Super Expensive 1911s
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I can understand why someone would want to own one of these "super expensive" 1911s, and I know that some people who shoot competitively need them to be able to compete at a higher level.
For me, though, my 1943 manufactured GI Colt and Norinco "Model of the 1911" are perfect. They both feed hardball from just about any magazine without a hitch. Combat accuracy is well within my personal limits. I would say either of them will shoot into six inches or less at twenty yards. Probably much better than that. I am actually in the market for another Nork. I think they might be the biggest bargain out there in a no-frills 1911. All forged steel parts. Too bad they stopped importing them.
For me, though, my 1943 manufactured GI Colt and Norinco "Model of the 1911" are perfect. They both feed hardball from just about any magazine without a hitch. Combat accuracy is well within my personal limits. I would say either of them will shoot into six inches or less at twenty yards. Probably much better than that. I am actually in the market for another Nork. I think they might be the biggest bargain out there in a no-frills 1911. All forged steel parts. Too bad they stopped importing them.
Like a fine pool cue, my game doesn't improve more than 10% using something that costs 500% more. Joe
Joni_Lynn
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I had lunch with JoniLynn one day and she almost persuaded me to buy a Les Baer that was guaranteed to shoot 2" groups, and even offered to hook me up with her salesguy. I swear I must have had a complete mental block when she said how much one was because I was totally blown away when I saw the website!
Thanks, Lynnie, thanks.
Okay...........sorry. They are a bit addictive and I enjoy mine tremendously. My LB 38 Super is extremely accurate and 100% reliable as is my LB in 45acp. They don't have the extra attention spent on polish that some do but they are a good gun for the money in their price range. Very few complaints are heard from LB owners as compared to some others.
I hope to be back to shooting in about a year or so, until then the guns will be collecting cobwebs.
(& they are guaranteed to have shot a 1.5" or less group at 50 yards)
This what my Premier 2 in 38 Super looked like before I changed grips and added a S&A magwell.
I don't see much way for that group to be improved upon.
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bobelk99
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Having spent many long nights in Cinc poop (pool?) emporiums, I will say that 10% better will often make one the best in the house. Hard to put a price on that.
Having a high precision and match grade accurate gun might actually make it a worse defensive weapon, since high grade accuracy requires tight tolerances which can cause a gun to jam if it gets dropped in the dirt or mud. I love the 1911 but its kinda sad to me how Glock can make a cheap and pretty accurate gun that is very reliable whether or not it is clean or dirty. There are probably some out of the box 1911s that meet that criteria, but I don't know which ones.
caribouhunter
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If the world, as we know it, ended tomorrow and I was give a choice of a .45 acp it would probably be a Glock or Sig. They are kind of like that Bunny - just keep going.
However, everyone who shoots my Wilson or Sig Sport Stock REALLY likes them ALOT. And they all shoot significantly better groups with the expensive guns. The workmanship and fit are wonderful.
I guess it gets down to personal preference and finances. An apartment in the city might be all we need, but that moutain side cabin is real nice.
However, everyone who shoots my Wilson or Sig Sport Stock REALLY likes them ALOT. And they all shoot significantly better groups with the expensive guns. The workmanship and fit are wonderful.
I guess it gets down to personal preference and finances. An apartment in the city might be all we need, but that moutain side cabin is real nice.
Joni_Lynn
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I'm serious when I say they are addicting.
Crazy K38
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joni, that isn't even nice, now I am drooling all over my keyboard! all I can afford is my kimber gold match but I will tell you what I am REALLY happy with how it has performed
Joni_Lynn
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Sorry.
I bought this one just because it's different. It won't run on my wadcutter load but it's cool just becuase of what it is.
I bought this one just because it's different. It won't run on my wadcutter load but it's cool just becuase of what it is.
Crazy K38
Member
holy crap that is the LH safari! What other obscure and beautiful 1911's have you been hiding??
Joni_Lynn
US Veteran
I called them about it and was told it's one of about 52 made. I was just walking through a gun show and spotted it. It was priced attractively so it got adopted. It appeared to be unfired since new when I got it but I took care of that pretty quickly.
I'm left handed but find using a true leftie gun quite awkward after getting used to my regular 1911's with ambi safties on them.
I'm left handed but find using a true leftie gun quite awkward after getting used to my regular 1911's with ambi safties on them.
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Crazy K38
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I would have lost my mind the cheapest one I have seen has gone for 2400, however I am not a lefty but I love my 1911's
Joni_Lynn
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Not obsure but nice anyway is this custom Colt series 70 Gov't by Bob Rodgers.
and another that he fixed after someone else built it. Extremely scary accurate.
Consecutive Colt Gunsite's.
and a rock river arms
I do have a 1911 addiction. Especially if it's a Colt or Les Baer.
and another that he fixed after someone else built it. Extremely scary accurate.
Consecutive Colt Gunsite's.
and a rock river arms
I do have a 1911 addiction. Especially if it's a Colt or Les Baer.
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BarbC
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Like sniper rifle accurate. Amazing!
Joni_Lynn
US Veteran
I am very attached to my Colt's and these two, a Special Combat Gov't in hard chrome and a WW1 replica are the nicest fit and most accurate 1911's I've seen come out of Colt in the last 40 or so years.
However when compared to a Les Baer or other gun of about the same quality they don't measure up. Especially when shooting at small targets at 35 to 50 yards or further.
It's not that any of them are bad guns, it's just a matter of perspective. As long as the one you have makes you happy, that's all that counts.
However when compared to a Les Baer or other gun of about the same quality they don't measure up. Especially when shooting at small targets at 35 to 50 yards or further.
It's not that any of them are bad guns, it's just a matter of perspective. As long as the one you have makes you happy, that's all that counts.
What primarily makes 'em pricey is the amount of labor put into them by the best 1911 'smiths out there. Whether they are worth it or not depends on how you feel about it. Some guys are happy with a Toyota, and other guys will buy a Porsche. Both are good for getting to where you want to go.
Anyway, here's my high end 1911, a Wilson Combat Supergrade:
Holster by Mitch Rosen.
Anyway, here's my high end 1911, a Wilson Combat Supergrade:
Holster by Mitch Rosen.
RABULL
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I have a large number of 1911's and was happy with them all until I had the opportunity to shoot a Les Baer Thunder Ranch 1911 .45ACP. I understand why Joni likes them. It is scary accurate and although more expensive than a Colt or Kimber, it is well worth the extra cost for the accurate groups that you can shoot with it. My Les Baer T.R. was under $2,000 and one of the best values in a custom 1911 today. It will do anything that a more expensive 1911 will do. I have never had a FTF or FTE in it and it shoots ragged tight groups everytime. I carry it on-duty and although I like my other 1911's, the Les Baer is the one I will always pick up first....I have a Kimber Super Match II, a Colt Gold Cup, a Novak Custom 1911 Commander and an Armand Swenson Custom 1911 Commander but hands down the Les Baer shoots the best.....
Not one of the "super expensive" 1911's but I like it. Alex Hamilton (Ten-Ring Precision) fixed up my Kimber Pro Carry II with an Ed Brown grip safety, Ed Brown bobtail MSH with fish scales, fish scaling of the front strap and refinished the lower with flat light gray TR Gun Kote.
Larry Davidson Horned Lizards that are "N-between" thin and standard thickness, and leather by D.M. Bullard.
Larry Davidson Horned Lizards that are "N-between" thin and standard thickness, and leather by D.M. Bullard.
