1911 suggestions

[dak109]

That gun had one of the nicest factory out of the box triggers in it.
I told WT if I did not already have one this one would be with me.......

He may have offered your services if such need arises.

 

[churchmouse]

He may have offered your services if such need arises.

Oh he did did he.............

WT is good people.

 

[dak109]

Oh he did did he.............

WT is good people.

Seemed to be. I saw it in the classifieds but decided to hold off. Saw him walking around the 1500 with a sign on his back advertising it. I took the opportunity to ask if he was on INGO, after talking with him and looking it over we made a deal. So much for holding off.

 

[churchmouse]

Seemed to be. I saw it in the classifieds but decided to hold off. Saw him walking around the 1500 with a sign on his back advertising it. I took the opportunity to ask if he was on INGO, after talking with him and looking it over we made a deal. So much for holding off.

You have to strike when the opportunity arises....

 

[Dean C.]

For less than a grand the new Colt Competition Pistol is hard to beat. Has the same features as the much venerated Range Officer and it has the Pony on the side to boot.

 

[churchmouse]

For less than a grand the new Colt Competition Pistol is hard to beat. Has the same features as the much venerated Range Officer and it has the Pony on the side to boot.

I am hearing that Colt is getting its act together but until I get to fondle one at the range I have little faith.
Had several 70 series and a few early 80 series that did us very well. They were sold in difficult times.
Much of what I have seen from them in the past few years was anything but what I would expect from the Horse.
I seriously hope they are on the rebound.

 

[88E30M50]

OP, Are you wanting a GI style 1911 or one that has a lot of the latest updates to the design like the extended grip safety and thumb safety along with dovetailed sights? If you like the USGI style, the CZ 1911 is hard to beat for the money. It's out of production now, but is still available and runs around $800 or so. For that, you get a Dan Wesson built full size 1911 with excellent quality. If wanting the later updates, an actual Dan Wesson would make an excellent first 1911, but you'll have to add about $300 to the budget to get there.

Also, last year around November, you could find Colt standard 1911s for under $700. I don't know if those will come down in price again this year, but it was a pretty good deal for a gun with a forged slide and frame. Most others in that price range are cast frames. BTW, the CZ 1911 is also forged.

 

[Beemer]

That is sort of my dilemma. I originally was feeling like I wanted a standard GI model, however I have seen some pretty nice suggestions from others. So, right now I am trying to get an idea what I want to do. I would really prefer not to buy a new Colt, I would like one with some history. But, as I said, some of these other options are very tempting.

 

[Beemer]

Well it looks like I may be going with a Springfield after all. I will be shooting an MC Operator on Monday and if everything goes well I will be purchasing it. Thanks for the help guys.

 

[Jaybird1980]

MC Operator is a good choice. Only one that i was really disappointed with was a Para. They will never get anymore of my money.

 

[Expat]

The great thing is, you can always buy another one later :-)

 

[88E30M50]

Well it looks like I may be going with a Springfield after all. I will be shooting an MC Operator on Monday and if everything goes well I will be purchasing it. Thanks for the help guys.

That's a solid choice for a first 1911. Be careful though, as 1911s are one of those guns that tend to multiply.

 

[churchmouse]

That's a solid choice for a first 1911. Be careful though, as 1911s are one of those guns that tend to multiply.

I think you have seen this gun...

 

[Beemer]

Thanks to CM. Nice conversation and quick run to the range. I am happy with it.

 

[churchmouse]

Thanks to CM. Nice conversation and quick run to the range. I am happy with it.

And I have an empty place in the pistol safe....Oh what to do now.....

 

[Beemer]

And I have an empty place in the pistol safe....Oh what to do now.....

I imagine you will figure something out

 

[dak109]

And I have an empty place in the pistol safe....Oh what to do now.....

I think there are a few Glocks in the classifieds.

oops, forgot the purple

 

[88E30M50]

The great thing is, you can always buy another one later :-)

It's funny how you say that as if he has a choice. Once the 1911 bug has bitten, free will flies out the window along side any spare cash you may have stashed away.

 

[LCSOSgt11]

I did not read all of the posts. With that said, a 1911 no matter the maker is one thing. .45 ACP. Officer's Model, Commander, Government and all sizes in between is up to the choice of the purchaser. However, in my own humble opinion, one thing is not negotiable. That would be the caliber. Again, .45 ACP. Plain and simple.

 

[warren5421]

I have owned 1911's from $75-$4500. Started caaying a 1911 in 1953. Today I go with Colt or STI, don't think the Wilson, Brown, or Bear is worth the difference in money. Like the Dan Wesson but keep going back to Colt or STI. First 1911 was a Remington Rand in .45ACP and the last was a STI 2011 in 10mm.