Opinion Poll: Best Full Size 1911 Model/Manufacturer

[rimini]

Guys,

I need an opinion on the best all around .45 1911 Model and Manufacturer. All owners' opinions will be greatly appreciated.

Thanks,

Gene K

[FordDieselSteve]

I really like my loaded Springfield 1911,it shoots great and I never had a problem with it yet.

[PisnNapalm]

Don't forget the Taurus PT1911. Lots of goodies that cost extra on other makes.

[itstock]

Guys,

I need an opinion on the best all around .45 1911 Model and Manufacturer. All owners' opinions will be greatly appreciated.

Thanks,

Gene K

Get ready for a million different opinions......

What are you looking at doing? Competitive shooting? Reliability? Durability? Looks cool?

Colt 70>all. Just don't touch one damn thing on it, it's perfect how it is from the factory, even 70 years ago.

[Lycanthrope]

Price range please!

[TonyF]

Guys,

I need an opinion on the best all around .45 1911 Model and Manufacturer. All owners' opinions will be greatly appreciated.

Thanks,

Gene K

A current production Colt Series 70. Then send it to one of only about a dozen or so gunsmiths who REALLY know the 1911 geometry and have them perform a reliability package and add whatever bells and whistles suit your fancy.

[fultonCoShooter]

I like colts

although the kimber Grand Raptor makes my pants tight when i look at it same with some of the ed brown guns


if price is a problem there is always Rock Island 1911s

ive heard alot of gunsmiths are using rock islands to do there custom builds on pretty much they shitcan all the factory parts and replace them with high end parts

[deafsmithco]

Exactly what Tony said.

[Mity2]

Para's basic single stack SA 1911.

Accurate
Dependable
true to original 1911 demention(more so then other manufacture I'm told)
and reasonably priced.

I'm truely happy that I went with my para PX745S instead of Kimber Stainless II.


SA's Loaded 1911 are pretty good too.
And SA's costomer service is top natch.

Important thing is to go to store with open mind.
Don't just get Kimber, because your buddy told you its the best.
Try few different one.
Handle one
Check the finish quality
And if possible, find someone who have them and try one out at range.

Get what YOU want to get. Not what rest of us want you to get.

[PA Rifleman]

Guys,

I need an opinion on the best all around .45 1911 Model and Manufacturer. All owners' opinions will be greatly appreciated.

Thanks,

Gene K

Remington-Rand or Ithaca, vintage 1943. Both go bang absolutely every time for me.

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