USA made 1911 recommendations?

[pewpew2232]

Not new to 1911s, have a couple RIA’s, had a Tisas and have fired a Taurus. However I’m looking to get my first US made gun. I’m wanting to stay in the ~$850 range right now the main contender is the Springfield Mil Spec in stainless. Any others to consider? Kimber has several models in that range I like the look of but they just seem to be a rabbit hole of problems.

 

[PRasko]

Springfield over kimber, unless you can find an older made one. That opinion though.

Kimber quality has dropped pretty badly, imo, since they moved.

Also S&W makes a 1911, im sure its typical S&W quality.

Sig also makes some as well as ruger.

 

[mark40sw]

Have several ruger sr1911's, no problems operating or feeding with any of them.

Only issue, I replaced plunger tube spring on a couple to get a better safety throw. Low cost spring from Wilson combat.

Some of them replaced the all black front sight with Dawson Precision fiber front sights. SR1911's use a non standard front sight for fitting.

 

[churchmouse]

Stay clear of the newer Limbers. As already stated the quality is just not there for the price point.
Springer has some nice offerings in your budget.
Tigers are OK but I prefer the metallurgy of the Springers.
A newer player on the market is Bull Armory.
Nephew picked one up some weeks back and he loves it.

 

[KG1]

The Springer Mil Spec you're contemplating is a solid meat and potatoes choice.

 

[Robert Richardson]

Springfield mil spec or loaded. I say loaded because you will probably end up with that configuration sooner or later.

 

[pewpew2232]

I’ve looked into Ruger some but even the used ones I see are selling for over $900, and I figure at that point might as well just save a little more for a Dan Wesson or something similar. Does bul have USA guns? I thought they were Turkish? I don’t have anything against that just wanting to stay US this time around. As for the loaded, one of my RIA had a bunch of “upgrades” so I was wanting to stay more basic this time, that’s why I like the Mil Spec, also looking hard at the Garrisn.

 

[Jaybird1980]

I’ve looked into Ruger some but even the used ones I see are selling for over $900, and I figure at that point might as well just save a little more for a Dan Wesson or something similar. Does bul have USA guns? I thought they were Turkish? I don’t have anything against that just wanting to stay US this time around. As for the loaded, one of my RIA had a bunch of “upgrades” so I was wanting to stay more basic this time, that’s why I like the Mil Spec, also looking hard at the Garrisn.

The beavertail, flat mainspring housing and sights on the Garrison make it a much better shooter IMO.

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[two70]

I’ve looked into Ruger some but even the used ones I see are selling for over $900, and I figure at that point might as well just save a little more for a Dan Wesson or something similar. Does bul have USA guns? I thought they were Turkish? I don’t have anything against that just wanting to stay US this time around. As for the loaded, one of my RIA had a bunch of “upgrades” so I was wanting to stay more basic this time, that’s why I like the Mil Spec, also looking hard at the Garrisn.

Israeli not Turkish but no, I don't believe they have US built guns.

 

[DadSmith]

I can recommend Springfield Armory Ronin 1911 45acp. It's a very nice firearm for the money.

 

[neycx1911]

Not new to 1911s, have a couple RIA’s, had a Tisas and have fired a Taurus. However I’m looking to get my first US made gun. I’m wanting to stay in the ~$850 range right now the main contender is the Springfield Mil Spec in stainless. Any others to consider? Kimber has several models in that range I like the look of but they just seem to be a rabbit hole of problems.

You can find a solid Springfield Range Officer used for that price. I have no issues with Kimbers, but the Springfield just feels more solid.

 

[pewpew2232]

I’ve posted this question in two places, Springfield has the most recommendations by a lot, I really like the stainless mil spec by I might just pick up whichever model I find a decent deal on first.

 

[Brad69]

Freedom Series Pistols - Fusion Firearms

The Freedom Series Pistol line is a production line of 1911 pistols by Fusion Firearms. These pistols start from a rock-solid bar-stock base frame, slide, and barrel and are built with extreme attention to detail.

fusionfirearms.com

More better than mass production pistols. Owner worked at DW!

You can order a custom 1911 at great prices!

Downside your probably gonna wait for them to make it.

 

[pewpew2232]

Freedom Series Pistols - Fusion Firearms

The Freedom Series Pistol line is a production line of 1911 pistols by Fusion Firearms. These pistols start from a rock-solid bar-stock base frame, slide, and barrel and are built with extreme attention to detail.

fusionfirearms.com

More better than mass production pistols. Owner worked at DW!

You can order a custom 1911 at great prices!

Downside your probably gonna wait for them to make it.

I see a lot of mixed thought on Fusion, not as bad as Kimber but enough to make me hesitant, especially with never having actually seen one in person.

 

[patience0830]

Std Manufacturing is a solid choice. Or Allen Moore mfrg.

 

[Cavman]

Always enjoyed my sig scorpion 1911. Never a issue with it.

 

[bobzilla]

Had a springer loaded since ….. 2014(?). Love it. Would recommend

 

[KG1]

I’ve posted this question in two places, Springfield has the most recommendations by a lot, I really like the stainless mil spec by I might just pick up whichever model I find a decent deal on first.

Can't go wrong with pretty much any Springer 1911. I would say it's a safe bet. I'm basically into DW but we're talking more than your budget range. I have had Springer 1911s in the past. I have'nt had any issues with them and would'nt hesitate to buy another one.

 

[DadSmith]

Ronin .45 5" Blued/SS $789.99

RONIN .45acp 4.25" Blues/SS $789.99

Madison Outdoors

 

[pewpew2232]

Ronin .45 5" Blued/SS $789.99

RONIN .45acp 4.25" Blues/SS $789.99

Madison Outdoors

Damn good prices, unfortunately I’m not currently living in Indiana.