New 1911

gunnysgt68 · #1 03-31-2009, 05:34 AM

I just bought a M&P 9mm now I'm looking for a 5" 45acp 1911 for IDPA and USPSA what model should I be looking at? Does SS standup to alot of rounds? Thanks Denny

gunnysgt68 · #2 03-31-2009, 05:34 AM

I just bought a M&P 9mm now I'm looking for a 5" 45acp 1911 for IDPA and USPSA what model should I be looking at? Does SS standup to alot of rounds? Thanks Denny

Amici · #3 03-31-2009, 05:38 AM

I see a number of people shooting the S&W 1911 in my area in SS or L-10 and they seem happy with them.

If you want a double-stack in the same price range, you'll probably want to look at Para Ordnance.

ingmansinc · #4 03-31-2009, 05:51 AM

Good morning Gunny,

I have a Kimber SS TLEII and have never had any problems. It is really easy to keep clean in regards to finger prints, etc.

Semper Fi

gunnysgt68 · #5 03-31-2009, 07:02 AM

Thanks---But--- What about the Stainless steel guns? Can they handle all the rounds?? SEMPER FI Gunny

haggis · #6 03-31-2009, 07:17 AM

Gunny,

Modern stainless 1911's are only different from carbon steel in their better corrosion resistance properties. Strength is not an issue. Older stainless guns had a problem with galling between slides and frames, but that metallurgical problem has been solved.

One question... How much do you want to spend? $500-$600 gets you a base model, $1000 or so buys un upgraded model with better sights, beavertail grip safety, theoretically better construction, etc. $1500-$2000 gets you a semi-custom pistol from Wilson, Baer, etc.

Whatever you get, I think you'll enjoy it.

Buck

safearm · #7 03-31-2009, 07:20 AM

Gunny,
The stainless steel guns hold up just as well as the blue steel guns. I've owned Kimber, Springfield Armory, Para-Ordnance, and Colt, in both blue (or coated) steel and stainless. I have a Colt Combat Commander in stainless that is totally reliable and is actually better after thousands of rounds than it was when I first got it.
I don't think it's any easier or more difficult to clean stainless over blue; since I live in the deep (humid) south, I find that the stainless holds up better against the weather and effects of carrying, i.e., perspiration.

gunnysgt68 · #8 03-31-2009, 07:44 AM

Thats guys. I wanted to go with a stainless but being new to it I had my doubts. I thinh I'm sold. Thanks Again.Gunny
P.S. I do have a taurus PT 1911

gunnysgt68 · #9 03-31-2009, 08:27 AM

ingmansinc: Just got the picture Great Inlay Gunny

crofoot629 · #10 03-31-2009, 09:38 AM

There is a Les Baer Thunder Ranch for sale right now in the classifieds for $1500. That is a great gun and a smoking deal.

Emory