I was at a local shop this evening and they had several ATI FX series 1911 pistols. I handled the GI model and it seems to be well made. The GI is a commander sized 1911 with a beaver tail grip safety and decent sights.
Has anyone used one of these pistols? What type of tuning needs to be done if any?
http://dealer.americantactical.us/productsThe price is hard to beat, $349 as introductory pricing. That's for the Military 1911A1 style and the GI commander style. I'm thinking I may pick one up Saturday. I figure I shouldn't go too far wrong at that price. The one I handled had an OK trigger that was a bit gritty and broke at 4 to 5 pounds. I have a Citadel 1911A1 so I plan to go with the GI model. I have read they are made by S.A.M. in the Philippines.
I will post photos if I decide to buy.
I decided to buy one today (Saturday) I traded an FNP-9 and slide type holster I didn't like for the pistol, 4 magazines, a Fobus paddle holster and 400 rounds of ammo. The pistol comes standard with two 8 round mags and the dealer added two 7 round GI mags. I put 50 rounds of 230gr round nose through it with 1 failure to feed. I think it was my fault I limp wristed the shot. Accuracy is good I got 2.5 inch 10 yard groups. I will have to polish the trigger a little, it's not as smooth as I like. The trigger breaks at a reasonable 3.5 pounds with no over travel and a very fast reset.
Ron M.
