Turkish Pistols in 2026: Which Ones Are Worth Buying?
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Belt Fed
SAINT
But i'll wait to see what @KillerFord1977 choice is. 
KillerFord1977
Emissary
None of the brands listed in the article. Thank GodBut i'll wait to see what @KillerFord1977 choice is.
I own a Girsan P35 clone of the Hi Power for mud/hog testing outdoors. Paid $400z Have not used it much, prob has couple hundred rounds thru it. The SA Mil Spec 1911 is on my hip more
HayesGreener
Ronin
None. Buy American!
Talyn
Emissary
An accurate replica of the WW2 issued Remington-Rand 1911A1
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1911A1 US ARMY "Armed Services Family"
The 1911 A1 Armed Services by Tisas USA offers an authentic 1943-1945 Remington Rand replica with modern performance.
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Dobbinsky
Alpha
I'd rather buy American as well, and will pay more for that of course. But there are some sought after surplus guns I like, or any gun which has a stellar reputation...Belgium Browning is one of them.
SL66
Professional
No XD's Or Hellcats Take it.
One of the most informative posts I've seen here, thanks! I had no idea of the history of those mentioned and I'm happy with both of my Caniks, my Mete is an EDC, the SFX that takes a can.
Oldmountaiman
Custom
I did have a shotgun made in Turkey and it worked well. My ATI 1911 Commander has all the paper work stating it was made in Texas. It works well no problems and came with 5 mags. I got it used and it's 9mm it spends time in my kitchen in case a steak needs tendering 
Annihilator
Hellion
What was your mil spec sent back for?
The first time was when the front sight came off after about 250 rounds. The second time was for broken extractor #1 after about 1000 rounds. I was going to replace it on my own but SA customer service suggested i send it back so it could be fitted. A few weeks ago the extractor snapped again after about another 600-700 rounds. Rather than sending it back again i bought a Wilson Combat Bullet Proof extractor and installed/fitted it myself along with new recoil spring, firing pin and spring.
Annihilator
Hellion
More then likely the SA extractors are MIM and not tooled steel, looks like I’ll pick up some parts like the ones you got, thanks Mike!
Belt Fed
SAINT
Uh Oh, I just got one of those the other day.
I may have gotten a “special” one. I haven’t heard many complaints about them here.
Annihilator
Hellion
You’re the first, on the firing pin, the one you got may not fit, SA uses there own pin which has a smaller diameter then regular 1911 pins, there is a company that has the ones SA uses, here it is
Oversized Firing Pin 1911 .075
The gunsmith's choice for Springfield 1911 slides. The EGW HD Firing Pin is machined from tool steel to .075" for a perfect, custom fit. Made in the USA.
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@Annihilator The firing pin and springs are from SA. The extractor is from Wilson.You’re the first, on the firing pin, the one you got may not fit, SA uses there own pin which has a smaller diameter then regular 1911 pins, there is a company that has the ones SA uses, here it is
Oversized Firing Pin 1911 .075
The gunsmith's choice for Springfield 1911 slides. The EGW HD Firing Pin is machined from tool steel to .075" for a perfect, custom fit. Made in the USA.