1911 purchase

[biggerpatterson]

I want to purchase a 1911,but which one ? Colt, Kimber, Springfield,Taurus. There's a lot to choose from. I'd like to stay in the $600-$800 price range,and get the most for the money. Any info. good and bad would be appreciated.

[IronButt]

Use the Search option on this site. Type in 1911. You'll find more opinions, recommendations, etc. than you can handle.

It'll keep you busy for weeks.

[SP_LEEK]

For that price range you might want to look for a good used 1911. I was in Tanner's yesterday and they had a few 1911's available both new and used. I think you might want to fondle a few and make up your mind. That's definately my next purchase and I'm going straight to Tanner's.

[synergy]

Springfield loaded would be one of the better options in that range.

[Shawn.L]

Springfield loaded would be one of the better options in that range.

I'll second that opinion

[Charlie De]

If you go back in this section for about six weeks you will find a whole lot of useful information on 1911's. I read it all and ordered a Springfield Loaded.

[Brick]

Don't try to get away on the cheap. You're better off searching the used market for a reasonably priced Series 70 Colt or a Les Baer or Springfield. Personally, I don't like the Series 80 Colts, I think the triggers are crappy.

Finding a good used gun is relatively easy and it's also easy to find information on what to look for to identify a good used gun.

[Bib]

Smith&Wesson .....I'm finishing up on my third season of IDPA shooting with mine & it's been just about flawless. It was just under $800 out the door and has had no issues whatsoever.

[Jim1911]

Springfield loaded would be one of the better options in that range.

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[Grumpa72]

Love my Colt 1911s. One Government and one Commander. Hey, they invented the gun. I am pretty certain that they know how to make this one!

Fwiw, I bought them both gently used for around $600 apiece.