1911 for under $500?

[patriot9]

1911 for under $500

Springfield Mil-Spec, with only one problem. I have the "bite scar" on the webbing of my hand from trigger bite. The standard grip safety is longer than the GI, but I need a longer, semi-beavertail, that is parkerized. Then it would be perfect for me, and still well under $500.
I know, I know, if I held it tighter, it wouldn't happen. Well, too late. It did, and still does.
Anyone know of a source for a parkerized semi-beavertail?

 

[George Hill]

You mean "Hammer Bite"?

 

[cracked butt]

If you are reloading the pistol, Why not just rack the slide? You'll be using gross muscle movements rather than fine movements- the slide is very easy to find with your hand when the clock is ticking versus having to feel around for a tiny lever to close the slide.

Just my $.02 worth

 

[Delmar]

Moparmike-check your PM's

 

[jAK-47]

Although I don't own a 1911 (YET), I was always taught to chamber a round using the "slingshot" method. Supposedly, it better mimics what the gun does when a round is fired. If you depress the slide stop you're not chambering a round as "aggressively" and in some guns, it can cause problems.

Also, in IDPA or life-threatening situations it's better to use two fingers than one. Slam the mag home and grab onto the back of the slide (that's what the grooves are for) and let it fly. You can do it while bringing the gun up to acquire your target too.

Just my 2 cents,
jAK-47 (gotta get a 1911)

 

[camaroman]

Another vote for RIA. I have had one for over a year. I bought it used and trust me it was USED! I will be buying a RIA compact soon.

MPTHOLE:

What all did you do to tune your RIA? (Nice pic btw.) I worked mine over with the dremel, she really sings now! Also added WC hammer, WC beavertail, WC sear spring, and CMC trigger. The only reliability issues were from a worn out sear spring and recoil spring.


Hey look my first post

-D

 

[mpthole]

patriot9 said: I have the "bite scar" on the webbing of my hand from trigger bite.

George already made the correction with "Hammer Bite", but it may also be the grip safety causing the problem and not the hammer. My "temporary" solution was to install a drop in King's Grip Safety. I had to relieved the top of it so the hammer wouldn't ding it so bad. It doesn't look the best, but it sure works well!

camaroman: The only real issue I had with my RIA was the barrel link pin would fall out when I was cleaning the gun. I was able to have a good friend install a new one. (Here's a link to that thread)
Other than that and the King's Grip Safety, I haven't done a thing to the pistol.

It shoots point-of-aim and I almost every shot is touching each other when I do my part. The trigger pull is about 3 and 3/4 lbs. I've got close to 1,000 rounds through it and it still functions great (with ball ammo)!

I have not installed any new springs or parts other than that barrel link pin and the grip safety.

YMMV.

 

[unreal45]

Another vote for a springer milspec.
I would not get the GI because of its small sights.
The milspec also has a lowerd ejection port.
Springers are the best bang for the buck IMHO

 

[camaroman]

mpthole: I was shocked the first time I shot it, I was expecting descent but not shots touching each other. I start playing a game at the range, shooting in that half dollar sized hole the first 10 rnds made. After a lil grinding and polishing she functions slicker than owl crap (and from my last deer hunt, thats slick!) I have an afinity for Springfield and Para, but I will never sell my RIA. BTW, the RIA is quite suitable for the .460 Roland conversion!


Happy Shooting All

 

[Correia]

On the slide release vs. the sling shot. Use what works better for you. I find hitting the slide release with my off thumb immediatly after doing the reload, and getting my shooting grip is faster, but a good friend of mine who posts on this board who I shoot with all of the time uses the sling shot method, and he is a Master class shooter. So try both. Pick the one you like the best and practice the heck out of it.

 

[Cameron Lamont]

Could you borrow the extra $49 off a mate and buy the best darn .45 out there?

Colt Government Model



Regards,
Cameron

 

[waktasz]

I have found that my sweaty ass hands make the slingshot method much harder. If TSHTF I think I will be dripping sweat, kinda like last week's IDPA indoor match where I could barely get a hold of my slide it was so damn hot.

 

[russlate]

Pardon me but what does NRM stand for?

Thanks in advance for enlightening me. I've been away a while.

 

[BluesBear]

NRM = New Roll Mark

The recent Colt 1991A1 nicer, more vintage looking slide markings instead of the huge 1991A1 marking of the originals.

 

[Uncle Don]

I just picked up an Armscor 45 for simple plinking. At $369, I didn't expect much but was very pleasantly surprised. I've had only about 300 rounds through it so far but it hasn't hickup'd even once and at 50' offhand, I put 26 out of 30 rounds in the black of a B-16 target. No regrets at all and it keeps up with my Glock 30 without any problem.

 

[Jacobus Rex]

I'll have to say that like several others, I think the Springfield Milspec is a good way to go. You could change out the slidestop if you wanted. I bought a new one for less than $400. It has been a great gun. Shooting a little low is the only "problem" that I've had.