Originally Posted By: DuckRyder
Originally Posted By: Cujet
The Mustang Pocketlite is quite similar to a 1911. In miniature. But not identical.
It is not even that similar, I mean it looks a little like a tiny 1911 and it is a single action semi automatic pistol but beyond that... The manual of arms is similar but not exactly the same.
Let us start with the obvious - No grip safety and the safety does not lock the slide. Less obvious - the trigger pivots on a pin, thus pretty much all the fire control is not the same and I don't mean smaller, I mean different. Disconnector and ejector - different. No link on the barrel, lockup is controlled by a slot in the lower lug (more like a hi power).
Little reading if you wish.
Colt Mustang Pocketlite Reviewed for M1911.ORG by Hunter Lee Elliott
I actually struggle with how anyone that is even a little familar with the two pistols could conclude that a Mustang is a 1911.
Of course "obviously" I'm not familiar with the 1911...
I should have been more careful with my words. Clearly, the Pocketlite is not a 1911 mini. I own both and do know the differences. I think the idea was that those familiar with the 1911 will be instantly comfortable with the pocketlite.
However, the pocketlite looks a lot like a miniaturized 1911, and it handles, feels and points much like a smaller 1911. I believe there is an intentional strong family resemblance.