|
S |
M |
T |
W |
T |
F |
S |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
1
|
|
2
|
3
|
4
|
5
|
6
|
7
|
8
|
|
9
|
10
|
11
|
12
|
13
|
14
|
15
|
|
16
|
17
|
18
|
19
|
20
|
21
|
22
|
|
23
|
24
|
25
|
26
|
27
|
28
|
29
|
|
30
|
31
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
21 members (Dublgrumpy, Jdkprp70, RareBreed, dustymac, James, akbejeepin, WDE, benchmade47, inatree, donia, TexasHuntress, AJones, jawbone, sw1002, pickenstj, Beer Belly, JD53, JDR4Bama, sawdust, 2 invisible),
685
guests, and
0
robots. |
|
Key:
Admin,
Global Mod,
Mod
|
|
|
|
Joined: Mar 2012
Posts: 2,524
10 point
|
|
10 point
Joined: Mar 2012
Posts: 2,524 |
My friend’s wife contacted me about a Christmas present for my buddy. He’s always wanted a 1911 but has never bought one. She has a budget of about $8-900. It won’t be a carry gun so no compacts and it will be a 45. School me on what to look for. What brands and features would you look at in this price range?
"The democracy will cease to exist when you take away from those who are willing to work and give to those who would not." Thomas Jefferson
"I ask, who are the militia? They consist of now of the whole people, except a few public officers." George Mason
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Jun 2015
Posts: 15,388 Likes: 80
Old Mossy Horns
|
|
Old Mossy Horns
Joined: Jun 2015
Posts: 15,388 Likes: 80 |
Ruger SR1911 with a case of ammo.
Spend a little more and buy a Dan Wesson.
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Apr 2015
Posts: 5,588
12 point
|
|
12 point
Joined: Apr 2015
Posts: 5,588 |
She should buy one box of ammo, wrap it up and give it to him with the cash to go pick it out for himself. What you like and fits your hand might not be right for him.
What you do today, you have to sleep with tonight.
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Oct 2008
Posts: 8,219
14 point
|
|
14 point
Joined: Oct 2008
Posts: 8,219 |
I'd look for something with Novak Lo Mount Sights already installed and an extended beaver tail grip safety. Those are my two "gotta haves" on a 1911.
In her price range, the Ruger SR 1911 would be a solid choice. If she shops around, she may find a Remington R1 in that price range too.
I have a Ruger now that I love, but I'f Remington made a lightweight commander sized gun, I'd look into changing. The one I've handles are on par with a Wilson Combat when it come to smoothness of operation.
There are two types of gun enthusiasts ... Those who have been F#CKED by PTG and those who will be!
~ unknown
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Oct 2008
Posts: 31,597 Likes: 146
Grumpy Old Man
|
|
Grumpy Old Man
Joined: Oct 2008
Posts: 31,597 Likes: 146 |
I've had dozens of 1911s and Springfield is consistently the best, without getting into the really expensive customs. The factory Springfield mags are good quality, too. You'll have jamming and feed problems with an occasional 1911 and 99% of the time it's a bad mag. I've honestly never had a Springfield jam or hang up. I've had Colts, Kimbers taurus and Ruger all jam occasionally. Never once with a Springfield.
I hate making a good first impression. There’s no way I can keep that shit up.
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Nov 2014
Posts: 14,863 Likes: 33
Puts sugar in his cornbread!
|
|
Puts sugar in his cornbread!
Joined: Nov 2014
Posts: 14,863 Likes: 33 |
She should buy one box of ammo, wrap it up and give it to him with the cash to go pick it out for himself. What you like and fits your hand might not be right for him. Or she could take him to the gun store and see which one he likes. Just ask which one would you buy if you were to buy one. That's how I picked my wife's engagement ring out. I got her to come by the jewelry store and asked her what she liked. I am glad I did that cause I was a little bit off on my selection.
Last edited by jaredhunts; 09/21/18 07:55 AM.
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Nov 2014
Posts: 14,863 Likes: 33
Puts sugar in his cornbread!
|
|
Puts sugar in his cornbread!
Joined: Nov 2014
Posts: 14,863 Likes: 33 |
She had no idea I was going to propose either.
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Oct 2008
Posts: 31,597 Likes: 146
Grumpy Old Man
|
|
Grumpy Old Man
Joined: Oct 2008
Posts: 31,597 Likes: 146 |
She had no idea I was going to propose either. Of course she did. It was her idea, you just didn't know it. 
I hate making a good first impression. There’s no way I can keep that shit up.
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Feb 2002
Posts: 46,067 Likes: 236
Freak of Nature
|
|
Freak of Nature
Joined: Feb 2002
Posts: 46,067 Likes: 236 |
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Aug 2014
Posts: 22,824 Likes: 197
Impatient Stinky Britches Wearin’ Off-Roadin’ Guru
|
|
Impatient Stinky Britches Wearin’ Off-Roadin’ Guru
Joined: Aug 2014
Posts: 22,824 Likes: 197 |
Last edited by GomerPyle; 09/21/18 08:18 AM.
Isaiah 5:20
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Aug 2014
Posts: 22,824 Likes: 197
Impatient Stinky Britches Wearin’ Off-Roadin’ Guru
|
|
Impatient Stinky Britches Wearin’ Off-Roadin’ Guru
Joined: Aug 2014
Posts: 22,824 Likes: 197 |
joking aside, I like dBmV's idea of wrapping up a box of ammo and cash, then telling him to go buy one.
Isaiah 5:20
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Jan 2004
Posts: 31,681
Freak of Nature
|
|
Freak of Nature
Joined: Jan 2004
Posts: 31,681 |
No suggestions from 9mm little gurls PLEASE! 
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Nov 2015
Posts: 14,515
Booner
|
|
Booner
Joined: Nov 2015
Posts: 14,515 |
Can you have your friend's wife convince mine that she needs to buy me a gun?
"The true soldier fights not because he hates what is in front of him, but because he loves what is behind him."
-G. K. Chesterton
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Mar 2012
Posts: 2,524
10 point
|
|
10 point
Joined: Mar 2012
Posts: 2,524 |
Can you have your friend's wife convince mine that she needs to buy me a gun? She actually contacted me about a rifle he told her he wanted. Problem is he already bought that one and she doesn’t know it.
"The democracy will cease to exist when you take away from those who are willing to work and give to those who would not." Thomas Jefferson
"I ask, who are the militia? They consist of now of the whole people, except a few public officers." George Mason
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Sep 2007
Posts: 8,130 Likes: 11
14 point
|
|
14 point
Joined: Sep 2007
Posts: 8,130 Likes: 11 |
Dang I hate when that happens!
"In time of war, send me all the Alabamians you can get, but in time of peace, for Lord's sake, send them to somebody else." General Edward H. Plummer
"Blessed are those who, in the face of death, think only about the front sight." Jeff Cooper
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Jan 2018
Posts: 5,373 Likes: 49
12 point
|
|
12 point
Joined: Jan 2018
Posts: 5,373 Likes: 49 |
I like the Sig 1911's. A lot of gun for the money
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Aug 2013
Posts: 15,093 Likes: 149
Old Mossy Horns
|
|
Old Mossy Horns
Joined: Aug 2013
Posts: 15,093 Likes: 149 |
For 800 - 900 get a Springfield Range Officer.
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Jun 2015
Posts: 15,388 Likes: 80
Old Mossy Horns
|
|
Old Mossy Horns
Joined: Jun 2015
Posts: 15,388 Likes: 80 |
At one time Springfield used frames from Brazil(Taurus?)
Not sure if that's still the case or not but if I'm buying a 1911 it is going to made exclusively in the US or go for cheap like RIA.
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Mar 2012
Posts: 2,524
10 point
|
|
10 point
Joined: Mar 2012
Posts: 2,524 |
Good information so far, keep it coming. What about Kimber, weren’t they well regarded at one time?
"The democracy will cease to exist when you take away from those who are willing to work and give to those who would not." Thomas Jefferson
"I ask, who are the militia? They consist of now of the whole people, except a few public officers." George Mason
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Apr 2000
Posts: 30,090 Likes: 46
Administrator
|
|
Administrator
Joined: Apr 2000
Posts: 30,090 Likes: 46 |
What about Kimber, weren’t they well regarded at one time? Yes, but they’re overpriced. You’re paying for the name. In that price range your best bet is a Springfield then a Ruger.
"I hate rude behavior in a man. I won't tolerate it." Captain Woodrow F. Call
|
|
|
|
|
![[Linked Image]](https://i.imgur.com/g1iKJJx.jpg)
