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Hey guys,
I'm looking to buy a new gun this spring, and I think it may be a 1911. My last 1911 was a Kimber Gold Combat about 6 years ago, but needless to say I'm not willing to spend $1,400 on a handgun. What do you think is the best 1911 for under $1,000 (actually more towards $700-800)
Thanks in advance
I've been hearing really good things about the Rock Island Arm 1911s. You can get a basic one for $400-500 and spend a few hundred making it your own. Me personally have a soft spot for Remingtons 1911 A1. I keep seeing it in magazines and I really want one at this point. Also been hearing nothing but good about it as well.
I've had an R1 since June and couldn't be happier. IMHO it's just as good and more accurate than my 1978 Colt Series'70.Quote:
Originally Posted by 1988 Olds
50 rds in there.
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Justin, didn't your last 1911 almost kill someone?
SA 1911A1 is always hard to beat, especially their customer service.
S&W 1911 is ALSO hard to beat. I own both SA & S&W, but I carry the Smith every day. http://www.freesmileys.org/smileys/smiley-happy088.gif
Nope, that was an A.N.D (Accidental Neglegent Discharge....a hybrid of both that I invented. It's basically when somebody in the cubicle next to me is finger fucking their 1911, and a part breaks sending a round through my cubicle)Quote:
Originally Posted by victory
I'll have to check them out. I should also add that this is going to be a range gun, since I carry my G19 daily. If that helps.Quote:
Originally Posted by The_War_Wagon
RIA Tactical is a beauty in .45 and 9mm. Can be had for under $400.
Les Baer, Springfield Loaded or TRP, Kimber Desert Warrior, Colt MK IV or 80 series, anything by Wilson Combat, used Nighthawk custom. That's if you plan to shoot it (>1k a year) or carry it, if its a safe queen just buy something that looks good, it'll shoot just fine if it's not a lemon.
Or build it yourself, can be done cheapish and decently.
wait, what?Quote:
Originally Posted by JustinM
You can buy a used Nighthawk for $700-$800? Please tell me where.Quote:
Originally Posted by walther
I use to own a Les Baer Premier II i traded it because i just hate target sights. I will be getting another Les Baer soon. But id say for around a 1000 or under to go with a colt. The Gun Site in Arizona uses a custom Colt that is made just for them. I hate kimbers!
A friend of mine just bought a Citadel 1911 A1 FS at the Gettysburg show last Sat. we got to test it out that day. The trigger was sweet (3.6 lbs.), we sent 300+ rounds factory and hand loads thru it. it shot great! It was on target with no problems. I was impressed with it to the point I just ordered one for myself.:)
How about a few 15 to 16 hundred dollar 1911's for under $1000: Colt Gold Cup Trophy, SA MC Operator, SA Loaded PX9152LP (my fav. in the Loaded models), Colt Series 70 reintro, a nice used SA TRP. I say it this way because I have handled and shot each one of these and they, in my opinion, could easily cost more than the $800 to $900 that they are (not the TRP). They are all exceptional for the money. $600 to $700: Taurus PT (2007 mod. or later), SA RO, SA Loaded. I don't know enough about the Philippine 1911's to make a comment, but I have not read very much negativity on them other than the triggers on some are not good. I handled an American Classic and I didn't think the trigger was terrible. Believe it or not, out of the box, I think the PT has the best trigger of the few I listed, but they are all good. JMHO on all.
Yep. Colt......SA Loaded.Quote:
Colt Gold Cup Trophy, SA MC Operator, SA Loaded PX9152LP
Pete
If it ain't a colt it's just a copy;) lol I like a good series 70 myself!
Why specifically after 2009? i have not read up on them recently nor owned one but i'm curious, and have considered one.Quote:
Originally Posted by 300WM
If it was my money it would be a Remington R1. I was playing with one the other day and I really liked it. I have a 1942 Colt M1911a1 Army that'll go to the grave with me so I don't need another 1911 right now.
I have had nothing But perfection with my springfields. (All 4 of them) if u get a colt, I'd recommend looking at an older one. I had an xse and I could never get it to run for a full box of ammo without giving me ftf's and fte's.
Not ragging on the Pony. It just seems that their qc has been slipping lately.
My bad, dude. The 9 is supposed to be a 7. Most of the issues I have read about are from the early production models (06 into 07). I wouldn't want to recommend a pistol to someone without at least saying there might be an issue with it. My PT is a Dec. 07 model, and it has gone 3100 rds with no failures, at all. I called about two used PT's I saw for sale that had wear marks on the frame from the slide that are not supposed to be there. Both were built before March of 07. This may be more of an anal or OCD thing with me, but I do not like to take that big of a risk with $600. I have shot 4 PT's built in 2010, and there was no way I could tell they were $600 guns. Everything seemed to fit and function just a bit better than my 07 model. They still have the thin, parkerized finish, but other than that, a very good 1911 for the money. JMHOQuote:
Originally Posted by Shadow Heart
I edited the post with the incorrect date.
ive said it before and ill say it again... my TRP is my favorite gun i have ever shot or owned (and i have a decent collection if i do say so myself) I and a few other people who have shot it like it better than the bill wilson carry my buddy shoots... I say save up a little more and go the TRP route.
oh yea the NEW sig 1911s are pretty good. I had a new stainless and id say it had the best trigger i ever felt on any production 1911. I liked it 10x more than the kimber i use to have
It is a fine gun, as fine as any mentioned on the thread, BUT, that beast ain't $1000 or less. Kicking aside, I agree with you. For sheer quality, standard features, accuracy, and stunning good looks, the TRP is one of the best 1911 deals, regardless of money, out there. JMO, too.Quote:
Originally Posted by cmr076
The last time i handled a TRP I had 3 malfunctions (FTE and FTF) in a single box of ammo.Quote:
Originally Posted by cmr076
Anyway Justin, I'm of the opinion that whatever 1911 you buy it will need to see a good gunsmith to run right, so might as well buy a cheap one and build it.
I have to agree on the taurus pt 1911......Love mine.... Itll eat any round I put through it without an issue and they come with a bunch of mods done from taurus that you wont find on any other gun comparable in price
STI Spartan
Springfield Armory Loaded or Range Master
Those are my recommendations, but they are middle to upper end of the price range, for the lower range I would go (and own) a SA GI but it's known for hammer bite!
Dude, I know I already posted a few of my opinions, but I would be remiss if I didn't tell you about a Colt XSE Government model I got to put a little time on over the weekend. Nice, nice, 1911 that cost the owner just under $900. Colt name, Colt quality, looked great, and very accurate. In my opinion, all it needed was a mag well, but all 1911's need that IMO.Quote:
Originally Posted by JustinM
Just make sure if you put a mag well on it does not wrap around the front. Also, make sure it is installed properly and has the shit loctited out of it. If it shifts and locks your magazine in, you're kinda fucked.Quote:
Originally Posted by 300WM
Wilson Combat makes one that is pretty fool proof. Inexpensive, as well.Quote:
Originally Posted by victory
My hands are too large for a single stack 1911, so I carry a Para Ord P13 double stacker.
You may wish to go this route if you're similarly handicapped.
Is there anything that you don't currently like about your kimber that you'd like to have instead? Or do you just want something cheaper to beat on at the range?
I've had my Kimber CII since Nov.Quote:
Originally Posted by Justin
1750 rds downstream. No failures in the last 1000 rds.
A (50)box of Rems did screw it up, until I cleaned the shavings out.
Only two problems. Peening on the outer radius of the lower barrel lugs.
I have relieved this by removing material away from the outside radius.
The FPS extended below the bottom of the slide, thus bumping the hammer
when returning to battery. I removed material from bottom edge of FPS. Slide returns to battery much smoother, even though it bumps into the disconnector.
Don't change springs, if you get another Kimber. Just shoot it. And the stock mag is just fine.
So for around 700USD, and 500 rds of ValuPak Rem UMC, a Kimber will
not only be broken in nicely, you have enough left over for a holster,
and some mags, which also have to be broken in as well. I have 2 WC's, and 2 KimPro. All work fine.
I just picked up My New Rem 1911 R1 yesterday, did not have a chance to shoot it yet, but it really looks good, and all of the reviews that I found here and on Utube are all very good and i paid $589.00 plus tax. Great Deal for a 1911, and a lifetime warrenaty ( Replacement Warrenty ) from Davidsons " Gallery og Guns "" Cant beat that !!!