Looking for entry level 1911

[sig83]

I am looking for opinions on an entry level 1911 type .45acp. I am not looking for anything "pretty" as I am used to a gov't issue Remington Rand sidearm. The only option I would like are Novak sights if possible, but not critical. I am currently looking at a SA GI 45 and a SA Mil-spec 45, but now got sidetracked by the S&W 1911. Can someone decide for me? Thanks

[normanvin]

What kind of money are you looking to spend?

[sig83]

That is a good question. What I have been looking at so far is running around $600. I cant justify spending $1200 on a Kimber as I will be spending that much on ammo.

[normanvin]

Have you seen the taurus 1911? Here is a review rocketfoot did.
http://forum.pafoa.org/pistols-41/21...11-45-acp.html

I have a kimber ultra carry. You can find them used. you either like them or you don't.

[Exbiker]

Some excellent bang for the buck. Around 700 bucks. Springfield Mil Spec Loaded PX9109LP comes with a loaded coupon too.

[Xringshooter]

For $600 checkout the Taurus PT1911, or the Rock Island Armory Tactical model. Both have a lot of the bells and whistles and don't cost much. RIA about $450, Taurus about $550. I have both and both have not given me any problems and both shoot better than I can hold.

[XwazaX]

+1 for the Rock Island...

[RocketFoot]

The big 3 are the Taurus PT1911. Rock Island and the Springfield GI...I think the Taurus has more bang for the buck though (added features)

I wouldn't hesitate to purchase any one of those three, though!

[jmiro]

I have a taurus 1911 and the father in law has RIA. I have shot both. I like the feel of my taurus and shoot better with(because thats what I am used to) but his shots well too.

[AIRBORNE]

IT DOES NOY GET MUCH MORE ENTRY LEVEL THAN , HIGH STANDARDS NEW 1911 , SIMPLE BASIC , BUT LOOKS WELL MADE FOR 450.00 DOLLARS , LOOKS, I HAVE NOT YET FIRED ONE , I HAVE , AND LIKE THE SPRINGFIELD VERY MUCH , IVE GOT COLT SERIES 70 GOVT. SIERIES 80 GOVT. KIMMBER DESERT WORIER , TLE II , SPRINGFIELD MIL. SPEC , AND CUSTOM , COLT COMBAT COMMANDER 4 1/4 INCH IN STAINLESS , WELL ANY WAYS IF YOU GET THE S/A YOU WILL BE HAPPY, THEY ARE GOOD WEAPONS , JUST MAKE SURE THE LOWER RECEIVER IS NOT MADE IN BRAZIL , SPRINGFIELD ARMORY DOES IMPORT MOST OF THERE LOWER END GUNS . FIND ONE MADE IN USA !