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Colt 1911
Posted on 12/26/10 at 12:54 pm
Posted on 12/26/10 at 12:54 pm
So I got a ton of money for Christmas and I want to buy a 1911. Any recommendations as to the best place to buy one or things I should keep my eyes open for? I am not opposed to buying online.
Posted on 12/26/10 at 1:21 pm to Vrai
Provide the most you would be willing to send and whats a price you would consider a bargain then we can give you a better idea.
Posted on 12/26/10 at 1:23 pm to TexasTiger
I haven't done THAT much price research, but I'd like to keep it under a grand if at all possible.
Posted on 12/26/10 at 1:24 pm to Propagandalf
Any reason your like Springfield over other brands?
Posted on 12/26/10 at 1:52 pm to Vrai
Springfield...sigs..colts...kimber will be the brands you need to look at. I have a Springfield and like it a lot good value for the cost. Kimber are not what they use to be, I think they are good guns just over priced. Sig makes a nice quality gun as well. And then of course there is colt. Again they make a nice gun just a little over priced. You are paying for the colt. Try and put a lot of them in your hands and see what you ones you like best.
Posted on 12/26/10 at 1:53 pm to Vrai
Don't know what happened on the double post
This post was edited on 12/26/10 at 2:47 pm
Posted on 12/26/10 at 2:12 pm to TexasTiger
Tex was so sure of himself that he said it twice! And I agree with him. Springfield is a solid choice. You can get in one for anything from 600 for the GI to 1500 for one with all the bells and whistles. 1911's are works of art and they all have there quirks. Look around on the interwebz for things to look for like fit and finish. Tons of info out there. Colt has gotten their crap together after some poor years and are again making nice weapons. Kimber seems to be on the decline and Springfield is putting out solid weapons. Any better and you jump to Wilson combat or les Baer. Those make your wallet hurt.
Posted on 12/26/10 at 3:20 pm to Vrai
quote:
Any reason your like Springfield over other brands?
INFIDEL and TexasTiger summed up my views pretty well. Also, I own one and love it.
Posted on 12/26/10 at 3:44 pm to Propagandalf
I have the Colt GI model and really like it's balance. My father has his original GI Colt that he carried all over the Phillipines during WWII. That's probably the reason I picked a Colt but it's a very solid gun. As my father has always said you hit someone on the tip of his finger with that round and he's going down. I do like the Springfield as well.
Posted on 12/26/10 at 4:52 pm to Martini
quote:That is absolutely awesome.
My father has his original GI Colt that he carried all over the Phillipines during WWII
Posted on 12/26/10 at 7:20 pm to Vrai
Don't overanalyze the decision. Buy an established, reputable brand and get to the range instead of shitting around for 6 months worrying about making the right choice. If you don't like it you can sell it later. You can't go wrong with the brands suggested.
FWIW I like colt.
FWIW I like colt.
Posted on 12/26/10 at 7:24 pm to Merica Man
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instead of shitting around for 6 months worrying about making the right choice.
wait, was this directed at any particular poster that may or may not be taking waaaaay too long to decide which pistol to buy?
Posted on 12/26/10 at 11:16 pm to INFIDEL
Ha - that guy makes my head hurt...
Posted on 12/27/10 at 5:13 am to Big Data
I cant really compare one brand against another as to which is better, but I can tell you that I have a Sig 1911 that I am extremely pleased with. It is very good looking, shoots great, already has many custom features and is priced under $1000. I have fired about 1000 rounds thru mine without issue. All of the brands mentioned (Kimber, Springfield, Colt, etc) are all good but it just depends what you want, like and how much you want to spend.
One poster said not to overanalyze the decision and that is good advice. Select one you like in the price range you want to pay and you will be just fine.
One poster said not to overanalyze the decision and that is good advice. Select one you like in the price range you want to pay and you will be just fine.
Posted on 12/30/10 at 9:06 am to MoreOrLes
Springfield is good,and you'll have $$ for ammo.Think about the GI hi cap.
Posted on 12/30/10 at 10:28 am to cosmicdingo
Para makes a good one also
Posted on 12/30/10 at 1:44 pm to GREENHEAD22
Vrai,
There've been some good suggestions already re:: higher end 1911's. Thought I'd share my personal experience in case you decide to sdend less money.
Although I've been buying/shooting handguns nearly 35 years, I bought my first 1911 just a few months ago. I didn't want to spend a whole lot since I wasn't sure I'd like the 1911 enough to justify a more expensive one. I ended up w/ an "American Classic," made by Metro Arms in the Philippines. At first, I was a little leary about buying a gun made in the Philippines. There are two large manufacturers in the Philippines making a number of quality, entry level 1911's (Rock Island Armory, Citadel, American Classic and Firestorm). These guns are well-repected on the 1911 forums on the 'net. For $450 I got a Commander sized 1911 w/ Novak style rear sight, beavertail safety, extended slide release/safety and combat trigger/hammer. After a couple 100 rounds, I'm very pleased. In addition, it's nice and slim for concealed carry.
There are a lot of very nice higher priced 1911's out there (Kimber, Colt, STI, Springfield, etc), but there are now some good options if one doesn't want to break the bank trying out a gun one has never had before.
There've been some good suggestions already re:: higher end 1911's. Thought I'd share my personal experience in case you decide to sdend less money.
Although I've been buying/shooting handguns nearly 35 years, I bought my first 1911 just a few months ago. I didn't want to spend a whole lot since I wasn't sure I'd like the 1911 enough to justify a more expensive one. I ended up w/ an "American Classic," made by Metro Arms in the Philippines. At first, I was a little leary about buying a gun made in the Philippines. There are two large manufacturers in the Philippines making a number of quality, entry level 1911's (Rock Island Armory, Citadel, American Classic and Firestorm). These guns are well-repected on the 1911 forums on the 'net. For $450 I got a Commander sized 1911 w/ Novak style rear sight, beavertail safety, extended slide release/safety and combat trigger/hammer. After a couple 100 rounds, I'm very pleased. In addition, it's nice and slim for concealed carry.
There are a lot of very nice higher priced 1911's out there (Kimber, Colt, STI, Springfield, etc), but there are now some good options if one doesn't want to break the bank trying out a gun one has never had before.
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