Colt Systima 27 1911-a1

[mp40man]

Hey folks. I picked this up over twenty years ago. Had to replace the grips with originals from Sarco and lighten the trigger a bit.. all matching except mag which is numbered to another systems 27...very nice old shooter. Does any one have one of these and if so any opinions. I kinda look at them as a poor man's 1911A1. Regards. Rich

[usmc69]

Looks good. Works doesn't?

[mp40man]

Looks good. Works doesn't?

Yes sir it sure does. Center mass at 21 ft. with my reloads. Thank you for your service. Best regards. Rich

[Chaz]

They are nice pistols. Mine was produced in 1948, and like yours all numbers match except for the magazine. It still has the original blued (black) finish and black plastic grips, and shoots very well; as well as any of my (other) Colts. And I have it on good authority this Sistema was Eva's personal handgun. Hehe

[twh]

Nice pistol but it is a Model 27 nothing to do with the US designation of 1911a1. The correct grips look like GI grips but are black as stated above.

[can14]

I have one in mint condition with three matching magazines. It was owned by a military guy from argentina

[mp40man]

Nice pistol but it is a Model 27 nothing to do with the US designation of 1911a1. The correct grips look like GI grips but are black as stated above.

I understand it is not a 1911A1 service pistol and yes the grips are original GI...the original grips cracked so a replacement was in order. I believe parts will interchange with the 1911A1. Rich

[usmc69]

Nice pistol but it is a Model 27 nothing to do with the US designation of 1911a1. The correct grips look like GI grips but are black as stated above.

He never wrote that it was an M1911 or a M1911A1. Quite a few of the pistols talked about here are not either of those.

I understand it is not a 1911A1 service pistol and yes the grips are original GI...the original grips cracked so a replacement was in order. I believe parts will interchange with the 1911A1. Rich

Yes, the parts will interchange. That said, surplus parts are becoming harder to find. However, as long as you have a good frame you are good to go.

[Oyaji]

I've had several Argentine Sistema Model 1927 .45 autos (11.25mm) over the years. They were made for the Army (Ejercito), Navy (Armada), Air Force (Aeronautica), and National Police and are marked as such on the slide as such. They are quality pistols and every bit as good as the 1911s that were built here in the United States. Do not however, confuse these with the Argentine Ballester Molina .45 autos which are somewhat different.

A little historical data.....

http://www.coolgunsite.com/images/19...%20history.htm

[twh]

You can check with Simpsons Ltd or Numrich for the original grip as I have seen them both places at various times if you are inclined to want to replace them. Just for clarification and not directed at the OP but USMC-69 you need to read the title of the post which states Colt Systema 27 1911-a1 so that was what I was referring to.