Hey fellas, I'm about to buy a 1911 and have 4 to choose from that a friend is selling. One is an AMT Hardballer in great condition for $550, another is Kimber Classic Custom for $600-650, another is a polished Colt 70-series MKIV for $800, and the last one, the one that gets me excited, is custom.
It has a Remington Rand GI-style slide with aftermarket target sights, an Essex frame, some trigger work, and I assume some other custom goodies. It appears that this gun was done correctly from a mechanical standpoint, although it has been well-used. Out of the four pistols, it feels the tightest and smoothest, points the best, and just feels "right". It is $400. Now, I just went to Gunjoker.com and typed in "Remington 1911" and the prices were pretty staggering, even for the slide alone. Should I buy this gun? I LOVE the way it feels over some other 1911's, but am afraid of other possible caviats regarding the Remington/Essex stuff that i don't know about. Any input?
It has a Remington Rand GI-style slide with aftermarket target sights, an Essex frame, some trigger work, and I assume some other custom goodies. It appears that this gun was done correctly from a mechanical standpoint, although it has been well-used. Out of the four pistols, it feels the tightest and smoothest, points the best, and just feels "right". It is $400. Now, I just went to Gunjoker.com and typed in "Remington 1911" and the prices were pretty staggering, even for the slide alone. Should I buy this gun? I LOVE the way it feels over some other 1911's, but am afraid of other possible caviats regarding the Remington/Essex stuff that i don't know about. Any input?