My first .45 ACP

**Pector55** · January 14th, 2011, 04:57 PM

I've wanted to try a 1911 but since this was my first, I didn't want to spend much. I learned a lot about the Philipino companies Armscor and S.A.M. in the process. I decided on the ATI FX45 GI built by SAM. So far, I'm very happy with the purchase. $387 shipped from Buds.

**sk8rjb08** · January 14th, 2011, 05:00 PM

That is a nice looking peice.. very nice price..

**AHenshaw** · January 14th, 2011, 05:02 PM

Very nice.. I like the skull on the handle.

**Misery Loves Shotguns** · January 14th, 2011, 05:11 PM

Sweet! Aside from how much fun they are to shoot, the other great thing about the 1911 is that there are soooooo many parts that you can upgrade to. I put a magazine well, extended slide stop, barrel bushing compensator, 18 lb recoil spring and a Pachmayr grip with finger grooves on my brother's 1911 for him. Definitely get an extended slide stop if nothing else though. Unless you have giant hands in which case, you probably don't need it. Check out MidwayUSA.com if you're looking for 1911 parts. I order something from them about once a week and they always get it to me in three or four days.

**rgb03** · January 14th, 2011, 06:01 PM

congrats on your first 1911. looks good.

**gold cup abuser** · January 14th, 2011, 07:11 PM

Pector:

Good call on that 1911 there

Now get some wolf ammo and run it to give her a good break in

If you want some cheap trigger time with her think about the Advantage Arms 22 conversion kit. If you can't find the original magazines, use the ones from Kimber as they work. Only downside is that on the Kimber 22 mags they do not hold the slide back

But since they are cheaper than the Advantage Arms made ones, and you can find them, cough cough, its worth the minor inconvience.

Love the grips there bwt