me impune lacesset We recall the case of the Shoshone war band which showed up complete with one 30-30 rifle per man the week after Pearl Harbor, and simply wanted to have the enemy pointed out to them. "We hear there's a war going on and we want to go fight it." Jeff Cooper *KCCO* -->

11-18-2009, 07:38 PM	#2
Shooter45 Administrator Join Date: Feb 2001 Contributor Posts: 8,753	Re: Charles Daley 1911 If you like the RIA you will like the CD. Well built 1911's. The early models had a few problems,mostly mag related but the problems were overcome in time. Quality control improved and the CD 1911 was an accurate,reliable pistol. I have owned a couple of them and never had any problems.

11-19-2009, 07:23 AM	#3
45nut Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 3,428	Re: Charles Daley 1911 Thanks for the info Shooter. That lines up with what I read last night. Now if that check will come in before the gun is sold! __________________ A gun is a tool, Marian; no better or no worse than any other tool: an axe, a shovel or anything. A gun is as good or as bad as the man using it. Remember that. Shane Nemo me impune lacesset We recall the case of the Shoshone war band which showed up complete with one 30-30 rifle per man the week after Pearl Harbor, and simply wanted to have the enemy pointed out to them. "We hear there's a war going on and we want to go fight it." Jeff Cooper *KCCO*

11-19-2009, 07:53 AM	#4
Shooter45 Administrator Join Date: Feb 2001 Contributor Posts: 8,753	Re: Charles Daley 1911 I hope the check comes in really fast. Then send the CD to me for proper breakin ( also send lots of ammo). I'll return it when the ammo runs out. Just remember to replace the recoil spring more often than normal and use good ( Wilson ) mags and you shouldn't have any issues.

11-28-2009, 10:20 PM	#5
JohnieB Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 2	Re: Charles Daley 1911 i had a Charles Daly EFS for about 3 years and during that time after breaking in the Mecgar mags i put about 5000 round through it without a single FTF,FTE...its was a workhorse...just wish my finances didnt get messed up and had to sell it.

12-04-2009, 05:40 PM	#6
mesinge2 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Central Florida Posts: 538	My Charles Daley 1911 Empire EFS Attachment 31899 __________________ NRA Certified Instructor "A strong body makes the mind strong. As to the species of exercise. I advise the gun. While this gives moderate exercise to the body, it gives boldness, enterprise, and independence to the mind ... Let your gun therefore be your constant companion of your walks." 1785, Thomas Jefferson. Last edited by mesinge2; 02-28-2010 at 09:43 AM..

12-05-2009, 09:52 AM	#7
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