by Tippecanoe » Sun Jan 03, 2010 5:38 pm
I have had one of these for several years in .45 ACP. I don't know anything about their other guns or calibers. The Patriot I have was made by Republic Arms, which was bought by Cobra at some point. I can say that I would not give mine up, I like it, I trust it. It has never malfunctioned, stove piped, etc. Maybe or maybe not it would shoot thousands of rounds, it does not matter. I don't shoot the death out of any of my guns. I shoot them enough to get the feel, test accuracy, and operation. I never had a problem with it and it has been accurate in groupings at the ranges you'd likely need it to be.
It came with two mags, and was a heck of a deal. I also have Kimber...so I know what that is like too.
The mags are slightly different than 1911 mags in that the catch slot is in a slightly different position. However, if you need another I have seen instructions on the internet on how to make the modification to a standard 1911 mag.
I also like that it is stainless (thoiugh mine is also black), which means rust resistant. I buffed the feed ramps and all, no biggie.
Right now, the Patriot is a quick reach away.