which 1911

[KC&97TA]

Go with the Springfield. I've owned 4 myself, still own 2 of them, the other 2 were sold so the wife wouldn't be able to say I had too many guns, they're great guns, customer service is great too.

If you could hold out for a SA Loaded or Kimber, you'd be better off in the long run, trust me, gunsmithing isn't cheap and those base models never stay, bone-stock. Stainless is good, refinishing is really cheap The BT and Skeloton Hammer aren't too difficult, you may want to have a gunsmith do it for you, since you will be removeing metal from the frame. The Smith & Alexander is the Best BT for the Springfileds with the .220 radius. I have a Wilson Drop in BT on my Champion right now, it's OK, but doesn't look as good as a good smithed in BT.

I don't really like the S&W with it's external extractor?

I'm hearing mixed feelings about the Taurus, it's just too new, remember the Kimber with it's EE, and now they're all being replaced I don't like being a Gunie Pig, just got my Kimber back with a new slide, not about to be another Gunie Pig.

 

[erich w]

my dad use to be a gunsmith so modifications are free aside from the cost of the parts themselves, I've been hearing alot of good things about sa, plus supposedly its easier to field strip then the s&w which is nice because I like to take them a part and clean them and fiddle with them from time to time, I have enough s&w's though so me maybe its time for a change besides the s&w was running 723 which isn't bad at all being they list them for a little over 1000 on their site but 498 for an sa is a steal, even if I did add the extras later the cost of it would still be less then the s&w.

 

[Detritus]

I saw a High Standard at the gun show last weekend. I was unimpressed. It felt like a RIA.

and the RIA is a better gun, for noticably less outlay of funds.

as for my leanings i have to throw in with the "look into a Springfield" crowd

 

[erich w]

I've pretty much decided on that one now its just a matter of finding the parts I want to add to it

 

[kansas45]

I like my Springfield's. I can't afford to buy one of the high end 1911's & would rather spend the money working on a base model pistol. It kinda' means more to me if I customize it to my taste.
I bought a Tauru's PT1911 last week & I am very impressed with it. A few of my Kimber/ STI owning buddie's are amazed at the quality of the gun. I'm on my way to put some round's through it this afternoon.

 

[longeyes]

Raising their prices? I haven't even seen one around here yet!

 

[erich w]

if you're refering to the s&w for 1000 that is the high end model with the rail, the standard one runs about 700