Recommend a "CA Approved" 1911 for WB

[Dirty Harry]

I need to get a 1911 so I can start WB shooting (Traditional).

 

Out here on the Left Coast there's a lot less to choose from.

 

What would buy ?

 

TIA for your thoughts

 

[Boggus Deal]

I believe there are some Auto Ordnance versions that are California legal. Or Springfield Armory.

[Garrison Joe]

Look for a model called "Government" or Mil-Spec among the 1911s you are checking out. 

 

 

Commonly used lower-priced Traditional guns include:

 

A Colt Series 80 Government model ought to work, but it looks like it is not on CA list.  :-[

 

Remington R1 (apparently not on CA list)

 

Armscorp government models, including the several importers who all relabel Armscor guns (like Rock Island Armory).  Look for "California Compliant Pistol Available (model 51421-CA)"

 

Yep, AutoOrdnance has a few models

 

Yep, Springfield Armory Mil-Spec (has a CA compliant version)  --- would be my choice!

 

Good luck, GJ

 

 

[Tully Mars]

Where are you in CA are you? Gold Country WB shoots the 3rd Saturday in the Sacramento area if you're in the northern area.

 

Springfield or Rock Island not sure about makes, but you can check the CA DOJ website.

 

Tully

[Baltimoreed11754]

I’m in NC but I am curious about how a single stack 7 rd, .45 1911 could run afoul of CA’s pistol silliness?

[Boggus Deal]

I’m in NC but I am curious about how a single stack 7 rd, .45 1911 could run afoul of CA’s pistol silliness?

 

In their infinite wisdom, Ca DOJ has a roster of approved guns that are allowed to sold new in the state. To get on that list, you must send a sample of every model you want tested to be approved. Each model costs better than $3000 to test. And by each model, I mean if you change the sights, it’s a different model. You change the finish, a different model. Compact or full size, different models. Most companies don’t want to/can’t spend the money to get that many guns approved..

[Baltimoreed11754]

Thanks for the explanation Boggus, sounds like it’s an effective way to ‘tax’ guns to keep them out of the state. Should be illegal imo, got to be violating the Second Amendment. Only on the left coast would you be able to get away with this c&@P.

[Boggus Deal]

That’s exactly what it is...

[Dirty Harry]

Tully, 

 

I live in the East Bay but will be moving to Shingle Springs next year.

 

The SA mil spec 1911 looks like a good choice.

 

Thanks.

 

:harry

[Tully Mars]

Dirty Harry,

I'm in the east bay ( Antioch ) too. PM me if you have questions or are interested in Manteca or GCWB. Checkout Californiagunsliners.com for a calendar with match dates.

Springfield is a great choice.

Tully