1911 Recommendations?

[bcannon]

Ok, I ended up getting a little more info from my son while I was looking for a 1911 for myself (INGO says I have to carry one on September 1st)... he likes the two tone look of the Springfield Ronin! I saw there’s a Kimber Custom II Two Tone as well, but what other two tone 1911s are some favorites out there?

Springfield Emissary, Wilson Combat Eclipse, Les Baer Concept are 2 tone.

 

[bcannon]

Look on Gunbroker.com under 1911 two tone. There's quite a few listed.

 

[DocIndy]

Any can be a two-tone in whatever combination you want with a trip to see AllenM.

Like these two…

 

[WebSnyper]

Any can be a two-tone in whatever combination you want with a trip to see AllenM. View attachment 293715 View attachment 293716

Like these two…

How do you like the bobtail?

 

[DocIndy]

How do you like the bobtail?

It takes a little time to get used to it. All my others are flat MSH. It is comfortable in the hand and doesn’t affect the way it shoots.

 

[Skip]

Personally, I’d talk him out of a 1911 if at all possible. Just me. Carried one in the Corps, just not a fan. That being said, I’ve owned a few budget ones that shot better and were more reliable than a lot of Colt guns. The absolute nicest 1911 I ever owned was a S&W all stainless. I got it when they first came out. I also had a Kimber Super Carry Pro HD. I did like the gun but had some issues with the trigger smoothness at the start.
All that being said, if I ever got another 1911, I’d spend the money for a Wilson Combat.
My Taurus PT1911 will outshoot all stock 1911’s out of the box. I still have it. The other ones mentioned, have been passed on to my sons……already.
Best to you in your search.

 

[Skip]

Just got an email about this….

 

[Creedmoor]

Personally, I’d talk him out of a 1911 if at all possible. Just me. Carried one in the Corps, just not a fan. That being said, I’ve owned a few budget ones that shot better and were more reliable than a lot of Colt guns. The absolute nicest 1911 I ever owned was a S&W all stainless. I got it when they first came out. I also had a Kimber Super Carry Pro HD. I did like the gun but had some issues with the trigger smoothness at the start.
All that being said, if I ever got another 1911, I’d spend the money for a Wilson Combat.
My Taurus PT1911 will outshoot all stock 1911’s out of the box. I still have it. The other ones mentioned, have been passed on to my sons……already.
Best to you in your search.

I'll tell you what Brother, you come up with a Ransom Rest and we can meet in the middle at a range. Gas City, Deer Creek, Walbash, Alexandria... I do believe we have a Kokomo member that still might have a rest. I will reach out to him.
You bring that Taurus and I'll bring an old off the assy line Colt 1911, I bought with my tobacco money when I was in 9th grade.
We will shoot them both at 25 and 50 yards.

We will post the results here.

I'll be bringing one of those unreliable inaccurate Colts that for some reason feeds 38 Spec Wad-cutters without a glich.
I'm busy the next few weeks after that,
You just say when.

 

[asevans]

All my colt 1911 have shot just fine for years.
Gold cup and government model. No problems.
Also had a 3” colt new agent that shot fine.

 

[profjeremy]

Just got an email about this….

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I don’t think he’s cool enough for that yet!

 

[DadSmith]

I'll tell you what Brother, you come up with a Ransom Rest and we can meet in the middle at a range. Gas City, Deer Creek, Walbash, Alexandria... I do believe we have a Kokomo member that still might have a rest. I will reach out to him.
You bring that Taurus and I'll bring an old off the assy line Colt 1911, I bought with my tobacco money when I was in 9th grade.
We will shoot them both at 25 and 50 yards.

We will post the results here.

I'll be bringing one of those unreliable inaccurate Colts that for some reason feeds 38 Spec Wad-cutters without a glich.
I'm busy the next few weeks after that,
You just say when.
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[wcd]

All my colt 1911 have shot just fine for years.
Gold cup and government model. No problems.
Also had a 3” colt new agent that shot fine.

Did the New agent have actual sights? Thought one of the colts had trench sites or something like that.

 

[Creedmoor]

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He never responds to me.
Reminds me of JeepHammers posts.

 

[DadSmith]

He never responds to me.
Reminds me of JeepHammers posts.

HYSKORE 1003626 Parallax Pistol Sighting Rest, Black https://a.co/d/3tWkNNf

Here is a poor man's Ransom Rest.

I think that would be educational to see what the difference in accuracy is for say a $400 upto $5000 1911 and many in-between.

Just to see how how much of a difference if any accuracy wise from all the different price points.

I'd love to see this type of test test with AR-15'S as well in the same order. $400 AR-15'S upto $5000.

 

[Creedmoor]

HYSKORE 1003626 Parallax Pistol Sighting Rest, Black https://a.co/d/3tWkNNf

Here is a poor man's Ransom Rest.

I think that would be educational to see what the difference in accuracy is for say a $400 upto $5000 1911 and many in-between.

Just to see how how much of a difference if any accuracy wise from all the different price points.

I'd love to see this type of test test with AR-15'S as well in the same order. $400 AR-15'S upto $5000.

Interesting for sure. Not sure I would put any of my vintage Colts to shoot, in that.
Even with foam, Looks a bit harsh on the frame and grips.

 

[DadSmith]

Interesting for sure. Not sure I would put any of my vintage Colts to shoot, in that.
Even with foam, Looks a bit harsh on the frame and grips.

What foam lol.

You definitely have to wrap your grips with something to protect them.
Your avg polymer pistol it wouldn't matter.

 

[indyblue]

If you like Springfield Armory I would suggest looking for a TRP. They are very nice 1911's with all the bells, whistles, and with a tight slide to frame fit that makes you think it's "custom." They also have a national match fitted barrel and bushing, but i think all SA's come that way now.

Mine is all stainless with bead blasted matte finish. I’d never give it up.

 

[TheGhostRider]

Any time someone says “I don’t recommend 1911’s”… a kitten dies!!!


Been shooting 1911’s for 40+ years.
The biggest issue I’ve ever had with them… the one common denominator… the loose nut behind the trigger.
Diminishing skills and all.
My DW I posted up thread can put’em in a 2” hole at 20 yards. Problem is… the shaky grey haired ol’bastard holding it can’t.
I swear I thought the gun was a turd… my buddy who’s a fellow instructor grabs it and proceeds to stack bullets at 20 then 25 yards.
Then he turns to me and offers to “teach” me how to shoot.
Damn kids…

As for performance issues… the 1911’s not me.
We used to call it “Fluff and Buff”.
If it’s metal and it rubs against each other… buff it. Slicker means quicker!!!
If the skin touches it fluff it. Smoother means better feeling.
Notice there’s no grinding!!!
Buff the feed path for ammo.
Ramp, chamber.
Check your firing pin hole for burrs.
Check the breach face for burrs and machine marks that can cause drag.
Extractor tension.
Lube.
Simple stuff.
Proper holster for proper carry.
Biggest thing… shoot often.
Maintain your skills regardless of what you carry.

 

[bcannon]

@profjeremy, I forgot one that you might find interesting. I personally know a member on here in the real that has one and I was fortunate enough to run it through its paces. Very nice piece and very accurate. They also have other model 1911s. You would need to call BulArmoryUSA for exact price and availability.

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[Bluedragon]

Mine is all stainless with bead blasted matte finish. I’d never give it up.

Very nice, I have an Armory kote non rail myself wearing Springfield's Professional cocobolo grips that I woudn't ever wanna get rid of either.