Which of these 3 1911's and why

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As to the trigger differences between the 92 and the 1911 I would like to suggest that any trigger system can be mastered with sufficient practice.
 
STI Spartan, No doubt! If I didnt have a Detonics 9-11-01 that I really like, my other choices would be in this order:

1. Dan Wesson

2. S&W E series

3. STI
 
All of the guns you talked about are good. The 92 with a rail in 9mm would be my choice. You can get a number of after market gear. Holsters, Lights, Lasers ect.. Also the 9mm rounds is a little cheaper to shoot.
 
I'm wondering one thing. What are some of the things that are done to a "better" 1911 to make them functionally smoother and more reliable that are not done to a "cheaper" one. Researching 1911's they seem a lot like AR's to me the way differnt manufactures do differnt small things to them to improve the gun or cut cost.
 
What are some of the things that are done to a "better" 1911 to make them functionally smoother and more reliable that are not done to a "cheaper" one.
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A common cost savings to many cheap 1911s is using cast or MIM parts in place for forge or tool steel. This isn't a knock on MIM or cast parts...let's not start that on this thread...it is just a way of saving money. I can't think of a 1911 priced under $3k that doesn't have cast parts.

Another common area is the type of steel and the tempering applied to the extractor...to say nothing of the lack of tuning that some have when they ship out. I've even seen extractors that were just press fitted into the frame

The ones that are easy to spot are:
1. Slide to frame fit...frame, slide, extractor, ejector all being flush at the rear
2. Vertical play in the trigger...there shouldn't be any
3. Beavertail grip safety to frame fit. The beavertail's top surface should be flush with the arc of the frame when at rest and the bottom surface should bee flush with the arc of the frame when depressed...I saw this causing a lot of bleeding at a recent class I attended (coupled with incorrectly blended thumb safeties)
4. Sight fit to slide...there shouldn't be any light showing around the rear sight body. Ideally the base of the front sight should be contoured with the top of the slide.

The most amazing I've ever heard....I haven't seen this...from a creditable source, was a breach face that was vertical
 
Cant the 92 hammer be manually cocked for the first shot allowing me to shoot SA with the first shot at the range too?

Yes I have checked out the CZ 75. Love the gun. Given the price it would probably be my first choice but the trigger is just a little too far away for me. It's a little bit a of a reach to pull the trigger when shooting DA. The Beretta was just a hair closer in DA.
 
How is the SIG 1911 XO? I can pick one of those up for under $700. I know it's a good name but is it a good gun?
 
Springer or STI You said you don't need fancy trimmings so forget the Taurus. BTW, if this would be the first gun you grab for SD, put at least 200 rounds of cheap HP's through it to make sure of function. Nothing could be worse than a jamomatic when your well being depends on it.
 
I'm really liking the SIG. There are some nice deals to be had on them and I think I can get an XO or Tactical in my price range. Love the clean all black look of them with minimal engraving and great looking finish. Nice looking sights that are dove tailed in and match grade barrel and trigger.

Unless someone can talk me out of it I'm going with the SIG.

The Beretta 92 seems like a great gun and is a little cheaper but when I put a 1911 in my hands I always say "now that's a pistol".
 
Finger length

If your finger is on the short side, I would not buy a DA/SA double stack pistol.
A 1911 based pistol has the advantage of various aftermarket triggers that can be tailored to fit you.
 
My 2 cents.

Never shot a Beretta 92, but had the Taurus clone PT99. That was a great pistol. Wish I'd never sold it.

Had a Springer GI. Hated it. Constant FTF FTE. Brass that did eject was badly dented ( if you want to reload some day ).
Have had two Taurs PT1911s ( blued & Duo Tone ). Did not have the Duo Tone long, so can't comment on long term, but for the few hundered round I put through it, it was great. The blued I've had for years. Never a problem. I love it. Sold the Duo Tone with the intent of buying a Spartan. But the money got spent on other guns first.

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Another vote to check into the Springfield Range Officer. One of the nicest and best-valued 1911's out-of-the-box IMHO. I love mine.
 
Glock is a gun I will never own. The Rugers seem decent but at that price there is a lot of options.
 
Found a pretty good price on a Remington R1 Enhanced. I've just never liked Remington long guns but this pistol looks pretty sweet. What do you think? If I can pick one up out the door for about $725 would this be a good choice?
 
Well just got back from a local gun store and they are willing to order me a Ruger for $653. DONE DEAL!

Boom!
 
As far as the stated options; I've had a Taurus and still have a warmed over SA that started as the GI grade gun. I didn't see a lot of difference between the two and only popped for the SA to have this work done on a more GI sounding pistol - regardless of where the components were manufactured. Anyhow - The SA built up well and is an outstanding pistol for the money as a base starter gun.
 

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Congrats on making a choice...did they say how long you wait might be? The Ruger rep at Gunsite in Oct said their production was sold out for 2012...that was to distributors, your shop might get one before that
 
I would go with the Beretta 92. Lots of goodies for it and with 1911's, the quality can be spotty. If you are not going to shoot a lot, the 1911's manual of arms is a little different for a person not used to one. There are some pretty good pistols in the price range you are looking, like Sigs, Glocks and Ruger's, all of which are very good.
 
Well I just checked with another gun shop that I just bought a rifle at and they quoted me $599 for the Ruger. I'm going to have to look into the wait time though. No way am I going to wait a year for one. If that's the case I'll just buy something else now and buy one when they can be had on the shelves.
 
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