Help me buy a 1911

[MindfulMan]

Fuss. Fuss. Spell check.

We all know it’s the Glocks that come with a fuse.

Most likely !

 

[drillsgt]

I was guessing Springfield would be at the top of the list. The only one I had had to go back, it wouldn't feed anything but ball, and that was iffy. It never did run 100%. But that was 20 years ago.

Thanks for the advice. I'll start looking for a used Springfield.

Buds has the Springfield Mil-Spec Defenders back in stock for 615.00

https://www.budsgunshop.com/product...fender_mil-spec_45_acp_5_black_parkerized_7+1

 

[KokomoDave]

I changed the fuses in mine today shooting on a friend's piece of real estate. Every time I pulled the trigger, they went off well.

 

[MindfulMan]

I changed the fuses in mine today shooting on a friend's piece of real estate. Every time I pulled the trigger, they went off well.

 

[T4rdV4rk]

You cannot go wrong with any Springfield 1911.

 

[chadm]

Springfields are amazing. Range officers run great and eat about anything.

TRPs are amazing, and you can usually find them for about $1000 used.

Colts are good but they can be picky about mags.

 

[cundiff5535]

I’ve never been one to recommend any 1911 that falls into that price range. I would save a bit more and roll with a Dan Wesson. A nice used DW will run you $1200 or so.

If $800 is truly the number, I would be looking Ruger or Rock Island. Outside of that, at the $800 mark I personally think there are better choices than the 1911. Good luck!

 

[frenchiectfd2203]

I’ve never been one to recommend any 1911 that falls into that price range. I would save a bit more and roll with a Dan Wesson. A nice used DW will run you $1200 or so.

If $800 is truly the number, I would be looking Ruger or Rock Island. Outside of that, at the $800 mark I personally think there are better choices than the 1911. Good luck!

There’s is no chance I would pay over $400 for a rock island... stick with springy or Ruger.

 

[DadSmith]

I had a thread that was lost in translation. I'll ask here. INGO 1911 lovers are the Girsan MC1911 NOEL in 45acp any good?

Girsan MC1911 Noel [Discontinued] - EAA Corp.

The Girsan MC1911 Noel has an upgraded frame and slide to all stainless steel and an added option for a 9mm configuration.

eaacorp.com

It's new out this year i ran across it doing searches for in stock Ronin 10mm's.

So INGO 1911 Guru's what are your thoughts on this one?

 

[cundiff5535]

There’s is no chance I would pay over $400 for a rock island... stick with springy or Ruger.

I was not suggesting that he should pay anything for the RIA or Ruger. He said his magic number was $800. Both of those pistols can be hand for well under that price.

 

[churchmouse]

I’ve never been one to recommend any 1911 that falls into that price range. I would save a bit more and roll with a Dan Wesson. A nice used DW will run you $1200 or so.

If $800 is truly the number, I would be looking Ruger or Rock Island. Outside of that, at the $800 mark I personally think there are better choices than the 1911. Good luck!

Blasphemy I say.........

Not everyone has the budget that some of use (and you) seem to have for the 1st 1911. A used Springer RO or similar will serve them well. There are a lot of non-fired/lightly used pieces floating around. Patience and cash in hand will get you in the door.

And trust me I understand your end of this. I drool over your 1911's when you post them up.

 

[churchmouse]

I had a thread that was lost in translation. I'll ask here. INGO 1911 lovers are the Girsan MC1911 NOEL in 45acp any good?

Girsan MC1911 Noel [Discontinued] - EAA Corp.

The Girsan MC1911 Noel has an upgraded frame and slide to all stainless steel and an added option for a 9mm configuration.

eaacorp.com

It's new out this year i ran across it doing searches for in stock Ronin 10mm's.

So INGO 1911 Guru's what are your thoughts on this one?

OK I have no working knowledge on these but if the guys grip in the 2nd pic is any indication.......

 

[Biggredchev]

Good luck finding a Ronin. I was the guys with this thread a month ago. Ended up settling for a Taurus until i can find a Ronin. The Taurus will probably stick around though, its a nice straight shooter and hasn't given me any issues.

 

[cundiff5535]

Blasphemy I say.........

Not everyone has the budget that some of use (and you) seem to have for the 1st 1911. A used Springer RO or similar will serve them well. There are a lot of non-fired/lightly used pieces floating around. Patience and cash in hand will get you in the door.

And trust me I understand your end of this. I drool over your 1911's when you post them up.

fair enough

 

[churchmouse]

Good luck finding a Ronin. I was the guys with this thread a month ago. Ended up settling for a Taurus until i can find a Ronin.

Yeah I read that. There are 2 nice Rocks in the classies 1 unfired.
Hope the "T" serves you well.

 

[churchmouse]

fair enough

And no knock intended sir.

 

[maxwelhse]

I don't know anything about 1911s, but I see a lot of guys talking about Ronins in here and I saw one hit the classys earlier for exactly the OPs budget.

The way you guys are chatting them up, I'm guessing it's already sold, but...?

Anyhow... No affiliation with the seller or any of that, but I thought it was a pretty sharp looking pistol.

 

[Biggredchev]

nice Rocks

Never thought id hear that out of you...

I don't know anything about 1911s, but I see a lot of guys talking about Ronins in here and I saw one hit the classys earlier for exactly the OPs budget.

The way you guys are chatting them up, I'm guessing it's already sold, but...?

Anyhow... No affiliation with the seller or any of that, but I thought it was a pretty sharp looking pistol.

i just saw that. To bad its a 9.

 

[maxwelhse]

i just saw that. To bad its a 9.

I didn't even notice that it was. It just struck me as a sharp pistol and I thought the Ronin name was odd for one of the most American guns ever, so the name stuck... now here I am.

 

[sgtmack]

I talked to the Ronan guy. I was hoping to spend a little less then that, and it's a 9. I also talked to someone about a used stainless Springfield that had just a little work done to it, and I could probably just afford it, but then I wouldn't have anything left over for a couple mags and a holster. I'm not in a hurry, so eventually the right one will come along.

Thanks again to everyone who helped with advice. I'll do a range report when I finally do get one.