Little Tease American Classic

[michael t]

I have been told .That their might be a officer size American Classic coming . I have no other word and need to make a call or 2 . But possible.

Be any interest in a Officer size. :)

[kamandag]

I'd love an officer sized one, but a Defender sized one would be even better! :D

[Boxster69]

:appld: MT
I hope that one is coming, would be a nice addition to the collection.
Rick

[justintyme]

Interested of course, any idea on the time frame before we could see it. I was planning on picking up an officers size RIA or Citadel.

[michael t]

I trying to get hold of the importer now he hard to catch . I will expect a answer in a couple days. It took several months to get the commander cleared for import I was showing the model at NRA convention and they weren't even in states till the next month .

[justintyme]

Excellent keep us updated as you find out the info.

[michael t]

Here what I have I just got the e mail

Hi Michael,

Here is the info for the Amigo:

-Caliber - 45 ACP
-Overall Length - 7.25"
-Barrel Length - 3.5"
-Height - 5"
-Width - 1.25"
-Weight (empty) - 32.45 oz
-Frame - 4140 steel
-Slide - 4140 Hammer Forged steel
-Single Action
-Novak-style rear sight
-Dovetail front sight
-Flared ejection port
-Extended slide stop
-Beavertail grip safety
-Combat hammer
-Combat trigger
-Rear serration on slide
-Extended thumb safety
-Throated forged steel barrel
-Checkered hardwood grip
-7 rd magazine with bumper pad
-Finish: deep blue and hard chrome


No price given at this time. American Classic is in the 1911 game for sure.

[justintyme]

Thank you, hopefully it hits us sometime this winter so I can hold off buying an officers size till then.

[timf]

thats great news! still want a commander to go with my fullsize firestorm dlx and citidel compact but this is something to consider for the collection!

[michael t]

Word is hopefully January 2011 Picture http://www.americanclassic1911.com/

[justintyme]

Well the picture on the website looks great, the Dark grips do look good on that Hard Chrome pistol!

[32HR MAG]

I sure would like to see one of these.It would be nice to have one when Wisconsin passes the constitutional carry bill this spring.

[Hawkmoon]

Word is hopefully January 2011 Picture http://www.americanclassic1911.com/
Looks really nice.

But WHOA, NELLY! What's that I see next to the Amigo? A .22?

What's the deal on that? Is it available? How much does it cost? When/how can M1911.ORG get our grubby mitts on one for testing?

[ashmesajim]

At the Shotshow Metroarms said the Amigo was still tied up in importation. The 22 is (I believe) a Chiappa, anybody know for sure?

[Spyros]

What's that I see next to the Amigo? A .22?

What's the deal on that? Is it available? How much does it cost? When/how can M1911.ORG get our grubby mitts on one for testing?The 22 is (I believe) a Chiappa, anybody know for sure?Yup, it sure looks like a Chiappa to me. It sure stood out from the rest of the American Classics, and not in a good way... the grips look a bit like wood, but are actually plastic.

Sorry Hawk!

http://i579.photobucket.com/albums/ss238/Onufriyenko/Articles/2011_SHOT_Show/AmericanClassic5.jpg

[michael t]

Its a Chiappa with American Classic markings . Not my doing .

The New Officer and new Bersa9mm are in ATF hands they have 60 days to give answer
I just love our government

[crp1542]

Here what I have I just got the e mail

Hi Michael,

Here is the info for the Amigo:

-Caliber - 45 ACP
-Overall Length - 7.25"
-Barrel Length - 3.5"
-Height - 5"
-Width - 1.25"
-Weight (empty) - 32.45 oz
-Frame - 4140 steel
-Slide - 4140 Hammer Forged steel
-Single Action
-Novak-style rear sight
-Dovetail front sight
-Flared ejection port
-Extended slide stop
-Beavertail grip safety
-Combat hammer
-Combat trigger
-Rear serration on slide
-Extended thumb safety
-Throated forged steel barrel
-Checkered hardwood grip
-7 rd magazine with bumper pad
-Finish: deep blue and hard chrome

No price given at this time. American Classic is in the 1911 game for sure.

The specs seem to follow those of other Filipino .45s, such as the Armscor Citadel cs and the RIAcs. Do you know if it has a FLGR with the little disassembly hole on it?

[michael t]

I would say so. Not many have viewed one yet except maybe at the shot show. I am hopeful that changes soon .
On these little compacts you need the guide rod as they keep the springs under control. My old Detonics has the same basic system I believe they invented it. They were the first successful cut down 1911's .