High Standard Crusader Compact 1911

[karlsgunbunker]

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[dblagent]

I like the looks a lot, and being made in the same place as the RI sould mean good things.

That is my ideal size 1911, I wish there were more affordable options out there like this. Be sure to update us on what you think of it!

 

[Wagswook]

As you know I am about to place an order for a 1911 and I saw this one in one of the catalogs. Please do put some through it and let us know what your thoughts are.

 

[bigcraig]

Looks pretty nice, and although I am a Glock guy, make no mistake I DO SO LOVE 1911's and the price on that looks appealing.

 

[sparkyfender]

As long as it is reliable, I think it will serve you well as a carry gun.

Let us know how it functions.

 

["ThatGuy"]

im with ya karl, i love the feel of the heavier 1911 style pistols. plus, if you ever run out of ammo, you have a pretty good pistol wipping piece in your hand and not a light block of polymer

-karl

 

[Tamara]

A Twin Pines cast Officer's Model? I'm skeptical, but I'm about twenty times bitten and the twenty-first shy.

 

[mospeada]

A Twin Pines cast Officer's Model? I'm skeptical, but I'm about twenty times bitten and the twenty-first shy.

They do need to be properly checked out before trusting, at least that's my experience. Both of the RIA 1911s I own have had a problem, easily correctable, out of the box. They are now reliable, but I wouldn't recommend them for someone who doesn't know how to or want to work on a 1911.

 

[4sarge]

I placed an order on Friday a High Standard Crusader Compact 1911.
Comes with Novak Sights, Beavertail Safety and 3.5" Barrel, Mil-Spec Parkerized finish.
These are made in the Philipines, in the same factory as the Rock Islands.
[At least that's what my sales rep told me. ]

I plan to use it as a carry weapon when I get up and around.
Cost $424 delivered. ($402 + $22 shipping)
I wanted one for my self and to use as a Demo to show customers.
I don't like to recommend things I haven't tried.

I know you alot of Ya'll are Glock fans, but I like the solid feel of a metal frame. I also wanted something with the punch of a 1911 w/o the length.

I'll get pics when it gets here and do a review when I get it to the range.
The pic below is a stock shot off the dealers web page.

I'll need to get some hogue wrap around grips for it and find a suitable holster.

I already have 2 other full size .45's, an Argentine Ballister Molina and a Rock Island 1911.



Let me know what you think.
Karl

I'm very interested as I was thinking about ordering the Springfield Micro Compact - Let us know

How dependable is your other Rock Island out of the box ?

 

[4sarge]

Found this

Lipsey’s Exclusive High Standard Crusader Compact 1911 .45 ACP Auto Pistol

 

[karlsgunbunker]

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[Crystalship1]

Purdy!!!!

 

[melensdad]

Hey Karl, got to love those little guns! I'm a big fan and collector of the little Detonics Combat Masters, but that High Standard looks pretty nice! Is the gun frame steel or alloy? What is the weight (unloaded)? What is the capacity?

Any plans to upgrade the grips to anything fancy? Nice wood? Maybe something special from Esmeralda? Or all out custom from either Wicked or, better yet from Joe Perkins at Outlaw Grips?

 

[dblagent]

No ambi safety? The other photos show one, but not on your photos. I'm a lefty, I notice such things.

 

[karlsgunbunker]

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[Soundslikejosh]

Karl, do I follow that the ambi safety is not standard or is not even available?

 

[karlsgunbunker]

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[dblagent]

Don't get me wrong, it still seems like a great deal to me, I would just have to add the safety. Micarta grips too, I love how those look on a 1911!

How much does a RI Compact "tactical" run in comparison? That is the only compact I had looked at in the past close in price.

 

[doublebarrel]

Do that thing have a firing pin block in it? I'm think of getting a 1911 some time in the future, but I have to get one with a FPB. A gun that fires when dropped (SR-9, LCP), or anytime when trigger is not pulled by my finger, is unthinkable to me. I'm used to my Glock now...

The one I thought was the best for the money, STI Spartan, is NOT equipped with FPB. Don't know why people loathe so much about how it makes the trigger heavier. It can't be heavier than a Glock...

 

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