Need some 1911 opinions

[Cameramonkey]

Its not a bobtail, but I have heard excellent things about the Ruger SR1911.

It was my first choice for a 1911 and on all accounts is one of the best bargains out there in this platform. Well, it WAS my first choice until a friend dropped his Kimber safe queen in my lap for a steal because he wanted to fund another toy.

Probably not EXACTLY what you had in mind, but its in the extreme low end of your price range, and every review I have read says you wont be disappointed. Besides, that price leaves all kinds of room for upgrades!

 

[dyerwatcher]

I have had Colt, Kimber and Sig. I still have the Colt and Sig. The Colt took some work, but now is a good performer. I was never able to "Break in " the Kimber. The Sig Traditional Two Tone was perfect out of the box. 100% perfect to date (800) rounds. Great trigger. Highly recommended. Not bashing Kimber- they build a quality firearm - I challenge their consistency.

 

[Uglyducky]

I've owned a bunch of 1911's over the years. The two I would recommend VERY highly as a lower price point gun would be a springfield or Dan wesson. My experience has been pretty bad with Kimbers.

 

[Uglyducky]

Here's my WC 1911. This is before it was Armor Tuff'd.

And a shot of me taking that picture for the lol's.

Yes - the dining room table .

that is some SERIOUS shooting equipment. Both on and off the table

 

[TTravis]

Word of advice: Don't let them sell you on a Glock.

 

[MikeDVB]

that is some SERIOUS shooting equipment. Both on and off the table

Yeah, photography is my number one hobby .

There's a $1,650 lens I really want to buy......... CRAZY.

 

[Jeremy1066]

Word of advice: Don't let them sell you on a Glock.

If Glock ever makes a 1911, I will buy 10 of them.

 

[RH777]

I've heard a lot of good things about the Springfield Armory 1911's. You can find them at great prices at sportsmansoutdoorsuperstore.com

 

[VERT]

If Glock ever makes a 1911, I will buy 10 of them.

If Glock made a 1911 it would probably be all black and look like this:

 

[Uglyducky]

If Glock made a 1911 it would probably be all black and look like this:

hahahahaha

 

[churchmouse]

I've heard a lot of good things about the Springfield Armory 1911's. You can find them at great prices at sportsmansoutdoorsuperstore.com

All but 1 of my 1911's are Springers.

 

[bluehdflhrs]

I have a loaded SS Springfield ultra it comes with ever thing you want but it is not a round butt.I lrealy like it and it is a lot of 1911 for the money.

 

[Mark 1911]

I have bought 3 Kimbers and still own 2 of them. They're really nice, but I had to do some part replacement work to get them to where I liked them. If I knew as much about 1911s when I bought my Kimbers as I do now, I would have gone with Springfield instead.

 

[halfmileharry]

Find a used Baer and don't look back.
A 1911 .45 is the answer to the question "What would Jesus carry?"

I'm with John on this one.

 

[halfmileharry]

Thanks to everyone that posted, I have some thinking to do for sure but also some saving, whenever I do get my paws on which ever 1911 I choose, I will post pics asap.
Thanks again

I've got Wilson, Springfields, Kimbers, Colts, to name drop just a few. You pay the lead bill and I don't mind you shooting them if need be. I've got big and small. They were all blued or parkerized until recently. I hate stainless. LOL!

 

[churchmouse]

I've got Wilson, Springfields, Kimbers, Colts, to name drop just a few. You pay the lead bill and I don't mind you shooting them if need be. I've got big and small. They were all blued or parkerized until recently. I hate stainless. LOL!

Aw man.....

 

[hvacrguy]

I am really thinking hard on the Dan Wesson line. No MIM parts either.

 

[church]

Find a used Baer and don't look back.
A 1911 .45 is the answer to the question "What would Jesus carry?"

Or buy a new Les Baer and dont look back. Either way.

 

[church]

Also, i'm surprised someone hasn't come along carrying on about RIA 1911's and how great they are and trying to tell you there could be no better 1911 anywhere, ever.

 

[Expat]

I am still pondering whether I should sell my SW1911...