Help me buy a 1911

[churchmouse]

I had no idea it would be this hard to find an $800.00 1911. I did find a Springfield mil-spec on GB for $700.00. But I'm not crazy about the mil spec look.

Too bad I don't want a Kimber, I found a couple of those for sale.

Still hoping for a deal on a nice used one before my wife spends my gun money on house stuff.

Oh no./ You did not tell her where it was did you.....

 

[sgtmack]

Oh no./ You did not tell her where it was did you.....

I guess my sock drawer was a bad place to hide it.

 

[KG1]

I guess my sock drawer was a bad place to hide it.

That's the first place they look.

 

[sgtmack]

I found a really pretty Dan Wesson today, but it was $1300.00. But it sure was pretty.

 

[Tyler-The-Piker]

I found a really pretty Dan Wesson today, but it was $1300.00. But it sure was pretty.

 

[Steel and wood]

I am with Tyler on this one, just do what can go wrong?
I have 2 DW and a third on the way but I am sure you have self control.

 

[deo62]

I found a really pretty Dan Wesson today, but it was $1300.00. But it sure was pretty.

How does one not buy it??

 

[DadSmith]

I guess my sock drawer was a bad place to hide it.

I keep mine in the gun safe. That never gets checked. Just dusted from time to time on top.

 

[churchmouse]

If you can track one down on here or add a few hundos I recommend sig 1911s. I've got a spartan and nitron. Both solid shooters. But like any 1911 you'll probably be doing some upgrades over time. But thats all fun and games

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If upgrades are the plan steer clear of the Sig line.
Just saying there are much better offerings if mod's are in the plans.

 

[churchmouse]

Just depends on what the individual wants. If you want a solid 1911 out of the box that you don't HAVE to do upgrades to sig is a good buy. If you know you want to upgrade them go remington or Springfield. Stay away from kimber

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Good points all.

But, myself, no sigs. Those are Faux 1911's IMHO.
My opinion and $1.25 might get a small coffee at the corner joint.

Soooo many love the Sig Marque. If you do and you own them.....enjoy them.

 

[Warsaw214]

For the price point.... Springfield RO

 

[OurDee]

Time to address the S&W. Who thought CM would fix an SW1911? LOL, another faux 1911. Just saying. Now I on the other hand carry one.

 

[Magnum314]

I would have to say...spend the xtra and get a DW...something along the Valor or other. OR...get an OLDER early Kimber, or Springer. It may take some shopping, and of course I am talking used here, but I LOVE buying someone's "used" handgun that they barely got dirty. Saves a ton and I like to be the one to break it in MY way anyway.

 

[AZ D]

Well, if you’re still looking for one, I have a Springfield Range Officer Operator, that’s taking up valuable safe real estate.

I bought it new, and it’s still unfired. Depending on where you are located, I’m in NWI, I’d be happy to meet up with you, so you could have a look at it.

I would be more than fair on the price, and I’d even throw in a couple of extra goodies !

Just an FYI, If we came to an agreement on it, I would just want to see an INDL and a LTCH.

Anywho, no pressure, just throwing it out there. If you’re interested, just send me a message !

 

[KG1]

Well, if you’re still looking for one, I have a Springfield Range Officer Operator, that’s taking up valuable safe real estate.

I bought it new, and it’s still unfired. Depending on where you are located, I’m in NWI, I’d be happy to meet up with you, so you could have a look at it.

I would be more than fair on the price, and I’d even throw in a couple of extra goodies !

Just an FYI, If we came to an agreement on it, I would just want to see an INDL and a LTCH.

Anywho, no pressure, just throwing it out there. If you’re interested, just send me a message !

Post an ad in the classified section. That's usually how it works.

 

[AZ D]

Post an ad in the classified section. That's usually how it works.

Yeah, I’m not really looking to sell it. Just thought I’d offer it to this person. Seems like what they’re looking for.

A moderator can delete it, if they feel it’s necessary. Or, I’ll gladly delete it myself, if I broke some kind of rule, or offended anyone!

 

[sgtmack]

I ran in to a small setback. My car died, and I had to spend a good portion of my sock drawer fund to fix it. Maybe someday I will get my covid bucks, and I can start looking again.

 

[AZ D]

I ran in to a small setback. My car died, and I had to spend a good portion of my sock drawer fund to fix it. Maybe someday I will get my covid bucks, and I can start looking again.

Sorry to hear that! When you do start looking again, they’ll be there! There’s already been some excellent suggestions made. Good luck!

 

[Magnum314]

Hang in there! We've ALL been there...don't even get me started on what I had to sell to buy this for the family, fix this, repair this, or replace this, or pay off college school bills for kiddo's. Life always happens. And whenever that "life-happened"...it was always worth it!

 

[SEKLEM]

They do make some of the best looking ones out there, but I doubt I would ever buy another one.

There's a few Kimbers that I've found pleasing to look at, but overall they're not my cup of tea. I have owned only one, PRO CDP Ultra II, and the MIM parts felt like plastic, and looked it as well. The gun was very light however, I'm sure it would have carried well for a commander 1911.

That said, I know I'm late to this party, but the Ronin is a nice looking and feeling gun. It appears to be very high quality and fit and finish is a cut above anything else I've looked at recently.