?s about USFA 1911s/autos

[Ayedubya38]

Greetings all ... New to the forum and owner of two USFA pistols (acually trying to sell one special production model). I'm hoping to gather some info from the site experts on the USFA autos. I was curious as to whether anyone has experience with the 1910 or 1911 auto models, on the range or in competition. I know they're up there price-wise, (really no worse than most tricked out 1911 race guns) but haven't read any 1st hand accounts from actual shooters/owners. Many thanks in advance!

[Capt. John Fitzgerald]

Ayedubya38,
Hope you're still with us!
I think the reason that there are no replies to your question has more to do with lack of ownership than interest.  I don't know of any of the regulars here on the board that actually own one of USFA's 1910 or 1911 models and I would imagine that price has a lot to do with it.  You are paying "race gun" prices for a bare bones 1911.
The only real appeal that these guns seem to have is their original, 1911 issue design (and there is some doubt as to the authenticity of the 1910 model).  If it is an original style 1911 that you are after, I believe that Colt is still offering their limited reproduction, WW I issue model for a few dollars short of $1000.  It comes in an original style box with a reproduction of the original manual and GI issue dis-assembly tool.
CJF 

[Deadeye Don]

I have one of the Colt re-issues that Capt. is referring to.  It is simply beautiful.  I have it in a custom case made by Bill Shumate.

It looks like this one off of Bill's website.

http://www.billscases.com/30103.jpg

[Capt. John Fitzgerald]

Deadeye,
I have one as well.  I also have five presentation cases that were made by Bill.  He does great work and I highly recommend him to anyone who is in the market for one.
CJF

[Appalachian Ed]

I own a USFA 1910, and it is a wonderful pistol. Not 100% historically accurate, not worth the money.

But if you have the means and could care less about paying way too much, it is a fabulous pistol. I am very pleased with it.


-Eddie

[Capt. John Fitzgerald]

Eddie,
That's about as honest as you can get!
CJF

[Ayedubya38]

CJF & Eddie ... Still with ya! Many thanks for the replies. The USFA 1911 intrigued me because, as mentioned, the high ticket price is for a bare bones gun and I was curious what that price gets a buyer. As USFA owners, we're accustomed to the higher end dollar-wise, and for the most part from what I've read, owners are satisfied with their respective purchases. That said, the Colt seems like a much more practical choice. Much obliged!

[Scott Yancey]

Not sure if you know this already, but I looked into getting a new USFA 1911 some months ago, and was told they don't make them anymore.  However, I did track down a nice used one and as always, am very pleased with USFA fit/finish. I'm not good enough of a shooter to make any claims about that aspect, other than it functions smoothly, and I'm very pleased to have added it to my collection.  I did post a pic of it (and the USFA Super .38) on the picture pages.