Thinking about a 1911

[fdw]

Is under consideration for my next purchase. Could I please have some suggestions and why ($1,000 or less).

Thanks,

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[Arik]

Springfield! From $600 ish to $2k

Forged slide and frame. Excellent quality. Great CS, awesome custom shop.

Colt. All around $1000 +/- depending on model

S&w E series. Usually just over $1000

For slightly more ($1500) Dan Wesson

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[Nuclearmike]

I have the basic E-series full size 1911 and could not be happier with it. I got it several months ago for less than $900.

 

[JJEH]

Colt, Springfield, S&W. Plenty of stuff to choose from for $1k.

 

[xopher88x]

Don't count out the used market. I found an early S&W "billboard" model that blows away any other production class 1911 I've tried. I've owned a Colt, Kimber, Rock Island Armory, and shot a few others. I now own two S&W 1911 models. The billboard model as mentioned, and the Pro Series 3 incher.

 

[lhump1961]

Smith offers as much or more for the money than any other IMHO. I have two and both are 100% and would recommend to anyone.

I would buy a Smith again or maybe the Ruger...two main reasons...quality guns and American made!

 

[t-bird]

New e-series on gunbroker for $839. That is about what I paid for mine a few months ago. S&W builds great 1911's.

 

[baccusboy]

American Classic II.

Great build quality rivaling guns costing twice as much.

If you find you like the 1911 platform, trade-up later.


http://www.impactguns.com/american-...acp-blue-ac45g2-094922796424.aspx?mode=review

 

[M29since14]

Have you owned a 1911 before? If not, I would start with an all-steel, 5-inch gun in .45-caliber. As others have said, there are a lot of nice guns in that price range. I would probably pick an S&W but you couldn't go wrong with a Colt if you think you might sell. Everyone seems to think Colts hold their value.

If you are a target shooter, adjustable sights are nice. Maybe something like this?

Product: Model SW1911

Pretty basic gun but nicely set-up.

 

[fdw]

Have you owned a 1911 before? If not, I would start with an all-steel, 5-inch gun in .45-caliber. As others have said, there are a lot of nice guns in that price range. I would probably pick an S&W but you couldn't go wrong with a Colt if you think you might sell. Everyone seems to think Colts hold their value.

If you are a target shooter, adjustable sights are nice. Maybe something like this?

Product: Model SW1911

Pretty basic gun but nicely set-up.

I've never owned a 1911 but I did rent a Colt that I really liked.

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[Rifleman harris]

I have several 1911's including a Wilson CQB and a Baer PII and the STI
Spartan which cost $600 delivered isn't that far behind them in overall performance. It is the best value I've seen in a 1911.

 

[357-RevolverGuy]

Ruger and Remington recently started making 1911's. They are both well put together, priced under $1,000 and worth looking into.

 

[alde]

If I were limited to one 1911 it would be a new Colt Series 70. I have other Colts and a couple of Kimbers and they are all nice but that 70 is special.

 

[deanodog]

Maybe two for that price with money left over for ammo.

 

[Krusr]

There are so many quality makes out now the choices are many.
Myself, I prefer a colt series 70, 1911 because I like to modify them to my liking. With that said, Springfield, Kimber, Smith and wesson, or Ruger all make quality 1911 models, just depends what you personally like.

Krusr

below is a picture of a series 70 Gold Cup I built about 25 years ago for IPSC competition and one of my favorites.

 

[kennyb]

i recently purchased the colt,full size rail gun (100 years of service) top notch gun in every way and...colt has made a LOT of them through the years

 

[novalty]

I was debating between Springfield and S&W when I was looking for a 1911 a couple years ago, and found a S&W target model that I couldn't pass up. If I were looking now, I would be strongly considering the Ruger.

 

[4barrel]

You can get a used 1911 target pistol for $1000 & be a lot better off if you know what to look for.

 

[fdw]

Thanks

I appreciate all the good information!

 

[TDC]

Buy a S&W 1911 "E". The fit, finish and detail is amazing and second to none..... rivaling many $2000 + custom guns. The basic model is pictured and retails for $915.....