1911 help!
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Get a Colt, they are made in the U.S., and they hold their value quite well. Unlike SA, which gets it's frames (or slides, or maybe slides and frames?) I think from Brazil. Like someone said earlier, you're going to end up really wanting a Colt, so just buy it now and save yourself the trouble. 
Or get another quality 1911 .45 made in the U.S., Dan Wesson, STI, etc.
Or get another quality 1911 .45 made in the U.S., Dan Wesson, STI, etc.
I have Colts, Kimbers, Springfields, S&Wsc, Taurus PT1911, Sig GSR, all in the 1911 platform. My advice (for what it's worth) is to get into the "1911" club with a reasonable outlay. Then shoot the heck out of it. The Taurus offers a "reasonable" outlay that has more "bang for the buck" than most. Does it have snob appeal? No. Does it go "bang" every time? Mine has. It just might be that you decide that the 1911 isn't your cup of tea, and a Glock, HK, or any of the other types is more to your liking. If you can't hit with it, save your money and buy a baseball bat. You won't go broke with the Taurus, and if 1911 is for you, buy the best (in YOUR opinion, not mine) that you can afford. I found that the 1911 is for me, and now have to decide on whether to get rid of the HKs, Kahrs, Berettas, Glocks, CZs ect..decisions..decisions.
ExMachina
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anything more specific on what you want and why?
caliber?
bbl length?
you gonna compete? ccw??
your price range could get you a pretty nice used gun.
caliber?
bbl length?
you gonna compete? ccw??
your price range could get you a pretty nice used gun.
Tomcat47
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+ 10 For Taurus 1911...... Best BANG (Pun Intended) going in my opinion!.....and G&A Handguns......and Shooting Times.......and you get the point.
http://www.handgunsmag.com/featured_handguns/HG_taurus1911ss_201007/index.html
http://www.shootingtimes.com/handgun_reviews/pt_080505/
And I know the guy writing the article for the magazines is biased because he got paid to write the article.....kinda biased like us who actually bought one of them and are amazed at what we pulled out of the box for well under a $1k.
And you can also see a great video at this link as well: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1GlMGVYl4wY
http://www.handgunsmag.com/featured_handguns/HG_taurus1911ss_201007/index.html
http://www.shootingtimes.com/handgun_reviews/pt_080505/
And I know the guy writing the article for the magazines is biased because he got paid to write the article.....kinda biased like us who actually bought one of them and are amazed at what we pulled out of the box for well under a $1k.
And you can also see a great video at this link as well: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1GlMGVYl4wY
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gb6491
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I've bought three new 1911's in that price range over the the last 4 months.
They are a Colt Series 80 Government Model, Kimber Custom TLE II, and a Springfield Armory Range Officer.
The Colt malfunctioned it's first range trip: failure to extract becuase of a poorly tensioned extractor. It runs fine after tuning the extractor. The Colt also has a very off center firing pin hit and the notch in the slide for the thumb safety was over machined as well as having a burr in it. There are some cosmetic issues with it as well. I need to drift the rear sight.
The Kimber had two stoppages, dry out of the box (yeah, I went right from the counter to the range): both were failures to return to battery. It runs fine after lubing it correctly; reliable and accurate through about 700 rounds now.
The Springfield needed it's sights adjusted. They could/should fit the back end of the extractor better. It has been reliable and accurate through it's first 300+ rounds.
I find the Kimber and Springer more than satisfactory. I was disappointed with the Colt (especially compared to my other current Colt, an Officer's ACP). YMMV
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Greg
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Another vote for the "S&W 1911"~!
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skip the 1911
mljdeckard
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I had a Colt. It was neither mythical nor magical to me. I very much prefer my Kimber.
I think some people attach a traditional sentiment to Colt, because they were the original manufacturer. I place more sentiment to Browning, and Browning never made one.
I think some people attach a traditional sentiment to Colt, because they were the original manufacturer. I place more sentiment to Browning, and Browning never made one.
dcarch
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What ever you get, you won't be sorry you drank the Kool-Aid. I run a modded Kimber Custom II, but just so long as you stick a good reputable manufacturer, you ought to be fine. Just don't forget the old adage: "You get what you pay for." I had a buddy drop $450 for a (cringe) Citadel 1911. It consistently FTF-ed almost every other round, with every 1911 mag froma Wilson Combat to a PSI ACT-Mag. But, like I said, stick with a good manufacturer, and it'll be grand! Have a nice day!
But, like I said, stick with a good manufacturer, and it'll be grand! Have a nice day!The Real Wyatt
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Yes, I do.
The Stainless model ... $606 at Buds.
Get a Springfield loaded stainless and never look back. I'm biased towards Springfield but their lifetime warranty and customer service are one of the best. I've owned a Springfield M1A standard, 1911 loaded stainless and soon to be owner of a Springfield Lightweight Champion loaded.
ichiban
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I have two s&w 1911PDs, one 5" and one 4 1/4". These are the scandium frame models so they are lighter than the steel framed ones. Both guns have been totally reliable and almost boring in their accuracy. There is a lightly used one for sale locally at a very good price and even though I have absolutely no need for another, I'm having a hard time talking myself out of it. 1911s are a very expensive disease. :- )
That said, I think most of the manufactures suggested so far put out very good product and their product would serve you well. A lot of times it just comes down to how a particular gun feels in your hand - even though they are the same design there are minor differences that make them feel different. Good luck with your first 1911.
That said, I think most of the manufactures suggested so far put out very good product and their product would serve you well. A lot of times it just comes down to how a particular gun feels in your hand - even though they are the same design there are minor differences that make them feel different. Good luck with your first 1911.
Winkman822
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Personally, I have Springfields, Kimbers, a Colt, a Wilson Combat and a Les Baer. In the $800 to $1000 range, the best bang for the buck is going to be a Springfield Loaded or a Colt Combat Elite (either will have all of the modern appointments. Do be warned though, the Colt Combat Elite is going to run the Series 80 system so if you don't want a firing pin block, steer clear of it.
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