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[drband]

Dan Wesson it is!

 

[JTQ]

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[skoro]

I would be very interested in your thoughts. I can see spending for a really nice production model 1911

Just my two cents...

If you truly catch the 1911 bug, any entry level pistol will soon lose much of its appeal and you'll be back to looking at more upscale examples.

My free advice: get yourself a Colt Series 70 with polished bluing. It'll definitely scratch that itch.

 

[drband]

May yet get a Colt someday. Ended up getting a Dan Wesson this time-- posted 2 posts above. Taking it out to shoot for the first time today!

 

[Bercilak]

I'd also suggest you look at the Sig 1911 Nightmare.

http://www.sigsauer.com/CatalogProductDetails/1911-nightmare.aspx

I have the carry version with the 4.2" barrel. Terrific gun. A little pricier than some on your list, but I think it's the best value for the money nonetheless.

EDITED: I posted this before I read the last posts in the thread. Congrats on the Dan Wesson! Of the ones in your list, I think that that's the best one. Hope you enjoy it for a long time.

 

[drband]

Thanks! My BIL has the same Sig Nightmare Carry! My DW will outshoot it IMHO![emoji41] we'll be getting together to compare this week. [emoji51]

 

[skoro]

Ended up getting a Dan Wesson this time

An they're a very fine 1911.

 

[9mmepiphany]

Very good choice.

It would have been my recommendation, followed by the STI Trojan, of the ones you listed.

There is a sweet spot in 1911 pattern pistols, IMO, right around $1500