What's the closest contemporary remake to a WW2 era 1911?

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Been looking at 1911s alot lately... I love 1911s. Dare I say, they may be my favorite semi-auto. I love them for their ergos, their caliber, their track record, and their history... Being a fan of the WW2 era 1911, I figured it would be nice if my first 1911 was as original to that as possible.

What's the closest thing to an 100% true to the design remake of the 1911 that a soldier had in WW2? Stock. That is, STOCK. Not even simple improvements like flared ejection port, beveled mag wells, extended dovetails, NOTHIN... A true blue 1911 with the ugly *** sights and all lol.

Though I'm looking for an "original" 1911 make, feel free to throw in other more modern 1911 feedback if you'd like too.

Anonymous · Accepted Answer

I would go with a rock Island, they are exact copies made on Springfield tools and they are sooo much cheaper than a springfield. check them out:

http://www.centerfiresystems.com/AC-RI1911.aspx

MJ · Answer

The Springfield Armory GI is the closest to a WWII vintage GI 1911A1.  All that this thing needs to look authentic would be a set of brown plastic grips.

The basic Rock Island Armory's are nice, and priced great, but they do have some modern improvements such as a lowered and flared ejection port, and a beveled magazine well.

Mac · Answer

You want a Springfield Armory GI model.  I have a Mil-Spec model in my collection.  The Mil-Spec has the flared ejection port and higher profile sights, both of which I like.  But the GI model is the one you want: http://www.springfield-armory.com/armory.php?model=6

Anonymous · Answer

Springfield Armory makes a nearly exact replica of a WWII era .45

Captain Picard · Answer

+1 on the springfield armory, though that rock island looks nice to.

Anonymous · Answer

Hands down, Rock Island - Period!

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