The Taurus 1911 has all the other qualities and amenities of a much higher priced weapon. I am not a big fan of Taurus's other weapons however they make a hell of a good 1911 pistol. This weapon has hundreds of rounds put through it without a single malfunction. I always buy the cheap Federal aluminum cased cartridges.
Who make the best 1911 " under $1000.00 " price tag?
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Collo Rosso
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I have a Sig XO (45acp), a S.A. loaded target in 45acp, a S.A. range officer in 9mm and a S&W 1911sc. The S&W is well north of $1K. Sigs can be had for under $1K but not by much. Highly recommend them as mine's been excellent. Only gripe is the FPB lifter on the frame makes it hard to reassemble. Can't go wrong with a Spring Field and I think you get great bang for the buck with them. Both of mine have been great. If the front straps were checkered they'd be every bit the Sig.
S&W 1911
I bought the S&W 1911 about five or six years ago for about $650.00. While I don't shoot it an awful lot, mine has never suffered a stoppage of any kind, including with semi-wadcutters.
Out of the box, the gun is more than accurate enough for its intended purpose. I'm no longer a competitive shooter and never plan to be. At typical defensive distances, I can keep my rounds clustered around a shirt button.
I bought the S&W 1911 about five or six years ago for about $650.00. While I don't shoot it an awful lot, mine has never suffered a stoppage of any kind, including with semi-wadcutters.
Out of the box, the gun is more than accurate enough for its intended purpose. I'm no longer a competitive shooter and never plan to be. At typical defensive distances, I can keep my rounds clustered around a shirt button.
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old&slow
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Is it running right if it shoots good groups and hasn't had a malfunction since I unboxed it? Several hundred rounds flawless. If I send it to a gunsmith will it still do that? This gun is a 2014 model and the slide to frame fit is much nicer than a lot of high priced custom 1911's I have seen. How much do you think it will cost to get it to run right?I don't want to go over the 1000 dollar limit you know.
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Gordon
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Glad you like your Colt and it is dependable. I've owned Colt LW Commanders, Government's, & Gold Cups. Like most 1911's I'm rather fond of them. If you check out post #31 the top two in the picture are Colt's. One worked on by Les Baer when he lived in Pa. and the other by Bill Wilson.
Back in the 70's & 80's if you wanted a 1911, the only game in town was Colt. Out of the box I've seen them not feed Hardball,, let alone SWC's. I've seen them not work out of the box and had to be sent back to Colt. And Colt's Quality & Service wasn't very good. ( Take note S&W )
During that time frame it was like: ' Hey, Colt how about putting sights you can see on the 1911 ,, or adjustable sights,, or beaver tail grip safeties ,, or extended thumb safeties ,, or mag wells,, or a trigger that's not a nasty 8 to 10 pound pull ? '
Colt's attitude ,, Hey this is what we offer ,, take it or leave it.
In the 90's Springfield starts making their 1911's. Hey, Springfield how about sights ? Ok we can do that.. What about beavertail safeties? Yes,, we can do that.
( Springfield ) Hey, why don't we hire Les Baer to work for us and improve our stuff and give the shooter what he wants.. Hey, why not hire Bobby Leatham to sponsor and show the shooter we support them ?? Go to any shooting competition and count the number of Springfield,, Kimber,, STI's,, Para. etc.. then count the number of Colts.
I have a friend that is an excellent gunsmith and has worked on several of my firearms. A few years ago I said to him ,, I should have you build me another 1911. He said, Why ?? For half the price you can go to the LGS pick up a ready to go 1911 from Springfield or Kimber.
Springfield Ranger Officer ,, adjustable sights,, beavertail safety, extended thumb safety, 4 to 5 # trigger pull ,, ready to go to the races,, list price less than $1000.
Nothing wrong with a good Colt 1911.. But,,,
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Who make the best 1911 " under $1000.00 " price tag?
I don't currently own a shooter 1911, but my favs have been the STI Spartan (alas, no longer available) and a stainless milspec SA someone had added XS sights to.
Worst ever? Colt Series 70.
If I were to buy another, it'd be an SA.
P.S. You're not likely to find a SIG or Dan Wesson for under 1K.
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I don't currently own a shooter 1911, but my favs have been the STI Spartan (alas, no longer available) and a stainless milspec SA someone had added XS sights to.
Worst ever? Colt Series 70.
If I were to buy another, it'd be an SA.
P.S. You're not likely to find a SIG or Dan Wesson for under 1K.
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Who make the best 1911 " under $1000.00 " price tag?
This one started out as a Springfield gi that a local guy did a bunch of work too.Retro sights,fitted bushing,counter bored muzzle,front strap checkering,flat MSH,wide spur hammer,trigger job,etc.Its quite accurate and I think I gave him $800 for it 8 or 9 years ago.Its the one that usually goes with me because I don't worry about its finish at all.If I shoot poorly with it,I know it's me.
This one started out as a Springfield gi that a local guy did a bunch of work too.Retro sights,fitted bushing,counter bored muzzle,front strap checkering,flat MSH,wide spur hammer,trigger job,etc.Its quite accurate and I think I gave him $800 for it 8 or 9 years ago.Its the one that usually goes with me because I don't worry about its finish at all.If I shoot poorly with it,I know it's me.
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I'm not an expert on the subject of 1911s and I never will be. I spent well over a year researching 1911s on every site that I could find, with the object of finding the "best gun for the money". I even went through every 1911 in the case at my lgs to see what I liked. I ended up with a Desert Eagle 1911G. Mostly because I felt it had the best trigger of the bunch(about 20 guns). I had pretty much made up my mind on buying a Rock Island gun at that point, but for just under $600, I couldn't pass up that "trigger". I love the DE and I have had zero problems, to date. If I ever buy another one I'm pretty sure it will be a Rock Island.
chrisbroz
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Back in October or so of 2008, the wife bought a Colt Gummint Model, a Series 70 for, IIRC $700, from a guy who walked into the WPB, FL show and stopped at our local collector's club table...I think we may have the original box somewhere in storage...down the road I want to change the smooth grips out for a set of checkered diamond ones and replace the hammer with either a round or skeletonized one...it's in excellent (and apparently unfired) condition. Once inna while you get lucky...
shottist
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If you're going to have a 1911 it should have a Pony on it. Colt for sure!
BigBill
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For the closest USGI 1911a1 clone the Auto Ordnance WW2 army is the best one out there. The Springfield Armory USGI MIL SPEC is another good basic no frills 1911a1, there was a test on you tube were kimber vs Tisas (Egypt) half the cost of a kimber. The Tisas performed better.
What do you want in a 1911? Shooter / beater? Looker / range gun?
All Forged? Colt and Springfield Armory are all forged and not priced too high.
What do you want in a 1911? Shooter / beater? Looker / range gun?
All Forged? Colt and Springfield Armory are all forged and not priced too high.
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MCorps0311
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I agree they are not great for CC'ing. I have two 1911,Semper Fi.
mcmar
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No one has mentioned this one yet, and I don't know why. I have shot over 5000 thru it with only about 3 malfunctions...it is the High Standard Model 1911 USGI Spec .45 ACP Semi Automatic Handgun. I paid $375. I wanted a 1911 because I carried one a lot of years in the Corps. Mine is just as good or better the the issued ones I fired. For me mine was a super buy and very under rated firearm.
DWFAN
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About five or six years ago I picked up a Rock Island 1911. I like the fact it doesn't have a barrel bushing and it feeds anything I put in it. A few stove pipes early on but after that absolutely no problems. I bought it as a defense gun and it serves it's purpose. $325 out the door.
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"Best under $1000" is a very subjective thing. Depends on your preferences.
Someone above commented that it must be Colt, and I can understand that point of view (same concept as getting a 92 series 9mm that says "Beretta", or a Hi Power that says FN and/or Browning).
Since you're asking, it sounds like you're ok with another brand; so now we're into appearance and features.
My own preferences- I'm fine with a good cast frame, so that opens the lower prices up. I like the simple, GI appearance, so I went with a Tisas at $300 out the door, put some checkered wood grips on it and got a few GI mags, and called it a day. Thus far, it's been accurate and functions flawlessly.
Someone above commented that it must be Colt, and I can understand that point of view (same concept as getting a 92 series 9mm that says "Beretta", or a Hi Power that says FN and/or Browning).
Since you're asking, it sounds like you're ok with another brand; so now we're into appearance and features.
My own preferences- I'm fine with a good cast frame, so that opens the lower prices up. I like the simple, GI appearance, so I went with a Tisas at $300 out the door, put some checkered wood grips on it and got a few GI mags, and called it a day. Thus far, it's been accurate and functions flawlessly.
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Lou_the_welder
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I cannot. Can't shoot better. Than my Springfield's. Yes. They're series 70. Just like the original. And like a series 70 colt.
The loaded models are under 1k. My longslide was north of that. And the 9mm around that . Since i cannot shoot better than them. I wont buy a les baer.
And s/a makes the professional.
Just saying
The loaded models are under 1k. My longslide was north of that. And the 9mm around that . Since i cannot shoot better than them. I wont buy a les baer.
And s/a makes the professional.
Just saying
Bought another one today. Springfield Range Officer in 9mm. Has a Wilson trigger and an extra set of Wilson grips. Paid about 600 for it considering the trades... maybe a bit less.. Fellow bought the darn thing...Had Tony Bork in Cody change out the trigger and a couple other little things and never got to shoot the thing. He passed away before he got to shoot it. Bought it from his nephew. I am thinking of turning it into a 38 Super. At least I guess you can do that
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