re: Looking to get my first 1911

Posted by Politiceaux

Member since Feb 2009

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Posted on 2/15/17 at 8:59 pm to tx_cajun

FWIW, here's a solid price on a Dan Wesson Heritage. Heritage is their base model 1911 but is still a very fine gun and a better pistol than the large manufacturers typically produce, IMO. No MIM parts.

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This post was edited on 2/15/17 at 9:01 pm

Posted by ChatRabbit77

Baton Rouge

Member since May 2013

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Posted on 2/15/17 at 9:10 pm to NOLAGT

quote:
Like this

Only thing I dislike about Smith and Sig 1911s is the external extractor. Just doesn't look right on a 1911 (nothing to do with functionality).

Posted by NOLAGT

Over there

Member since Dec 2012

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Posted on 2/15/17 at 9:27 pm to ChatRabbit77

Damn why did you have to point that out

Jk I seen it and agree...but the rest of the gun looks so good I overlook it.

Posted by civiltiger07

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Posted on 2/16/17 at 7:11 am to tx_cajun

I don't know where you are located, but I saw this on the Sportsman while scrolling through the classifieds.

LA Sportsman

Posted by meauxjeaux2

watson

Member since Oct 2007

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Posted on 2/16/17 at 7:26 am to civiltiger07

Why no love for Kimber 1911's?

Posted by ChatRabbit77

Baton Rouge

Member since May 2013

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Posted on 2/16/17 at 10:50 am to meauxjeaux2

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Why no love for Kimber 1911's

Quality has gone down significantly. They also use a bunch of MIM parts which is unacceptable in a gun that costs as much as they do. As Carson says, they have brilliant marketing but they don't produce the same guns as they did 10-20 years ago.

Posted by Carson123987

Middle Court at the Rec

Member since Jul 2011

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Posted on 2/16/17 at 1:57 pm to ChatRabbit77

They've gotten a bit better and certain models are great buys. The new TLEII EM models are gorgeous and a great value at 1000-1100

Posted by playboyoncrack

new orleans

Member since Jan 2008

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Posted on 4/9/17 at 11:21 pm to tx_cajun

Hey tx_cajun, if you are still in the market for a Dan Wesson. Hit me up at anhvous@gmail.com, I have a few that I would like to part ways with.

Posted by Double The Trouble

Right pass tee bernie's crab traps

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Posted on 4/9/17 at 11:36 pm to playboyoncrack

Posted by bapple

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Posted on 4/10/17 at 7:18 am to NOLAGT

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I have a ruger sr1911 and love it. But if I had that budget I'd get something nicer like mentioned.

+1

I reviewed my cousin's SR1911 commander and it's an excellent shooter. But with a higher budget I'd start to look at some of the almost-custom guns. The ones mentioned are pretty solid although Dan Wesson seems to get mentioned the most.

Posted by DeoreDX

Member since Oct 2010

4053 posts

Posted on 4/10/17 at 8:01 am to tx_cajun

Dan Wesson Razorback RZ10 in 10mm.

Posted by DeoreDX

Member since Oct 2010

4053 posts

Posted on 4/10/17 at 8:03 am to DeoreDX

Would love a long slide 10mm. Can those be had in the $1.5k range?

I know you can get the upper from Fusion for about $700 if you have the frame already.

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This post was edited on 4/10/17 at 8:04 am