Just buy it really really cheap.I don't know if you know but that company has completely shut down ALL operations.No more guns, parts or anything.
Charles Daly 1911s were re-branded Armscor pistols from the Philippines. As was mentioned, the company is no more (although Armscor is still producing pistols in the PI).
Unfortunately, during that time they developed a reputation for less-than-stellar quality.
Although current Armscor 1911s (Rock Island Armory, High Standard, STI Spartan) have a *good* reputation for quality, this is a result of a re-tooling and overhaul of the quality control process at the factory.
When they were building Daly pistols, they had a spotty track record.
So, this doesn't necessarily mean that every Daly is a lemon. It just means that you should not spend very much on it, and you should have any one you purchase checked by a gunsmith (preferably one who knows his way around a 1911 well) for technical adherence to the 1911 'spec'.
They should be built to the standard 1911 spec, though. Armscor in still in business, so parts should be no problem to get ahold of (although they wouldn't be branded as Charles Daly).
Unfortunately, during that time they developed a reputation for less-than-stellar quality.
Although current Armscor 1911s (Rock Island Armory, High Standard, STI Spartan) have a *good* reputation for quality, this is a result of a re-tooling and overhaul of the quality control process at the factory.
When they were building Daly pistols, they had a spotty track record.
So, this doesn't necessarily mean that every Daly is a lemon. It just means that you should not spend very much on it, and you should have any one you purchase checked by a gunsmith (preferably one who knows his way around a 1911 well) for technical adherence to the 1911 'spec'.
They should be built to the standard 1911 spec, though. Armscor in still in business, so parts should be no problem to get ahold of (although they wouldn't be branded as Charles Daly).
just for reference....centerfiresystems has rock island .45's under and around $400, less for single stack. if you are close to those figures I would pass.
Have had all good experiences with my CD FS and the parts are interchangeable.
thanks guys!!! im gona pass on this brand...
What was the price, BTW?
Again, for the right price, a Daly is a good 1911.
Again, for the right price, a Daly is a good 1911.
Probably the right answer, considering Centerfire Systems has the Rock Island for $379 new right now.
http://www.centerfiresystems.com/ac-ri1911.aspx
Much better pistol, and new, for just a little more.
I'd pay $250-$300 for a Daly, depending on the condition.
http://www.centerfiresystems.com/ac-ri1911.aspx
Much better pistol, and new, for just a little more.
I'd pay $250-$300 for a Daly, depending on the condition.
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