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Bullredbf 
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thibodaux
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| re: Calling 1911 Experts - need some direction (Posted on 2/14/13 at 8:45 pm to KingRanch)
What about sigs? The scorpion seemed pretty sweet to lay my hamds on.
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KingRanch
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The Ranch
Member since Mar 2012
31053 posts
| re: Calling 1911 Experts - need some direction (Posted on 2/14/13 at 8:47 pm to Bullredbf)
External extractor and I'm not a fan, but sig makes a fine weapon. And of course it fit your hand; it's a 1911.
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Carson123987
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Middle Court at The Rec
Member since Jul 2011
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| re: Calling 1911 Experts - need some direction (Posted on 2/14/13 at 8:51 pm to bapple)
Nobody get the Scandium frame, that's what im getting 
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JAB528
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| re: Calling 1911 Experts - need some direction (Posted on 2/14/13 at 8:52 pm to KingRanch)
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And of course it fit your hand; it's a 1911.
Truth
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fishbaja2
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Member since Sep 2009
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| re: Calling 1911 Experts - need some direction (Posted on 2/14/13 at 9:32 pm to KingRanch)
Holster wear not much on stainless gun. But it would take a few hours with flitz to make it really hummm. Most gun taken in at pawn shops are often not really show pieces but rather tools . Ya have to look at potential behind the lack luster appearance to gain a lil sweat equity. I would say this one would result in a 95% + . I would bet it could be had for 900-1k. Lipseys retail is 1200 ?? But not seen very often and not sure if colt is doin many 1911 today.
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fishbaja2
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Baton Rouge
Member since Sep 2009
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| re: Calling 1911 Experts - need some direction (Posted on 2/14/13 at 9:46 pm to fishbaja2)
Sea pickle,
It's hard to say best 1911. 70 series need work, barrel bushing are tight and hammer spring need to be lightened and trigger job is in order. Point is unless ya buy a Ed brown, Wilson or other high end unit they need tweaking to be true range machines. I like the 80 series gold cup colt, while a trigger job makes it sweeter, and also like the SA champion loaded model in commander size. Can hook ya up with great 1911 smith when ur ready.
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chrisman17
New Orleans, LA
Member since Dec 2007
528 posts
| re: Calling 1911 Experts - need some direction (Posted on 2/14/13 at 9:57 pm to fishbaja2)
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Can hook ya up with great 1911 smith when ur ready
You got someone local?
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bapple
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Member since Oct 2010
4227 posts
| re: Calling 1911 Experts - need some direction (Posted on 2/14/13 at 10:40 pm to fishbaja2)
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It's hard to say best 1911. 70 series need work, barrel bushing are tight and hammer spring need to be lightened and trigger job is in order. Point is unless ya buy a Ed brown, Wilson or other high end unit they need tweaking to be true range machines.
These are both completely not true. Granted a Wilson, Ed Brown, Les Baer, or Nighthawk will have a better feel, it doesn't mean another high-to-mid range 1911s can't become work horses. And my Smith came from the factory with a crisp 4.5lb trigger. Most American 1911s come from the factory with a good trigger already. Maybe not super duper light but pretty good still.
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JAB528
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Member since Jun 2012
11301 posts
| re: Calling 1911 Experts - need some direction (Posted on 2/14/13 at 10:41 pm to fishbaja2)
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It's hard to say best 1911. 70 series need work, barrel bushing are tight and hammer spring need to be lightened and trigger job is in order. Point is unless ya buy a Ed brown, Wilson or other high end unit they need tweaking to be true range machines
Wrong.
Super light trigger =\= a "range machine" or great 1911.
This post was edited on 2/14 at 10:48 pm
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weagle99
Ridin' on the Gus Bus
Member since Nov 2011
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| re: Calling 1911 Experts - need some direction (Posted on 2/14/13 at 11:25 pm to SeaPickle)
It is interesting how quickly the OP dropped the idea of owning a Colt. Most replies seemed to jump off to other brands also. Just an observation.
Anyway, Colt is offering a very nice line-up of 1911 pistols right now...
Rail Gun
XSE series
Combat Elite
Series 70
etc.
My personal object of lust from Hartford at the moment: The Special Combat Government:
Would marry. 
This post was edited on 2/14 at 11:29 pm
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bapple
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Member since Oct 2010
4227 posts
| re: Calling 1911 Experts - need some direction (Posted on 2/14/13 at 11:38 pm to weagle99)
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It is interesting how quickly the OP dropped the idea of owning a Colt. Most replies seemed to jump off to other brands also. Just an observation.
Everyone loves Colts. It's just with his price range and the availability of guns right now that Colt may not be as easy to find.
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chrisman17
New Orleans, LA
Member since Dec 2007
528 posts
| re: Calling 1911 Experts - need some direction (Posted on 2/15/13 at 7:06 am to bapple)
This one is ok I guess...
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SeaPickle
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Thibodaux
Member since May 2011
290 posts
| re: Calling 1911 Experts - need some direction (Posted on 2/15/13 at 8:16 am to bapple)
oh i still want the Colt, but i also want to be able to ralistically find one. if i can stumble across a colt, i would get it
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TigerOnThe Hill
Springhill
Member since Sep 2008
1826 posts
| re: Calling 1911 Experts - need some direction (Posted on 2/15/13 at 3:21 pm to fishbaja2)
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I have recently re-homed a corral of ponies and they would be too restless without building a larger corral.
I like how nicely you worded that! 
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DrTyger
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| re: Calling 1911 Experts - need some direction (Posted on 2/15/13 at 3:30 pm to SeaPickle)
I went back to that pawn shop today. They had a mark IV series 70 Givernmebt model with houge grips, warfighter trigger, a non factory barrel with no box, no factory grips and one Wilson mag.
They wanted 1200. I asked if they'd take 1000 and they declined.
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M1911
Member since Sep 2012
25 posts
| re: Calling 1911 Experts - need some direction (Posted on 2/15/13 at 3:44 pm to SeaPickle)
In the $900-1300 range, nothing will serve you better than an STI.
LINK
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KingRanch
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The Ranch
Member since Mar 2012
31053 posts
| re: Calling 1911 Experts - need some direction (Posted on 2/15/13 at 3:53 pm to M1911)
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M1911
I have another alter.....
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JAB528
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Member since Jun 2012
11301 posts
| re: Calling 1911 Experts - need some direction (Posted on 2/15/13 at 4:19 pm to KingRanch)
What's that your 5th?
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KingRanch
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| re: Calling 1911 Experts - need some direction (Posted on 2/15/13 at 4:20 pm to JAB528)
Alleged 4 or 5
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JAB528
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11301 posts
| re: Calling 1911 Experts - need some direction (Posted on 2/15/13 at 4:21 pm to KingRanch)
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