1st, Awesome vid! Please keep them coming. I looked for a 6" 10mm 1911 for many months and did a ton of research. I'd have loved an R1 hunter, Para Ordnance 1911 Elite Hunter Long Slide, or Dan Wesson Kodiak. Truth be told though, Id rather not buy a used 1911 off gun broker or anywhere else without carefully inspecting it. There were other nib offerings from various manufactures, and ultimately I thought I settled on and Iver Johnson eagle xl. Then I came across the Girsan and I couldn't pass it up at that price point. 500 plus rounds of assorted 10mm (underwood hard cast 220g, ppu fmj 170g, and Barnes 155g) and some even hot 40 s&w (I know you shouldn't) and I was thoroughly impressed. All that said, there was always that nagging sensation in the back of my mind and I whished someone had excellent content like this comparing some of these hand guns. Looking forward to more bud
Thank you so much. That is much appreciated. I spend a lot of time doing this stuff with my own money. I do enjoy doing it but often question whether I should keep going or not. Comments like this make it worth it. I try to keep the simple guy approach because that is who I am. I figure let someone else do the super extensive vids. In my experience people are afraid of brands they never heard of. I remember when no one would buy a Canik and now look at them. Girsan and SAR will take off soon just like the others. Because of your feedback I will try and do more comparisons to expensive and not so expensive guns if I can. Thanks again for the feedback and for the support.
Just looked at this pistol online and see that it comes with a fiberoptic front sight, green frame and black slide at sportsman warehouse, but of course like everyone else, OUT OF STOCK. Great video keep it up.
I agree with the girsan sights being awful. I would’ve paid more for a factory fiber optic or an optic slide cut. The value is just so good it was hard to pass up. I added a full length guide rod and some Lok grips. So far so good.
Do you happen to know anything about Tisas D10? It’s between the Girsan Hunter and the Tisas D10 for me and I can’t decide. I’m wondering if the Girsan is all forged no cast? That’s a big deciding factor as the Tisas is and it has checkering on the grips. The Girsan 6” barrel is what makes me consider it as well.
Sorry, I do not know anything about the Tisas D10. I will try and do a little research on it. I will see what I can find out on the Girsan info as well.
@@gunlocker7562 No worries, I have to reload my 10mm ammo as I have not found a gun shop with factory ammo that I didn't have to take a loan for, cheers
I have alot of experience with the less expensive 1911 options out there like rock island, ati, tisas, and girsans. I have found the girsans to be better than the others, better fit and finish, the best triggers etc. Also fitting aftermarket 1911 parts i have noticed the girsans tolerances are approaching the more expensive models, i dropped a rock river arms match barrel in a girsan mc1911 and had so little fit issues it was almost as if made specifically for it, not so fitting the same barrel in the ati or rock island.
@@lachauncetownsend3512 I just picked one up it's featured on an episode of got me some used guns. I love mine. Just do the normal checks for a 1911 and make sure the slide is tight on the gun without a bunch of movement.
@@lachauncetownsend3512 Those i haven't fiddled with primarily because their prices always seem to be to close to the nicer 1911's so it didn't make as much sense to me, i hear mixed reviews of them but you do see alot of aftermarket support for para. My quess, is they are a good platform but when you can pay as little as 400 dollars (at times) for a girsan mc1911 and get what your getting, not much else would make sense to the working man anyway other than a great deal ya can't pass up kinda situation. The quality of these turkish 1911's is baffling and i'm not kidding. I have one that you couldn't tell the difference between it and a trp operator without inspection of the lettering stamped into it, and shooting? Uh as much as i hate to say it actually, this slightly modded girsan puts many others to shame at the range, i mean i haven't fired a kimber that will out shoot this pistol thoughout their entire line, and my sa certainly doesn't shoot any better at this point. This could litterally be because of this rock river arms match barrel that fit like it was made for the girsan and maybe a testament of rra's barrels but i have switched back to the stock barrel twice with no change of point of impact at closer ranges, i swapped back because i know the rra barrel is a plus p piece and i don't know that about the stock barrel and it's chamber support.
I was set on getting an R1 Hunter, but Remarms isn't producing them. I know they had some issues with the OEM mags, but I still wanted one. It's hard to argue with a Girsan when it gives you what, 90% of what an R1 does, but at half the price? AND it's readily available from a solvent company? As much as I insist on buying American whenever I can, I can't buy something that doesn't exist. I think I'll be going for the Girsan. Thanks for the side by side comparison. Much appreciated.
Update: 03/2024 Remington R1 Hunter is now $1300 MSRP and that's if you can even find it in stock! 😯 ($1000+ street price) Girsan MC1911 Hunter is $800 MSRP in stock everywhere. 😍 ($600+ street price)
Interested in getting the Girsan. I already have a Glock 20, but I would like to add an all-steel long slide to my collection. Huge price difference between the two. I don't like paying 4 figures for a pistol. Nice shooting range.
Before I commit to ordering one, I must find out if it has full chamber support for shooting reloads or not. I am having no luck researching this on Google.
Might have missed it here, and can’t find the data on the page that’s selling it, but do you know the weight of the gun including a loaded mag? Trying to compare it to my 5” .357 Redhawk. Thanks!
I did not actually try it, but they look identical, so I would say yes. Unfortunately I no longer have the Girsan to try it. I fully recommend the Girsan, I just decided to keep the Remington with them being out of business and figured it would be less common.
P.s. whomever built that shooting ring doesn't have the slightest clue what they were doing. Why? you say??? They put all the posts down in the cement. Those posts will rot from the inside out. cement and wood do not mix when combined. Sitting on concrete fine. But in it=ROT. As one starts to collapse very soon like dominos so will the rest. We did an entire sub-division where they built the back decks exactly the same way . We made a lot of money there. Turns out the guy was unlicensed and uninsured. And you can't squeeze blood out of a turnip my dad used to say. The guy didn't have a pot to piss in, or a window to throw it out of. Kind of like buying a bargain gun. Peace.
Had planned on getting a girsan until I saw another video where this guy was nonstop trash talking it. Pretty much scrapped the idea but now I'm torn..
It is possible to get a Lemon with anything u buy. Or he is a high end 1911 guy who will not give anything else a chance. I am pretty confident that most people will like them. I also know alot of people who feel the same way.
@@gunlocker7562 yeah a lot of guys think they have trigger control until they get a lesson in humility. Stay safe(r). Sincerely hope you don’t end up a cautionary tale.
My "HUNTER" is the worst POS I've ever owned. At 15 yrds, it barely hits the bottom of a B27 target. Doesn't the name "HUNTER"? suggest it being accurate?? EAA refuses to do anything about it. DON'T WASTE YOUR $$$
This guy seems so insecure he like takes a bunch of little looks at the camera before shooting which is weird as shit. Also the whole semi closing one eye, what's that about?
1st, Awesome vid! Please keep them coming. I looked for a 6" 10mm 1911 for many months and did a ton of research. I'd have loved an R1 hunter, Para Ordnance 1911 Elite Hunter Long Slide, or Dan Wesson Kodiak. Truth be told though, Id rather not buy a used 1911 off gun broker or anywhere else without carefully inspecting it. There were other nib offerings from various manufactures, and ultimately I thought I settled on and Iver Johnson eagle xl. Then I came across the Girsan and I couldn't pass it up at that price point. 500 plus rounds of assorted 10mm (underwood hard cast 220g, ppu fmj 170g, and Barnes 155g) and some even hot 40 s&w (I know you shouldn't) and I was thoroughly impressed. All that said, there was always that nagging sensation in the back of my mind and I whished someone had excellent content like this comparing some of these hand guns. Looking forward to more bud
Thank you so much. That is much appreciated. I spend a lot of time doing this stuff with my own money. I do enjoy doing it but often question whether I should keep going or not. Comments like this make it worth it. I try to keep the simple guy approach because that is who I am. I figure let someone else do the super extensive vids. In my experience people are afraid of brands they never heard of. I remember when no one would buy a Canik and now look at them. Girsan and SAR will take off soon just like the others. Because of your feedback I will try and do more comparisons to expensive and not so expensive guns if I can. Thanks again for the feedback and for the support.
I just got a Girsan 10mm Carry. Ordered another magazine and getting a trigger job. Will be in my Carry rotation.
Just bought one of these , it feels great in my hands
I got a 10mm Girsan as well. Just bought two extra mags and conceal pouches for them. Daily carry it.
That is Bada$$ that u carry it.
Just looked at this pistol online and see that it comes with a fiberoptic front sight, green frame and black slide at sportsman warehouse, but of course like everyone else, OUT OF STOCK. Great video keep it up.
Thank u so much
Love those 1911's. Almost a one hole grouper.
Very cool. I have a strainless Remington in .45 👍
I agree with the girsan sights being awful. I would’ve paid more for a factory fiber optic or an optic slide cut. The value is just so good it was hard to pass up. I added a full length guide rod and some Lok grips. So far so good.
That's awesome. I think u will enjoy the gun. Thanks for watching
Do you happen to know anything about Tisas D10? It’s between the Girsan Hunter and the Tisas D10 for me and I can’t decide. I’m wondering if the Girsan is all forged no cast? That’s a big deciding factor as the Tisas is and it has checkering on the grips. The Girsan 6” barrel is what makes me consider it as well.
Sorry, I do not know anything about the Tisas D10. I will try and do a little research on it. I will see what I can find out on the Girsan info as well.
Thanks, I love 1911A1's and the 10mm is also my favourite calibre after 45ACP, and they both look the business, cheers
Thank u for watching
@@gunlocker7562 No worries, I have to reload my 10mm ammo as I have not found a gun shop with factory ammo that I didn't have to take a loan for, cheers
I have alot of experience with the less expensive 1911 options out there like rock island, ati, tisas, and girsans. I have found the girsans to be better than the others, better fit and finish, the best triggers etc. Also fitting aftermarket 1911 parts i have noticed the girsans tolerances are approaching the more expensive models, i dropped a rock river arms match barrel in a girsan mc1911 and had so little fit issues it was almost as if made specifically for it, not so fitting the same barrel in the ati or rock island.
That is great info Thank you for sharing. I agree u do not have to spend alot of money to get a nice 1911
WHATS YOUR OPINION ON PARA 1911s?
@@lachauncetownsend3512 I just picked one up it's featured on an episode of got me some used guns. I love mine. Just do the normal checks for a 1911 and make sure the slide is tight on the gun without a bunch of movement.
@@lachauncetownsend3512 Those i haven't fiddled with primarily because their prices always seem to be to close to the nicer 1911's so it didn't make as much sense to me, i hear mixed reviews of them but you do see alot of aftermarket support for para. My quess, is they are a good platform but when you can pay as little as 400 dollars (at times) for a girsan mc1911 and get what your getting, not much else would make sense to the working man anyway other than a great deal ya can't pass up kinda situation. The quality of these turkish 1911's is baffling and i'm not kidding. I have one that you couldn't tell the difference between it and a trp operator without inspection of the lettering stamped into it, and shooting? Uh as much as i hate to say it actually, this slightly modded girsan puts many others to shame at the range, i mean i haven't fired a kimber that will out shoot this pistol thoughout their entire line, and my sa certainly doesn't shoot any better at this point. This could litterally be because of this rock river arms match barrel that fit like it was made for the girsan and maybe a testament of rra's barrels but i have switched back to the stock barrel twice with no change of point of impact at closer ranges, i swapped back because i know the rra barrel is a plus p piece and i don't know that about the stock barrel and it's chamber support.
I'm interested in buying a Girsan Hunter in 10mm. How does this handle the hot stuff original Norma Loads Buffalo Bore and Underwood ammo?
I have not shot any Norma thru it but it handles the rest
I was set on getting an R1 Hunter, but Remarms isn't producing them. I know they had some issues with the OEM mags, but I still wanted one. It's hard to argue with a Girsan when it gives you what, 90% of what an R1 does, but at half the price? AND it's readily available from a solvent company? As much as I insist on buying American whenever I can, I can't buy something that doesn't exist. I think I'll be going for the Girsan. Thanks for the side by side comparison. Much appreciated.
Update: 03/2024
Remington R1 Hunter is now $1300 MSRP and that's if you can even find it in stock! 😯 ($1000+ street price)
Girsan MC1911 Hunter is $800 MSRP in stock everywhere. 😍 ($600+ street price)
Yes I've heard the girsan has very good 1911s
I just got one and mine has fiberoptic on it !! It is a awesome pistol!
They are really nice fir the money
Have you put any heavier springs on the girsan just yet? I only shoot underwood and it’s certainly snappy 😂
I have not still stock for now
Interested in getting the Girsan. I already have a Glock 20, but I would like to add an all-steel long slide to my collection. Huge price difference between the two. I don't like paying 4 figures for a pistol. Nice shooting range.
Thanks I agree with u and the Girsan is great. I do not see any difference between them for the money other then front sight
Before I commit to ordering one, I must find out if it has full chamber support for shooting reloads or not. I am having no luck researching this on Google.
@Fred Appleyard I am not sure on that sorry
Might have missed it here, and can’t find the data on the page that’s selling it, but do you know the weight of the gun including a loaded mag? Trying to compare it to my 5” .357 Redhawk. Thanks!
I will get back with that
It is 3.2 lbs unloaded weight. I cannot find the loaded weight but it would be 3.2 plus 9 rounds of 10mm ammo. Call it 3.5 lbs ish
Are the internal parts exchangeable between these two?
I did not actually try it, but they look identical, so I would say yes. Unfortunately I no longer have the Girsan to try it. I fully recommend the Girsan, I just decided to keep the Remington with them being out of business and figured it would be less common.
Does the Girsan have allot of slide play and allot side to side slop?
No it does not.
Does the girsan have a ramped barrel?
Yes it does
Honestly I thought the Girsan was the Remington based on fit and finish.
Yeah almost no difference
I got the girsan. I have one major complaint. Only 1 magazine??? Wtf
Agreed, but I bought a Kimber and it only came with 1 mag as well. So its not just them, they should all include 2 or 3 for the money.
Do you know if both are series 70 or 80?
Boy. I don't. I will see what I can find out
70 girsan
Needs a fiber optic front sight
Agreed. The Remington has one.
P.s. whomever built that shooting ring doesn't have the slightest clue what they were doing. Why? you say??? They put all the posts down in the cement. Those posts will rot from the inside out. cement and wood do not mix when combined. Sitting on concrete fine. But in it=ROT. As one starts to collapse very soon like dominos so will the rest. We did an entire sub-division where they built the back decks exactly the same way . We made a lot of money there. Turns out the guy was unlicensed and uninsured. And you can't squeeze blood out of a turnip my dad used to say. The guy didn't have a pot to piss in, or a window to throw it out of. Kind of like buying a bargain gun. Peace.
Interesting not sure who did the work
@@gunlocker7562 Chemical reaction ...!!! Worse than termites.
Absolutely correct about the posts. They should be mounted on post brackets above the concrete.
Had planned on getting a girsan until I saw another video where this guy was nonstop trash talking it. Pretty much scrapped the idea but now I'm torn..
It is possible to get a Lemon with anything u buy. Or he is a high end 1911 guy who will not give anything else a chance. I am pretty confident that most people will like them. I also know alot of people who feel the same way.
just bought ome cuz it was under 700 after transfer hope its not a lemon lol
Girsan is a good one
Round chambered, safety off, finger in the trigger, muzzle pointed at ceiling of shooting structure. Nice move.
Yep shows great control and never had a misfire. Thank u for noticing that. Most people would not of recognized how good I am.
@@gunlocker7562 yeah a lot of guys think they have trigger control until they get a lesson in humility. Stay safe(r). Sincerely hope you don’t end up a cautionary tale.
@@JML-lv2rb no worries
My motto is she should always go made in America
Wish I could afford made in USA.
😝
I dont really mean that
My "HUNTER" is the worst POS I've ever owned. At 15 yrds, it barely hits the bottom of a B27 target. Doesn't the name "HUNTER"? suggest it being accurate?? EAA refuses to do anything about it. DON'T WASTE YOUR $$$
This guy seems so insecure he like takes a bunch of little looks at the camera before shooting which is weird as shit. Also the whole semi closing one eye, what's that about?
You are the only one that has figured out my whole act. I never thought that it would be revealed.
@@gunlocker7562 Doh! You're secret is out! LOL
Nice comment. Can we see “your” review and critique it?
that song is cringe af