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Looking to get my first 1911

Posted on 2/15/17 at 1:43 pm
Posted by tx_cajun
Member since Oct 2013
105 posts
Posted on 2/15/17 at 1:43 pm
Thinking on getting the colt gold cup trophy. What would be a good leather OWB holster for this gun? Also, is this a good first 1911. Want something that I can pass down when I'm gone and would be appreciated.
Posted by ChatRabbit77
Baton Rouge
Member since May 2013
5873 posts
Posted on 2/15/17 at 1:49 pm to
Colt is good to go (at least I think, idk if anything happened to quality after bankruptcy but the Colt 1911s are high quality). I think they cost around $1100 ($2500 if you go to Jim's). If you want to spend a bit more, I would say go with Dan Wesson. I don't know much at all about leather holsters so I can't comment on that.
Posted by tx_cajun
Member since Oct 2013
105 posts
Posted on 2/15/17 at 1:51 pm to
Appreciate the response. I'm trying to stay around the 1100-1500 range.
Posted by ChatRabbit77
Baton Rouge
Member since May 2013
5873 posts
Posted on 2/15/17 at 1:53 pm to
quote:

1100-1500 range.

For $1500 I would go Dan Wesson Valor and not look back.
Posted by bbvdd
Memphis, TN
Member since Jun 2009
25958 posts
Posted on 2/15/17 at 1:56 pm to
Does it have to be a .45?

If not, Delta Elite 10mm.
Posted by PaperPaintball92
Fly Navy
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Posted on 2/15/17 at 2:13 pm to


Posted by dnm3305
Member since Feb 2009
13979 posts
Posted on 2/15/17 at 2:23 pm to
If I'm spending $1500, Im looking at Dan Wesson Specialist or Valor, or a Springfield TRP. Colt's are very nice in that lower price range you have.
Posted by ZacAttack
The Land Mass
Member since Oct 2012
6416 posts
Posted on 2/15/17 at 2:55 pm to
I have a Ron Grizzle OWB leather holster that I really like. Excellent quality and craftsmanship. Takes several weeks to get it though.
Posted by rebelrouser
Columbia, SC
Member since Feb 2013
11426 posts
Posted on 2/15/17 at 3:09 pm to
If you are going to spend over 1k, don't buy one made in Brazil. Colt's are great. I like Sigs too.
Posted by SportTiger1
Stonewall, LA
Member since Feb 2007
29562 posts
Posted on 2/15/17 at 3:14 pm to
quote:

I think they cost around $1100 ($2500 if you go to Jim's)


Posted by ChandlerB03
Natchez, MS
Member since Nov 2015
1791 posts
Posted on 2/15/17 at 3:29 pm to
Haven't heard much of them on here but local gun shop got one of these last week. It's a fine shooting gun. IV8888 did a review on it not too long ago on the YouTube

IV8888 Vid

Ruger SR1911
Posted by White Bear
Yonnygo
Member since Jul 2014
15291 posts
Posted on 2/15/17 at 3:38 pm to
quote:

If you are going to spend over 1k, don't buy one made in Brazil.
yes. Colt would be my choice. I like the 70 ser.
Posted by HeadSlash
TEAM LIVE BADASS - St. GEORGE
Member since Aug 2006
51584 posts
Posted on 2/15/17 at 4:23 pm to
I have a Colt Combat Target Model I'd be willing to part with
Posted by jbgleason
Bailed out of BTR to God's Country
Member since Mar 2012
19249 posts
Posted on 2/15/17 at 5:21 pm to
Be VERY careful about Springfield. Their quality has taken a serious nose dive in the last two years. I have no idea if there was a corporate issue, manufacturing change or what but I have heard this from multiple sources. Damn good looking pistols though.
Posted by rebelrouser
Columbia, SC
Member since Feb 2013
11426 posts
Posted on 2/15/17 at 5:28 pm to
Heard good things about the Ruger but if your budget is 1k plus, i would buy one w/ a forged frame not cast like the Ruger. Its a hell of a good looking 1911 for the price though, and quality cast is generally pretty good.
Posted by Politiceaux
Member since Feb 2009
17654 posts
Posted on 2/15/17 at 5:37 pm to
In the $1,500 range, Dan Wesson Valor, Specialist, Silverback or V-Bob.
Posted by ChandlerB03
Natchez, MS
Member since Nov 2015
1791 posts
Posted on 2/15/17 at 6:08 pm to
I shot it in 9mm config. Felt damn solid.

I agree though, if budget is $1k plus, there are tried and true models out there
Posted by tx_cajun
Member since Oct 2013
105 posts
Posted on 2/15/17 at 6:35 pm to
Appreciate all the replies guys. It's a tough decision for me to make. Guess I have some more thinking to do.
Posted by PaperPaintball92
Fly Navy
Member since Aug 2010
5316 posts
Posted on 2/15/17 at 6:42 pm to
Didn't know that! I'll definitely look into it. Thanks for the heads up.
Posted by NOLAGT
Over there
Member since Dec 2012
13649 posts
Posted on 2/15/17 at 7:32 pm to
I have a ruger sr1911 and love it. But if I had that budget I'd get something nicer like mentioned. Not sure how good it is compared to the others but I like the way the smith and Wesson performance center 1911s look and are in that range.

Like this

This post was edited on 2/15/17 at 7:41 pm
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