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Colt Sistema

RockinURockinU Member Posts: 248 ✭
edited April 2002 in Ask the Experts
What I have been told is that these are basically a colt manufactured pistol that was made in Argentina with cold equipment and supervision. I'm also told they are just as good as the real thing, and that all the parts are interchangeable with the colts. Is all of this true? Does anyone have any experience with one? If they aren't as good as the original colts, what are their faults? Any comments, negative or positive would be appreciated.
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  • punchiepunchie Member Posts: 2,792 ✭
    edited November -1
    You were told right. The 1927 Systema is a Colt gun made on Colt machinery in Argentina. Don't confuse the Systema with the Ballista Molina where the parts may or may not interchange.

    AN ARMED SOCIETY IS A POLITE SOCIETY
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  • 101AIRBORNE101AIRBORNE Member Posts: 1,252 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    Rock,

    I purchased a 1911A1 Argetine from Southern Ohio Gun many years ago.
    I opted for the "select" at an extra ten bucks. Came with all matching numbers. Blue was about 96% strong. Small import mark on mag
    well. After cleaning, it did not function worth a darn. Changed the clip and it was completely reliable. Apparently, perhaps the "lips" on the clip=11.25mm were not in spec. I shoot it all the time. Yes, the parts do interchange w/Colt. I have checked this. I just believe the clip was the problem. Not an expert...my three cents worth. Makes a great shooter at little cost. Do not buy the parked/rebuilt ones.
    Best, Steve and not looking for stars smhco@juno.com
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  • RockinURockinU Member Posts: 248 ✭
    edited November -1
    Thanks, I appreciate the info. Thought it might be a cheaper way to get a platform to build on.
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  • flinchflinch Member Posts: 46 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    The one I had was a Colt all the way.
    I have read the Argentines used more metal in the slide and frame and the gun actually was better made a weighed a couple ounces more.
    Excellent gun, but would produce pretty good hammer bite.
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  • grizzclawgrizzclaw Member Posts: 1,159 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    I had one, it shot great! The only problem I ran into, was that I had to polish the feed ramp to get it to function every time. After that, it worked great, it was dependable, and all after market parts fit fine.

    Thanks, Grizztribefans@sssnet.com
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  • RockinURockinU Member Posts: 248 ✭
    edited November -1
    Thanks guys, that's great...I kind of figured I was going to get hammered for asking about an Argentine copy. But I appreciate your help.
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  • azgunnut2@yahoo.comazgunnut2@yahoo.com Member Posts: 305 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Go for it , great guns at reasonable prices , we have been "smithing"
    for years and these are good....I have one myself !!!! if you decide you dont like it , let us know .....
    Thanks & Good Luck !!!!!!!!!!!
    azgunnut2@yahoo.com
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  • leeblackmanleeblackman Member Posts: 5,303 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    I remeber when they were in shotgun news for I think it was $250 each, boy I wish I woulda bought one. To bad I was to young to have a job back then....

    Visit me http://www.geocities.com/gunsmithlee
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  • grizzclawgrizzclaw Member Posts: 1,159 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    I bought mine about six years ago from a gunshop for $200. I saw a refinished one the other day in Gander Mountain for about $699. Go figure.

    Thanks, Grizztribefans@sssnet.com
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