entropy
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A Taurus PT1911 Commander and the rest on ammo.
Which 1911 45 in this scenario
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JTQ
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It's going to take a longer time than most. It's not a new gun from SIG/Beretta/HK/Glock/S&W/etc. It's entirely possible ATI isn't offering this design in 5 years. Holster makers (or Blue Gun makers) are probably not jumping on this design in great numbers or even soon.
As somebody that spends a lot of time in the "Accessories, Holsters, and Optics" sub-forum trying to help folks find a holster for some odd gun or odd gun/light combo, it is an issue for many.
Hey, all I'm saying is it could be a consideration, and folks should plan ahead.
I understand what you're saying but basing your "it's an issue for many" on primarily gun forum activity is pretty limited. The vast majority of gun owners don't post on gun forums, just look at the numbers. That's why I say it's a non issue. Also I'm not a Nostradamus so I have no idea if this model is going to take off or die a short death and would never presume to make that claim one way or another. That said we can agree to disagree.
Of course if I personally wanted a custom holster for it I'd just make my own leather holster or get an easy to use Kydex kit but that's just me.
chicharrones
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When I was looking for a 1911 a couple months ago, if my budget would have been $1250.00 I would have picked up a S&W, too. But my budget was $800, so I got a Springfield. I never saw any Dan Wesson for less than $1500 when I was looking.
CapnMac
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This is always complicated when presented with "I have $nnnn and want [firearm], what should I get?" as a question.
With OP's budget, this would use all of it up:
Finding a "Strike Era" Series 70 in the "off book" electroless nickle and blued parts (likely a make-work for the Colt Custom Shop) is not exactly easy.
Which would drive the price of what's just a mundane used Colt up pretty high. No bells, no whistles, just is what it is.
Or, a person could get one of these:
Both of which were right around US$400 out the door.
The TISAS looks pretty in cocobolo stocks:
RIA, ARMSCOR, and TISAS offer versions with a pile of the "cool kids" bells and whistles, typically in three sizes and three calibers--all of those in the US$600-700 range.
Which would leave a nice sum for buying ammo, or range time, or both.
Or, not scrimping on accessories.
TISAS ship with two mags, but additional (good) ones are going to be around US$30-40 per each. So four extra mags is going to scare US$200 with sales taxes, shipping, etc., and barely leave enough to buy a box of ammo.
With OP's budget, this would use all of it up:
Finding a "Strike Era" Series 70 in the "off book" electroless nickle and blued parts (likely a make-work for the Colt Custom Shop) is not exactly easy.
Which would drive the price of what's just a mundane used Colt up pretty high. No bells, no whistles, just is what it is.
Or, a person could get one of these:
Both of which were right around US$400 out the door.
The TISAS looks pretty in cocobolo stocks:
RIA, ARMSCOR, and TISAS offer versions with a pile of the "cool kids" bells and whistles, typically in three sizes and three calibers--all of those in the US$600-700 range.
Which would leave a nice sum for buying ammo, or range time, or both.
Or, not scrimping on accessories.
TISAS ship with two mags, but additional (good) ones are going to be around US$30-40 per each. So four extra mags is going to scare US$200 with sales taxes, shipping, etc., and barely leave enough to buy a box of ammo.
silicosys4
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A Ruger 1911 shouldn’t even be mentioned in the same post as the Colt.
My ruger SR1911 cmd quality wise is head and shoulders above
my pre-70's govt,
my 1991A1 commander,
and my series 70 combat commander.
I second the Dan Wesson suggestion. I just saw one locally in the $1200 range within the last few weeks.
Kevin Rohrer
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Dan Wesson.
Americans don't let Americans buy foreign-made junk.
Americans don't let Americans buy foreign-made junk.
InTheSwamp
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No Turkish Tea Sauce. Ruger or Springfield.
DDDWho
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I have 4 1911s with 5” barrel. All are the no frills version. My most expensive is this one. I bought it off the widow who’s husband brought it back from military service. Made in 1918. $1000.
This Remington R1 S is my second most expensive $600 IIRC. The best trigger I’ve ever pulled. My favorite.
My others are a RIA 10 mm and a Tisas 45 ACP
This Remington R1 S is my second most expensive $600 IIRC. The best trigger I’ve ever pulled. My favorite.
My others are a RIA 10 mm and a Tisas 45 ACP
I already have 6 1911 45 ACPs and only my Les Baer was more than $1250. One is a Para P14 Signature which is double stack and out of production and Para's are all over the map for QC and reliability so while I like mine I wouldn't reccomend it. The other 4 are all Colts a 1991 officers, a 70 series Gold Cup a 100th anniversary and a Combat Elite I like variety if I didn't have any 45 1911s I'd prolly start with the Combat Elite(upper right)
Skylerbone
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I envy everyone buying firearms, not in the need category at present and I don’t want for much either. My return is getting tucked away for a rainy day and the OT on this week’s check is buying a different sort of toy. Not as compact as a .45ACP so I’ve only got a half dozen and this one doesn’t quite meet the budget constraints thanks to the Kevlar layup.
Lo-Profile
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I'd look for a quality used 1911. Most don't get fired much. Ones I've bought used under $1000 so far
Sig Sauer C3 1911 .... $879
Dan Wesson Guardian .... $949
Springfield Defender series (was under $500)
Then I have 3 RIA I bought, in 9mm, 38 Super and 40 S&W.
Only one I have that cost more was a Wilson Combat CQB Compact I bought used as well
Sig Sauer C3 1911 .... $879
Dan Wesson Guardian .... $949
Springfield Defender series (was under $500)
Then I have 3 RIA I bought, in 9mm, 38 Super and 40 S&W.
Only one I have that cost more was a Wilson Combat CQB Compact I bought used as well
S.Crockett
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Some dominating Pony models right there. The CE is a classic.
S.Crockett
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Very nice. Hope the OP is taking notes.
Nooop. No budget knock-offs. We like the Pony behind Door #1.
CapnMac
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Dunno, the steel in the RIA/Armscor and TISAS is very serious stuff. There's a possibility that these "knock offs" will be spoken of in the way the Norincos are, just will be two or three decades from now.
45/30-06OKIE
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My Springfield mil-spec was $599 so if the OP can find one that cheap he can get a Nighthawk threaded barrel for 300 and still have money for a holster and some extra mags. Maybe even a die set to reload.
45/30-06OKIE
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Yeah unfortunately I think my Springfield mil-spec has proprietary sights and would have to be milled for aftermarket sights I think?
1911 guy
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Yeah, how about not buying a Colt Series 80. They weren't even that great when new. If you just want a decent 1911, anything Colt Series 70, Springfield Ruger, Armscorp, Sig. Used Dan Wesson and Springfield custom shop is a step up from normal.
S.Crockett
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.You nailed it with Colt S70.
Upscale cloneys maybe, but still lacking the Pony. Therefore, aspirational at best.
md7
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My preferences for buying new with the price cap:
Colt
Springfield
My preferences for buying used with the price cap:
DW
Lastly, the imports from RIA and Tisas seem to be well liked by those that own and use them. So there’s that to consider also.
Colt
Springfield
My preferences for buying used with the price cap:
DW
Lastly, the imports from RIA and Tisas seem to be well liked by those that own and use them. So there’s that to consider also.
