1911’s I’m considering

[gdogs]

As long as a pistol/revolver functions as it should, why does it need features? About 90% of the time the features are something some rag writer wrote about and talking it up to get you to buy something that an advertiser is paying the magazine to do. Nothing against the Tisas, as a good friend who is very knowledgeable on M1911's thinks at the price point they are great. All my guns are pretty much stock on the outside (where the "features" go), my work is on the inside concerning feeding and trigger function. Will yours feed an empty case? If it does then it will feed anything and that equates to reliability.........

It doesn't need features, but I'm prone to hammer bite on 1911's so I prefer a beavertail, and I like checkered front straps to hold onto, and I like Bo-Mar style adjustable sights and brass bead front sights that are blended into the slide too. The MAC gives you all of that for about $750 signed/sealed/delivered. Yes, a gun "needs" to function, but that doesn't mean that there aren't any valuable upgrades to an old 1911-A1. My Clark Gold Cup is certainly better than it was when it left the factory.

 

[Auburn4]

With the CNC machines, there is not very much quality differences in any new 1911. How do you want it configured? What do you want to pay? Like most on this board we all have had our share of 1911's. A Tisas from PSA can be had for around $400.00. A RIA from many dealers about the same. Buy whatever" NOW ". Crazy things are happening in the U.S.A.

 

[H Richard]

I have had Colt, Springfield Armory, Smith & Wesson, Rock Island Armory, (The RIA in 45 and 9mm both). It all depends on what your plans are for the use of it. If you will be shooting if a whole bunch, (500-1000 P/Mo) I would opt for the Colt or Springfield. If you plan to shoot it occasionally, (50-100 rounds p/Mo) some of the newer CNC machined guns will be great. The difference being the Cast frame & slide or the forged frame & slide. Other than that they are really very similar and the CNC machined guns require very little "fitting".

 

[Imissedagain]

Made in the USA is nice for your first 1911.
Gave that Ace to my brother long ago.
Civil War Naval Captain's sleeve grips.
Just noticed that it didn't cover the plunger tube... my bad.
Gave him a set of Ebony and white laminated grips as well.
Back in the early 80's.

 

[AJ]

If you can find a Caspian, buy it!

 

[Sub sailor]

I am surprised that nobody has mentioned Sig 1911s. They can tend to be a little more expensive but I have found that they are really quality firearms. I do agree with everyone else that there are many nice 1911s out there, Colt, Smith & Wesson, Ruger, Springfield, Rock Island, Kimber, (I don’t have any first hand knowledge of TSAS but many people apparently think highly of them) so just go out and handle them at the gun shops and if possible have someone at the range let you shoot theirs. Good luck in your search!

 

[RoyM52]

Several years ago, I faced this situation. I decided to get something that was Mil Spec with a series 70 trigger in a light weight commander size . I went with the 45 cal SR 1911 light weight commander. I changed the grips to Hogue rubber, because I like the way they feel on this particular gun. The grips improved my group. I'm pleased.

 

[steve61]

This is my latest 1911. Colt Competition

 

[cowboy4evr]

No one has mentioned this one , Sig Sauer . I have a Sig 1911 , full size and it has been flawless in performance . I recommend it as a " mid priced " version . Regards Paul

 

[Baltimoreed11754]

My last two were a nickel Cimarron 1911 [rock island] and a used Thompson Auto Ordnance 1911a1. No need to break the bank. I did splurge on the stags.

 

[dsf]

Fifty posts and only (other) one mention of the Dan Wesson?

Excellent triggers, spartan clean finish and all around tight fitting. I have a fair number of 1911s going back +80 years. The DW line is top notch all around.

 

[BE Mike]

This one goes to the range with me and gets shot weekly. It does have a trigger upgrade and barrel bushing.

 

[Dave Haynes]

The Mid to late 60s Colts are just beautiful and don't have all the mumbo jumbo "Improvements". Around '65 they started sand blasting the top of the frame and front of the grip. They have the latest commercial safety which is perfect without looking like an appliance stuck on the side. Go together and come apart just like Army pistols only way better built, tighter and much better heat treating. In 45 they are sweet to shoot and are worth every penny. If people can't rack one tell them to cock the hammer. Have manual safety, grip safety, and inertia firing pin. Absolutely beautiful guns when Colt was still making them good.