Let's talk guns-I think I need a 1911 ;)

My idea of a $2,000 1911 is a used Glock and a trio of Battle Mistress'........ ;)

Don't get me wrong, they are nice guns (to look at) but what do they really buy you over a $400 Glock, M&P, etc?

Seriously, you can buy a tier one military grade rifle for less than $2,000.......
 
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TRP is the highest dollar one I've owned. It's really nice, but my customized mil spec gets carried and used most. I really want a Baer one day. ATTACH]424679[/ATTACH]
 

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for the $$ I would say go Dan Wesson, or if you like to tinker get a Spingfield Range Officer as a great foundation & then customize it exactly the way you want it
 
Really like a 1911's trigger but do like the mag capacity. Would like to try one of STI's 1911 style 2011's with double stack mags.
 
aaaa_cccc said:
Don't get me wrong, they are nice guns (to look at) but what do they really buy you over a $400 Glock, M&P, etc?

Seriously, you can buy a tier one military grade rifle for less than $2,000.......
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Same could be said about busse knives....
 
You can get an Ed Brown for $2,250+-. In that price range that's what I'd do. If you could do 3k then get a Wilson, no doubt.
 
I used to have several 1911's by Colt, Springfield, and Kimber, and they were all very nice; however, I found myself not carrying them very often (even the aluminum frame lightweights). I ended up selling off the entire collection, and now I stick to my polymers - XD's, M&P's, Glocks, and a couple PF-9's. I know they are not nearly as pretty to look at, but at least they get used and carried every day. But, hey, that's just me - whatever works for you is what you should go with.
 
My hands down favorite every day carry is also a Dan Wesson. The Cbob.



I love my Desert Eagle, it's a great gun for the money. Love my Remington R1 but haven't had a chance to shoot it yet.
 
Hey man you can spend a lot more on a 1911 than you can sell it for. Buy a basic classic for your first one and you'll not lose anything if you decide to change it up. That's why I like Colt.
 
Although I would love to get a wilson or night hawk, I am starting my 1911 collection
with colt's here are my first .45 series 70's repro; and colt custom .38 super with m.o.p
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aaaa_cccc said:
My idea of a $2,000 1911 is a used Glock and a trio of Battle Mistress'........ ;)

Don't get me wrong, they are nice guns (to look at) but what do they really buy you over a $400 Glock, M&P, etc?

Seriously, you can buy a tier one military grade rifle for less than $2,000.......
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Comfort.
 
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I know that has been said before, but that still doesn't answer my question though....... :)
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Well like a busse they look great, perform great, and depending what make and model resale is good. I bought my full rail trp at a good price and I could sell it for more than what I paid. Guess it's personal preference like anything you or anyone else buys....
 
aaaa_cccc said:
My idea of a $2,000 1911 is a used Glock and a trio of Battle Mistress'........ ;)

Don't get me wrong, they are nice guns (to look at) but what do they really buy you over a $400 Glock, M&P, etc?

Seriously, you can buy a tier one military grade rifle for less than $2,000.......
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For $2,000 you are getting a custom gun. Not production. I wouldn't compare a production knife to a custom knife because they are two different animals. Same goes for guns. You want to compare 1911s to Glocks, you should talk cheap production 1911s like RIA.
 
ausher said:
Well like a busse they look great, perform great, and depending what make and model resale is good. I bought my full rail trp at a good price and I could sell it for more than what I paid. Guess it's personal preference like anything you or anyone else buys....
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+1. Bought my Nighthawk used for $1900 when they were $2300 new. Now the same model sells for $3000 new and probably about $2500 used. I've used it for about 4 years and made $600 (if I sold it).
 
Kimber, S&W, Ruger, SIG are the best of the more expensive 1911's. For closer to $2k I would recommend a Wilson or Baer, or have a custom gun made for you. Springfield has a good reputation but I'm more interested in the other brands I've listed. If I had unlimited funds I would get an Ed Brown, not gonna happen for me though.
 
I just got a Ruger SR1911 Commander. IMO it is the best out there for what they are selling for right now. I have had a few Colts and Kimbers. The Ruger's features and fit are just as good. I did hear that Ruger may be raising the price on them very soon.
 
Don't over look the ruger sr1911 it's a great gun and you would have cash left over for extra mags,holster,ammo, and a busse or kin atleast
 
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Iv'e got a Nighthawk Custom T3 that's ultra reliable and way more accurate than i'll ever be!
 
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