DE 1911C Bull barrel (no bushing)

[degg]

Just an FYI.
I recently ordered a DE 1911C through Gander Mountain.
Picked it last Friday.
I was surprised to find it did not have a barrel bushing.
I contacted MRI to see what the deal was.
Apparently they are no longer importing the 1911C with a barrel bushing.
Nothing on their website about this.
Also the manual made no mention of a bull barrel option.
The customer service rep did send me some info.
I will try to include it here.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AEZufdDcPSs


https://mail.google.com/mail/u/0/?ui=2&ik=c681e757df&view=att&th=142d7f3535ff8fab&attid=0.1&disp=inline&safe=1&zw

[Bawanna]

I don't consider that a bad thing, in fact in the compact size it might be a very good thing.

[warbird1]

Thank you for that info. Great warning!

[gb6491]

Just an FYI.
I recently ordered a DE 1911C through Gander Mountain.
Picked it last Friday.
I was surprised to find it did not have a barrel bushing.
I contacted MRI to see what the deal was.
Apparently they are no longer importing the 1911C with a barrel bushing.
Nothing on their website about this.
Also the manual made no mention of a bull barrel option.
The customer service rep did send me some info.
I will try to include it here.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AEZufdDcPSs


https://mail.google.com/mail/u/0/?ui=2&ik=c681e757df&view=att&th=142d7f3535ff8fab&attid=0.1&disp=inline&safe=1&zw


I don't consider that a bad thing, in fact in the compact size it might be a very good thing.
It is if you aren't expecting it:confused: or don't like needing a tool to remove the barrel from your 1911.
IMO, there's no excuse for not shipping a proper/up to date manual with the product; especially since the new DE1911U will have a bushing less barrel (which reminds me, the DE1911C is "Commander" size vice "compact").
Regards,
Greg

[Bawanna]

I thought the C was an officer size. Hmmm?

I agree it should have a proper manual.