Which 1911 to buy??

[Bcody23]

Looking to buy my first 1911. That being said, I'm having trouble making a decision. With so many different makes and models, I really need some imput.

 

[jagee]

What's your budget? Is it just a range toy or will it serve another purpose?

Also, welcome to INGO.

 

[88E30M50]

It really begins with the budget and then the purpose. Without either, I assume that money is unlimited and that you want this for EDC. I'll recommend a Dan Wesson, Ed Brown or Wilson if money is not a concern. If it is, let us know the budget and we can help a bit.

Just noticed that this was post 1 for you. I'll echo Jagee's Welcome to INGO sentiment.

 

[88E30M50]

Also, is this your first handgun or is it adding to a collection?

 

[churchmouse]

When you list your budget we will all chime in.....

 

[Expat]

Since you didn't put a top end in your post, I assume budget is not in the equation. So I would recommend the Wilson Combat CQB. I would get one if I had the money.

 

[Gluemanz28]

When you list your budget we will all chime in.....

Budget?????????

This is INGO we ain't got time for no stinkin budget. He can sell a kidney or something.

 

[churchmouse]

Budget?????????

This is INGO we ain't got time for no stinkin budget. He can sell a kidney or something.

I am out of kidney's............

 

[Gluemanz28]

I am out of kidney's............

Well then your out of luck because everything else you have is so old it's obsolete.

Is that cheeseburger worthy?

 

[EBarnett]

Anyone have a bad opinion of kimber?

 

[jagee]

Anyone have a bad opinion of kimber?

churchmouse does

 

[RustyHornet]

Well then your out of luck because everything else you have is so old it's obsolete.

Is that cheeseburger worthy?

I was gonna say something, but no need now!!!!

 

[Gluemanz28]

I was gonna say something, but no need now!!!!

When he gets up from his nap were gonna be in trouble

 

[Expat]

Anyone have a bad opinion of kimber?

My understanding is that the early ones rank up there with your best 1911s. The later ones not so much.

 

[churchmouse]

Anyone have a bad opinion of kimber?

Me.
Newer ones are just pretty.
Others will Boo-Hoo this opinion and I am OK with that.
If you are going to spend north of 1K look at Springfield TRP's or a used Dan Wesson.
South of 1K look at the Springer loaded series. Damn nice guns.

 

[churchmouse]

My understanding is that the early ones rank up there with your best 1911s. The later ones not so much.

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[RustyHornet]

When he gets up from his nap were gonna be in trouble

He's up!!!!



1911 thread. I love my Springfield Range Officer.

 

[Gluemanz28]

Oh crap he woke up

 

[churchmouse]

When he gets up from his nap were gonna be in trouble

I am making a list.............

 

[RustyHornet]

I am making a list.............

Of people that deserve cheeseburgers.