Best American Made 1911

[Mr Boomer]

Price is not a hindrance. Looking at for a graduation for myself after my second completed boot camp. (Air Force 6.5 years/transferring to Army National Guard)

 

[cmstuard]

Colt all the way...top shelf. Model is up to you, but I really like the rail gun.

 

[CB45]

"Best" is subjective. Check out 1911 Manufacturers - 1911Forum for 1911 information.

Les Baer and Wilson are well known for semi-production American made 1911's.

 

[Signal23]

I would take a build class with larry vickers and make my own. another life experience.

 

[Mr Boomer]

This thread is subjective in nature, I understand that. Just wanted to hear some different views on 1911's. Only criteria is awesomeness and American made

 

[leakywaders]

Congrats and thank you for your service I like my springfield

 

[Kagnew]

Price is not a hindrance. Looking at for a graduation for myself after my second completed boot camp. (Air Force 6.5 years/transferring to Army National Guard)

"second completed boot camp"? If you've completed basic training in the Air Force, you don't have to go through Army basic training, too (unless they've changed the rules).

 

[LEaSH]

I really like Dan Wesson 1911's.

I've only shot 2, but that was enough to sell me on a Valor if I ever have the funds at the right time and place.

 

[BehindBlueI's]

If price is really not an issue and you don't mind dropping a bit over $5k on a pistol, look at the Wilson Combat Super Grade lineup.

 

[NHT3]

Wilson of your choice, IMHO.
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[mshogren]

Having 2 Wilson's of my own, I might be a little biased toward them...they are nice guns. But I have been lusting after the Ed Brown Signature model as of late...

Mark

 

[Tandem160]

Colt, Kimber, Les Baer, Wilson.. All top shelf. There's a nice "Airman" Randlall knife in the classified section, go lower end on any of these and accessorize!!!

 

[loganbarker30]

Nighthawk custom, wilson, or ed brown!

 

[midget]

Ed brown or sv

 

[Jeff]

If price is not a hindrance, then take a look at SV's Gunbuilder. Build it the way you want it.

 

[cfl4rat]

I have a Dan Wesson ECO and imo is probably one of the best quality 1911's for the price. But when i have 3K to drop on a 1911 it will be on a Ed Brown Kobra Carry Lightweight finished in their Stealth Gray used on their Special Forces model.

 

[rockhopper46038]

I like Wilson, and have a few of them. Absolutely top notch. If money truly is "no object" then I think I'd call a few of the truly "one-off" custom master builders and engage the one you establish the best rapport with.

 

[Mr Boomer]

"second completed boot camp"? If you've completed basic training in the Air Force, you don't have to go through Army basic training, too (unless they've changed the rules).

yep they changed the rules, January 2011 I believe. The Army only recognizes special forces training, Marine boot camp, or Army training with less than 3 yr break in service. So under the current rules if someone seperates from the Army but rejoins after 3 yr and 1 month they will have to reaccomplish boot camp. crazy. oh well, going to basic in February as an E-5, thus the graduation present agenda.

 

[Kagnew]

yep they changed the rules, January 2011 I believe. The Army only recognizes special forces training, Marine boot camp, or Army training with less than 3 yr break in service. So under the current rules if someone seperates from the Army but rejoins after 3 yr and 1 month they will have to reaccomplish boot camp. crazy. oh well, going to basic in February as an E-5, thus the graduation present agenda.

Is that right? Boy, oh boy. Another "cost-saving", huh? "If it ain't broke, fix it 'till it is."

Just as a point of interest, did you know that guys enlisting in the National Guard prior to 1963 didn't even go to basic training and AIT? They received all of their training OJT-style with their unit. A program was initiated in 1963 called "Reserve Enlistment Program '63" which mandated that all RC enlistees complete RA basic and AIT. They were commonly referred to as "REP-63 trainees". It was only 7 or 8 years ago that the last fellow in my unit (a CW5) retired who had not gone to basic training.

 

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