1911

[GKC]

... just buy some Wilson Combat mags. I've also had good luck with Mec Gar, but I grew up with a flush fit, and they are not that.

Before you buy a number of mags, buy one and try it first. Wilson mags are very good, but there have been some pistols that just don't like them. Same advice for any other mags...try before you buy a lot of them.

 

[PAFMAN3]

I love the RIA 1911 mine started out like this..... Then with a little tweaking now looks like this.....New Fusion Mainspring hsgn/Magwell, Wilson Combat Extended Mag release, Wolff Springs, Sarco Slide, Klonimus grips, Dawson Fiber optic front sight

All for under $700.00

 

[Targets Guy]

I loved my full sized SR1911;

 

[HARDWARE]

if i were buying new, the list would begin and end at the colt series 70 government model reissue.

 

[ky wonder]

picked this up lnib today for $750

 

[Pisgah]

Rock Island can meet your requirements all day long. Not only are they very reasonably priced, but the quality is equal to just about any of the non-custom-built 1911s on the market today.

 

[MCorps0311]

I bought both of these new, no where close to $700.00 for either. RIA 1911 .45 ACP & AT M-1911GI .45 ACP.

 

[soccerguy83]

LGS has both a stainless SA Range Officer with the target sights with fiber front and two SA Range Officer Elite.

All three are the same price. Only differences I can see are the sights on the Elites are three dots with a fiber front, the ambi safety, the finish, and the gen 2 trigger. The RO has a idiot scratch, but other than that and a good cleaning, it's in good condition. I'm leaning towards the RO and see if I can talk them down in price, any reason not to go with the Elite?

 

[HARDWARE]

 

[Mdclinks]

LGS has both a stainless SA Range Officer with the target sights with fiber front and two SA Range Officer Elite.

All three are the same price. Only differences I can see are the sights on the Elites are three dots with a fiber front, the ambi safety, the finish, and the gen 2 trigger. The RO has a idiot scratch, but other than that and a good cleaning, it's in good condition. I'm leaning towards the RO and see if I can talk them down in price, any reason not to go with the Elite?

The RO Elite series will have the thin G10 grips and ambi safety. The Elite Target will have the adjustable sights. The Elite Operator will have the 3 dot sights and accessory rail.

You have to choose what you'd rather have, stainless or black. You wouldn't be wrong with either option.

 

[REM 3200]

I'm curious about every ones likes and dislikes on the main spring housing.
I have two 1911s, one flat and one arched, and I like the arched better.

Which do you like and why?

 

[spad124]

I've had a Norinco 1911A1 for about 25 years. It's a basic GI style gun. 100% reliable and combat accurate. One of my favorites. I considered upgrading it with a lot of the same features on your list but elected to keep it stock my milspec gun and bought a Ruger SR1911 about two years ago instead. Another great 1911. My Ruger also functions 100% and has better accuracy. I'd recommend the Ruger or the RO.

 

[soccerguy83]

The RO Elite series will have the thin G10 grips and ambi safety. The Elite Target will have the adjustable sights. The Elite Operator will have the 3 dot sights and accessory rail.

You have to choose what you'd rather have, stainless or black. You wouldn't be wrong with either option.

Thanks, yeah I wasn't sure if I was missing any differences.

 

[old&slow]

IMO, If you want to collect it and look at it , buy a Colt.
If you want to shoot it, buy anything else.
Kimber, Springfield RO, Ruger, even RIA..

 

[GKC]

I'm curious about every ones likes and dislikes on the main spring housing.
I have two 1911s, one flat and one arched, and I like the arched better.

Which do you like and why?

I like the flat MSH. I have small hands, and the grip feels better to me with a flat MSH.

 

[Wee Hooker]

Main spring housings are a matter of personal choice, How they feel/ work for you may also be dependent on grip thickness and trigger length. The combination of these things will effect where your finger naturally comes to rest on the trigger. Beack in the "early days", Arched housings and short triggers were the norm. Most recently, flat housings and long (adjustable) triggers have taken over on all but the most basic models.
Personally, I like flat main spring housings and short triggers with std thickness grips. If a particular 1911 has a long trigger, I opt for the Flat Housing and a thinner grip .

That's one of the joys of 1911's for me. I can shoot them right out of the box or "Mister Potato Head" parts to make it just the way I like it.

 

[Maddog 521]

I found this S&W PD a little north of $700

 

[Wee Hooker]

IMO, If you want to collect it and look at it , buy a Colt.
If you want to shoot it, buy anything else.
Kimber, Springfield RO, Ruger, even RIA..

Very nice collection there, sir!
FWIW, while I believe the quality and function to be very decent on new production Colts, I will admit that of all the 1911's we sell, the Colts are the only ones to rattle when you shake them. They seem to consistently have the loosest slide to frame fit.

 

[old&slow]

I have short fat hands and prefer flat main spring housings, and long triggers.
Do Not like the flat triggers that they have on some 1911's.
I've never done a count , but figure you will see more flat housing and long triggers at most competition.

I Do Not like 3 dot sights. Most of my shooting is local steel plates matches. Lining up 3 white dots
with a 4th white dot doesn't work for me.
Black on black sights when my eyes were good. Fiber optics front sight with black rear now.

Beavertail grip safety is a Must.

 

[old&slow]

,, oops ,, double tapped the trigger ,, I mean button..