springfield 1911

**rockymtnnut** · 09-25-2012, 01:55 PM

Wich one(s) of Springfield 1911s are made in U.S.A.? I don't want a Brazilian 1911 no matter what.

**quack** · 10-10-2012, 09:02 PM

Originally Posted by rockymtnnut

Wich one(s) of Springfield 1911s are made in U.S.A.? I don't want a Brazilian 1911 no matter what.

they all start from IMBEL Forgings.

if you're OK with that, then the NM serial number prefix indicates more work was done in the US.

**Wes Peart** · 10-10-2012, 09:04 PM

How do you define "made".

**G60** · 10-10-2012, 09:17 PM

**BLR** · 10-11-2012, 08:36 AM

Can I suggest Colt?

**quack** · 10-11-2012, 08:50 AM

Originally Posted by blr

Can I suggest Colt?

No

**BLR** · 10-11-2012, 08:54 AM

Originally Posted by quack

No

Hey buddy!

**kmartphoto** · 10-11-2012, 09:55 AM

Originally Posted by quack

No

Originally Posted by blr

Hey buddy!

see what you've done Todd? Start the Springer test and now this place is full of 1911 nerdz

**quack** · 10-11-2012, 10:10 AM

Originally Posted by kmartphoto

see what you've done Todd? Start the Springer test and now this place is full of 1911 nerdz

nah...i prefer 2011's these days.

**Urban_Redneck** · 10-13-2012, 05:06 AM

Originally Posted by rockymtnnut

Wich one(s) of Springfield 1911s are made in U.S.A.? I don't want a Brazilian 1911 no matter what.

My Range Officer has the NM serial # prefix and no mention of Brazil

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