Where should I buy a 1911 and which one?

[DocHoliday]

In about a week, I will be heading up to Indy to do some shopping. I need a 1911 that is reliable and won't go that much past $1,000. Where are some places that have good inventory of 1911 and have reasonable prices? I like the stainless steel or two tone look. Accuracy and a gun that has customer service that stands behind their product is vital.

 

[aaron580]

Bradis has a good amount (including stainless and 2 tones) along with elmores. Other than those 2 I have not seen tons of 1911's around recently. I would go with a kimber or a sig if it was me. I think Im now going with a Kimber Custom TLE myself.

 

[DocHoliday]

Bradis has a good amount (including stainless and 2 tones) along with elmores. Other than those 2 I have not seen tons of 1911's around recently. I would go with a kimber or a sig if it was me. I think Im now going with a Kimber Custom TLE myself.

The Kimbers are real nice. Where is Elmore's?

 

[churchmouse]

Call Bob's...Plainfield Shooting supply's. He always has a few and usually the best prices.
The new shop in Avon had a couple last week. 1 Stainless if I remember.

Bradis has some as well.

I am no fan of Kimber and I hear CS sucks with them.
Springfield has (IMHO) the absolute best warranty and CS.

Are you looking for EDC...Target...competition...What is the intended use???

 

[church]

Check plainfield shooting supplies, bob usually has a few sitting in there. Springfield loaded is a great way to go, sigs are also nice.

 

[MikeDVB]

Check out Indiana Gun Club - it's a little bit of a drive but I live in Indy and drove up there to buy my 1911. They have a fairly nice selection - you can also search their inventory online.

 

[SERparacord]

Ed Brown, just don't look at the price tag.
Anacortes Gun Shop-Ed Brown Firearms.com

 

[churchmouse]

Ed Brown
Anacortes Gun Shop-Ed Brown Firearms.com

He is on a budget........

 

[SERparacord]

He is on a budget........

I noticed after my post.

 

[DocHoliday]

Call Bob's...Plainfield Shooting supply's. He always has a few and usually the best prices.
The new shop in Avon had a couple last week. 1 Stainless if I remember.

Bradis has some as well.

I am no fan of Kimber and I hear CS sucks with them.
Springfield has (IMHO) the absolute best warranty and CS.

Are you looking for EDC...Target...competition...What is the intended use???

Target would be primary use

 

[Echelon]

He is on a budget........

What about Rock Island... I've not heard anything bad about RIA for the price.


Your requested models:

Here is a Matte Nickel:
https://us.armscor.com/products/1911-matte-nickel-tactical-a1fs-45acp

Two-Tone:
https://us.armscor.com/products/1911-two-tone-tactical-a1fs-45acp

 

[jtbriles]

Elmore's is in Greenwood at Fairview and 135 on the northwest corner.

 

[MikeDVB]

What about Rock Island... I've not heard anything bad about RIA for the price.

RIA is fine, but I'd spring for the tactical instead of the GI. It's a tiny difference in cost but you end up with much better parts.

 

[DarkRose]

Here in Columbus, our local Rural King is selling long guns and handguns, as of two weeks ago. Usually three or four 1911s in the case (though that isn't really a large selection), I haven't really payed close attention, but I know the Remington 1911 R1 is one of them.

Might see if there's a Rural King close to you, could pay to window shop and price compare before you head to Indy...

 

[Echelon]

RIA is fine, but I'd spring for the tactical instead of the GI. It's a tiny difference in cost but you end up with much better parts.

I did a ninja edit and linked him to the tactical models

 

[SERparacord]

At your price you won't find better than this.
Remington Model 1911 R1 Enhanced - Handguns

 

[cmamath13]

Elmore's is in Greenwood at Fairview and 135 on the northwest corner.

The have excellent prices and quite a few 1911's!

 

[IIVIIace]

Go Sig and don't look back

I have owned Kimbers, Springfields and RIA in the past. All were good, but two years ago I bought a Sig TacOps and I was impressed to say the least. Fit and finish were excelent and the gun is more accurate than I am. I would say the only drawback is finding a holster for one. I make kydex holsters so it wasn't a big deal to me, but if you ever want to carry one finding a holster will be difficult.
Just my 2 cents.

 

[DocHoliday]

Here in Columbus, our local Rural King is selling long guns and handguns, as of two weeks ago. Usually three or four 1911s in the case (though that isn't really a large selection), I haven't really payed close attention, but I know the Remington 1911 R1 is one of them.

Might see if there's a Rural King close to you, could pay to window shop and price compare before you head to Indy...

What are the prices like at Rural King? Usually the ammo runs on the high side. I'm actually in driving distance from Columbus.

 

[Echelon]

What are the prices like at Rural King? Usually the ammo runs on the high side. I'm actually in driving distance from Columbus.

That would be an understatement!