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Customer Reviews for Girsan .45ACP 5" Black


Girsan .45ACP 5 Black Buy Now

83 Reviews. 4.8 out of 5 Stars!
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Christopher S on 06/20/2023
Rating:   4 of 5 Stars!

Solid GI clone. They’re a pretty basic, no-frills piece but, seem well built.

Scotty B on 03/30/2022
Rating:   4 of 5 Stars!

Great value for the price, it’s a smooth shot and fit nice in my hand the only issue I had was the magazine sent with the pistol otherwise I’ve had no issues with the gun.

Dennis P on 03/30/2022
Rating:   5 of 5 Stars!

i have run at least a couple thousand new brass rounds through this 1911 without one single issue. I have not run any bulk ammunition through it so do not know how it would react to that. Extremely well made. Do not let the country of origin bother you. Friends with expensive 1911's have commented after shooting this one they wish they owned one. Bud's service is top notch in my book. Can't go wrong with Bud's.

Gordon S on 05/12/2020
Rating:   5 of 5 Stars!

I've replaced several parts on this pistol made out of stainless steel, that are visible on the outside. All the parts fit perfectly, except the grip screws, which was taken care of by changing out the Grip Screw Bushing. I'll have to admit it took some drilling and filling to change the bushings, especially when you're not a gunsmith like me. The reason that I replaced the items was purely to dress the pistol up. All items were given a high , dremel tool polish. When finished the parts looked chrome plated. I'm sorry there's not a picture to show the finished product but believe me, it really made the pistol just pop out at you. All together there were 6 visible parts replaced and finished off as I explained. It made the old girl stand out.

Craig P on 12/09/2017
Rating:   5 of 5 Stars!

This pistol is well made and has functioned great for me. Fit, finish and overall quality are without equal. Worth far more than the very reasonable price.

Thomas W on 10/24/2017
Rating:   4 of 5 Stars!

For a cheaper 1911 this one is flawless. Shoots almost anything with no FTE or FTF. Good group, tight and well made. Rivals much more expensive pistols.

Lisa S on 08/05/2017
Rating:   5 of 5 Stars!

I was apprehensive on purchasing from a Turkish manufacturer however, I took a chance on this Girsan 1911 and have been pleasantly surprised. The packaging is great in the hard case (the fact that they include a spent round to show testing was a nice touch) the pistol itself was tight and very smooth. After taking it out and running about 70 rounds down range she was smooth and flawless remaining more solid than my Rock Island 1911. I've had this now for a couple week and over 300 rounds through it now and still a solid pistol and one of the best value for the dollar pistols I've purchased. The purchase was as smooth as the the slide easy check out, select my FFL dealer and done, the shipping was fast Buds also included Nortons shopping Guarantee (also a nice touch) Overall a great experience and a damn nice 1911 for the price.

Tom B on 04/25/2017
Rating:   5 of 5 Stars!

great!!! sipped fast and delivered on time! GOOD JOB! TBar

Wesley S on 04/12/2017
Rating:   5 of 5 Stars!

What can i say, fantastic gun. Would definitely buy another

James K on 02/05/2017
Rating:   5 of 5 Stars!

Great gun! Better then expected.

Kenneth M on 01/18/2017
Rating:   5 of 5 Stars!

I love it! Slide is rather stiff but should improve with use. Great value. Where else can you purchase a 1911 of this quality for less than $400.00.

Victor B on 01/17/2017
Rating:   5 of 5 Stars!

I'm no marksman, but this gun was surprisingly accurate. No FTF or FTE. It's a little stiff but it's not a problem. Another pleasant surprise was how quickly Bud's filled this order which I placed in the middle of holiday season.

Jon J on 06/01/2016
Rating:   5 of 5 Stars!

This pistol is an EXCELLENT buy. Girsan did a wonderful job reproducing the 1911, and the fit and finish on this pistol is better than many others I have seen that cost significantly more money. A thorough cleaning and lube before going to the range for the first time, and you're good to go. I've never experienced a single problem with this pistol. One helpful tip for buyers/owners of this pistol - If you want to change grips, the screws and bushings on this pistol are NOT the same as other 1911 clones. Easy to get around though. Get to a hardware store and get M3x.5 6mm long screws and corresponding washers. Bingo. No need to drill and re-tap for bushings.

Rumah B on 05/13/2016
Rating:   5 of 5 Stars!

This gun is a fine weapon and compares well with higher end 1911s. Thanks Buds for offering such quality at such a low $

Dan G on 02/04/2016
Rating:   5 of 5 Stars!

Very nice 1911 for the price. Fit and finish are very good, the gun is tight and feels solid. I have owned this gun for over a year now and have put many rounds thru it including my own lead reloads and have yet to have a malfunction with it. Accuracy is very good sights are a bit small, like the original GI sights but a little white paint on the front and they work well. Buds shipping was quick and I received the gun within a week of my order. The only problem I have had with this gun was I broke the head off one of the grip screws replacing it after cleaning. The screws are metric so regular 1911 screws will not work. Buds sent me a new set of screws and problem solved. Thanks Buds, looking forward to more gun purchases in the future.

Eric T on 01/22/2016
Rating:   5 of 5 Stars!

Girsan 1911 arrived today. Shipping was fast and the gun arrived in great condition. This is my second Girsan 1911 purchase from Buds and they really are a class act.

Everett M on 11/30/2015
Rating:   5 of 5 Stars!

Received this 1911 today , fast shipping from Buds. Very nice fit and finish . Ran 50 rounds through it , ran and shot great. Very nice piece and a great price at 375 that I got it for.

Steven C on 09/19/2015
Rating:   5 of 5 Stars!

Fit in finish is pretty good on this piece, tight fitting, nice bore, slide functions smoothly and cleanly, clean trigger break. It's not a Kimber or a Colt, but it is a worthy 1911 model. Got mine for $379, and it was worth every dollar. Very pleased with it. Somewhat heavier than a standard 1911, so it appears anyway. The sites, front and rear are terrible, both too small to do anything accurate with, but they are dove tailed so easy enough to replace with something useable. Grips are a terrible orangish brown stained walnut and a bit thick for my liking- have been reading that the bushings on the Girsan need to be retapped and replaced in order to use normal 1911 grips, I have new grip panels coming, so will figure this our pretty soon. I havent been able to make it to the range with this piece yet so cant comment on accuracy and reliabilty as it will be some time before I am able to get it out on a trial. Finish is a satin black, some kind of baked on coating probably, but looks decent, surplusy GI sort of. Came with one magazine and cleaning brush and swab and patch swag rod. Not sure if extra factory mags are available or any other makes will work, will find this out soon also. I like the gun, very pleased. Not too concerned with functionality, Bud's is backing them 100%, and I can remedy anything that should occur with it pretty expediently. From fit and finish, I dont see any issues arising.

Scott M on 08/08/2015
Rating:   5 of 5 Stars!

Fabulous. do not let the low price scare you away from this pistol! i have about 500 rounds through it and only 1 FTE. the fit and finish is great no complaints what so ever. i did replace the front site with a hi-viz and that did seem to correct some "low shooting", of course that could have been me all along. i will be buying another in the near future. Buds was fantastic from start to finish

Stephen M on 07/28/2015
Rating:   4 of 5 Stars!

Many fail to ejects using Kimber magazines. Better with "stock" mags. but still some FTE's using low power ammo (230 grain) None using Liberty or Magsafe or P ammo with lower grain, but faster ammo. PICKY PICKY PICKY!

Michael K on 07/15/2015
Rating:   5 of 5 Stars!

Ordered this on Sunday and received it (in my hands) on Wednesday by 1600. The fit and finish on this pistol is excellent. Everything is tight with no wiggle anywhere. I will take it out tomorrow and put some rounds through it. Girsan and Bud's did their part. I will do mine tomorrow. I will post an update after firing.

Stephen P on 06/28/2015
Rating:   5 of 5 Stars!

second purchase from buds smooth as usual. I was a bit anxious about this buy but after reading many reviews I decided I would give the Girsan a chance. I have longed for a 1911 for some time now. After putting about 100 rounds through it I have to say I am very pleased with this gun. Had a little problem with the first mag I put through it the last round in the mag the slide did not completely come all the way forward but I believe I should have cleaned the gun before I fired it the first time but I was a little excited to get some rounds through it. cleaned it after that and had no problems since. I have fired 230 grain fmj, jhp, and some steel case wolf ammo through it and it has no problems with any of them. Its very accurate as well almost surprisingly accurate. I would recommend this to anyone looking for a solid pistol for a great price. Thanks again buds for a hassle free transaction!

Brian M on 06/13/2015
Rating:   2 of 5 Stars!

I purchased the Girsan MC1911-G2 in March 2015. The pistol arrived in great shape and after a good clean and lube I took it to the range to start the breakin procedure. While the gun looked good, firing it proved to be a different story. From the beginning it would feed okay but about every third shell would hang up in the gun and not eject. I have used several different magazines and ammo ( mostly FMJ White Box, 230 grain). After several range trips with many more FTEs I am in the process of contact Bud's for help, as they hold the warranty for this item. Hope the gun can be fixed since I love the look. My Colt 1991 Commander on the other hand has never once had a problem feeding, firing or ejecting. Be careful before purchasing this product. You do get what you pay for!

Joel S on 06/05/2015
Rating:   5 of 5 Stars!

The pistol was received at my FFL after the final payment cleared. The pistol is as advertised. Well manufactured and the quality of the component parts was excellent. I put 100 rounds through the pistol with no failures to function. I own three other Girsan Model 1911's and have been well satisfied with the pistols. I would recommend the pistol to anyone who is looking to buy a Model 1911. US quality and performance at half the price.

Jimmy M on 05/25/2015
Rating:   5 of 5 Stars!

When I was looking for a quality 1911 I was directed to the Girsan by a good friend who is well versed in quality firearms--especially handguns. I have owned my Girsan 1911 for a bit over a year and it has performed superbly each time I've gone to the range, I cannot say enough about the weapon, it compares very impressively to the 1911's I used in the military Several friends & relatives have handled my Girsan and are amazed at it's quality of manufacture and accuracy and have now ordered their own Girsan 1911. What most impressed my circle of friends was when an ex Marine & close friend who had served 3 tours in Afghanistan was looking for a 1911, and made the decision to purchase a Girsan 1911 after tearing my example down and giving it a critical inspection. The ex Marine exclaimed the Girsan was as good or better than the Colts he had the privilege to carry into battle and promptly ordered an example for himself...For a battle hardened ex military man to put his stamp of approval on the Girsan says a lot in my books...

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