1911: Kimber? Springfield? or ?

[PeterJLH09]

I want to purchase my first 1911. On a limited budget, but don't wanna go super cheap. It will be for my CC/OC for when I'm not at work. Not too into decorative grips and such. Plain all black will do just nicely. Need some advice. (purchase is more future, say six months at min. I just want to do my homework)

 

[thekuhnburger]

How bout the Remington? it's gotten good reviews. Or rock island armory. I'm stuck between choosing one of those two

 

[Disposable Heart]

Kimber Custom II is about 700 new. Springers, like the Milspec can go for 600 or so, their Range Officer being a great gun for $780.

 

[wtfd661]

Kimber or Springfield is going to make you a fine gun. I went with Kimbers TLE Custom II (5" barrel) or you can go with the TLE Pro Size (4" barrel) and now they have it in the Ultra size (3" barrel).

The TLE Custom II has night sights & front strap checkering (30 lp)

 

[Dough]

As far as best bang for the low buck. I'd buy a Rock Island by Armscor. Not much bling factor or anything but it works. Either way, Hope you enjoy whatever you purchase.

 

[Que]

As far as best bang for the low buck. I'd buy a Rock Island by Armscor. Not much bling factor or anything but it works. Either way, Hope you enjoy whatever you purchase.

Or even an American Standard II American Classic II Chrome Photo

 

[Que]

Oh, all black Import Sports American Classic II The Gun Fever

 

[LPMan59]

the real question here is what is a "limited budget"?

 

[bman1962]

The range officer is so plain Jane...............I just love it!!

 

[down3green]

As far as best bang for the low buck. I'd buy a Rock Island by Armscor. Not much bling factor or anything but it works.

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Good advice, from my experience.


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[rockhopper46038]

If you aren't stuck on buying a new gun, you can get good to great deals on hardly used 1911's. I'd check the WTS thread here first...and then some of the other boards if you don't find what you like.
But if you are set on new, I think the examples given thus far will serve you well.

 

[toddk]

not sure about the others, but if you can get a used kimber in your price range, they are great. I would love to get a Kimber... Shot a few, they are so smooth, and sweet.

 

[KAS]

Just bought a SA Loaded with factory Trijicon night sights. It is absolutely a thing of beauty, just the right mix of new technologies and respect for the original. I have not had a chance to shoot it yet but I can't wait. In terms of price, it's in the middle ground between a Kimber and a GI model.

 

[Will0369]

The Loaded champion springer is a real nice option.

 

[Jtgarner]

STI spartan has worked well for me so far and was about $630

 

[antdog/zook]

$780? can find nice colt for that.

 

[88E30M50]

The RIA Compact I have is a great gun, but is pretty heavy for daily carry. I normally carry either a Kimber Ultra or a Kimber Compact in SS and the difference in weight is noticable between either of those and the RIA. To be honest though, I was using a lower quality Galco holster for the RIA and went to a set of really nice Kramer holsters for the Kimbers. The weight of the RIA along with a Galco holster that allowed it to flop around a bit may have exaggerated the carry experience difference. Aside from the weight, the other reason I went with Kimbers was for the ability to run night sights. The cost of custom machine work needed to retrofit night sights on my RIA was prohibitive. So, instead of spending $300 for sights and machine work, I ended up spending $800 but lost a couple of ounces in the process. Maybe I should have done the math a little better back then

 

[Kick]

For that price, you will get a lot more for your money going with a Kimber or a Springfield. Although, I have my personal preference, they are both fine guns.

 

[bullitstang1313]

I'm currently carrying a Kimber Pro Carry and like it a lot. The aluminum frame lightens it up a little and makes it easier to carry. If you don't want all the bells and whistles, you can get a Rock Island Armory compact for half the price of the fancier Kimber's.

 

[antdog/zook]

colt 1991 in classifieds under $700