Olympic Arms Longslide "Matchmaster"

Olympic Arms Matchmaster 5" & 6"


The Schuetzen Pistol Works is the 1911 division at Olympic Arms. The Pistol Works demonstrates Olympic Arms’ commitment to the greatest pistol design in history: John Moses Browning’s 1911. We offer you choices available nowhere else. There are production pistols, ten kit frame configurations, three lengths of kit slides, and a wide variety of parts, barrels, and pistolsmithing services.

All SPW pistols feature matched frames and slides, individually fitted and head-spaced barrels, complete ramp and throat jobs, lowered and widened ejection ports, beveled mag wells, hand-stoned-to-match hammers and sears, lightweight long-shoe over-travel adjusted triggers, shaped and tensioned extractors, extended thumb safeties, wide beavertail grip safeties, adjustable rear sights, dovetail front sights, and full length guide rods. Every pistol is test-fired with military hardball, major power factor LSWC, and JHP ammunition.

from http://www.olyarms.com/?page=m2_matchmaster

Specifications:

* 6" Barrel
* 8" Sight Radius
* Capacity: 7 + 1
* Length: 9.75"
* Height: 5.5"
* Empty Weight: 44 oz.

Base Retail Price: $774.00

[colt45]

the diferance between an oooooooow and an aahhhhhhhh, is about 1" you decide...lol

[BattleRifleG3]

I'd go for a long slide atop a Para-Ord widebody frame with underbarrel rail.

I'm wanting to buy another 1911A1...I really want a 70 series Colt but it's starting to look like I may not find one..I've been trying to find Butler Creek rubber combat grips for my Smith & Wesson (Smiff & Western) model 681 too

[silentknight]

I wouldn't, but then again I'm not a fan of longslide pistols. I do however like BRG3's idea

Originally Posted by silentknight

I wouldn't, but then again I'm not a fan of longslide pistols.

you must not have fired one yet :guitar:

[silentknight]

Originally Posted by Logansdad

you must not have fired one yet :guitar:

Very true, my opinion is based upon looks alone. Are they more accurate/have less recoil?

I learn something new evertime I log in

Originally Posted by silentknight

Are they more accurate/have less recoil?

they can be and noticeably less recoil :target:

[silentknight]

Originally Posted by Logansdad

they can be and noticeably less recoil :target:

I see, Thanks!

[colt45]

Originally Posted by Logansdad

they can be and noticeably less recoil :target:

i shoot one with a 3 1/2 bbl and think the recoil is whimpy, but i like the 1911.
i have been eyeballing a 1911 in 50 cal i saw in a ad. because i want more.
the recoil in a 45 is nothing. that shouldn't be a consideration.
LD you have been shooting 357 mag, you know the recoil on that is nasty and the 45 is much sweeter to shoot. Man you know i'm gona tell you to buy one. or two, .........lol

[BattleRifleG3]

The way a longslide helps accuracy is to offer a longer site radius and slightly better ballistics. I don't consider 45 rcoil whimpy, but it's perfectly manageable in a large framed pistol. I think I'll have a bigger challenge firing it in a compact 45 I plan to get for CCW.

For bigger punch than 45, I'd go 10mm over that 50 GI round that they redid a 1911 for. The latter would be way too expensive, probably as much as 50 AE, whose DE pistol would probably be less expensive and at least more standard for those who have to have a hand cannon. Heck, even the 500 S&W is probably equally affordable in gun and ammo. 454 Casull might be the best buy of all those friggin huge thumpers. You all can enlighten me on the accuracy of my above economics.

[TULAver]

Oooooh, didn't those used to be Safari Arms pistols? I always used to drool over them at the local shops because of the little Bob Loveless(legendary knifemaker) subhilt thing that fits between your ring and middle finger. It's really hard to twist a knife or gun out of your hand if you got one of those.

Never heard bad words about Safari Arms, and I'm assuming they're the same, right down to the little scorpion on the handle.

As for bigger loads, I'd agree with BRG3 on .454 Casull. It's harder hitting than you'll ever need, and has been proven for a lot longer than the other magnum pistol rounds. Plus, have you ever seen Hellsing? Neat japanese animation my cousin showed me. The lead character uses an grossly oversized 1911 chambered for .454 Casull. I wonder if they make a real life .454 automatic? Probably not, being a rimmed cart.



Also, don't forget in a long slide pistol the length is a double edged sword.

pro+ the extra weight forward helps keep the muzzle down and on target between shots; and the added length stabilizes the bullet and gives it better velocity

con- that extra weight could be detrimental to accuracy if it's not balanced right-it's GOT to be comfortable or you won't bother with it, right? That's how I am.

[colt45]

if they made a 454 in a 1911, i would be getting one. as for the ten mil. i never did like that round.don't have any idea why, i just don't.

Originally Posted by TULAver

Oooooh, didn't those used to be Safari Arms pistols? I always used to drool over them at the local shops because of the little Bob Loveless(legendary knifemaker) subhilt thing that fits between your ring and middle finger. It's really hard to twist a knife or gun out of your hand if you got one of those.

Never heard bad words about Safari Arms, and I'm assuming they're the same, right down to the little scorpion on the handle.

I believe Safari was bought by Olympic about 13 years ago

[BattleRifleG3]

If you want more than the 45 ACP in a 1911, consider a Grizzley in 45 Win Mag. Comparable to a 44 Rem Mag in power.

now I have the cash :right: just wish I knew someone that had one