I've never been able to determine if Inlands and AOs come out of the same womb, but the two pistols are virtually identical aside from markings so there's gotta be a commonality somewhere. Remember that the "Made in..." label can mean virtually anything these days. I have a red dot that says it was assembled in the USA. Actually it was made in China and the battery is dropped in after it reaches our shores, qualifying it to be labeled as "assembled in USA".

As far as I know the Inlands are just as good as the AOs, meaning sometimes you will find roughness such as a poorly-staked front sight or bad extractor, but there's usually nothing wrong with them that a few minutes of your time can't fix.

 

The inland plant is not far from me. I'll try and stop in and ask.

 

I would guess both companies sourcing their parts from the same supplier(s).

 

These are going for around a $900-$1000 from what I have seen. There also Series 80 not 70. For that king of money you would be much better off buying a Tisas A1. Yeah I know not made in the USA but it’s a lot cheaper and I believe it’s a better clone and a better overall Pistol.

Who really missed the boat on selling a 1911A1 is Colt I believe if they would make a good 1911A1 reproduction and price it between $700-$900 it would have sold!!!!! Cause it’s a Colt. They totally screwed up and missed out. Now Tisas has a market with there A1s

 

Only interested in made in the USA for an A1. I feel like it kind of defeats the purpose otherwise.

I agree. A readily available Colt 1911A1 is my dream gun.

 

And I also believe the frame is cast on those also

 

It's all about money making. No doubt those plain Jane models sell. But If business don't make a good profit margin from a product, management would kill it and make something else. So the owners will have a few more bucks in their pockets. Simple as that.

 

Both Inland and AO source their parts from the same place but assemble the guns at their own facility. I have an Inland 1911A1 and like it. One thing to note about them is that the slide is parkerized colored guncoat/paint of some sort. The rest is park'd. I can only assume that they rollmark their own slides and just refinish in the paint. All of the parts probably come to them already park'd. The serial number and US markings on the frame are laser cut and you can tell it burned thru the park finish. The slide is clearly rollmarked. In sunlight, you can tell the difference in color between the slide and frame. It is subtle but there.

Notice the greenish color of the slide compared to the actual park'd frame and small parts. Disregard the trigger and grips as they are actual USGI parts that I swapped in.

 

I heard that the reason why AO discontinued their Parkerized models and went to matte blue finishes was due to problems getting Parkerized parts to come out a uniform color.

 

Yeah I had one years ago, the slide and frame weren't even remotely closed. It really bothered me and was the main reason I got rid of it. Sad to see the Inland is the same. Basically means there isn't a decent US made 1911A1 clone. I just really don't like the black ones AO makes now. Really hope Colt decides to make one in the near future but doesn't seem likely.

 

Wondering it has something to do with different grade of steel used, as well as heat treat on the slide and other small parts.

The color variant in Parkerizing also exhibited in the Springfield Milspec & Loaded models I owned. Some are very pronounced, some are subtle.

 

I might have to start looking into getting the real deal to scratch the itch!

 

Either get a real one or go with the Tisas. The Tisas is a better pistol and is more true to the original than the Inland. If u can’t deal with it being made in 🦃 Just get the real deal.

 

Why not go with Colt O1911C if you like US made?

 

Unfortunately that one isn't really anywhere close to a 1911A1

 

I think I want to get an Inland 1911A1. I know they are essentially the same as the much cheaper Auto Ordnance, but I really want a parkerized finish and the last AO I had arrived with some annoying QC issues. I know a lot of people say that they are made at the same plant as the AO, but Inland says they are made in Ohio and AO says they are made in Massachusetts.

Are the Inlands a solid, reliable gun? Have they been out long enough to really determine that they don't (or do) have any issues? Any dates I should avoid or other issues I should be aware of? Thanks!

It's sad there are only two options for a made in the USA 1911A1 replica and only one currently has the correct (or close to correct) finish.

Tisas 1911A1. Can't go wrong for the price.

 

I think I want to get an Inland 1911A1. I know they are essentially the same as the much cheaper Auto Ordnance, but I really want a parkerized finish and the last AO I had arrived with some annoying QC issues. I know a lot of people say that they are made at the same plant as the AO, but Inland says they are made in Ohio and AO says they are made in Massachusetts.

Are the Inlands a solid, reliable gun? Have they been out long enough to really determine that they don't (or do) have any issues? Any dates I should avoid or other issues I should be aware of? Thanks!

It's sad there are only two options for a made in the USA 1911A1 replica and only one currently has the correct (or close to correct) finish.

How bout this??? Made in the USA!!!!

Standard 1911 Government Model, .45 ACP.

Standard Manufacturing is a firearm's company specializing in the production of top-quality tactical and classic firearms, including the DP-12 Shotgun.

stdgun.com

 

 

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I had forgotten about the Standard Manufacturing 1911 AI. If u want USA go with that way better than the Inland

 

You are kidding me? A Well over $1k 1911 showing a casted hammer and not even bother to clean it up for their glamourous photo shoot? That alone will sour my taste.

 

Not saying it’s the best but that Inland goes for close to a grand!! Between the 2 if u had to have made in the USA im taking the Standard Manufacturing. https://www.gunbroker.com/item/1017027739

I would get either a Tisas or an original