Looking for a 1911

arden.ferris said:
last question. I have been comparing the different 1911s to the Glock 21. I mostly like the look of the 1911 WAAAAY better. I am leaning towards a Colt. picutres will come soon

on another note I did just get a new Randall :-)
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Which model Randall?
 
I would recommend Springfield Armory over Kimber or others (unless you want to drop extra $$$ for a Colt).

If you want to build one up in stages (have a smith do this) or are new to the platform and want to get a feel for 1911 shooting: SA Mil Spec.
If you want a self defense gun that is GTG out of the box: SA Marine Corp Operator
Once you become addicted: SA Custom Shop Professional:D
 
Les Snyder said:
Springfield Armory TRP
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Aren't they closer to $1200+?? Still a good deal with the checkered front strap, night sights, and all.

I'd look at a Colt XSE, you can get one out the door for under $1k... ...if you can find one that is, they're pretty scarce.

Most new 1911s are going to have some type of firing pin safety:

Springfield: Uses a titanium firing pin, extra power firing pin spring, extra power main spring and reduced power recoil spring. The main spring is ridiculously heavy and makes it hard to get a good trigger pull. This is a jacked up system, I hate it but it is the easiest to undo if you want to.

Kimber, and I think, SIG and S&W: Use a schwartz safety. You can google search this and read some of the reviews on this system

Colt: uses their series 80 system. It makes the pistol a bit of a pain to detail strip but otherwise doesn't cause any problems for me.

Your other option would be to find a series 70 gun... ...Kimber Warrior for example would be close to your price range.
 
I just bought a Springfield 1911 Loaded for $850 and I couldn't be happier with the gun. Very smooth and a real pleasure to shoot. I don't have near the experience with 1911's as others here but I can recommend this gun from my personal experience. Good luck and enjoy the research and hunt, that's part of the fun. Trevor~
 
One thing people have failed to mention here...

Double stack versus single stack. The two feel completely different than each other. Double stack magazine holds more rounds, but makes the grip of the gun very fat(imo). Single stack holds less, but has a thinner grip. I prefer the single stack. They just feel -right-. You need to go to a gun store and hold both of them to see what you like. There will be an ergonomic difference, along with a weight difference.

Oh yeah, by the way, get a Springfield. All of their pistols are amazing. I own several. I mean, come on, to be around aslong as Springfield has, you have got to be doing something right. I just want to tell you. Don't buy on looks, man. Go feel the thing before you buy it. Each one feels different.
 
the very early Springfield 1911s had a two piece barrel (so does the Browning P35 Highpower) which can be identified by a thin gold line on the forward part of the chamber where the barrel is silver soldered to the chamber....it is visible in the top of the ejection port....nothing inherently wrong, but might want to check if buying an older model if it doesn't appeal to you
 
America's first armory located in springfield, Ma began production in 1795. The official name of "Springfield Armory" was named in 1992 and in Geneseo,IL. The Springfield has been around quite awhile although not under its present name.
 
The Springfield Armory was a government run armory from 1777 until it was closed in 1968. A few years later in 1974 the name was licensed out to an individual and thus Springfield Armory, Inc was born. Though Springfield Armory, Inc produces the M14, which was created by the original Springfield Armory, they have no association with each other other than the name. One was a government entity and the other a private.
 
trevytrev said:
The Springfield Armory was a government run armory from 1777 until it was closed in 1968. A few years later in 1974 the name was licensed out to an individual and thus Springfield Armory, Inc was born. Though Springfield Armory, Inc produces the M14, which was created by the original Springfield Armory, they have no association with each other other than the name. One was a government entity and the other a private.
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^ What he said ^

Springfield Armory is not equal to Springfield Armory Inc. Springfield Armory Inc. owns the name only.

Colt, on the other hand, really has been around since 1836 and has been making 1911s since, well, 1911.

Not that this has anything to do with which is better, Springfield makes a decent 1911, Colt has had it's ups and downs but currently is making a good 1911.
 
arden.ferris said:
last question. I have been comparing the different 1911s to the Glock 21. I mostly like the look of the 1911 WAAAAY better. I am leaning towards a Colt. picutres will come soon

on another note I did just get a new Randall :-)
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2 different animals. I had a 21 for a while, it never did grown on me. I've got fairly large hands but the 21 is still just to chunky for me and I'm a Glock guy. That being said if you're interested in this type of gun you should look at the XD45. The grip is a little long but not too fat and it holds 13 rounds.
 
Another option might be to get an RIA... ...does anyone here have one? I've never owned one but some people swear by them and you can pick one up for under $400. You could buy both an RIA 1911 and and XD45 for under your $1000 limit. :)
 
ElConquistador said:
Another option might be to get an RIA... ...does anyone here have one? I've never owned one but some people swear by them and you can pick one up for under $400. You could buy both an RIA 1911 and and XD45 for under your $1000 limit. :)
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I don't have one, but I have shot a couple. They did the job well and put the bullets where you pointed the gun. You could tell it was a budget gun though.

If an occassional shooter is all you want from a 1911, then by all means get an RIA. If you want something better though, look elsewhere. I still have an Uncle in the Philippines and when I asked him if he owned a 1911 he told me with pride that he owned a Colt. He said that they vastly preferred Colt there and only bought Armscor guns if they could not afford any better. This was quite an endorsement coming from the resident of a country where the per capita income is only $1900 and the price of a Colt is roughly $2000.
 
You can't go wrong with the 1911. I bought my Lightweight Commander .45 right after I got out of the Navy in 1972, and I've probably shot a boxcar full of 45ACP, mostly hardball, but also just about every bullet weight and configuration that you could imagine without any failures whatsoever that could be traced back to the Commander. I've shot Glock's, Berettas, Sigs, Kahrs, and lord only knows what all else, in 9MM, 10MM, 38 Super, and 40, and none of them suit me the way that my 1911 does.

You might say that I'm a little bit prejudiced.
 
Have you picked up a 1911? If so, let me give you a little push.

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Recommendations are all well and good, but there's nothing like shooting the gun itself to help you make a choice. It's a (relatively) heavy investment that could save your life one day, no light decision.

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