-1 1911! Why I won't be buying one.

[sbcman]

Let me do it this time.

Metal usually costs more than plastic.

Sorry, had to be done.

Yes, it did.

 

[Bapak2ja]

My son brought home a 1911 by Taurus. I was surprised at the quality, reliability and accuracy of the weapon. He got it for less than one-third of the OP's $1,000 minimum. I do not like the beaver tail, the grip safety or the touchy trigger pull that come with the 1911 (wait while I put on my helmet and flame suit . . . I prefer a Glock 26— —INCOMING!!), but I am impressed with how well the gun shoots and the quality Taurus put into it. If you want a 1911, check out the Taurus.

 

[hueycrew]

How about a Kimber from the classifieds:

https://www.indianagunowners.com/fo...lvers/145347-kimber_custom_target_ll_nwi.html

 

[iChokePeople]

Found out nothing was wrong with it. Just needed to knock the bullet out and keep going. Anyway, Springfield wants to "test" it just so I'm comfortable. They said they make a quality product and stand behind it.

No way. It's a death trap and I can't just stand by and watch you injure yourself...

Seriously, to the op, yes, a good 1911 is more expensive, but there's nothing like it. I like glocks, they're great tools, but a 1911 is... Well, a 1911. And if you ever shoot a brown or Wilson or fusion or Baer or that kind of gun, you'll have the disease forever. Just don't do it.

 

[tv1217]

Let me do it this time.

Metal usually costs more than plastic.

Sorry, had to be done.

Hate to spoil your fun, but there's really not enough material in a handgun frame to make much of a difference.

 

[drgnrobo]

Ive never went over 1000.00 for any of my 1911's but they are all reliable & would stake my life with any of them .Watch the classifieds here & one will come up eventually for a fair price like the Kimber mentioned

 

[sgreen3]

I got my springfield "loaded" .45, for $829 out the door. Dont give up just shop around, youll find one

 

[Jmtbug21]

I have a springer g.i. that i bought for $500 that i love. just sayin.

 

[bman1962]

I bought a Kimber custom target II for $850 and a Springfield RO for $750. The 1911 is addicting for sure so be careful.

 

[singlesix]

I have a COLT OFFICER Model I bought at Wal-Mart for $225.00. No wait that was 23 years ago ...

 

[desmodue]

Without downgrading any other handgun...ask yourself, how many other guns do you know of that are 100 years old...that can be legitimately argued as being one of, if not the best ever designed?

'nuff said

 

[hooky]

Picked up a Remmy R1 for $450 in January. It's like new. A buddy got just went to Bullseye in Kokomo with a co-worker of his about 2 months ago and helped him buy a Kimber for $650 OTD. The deals are out there if you're patient.

 

[shoot2thrill]

I picked up my first 1911 a couple of weeks ago...a Rock Island Armory. I was a little hesitant about looking for one until I picked it up! Was really impressed with the quality. Now, I know its no Kimber, but as for "bang-for-the-buck" goes.....no regrets!!!!

 

[warangelcometh]

Taurus PT1911 AR .45ACP - quality gun at a great price!! Got mine at Blythe's in Valparaiso for $550

Taurus PT1911 .45 ACP Semi-Automatic Pistol

 

[target64]

There are quite a few 1911's for under a grand. Remington, Springfield Armory, Rock Island, and Taurus for starters. I would suggest that you just take a little more time and do more research. But, good luck and happy hunting.
http://www.impactguns.com/store/706397872212.html
http://www.impactguns.com/store/098289011800.html
http://www.impactguns.com/store/725327601036.html
http://www.impactguns.com/store/885293963238.html

 

[deanr]

I have a Springfield GI. Great gun. Even better after have a trigger job and having the feed ramp polished.

I don't know if this is 100% true or not, but I heard some where that the Rock Islands are made on old Colt Series 70 tooling.

 

[bass pro]

Buy a good 1911 and you will never go back. I own 3. There is no comparison to the way they feel and shoot.

 

[NHT3]

Just picked up a new Stainless Kimber procarry HD for 800. Get something that holds it's value well and if you don't like it, sell it. Get something cheap and you might get 75% back out of it when you sell. Just my

 

[shoot2thrill]

I don't know if this is 100% true or not, but I heard some where that the Rock Islands are made on old Colt Series 70 tooling.

I recently heard the same thing.....is that a good thing???

 

[OD*]

Originally Posted by deanr
I don't know if this is 100% true or not, but I heard some where that the Rock Islands are made on old Colt Series 70 tooling.

It's not true, people that make that claim don't even know what constitutes a Series 70.