Question for 1911 Enthusiasts

**Chvyrs90** · July 14th, 2011, 05:02 PM

I'm looking to buy a 1911 soon. Is there any makes to stay away from? I'm looking in the $700 range, and found plenty nice looking guns on gunbroker, but I'm not sure what make to get. Suggestions?

**Exbiker** · July 14th, 2011, 05:17 PM

Springfield Armory either the PX9109LP or the PI9128LP.
The new Ruger 1911 looks pretty nice too.
All should be in about your price range.

**harold63** · July 14th, 2011, 05:37 PM

I don't think anyone at the moment is building a terrible 1911. If you want the most for the money and a complete package at the same time, look at the PT 1911. Comes in .45, 9mm, 38 Super.

**DCChris** · July 14th, 2011, 05:55 PM

I bought Remington 1911R1 about 3 months ago. Great gun, very happy with it. Just a shade over $600.

**cmcgowan** · July 14th, 2011, 06:31 PM

Just my experience.
STI Spartan. Only complaint I have is the finish isn't very durable. No FTF, no FTE no matter what I feed it.
I also have a Para GI Expert SS. It jams no matter what I feed it.
My buddy has a Springfield loaded model. I can't talk him into trading the Para for it.

**normanvin** · July 14th, 2011, 06:40 PM

I saw on of the Ruger 1911's a few weeks ago. The price was about 600.00. I think one will be finding its way to my house.

**Neko456** · July 15th, 2011, 08:39 AM

Originally Posted by cmcgowan

Just my experience.
STI Spartan. Only complaint I have is the finish isn't very durable. No FTF, no FTE no matter what I feed it.
I also have a Para GI Expert SS. It jams no matter what I feed it.
My buddy has a Springfield loaded model. I can't talk him into trading the Para for it.

456 - But is it even close to his $700 limit? You can buy a decent 1911 for $700 and less Rock Ilands 1911 aren't bad and then you have the SR1911 right on that dime. The PT 1911 is a neat gun but its left side safety has had some problems.

**NightRocker** · July 25th, 2011, 10:57 AM

Low cost, but well worth the money, Citadel 1911 A1 FS. trigger is sweet, fit and finish is very good, accurate and comes with two mags. I think you can still buy one for around $500. maybe a little less. it's made in the Phillipines.