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    Default Questions on 1911’s - lots of options

    I am interested in buying a 1911 .45 for primarily target shooting.

    In looking at the market, there are lots of guns in the $1,000+ range like Colts and Kimbers. Then there are some midrange models like Ruger and Springfield that start at $600 and up. Lastly, there a dozens of Philippine and Turkish models in the $400 price point like Girsan, Tisas, Rock Island etc.

    Begs the question are the more expensive models withe the cost, or if I go with the $400 - $500 gun will I find that are they junk? if some of the cheap ones are decent which are the better brands of these 1911 clones?

    Neil

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    Default Re: Questions on 1911’s - lots of options

    You are going to get a lot of opinions on this question.
    IMHO if this is target only and not competitive target shooting. I would say you could get one of the Rock Islands and be fairly happy with it.

    That being said I bought a Sig 1911 Scorpion in the $1000 range and have been happy with it for target shooting and would be happy with it's reliability for self defense too.

    there is a lot of information on the internet for each model with tons of haters and fan boys for each. Good Luck with your purchase. :-)

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    Default Re: Questions on 1911’s - lots of options

    For your stated purpose, I'd say the Springfield Armory Range Officer would be a good choice. They have a target barrel, adjustable sights & good trigger. They can be had for $7-800.
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    Default Re: Questions on 1911’s - lots of options

    Hard to beat the rock island 1911. Great price. Great gun.

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    Default Re: Questions on 1911’s - lots of options

    Improvements can be made with changing parts, I gather, which its own flavor of rocket science to some people.
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    Default Re: Questions on 1911’s - lots of options

    Quote Originally Posted by IronButt View Post
    For your stated purpose, I'd say the Springfield Armory Range Officer would be a good choice. They have a target barrel, adjustable sights & good trigger. They can be had for $7-800.
    This ^^ and plus I think they look great. I've never shot one, but when I turn 21 I think that'll be my first 1911, unless I get a Ruger 1911 Commander first...
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    Default Re: Questions on 1911’s - lots of options

    The Tisas and the Rock Islands especially the match Rock Islands are very nice shooters. If you have a grand to spend I would look at a Dan Wesson stainless Heritage model. That particular Dan Wesson is a really good 1911 for the money. The Range Officer and Sig models are decent 1911 as well. From 1500 to five grand there are some seriously outstanding 1911's to spend your money on. Really if you are going to shoot it hard more than 300 rounds a week I would buy a higher end pistol. If we are talking about 100 rounds a month or less I would buy a Rock Island Match or Remington or a Springfield Range Officer and spend the rest of your funds on ammo.
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    Default Re: Questions on 1911’s - lots of options

    x2 on the scorpion.
    Stay armed my friends.

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    Default Re: Questions on 1911’s - lots of options

    for a thousand or under, the rock islands, ruger, citadel, springfields would all be good choices.

    a kimber much under a grand is going to be a tall order

    a cult 1911 under a grand? unless it's used, I wouldn't (got bit oince)

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    Default Re: Questions on 1911’s - lots of options

    buy the cheap one spend the rest on ammo or a reloading outfit. the only way to have a good shooting 1911 is to shoot it a lot.

    i have 4 a colt 70 searies bought new in 78. a pre ww1 a argintene and a ww2 remington rand. they all shoot the same at 25 yds.

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