Looking for: A 4 Inch 1911 Under $1000

[mcapo]

Just to throw something different out - one of my favorite stock 1911s is a SW 1911 bobtail. Great shooter. Nice weight. Can be found lightly used under $1000.

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[Hoosier45]

Looks like the R1 carry checks all boxes except being a series 80 gun. The Ruger checks all boxes except the front strap checkering. You may have to decide which features are most important to you. I would look at the range officer, or save more and get what you really want.

 

[Kick]

Looks like the R1 carry checks all boxes except being a series 80 gun. The Ruger checks all boxes except the front strap checkering. You may have to decide which features are most important to you. I would look at the range officer, or save more and get what you really want.

I've narrowed it down to the R1 or a Kimber Pro CDP II. I am not a fan of the aluminum frame or the Swartz Safety but, there's something about the Pro CDP II. I had an Ultra CPD II and I eventually sold it. It was comfortable to carry but, I had some reliability issues with the three inch model and it was really not that pleasant to shoot.... that being said, I still miss it every now and then.

 

[VERT]

Just to throw something different out - one of my favorite stock 1911s is a SW 1911 bobtail. Great shooter. Nice weight. Can be found lightly used under $1000.

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Agreed a used E Series is the way to go in that price range.

 

[Hoosier45]

I've narrowed it down to the R1 or a Kimber Pro CDP II. I am not a fan of the aluminum frame or the Swartz Safety but, there's something about the Pro CDP II. I had an Ultra CPD II and I eventually sold it. It was comfortable to carry but, I had some reliability issues with the three inch model and it was really not that pleasant to shoot.... that being said, I still miss it every now and then.

Ok, hope you find what you are looking for. Let us know how you make out.

 

[churchmouse]

 

[Kick]

So, I found out Kimber makes a Pro CDP. It doesn't have the Series II safety. Found one on Gunbroker for $919. I'll post pics once I get her!

Only thing that did not meet my criteria was the frame. I suppose at the end of the day, it will be lighter and hopefully more comfortable to carry.

 

[88E30M50]

Congrats on the inbound Kimber. Mine is a Compact Stainless II, which is Kimber speak is a CCO sized 1911 with an aluminum frame and stainless slide. I replaced the plastic MSH with a stainless one (wish Kimber and Colt would ditch the plastic ones) and put a Wilson flat wire recoil spring in it. It's been a great gun and always goes bang when the trigger is pulled.