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In the market for a good 1911
#2057555
03/14/17 07:57 AM
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I'm traditionally a Remington guy, but their quality has taken a nosedive in recent years. Own several Springfield XDs and love them. But wanting to find a good 1911 and I have no real insight into that specific style. Thanks.
Suggestions, preferences, etc?
If there's any doubt, then there is no doubt... The gut don't never lie.
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Re: In the market for a good 1911
[Re: Blackwater_Reb]
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03/14/17 08:38 AM
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I could probably spend up to a grand. Don't need anything fancy or sexy, no rails and not gonna enter any competitions. But something up to that limit that is durable, reliable and an all around solid gun. Are there any brands I should focus on or steer clear of? If I went down to the shop this afternoon, I'd probably walk away with a Springfield Range Officer.
If there's any doubt, then there is no doubt... The gut don't never lie.
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Re: In the market for a good 1911
[Re: Blackwater_Reb]
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03/14/17 08:41 AM
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And I know I really should test-drive several different models / brands in order to make the most informed decision. I just don't have all the time in the world to do that. So my inclination would be to go with a brand I currently own and trust. Unless convinced otherwise, hahaha.
If there's any doubt, then there is no doubt... The gut don't never lie.
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Re: In the market for a good 1911
[Re: AU7MM08]
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03/14/17 08:47 AM
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For $1K you could have a Ruger SR1911, several Wilson or CMC mags, ammo and a holster.
That is the route I went. This^^^ I have two SR1911 Ruger's. Both are the lightweight commander model. I prefer it for a carry gun. I have one in .45ACP and the other is a 9mm. Both have been 100% reliable.
There are two types of gun enthusiasts ... Those who have been F#CKED by PTG and those who will be!
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Re: In the market for a good 1911
[Re: Blackwater_Reb]
#2057751
03/14/17 10:42 AM
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Springfield Armory would get my money.
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Re: In the market for a good 1911
[Re: Blackwater_Reb]
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03/14/17 11:16 AM
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Behind you
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I shot a full size SIG 1911 a few months ago and liked it probably the best of any I've shot.
Carrying a gun isn't comfortable; but at times it is comforting
"Cause the cause for the pause you think you see is really concentration on the steel” NonPoint
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Re: In the market for a good 1911
[Re: AU7MM08]
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03/14/17 11:23 AM
03/14/17 11:23 AM
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I'm not claiming to be an expert rather far from it infact but Kimbers have been known for hit or miss quality for quite a while know.
The 4 brands I listed are hand fit. Yep,but more than 3 times the OP's budget limit. I don't even think you can get a top quality 1911 for $1000. You might get one that runs but you just as easily might get one that doesn't. My vote ,even though it's still over budget would be for a Dan Wesson. It might be the cheapest quality you can find.
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Re: In the market for a good 1911
[Re: Blackwater_Reb]
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03/14/17 11:24 AM
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This is what I was after. Getting some good info here. Ruger, I will have to take a look at. I too have heard less than average ratings on Kimbers, so they are not in the mix. And dadgum, I just googled some prices for those 4 brands you mentioned AU7mm08... too rich for my blood. But what makes them bring such a premium? Is it the custom fit? Or something else?
Last edited by Blackwater_Reb; 03/14/17 11:25 AM.
If there's any doubt, then there is no doubt... The gut don't never lie.
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Re: In the market for a good 1911
[Re: jbc]
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03/14/17 01:39 PM
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Beretta makes theirs in Gallatin TN. If that's something that matters to you Didn't know Beretta made a 1911.
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Re: In the market for a good 1911
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03/14/17 02:58 PM
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I have a desert Eagle 1911 in the classifieds. If I had the cash this would be gone.
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Re: In the market for a good 1911
[Re: Avengedsevenfold]
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03/14/17 03:07 PM
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I shot a full size SIG 1911 a few months ago and liked it probably the best of any I've shot. Yep i have a few. Shooters has (reckon he still does) a Nighthawk and said he preferred the Sig
How many people am i willing to sacrifice for freedom?
Everyone. All of them...
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Re: In the market for a good 1911
[Re: Blackwater_Reb]
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03/14/17 06:12 PM
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behind my Dillon
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Kimber,Ruger...or you could save up and own a Baer or Nighthawk..Stan Chen has like a 7 year waiting list. Would recommend Colt or S&W....IF you could try them out first.
Only hits count.
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Re: In the market for a good 1911
[Re: SkipJack]
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03/14/17 06:19 PM
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Hate to say it but the Remington 1911's are very well made and shoot great, this is from a Kimber Custom Shop guy. For under 1K you can't get custom quality for production price and the R1 is the best 1911 for the money. This is truth too. I transferred a R1 for a buddy and it is the smoothest 1911 I have ever handled outside of a Les Baer
There are two types of gun enthusiasts ... Those who have been F#CKED by PTG and those who will be!
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Re: In the market for a good 1911
[Re: R_H_Clark]
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03/15/17 02:37 AM
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I'm not claiming to be an expert rather far from it infact but Kimbers have been known for hit or miss quality for quite a while know.
The 4 brands I listed are hand fit. Yep,but more than 3 times the OP's budget limit. I don't even think you can get a top quality 1911 for $1000. You might get one that runs but you just as easily might get one that doesn't. My vote ,even though it's still over budget would be for a Dan Wesson. It might be the cheapest quality you can find. +1 for the Dan Wesson. They are not quite up there with the Baer's, Wilson's and Nighthawk's, but they are way better than any other production gun.
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Re: In the market for a good 1911
[Re: gundoc]
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03/15/17 04:41 AM
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This is truth too. I transferred a R1 for a buddy and it is the smoothest 1911 I have ever handled outside of a Les Baer Alright gundoc, you have peaked my interest. The R1 you transferred, new production?
If there's any doubt, then there is no doubt... The gut don't never lie.
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Re: In the market for a good 1911
[Re: VThomas]
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03/15/17 04:52 AM
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R_H_Clark
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I'm not claiming to be an expert rather far from it infact but Kimbers have been known for hit or miss quality for quite a while know.
The 4 brands I listed are hand fit. Yep,but more than 3 times the OP's budget limit. I don't even think you can get a top quality 1911 for $1000. You might get one that runs but you just as easily might get one that doesn't. My vote ,even though it's still over budget would be for a Dan Wesson. It might be the cheapest quality you can find. +1 for the Dan Wesson. They are not quite up there with the Baer's, Wilson's and Nighthawk's, but they are way better than any other production gun. Just think,for only $600 over your budget you can buy a top quality 1911, hand fitted, with no MIM parts, and never have to worry if you could have bought a better pistol. http://www.indianagunclub.com/Pages/Gun-Club-Guns-for-sale.aspxSorry,the link won't take you to a specific gun like I thought.I posted this link because they have some of the best pictures of guns for sale.
Last edited by R_H_Clark; 03/15/17 04:54 AM.
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Re: In the market for a good 1911
[Re: Blackwater_Reb]
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03/15/17 06:26 AM
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This is truth too. I transferred a R1 for a buddy and it is the smoothest 1911 I have ever handled outside of a Les Baer Alright gundoc, you have peaked my interest. The R1 you transferred, new production? Yeah, well, within the last year I guess. It was an R1 enhanced with the beavertail, novak sights, front slide cuts (  ) and G10 grips
There are two types of gun enthusiasts ... Those who have been F#CKED by PTG and those who will be!
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Re: In the market for a good 1911
[Re: sethjamtoe]
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03/16/17 09:17 AM
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Sexy!...I couldn't bring myself to even look for a price, though!
Well behaved women never make history.~ Out back
Quit laughing...I think I broke something.
Fifteen is my limit on Schnitzen-Gruben, Baby...
I have OCD and ADD, so everything has to be perfect, but only for a minute.
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Re: In the market for a good 1911
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03/16/17 09:31 AM
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I personally love my Springfield 1911 A1 Stainless. I carry it often.
Recently I started shooting ATI 1911 without any complaints. I don't expect any of my guns to be safe queens. What's the point of having it if you can't enjoy it.
My Springfield was roughly $1k several years ago but I also had Springfield do some work on the gun too at the custom shop. My ATI was about $400 and I shoot it just as much if not more. I am actually looking at getting another one in the next few days.
I would rather be tried by 12, than carried by 6.
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Re: In the market for a good 1911
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03/16/17 01:25 PM
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Helluva deal there saw
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If I agreed with you, we'd both be wrong.
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Re: In the market for a good 1911
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03/17/17 09:16 AM
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Those are absolutely too cool for words!
Well behaved women never make history.~ Out back
Quit laughing...I think I broke something.
Fifteen is my limit on Schnitzen-Gruben, Baby...
I have OCD and ADD, so everything has to be perfect, but only for a minute.
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Re: In the market for a good 1911
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03/18/17 06:21 AM
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Why not buy a RIA and enhance it as you can.
You can build a pretty good 1911 with a Caspian slide and frame too
When I need expert advice I tend to talk to myself
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Re: In the market for a good 1911
[Re: Wiley Coyote]
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03/19/17 09:36 AM
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Springfield Armory would get my money.
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Re: In the market for a good 1911
[Re: DEADorALIVE]
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03/20/17 02:51 PM
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Sexy!...I couldn't bring myself to even look for a price, though! His 1911's START at $4299 - my guess is the damascus one is higher than that!
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Re: In the market for a good 1911
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03/21/17 04:24 AM
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Yet to have the opportunity to walk up to a counter and put any of the suggestions in my hands, much less hit the range and try any. Several, several viable options yall have thrown out there. Much appreciated. Will post up my final decision... whenever I can make it, and provide my reasoning for doing so.
And if I happen to win the lottery, those Gibeon meteorite customs might just get a look. Ha.
If there's any doubt, then there is no doubt... The gut don't never lie.
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Re: In the market for a good 1911
[Re: sethjamtoe]
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03/21/17 07:22 AM
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That is some beautiful work.
Isaiah 5:20 Woe to those who call evil good and good evil, who put darkness for light and light for darkness, who put bitter for sweet and sweet for bitter.
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Re: In the market for a good 1911
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03/27/17 08:02 AM
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Colt, I have several of them and they have run 100%! I don't use the stock mags. I use Wilson's. You can't go wrong and Colt retains it value.
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