Most reliable 1911

[Expat]

I have a Colt Wiley Clapp that has been very reliable. Of the three on the list, I would probably go with the S&W.

 

[Mason513]

Sigs, kimbers Springfields all excellent.

 

[armalitesheepdog]

I have a couple Kimbers and a couple Rugers. All with Wilson mags. I have never had a problem with any of them.
One of my Rugers is in 10MM And is the most accurate gun I own. $749.00 brand new. Definitely like the WC Mags.
Nice to see a Glocktard see the light..lol
Your words not mine..BTW I like Glocks too.

 

[88E30M50]

I’m very happy with my railed Sig. be warned though, Sigs have a different slide profile and may not fit many common holsters


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[churchmouse]

I’m very happy with my railed Sig. be warned though, Sigs have a different slide profile and may not fit many common holsters


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I think the OP went with a S&W unless I got some info confused.....

 

[Hopper]

Seems I've had a couple threads lately where I've been able to sing the praises of Ruger's SR1911 line, which is a 70-Series setup. Over time I've gravitated towards the DW brand and have had no problems AT ALL to report there, but for a wallet-friendly option I am still a huge fan of the SR1911. The commander I had ate everything I put in it without even a hiccup. I never torture tested mine to see how long it would run without a cleaning, but with looser tolerances than higher-end or semi-custom options out there, I bet it would have impressed me. I like their commander-sized options better than their newer Officer's Model offerings, which for whatever reason I consistently shot low. Was probably me with the Officer's Model, but the commanders I've shot have all been spot-on with POA/POI.

For 1911 mags, I've consistently had outstanding luck with Metalform Mags over anything else. I've tried Mec-Gars but they won't always lock the slide back on my DW models. The Metalforms just work and work perfectly for me every time no matter what I run them in.

 

[lovemachine]

Cant argue with any of the ones you list just not a fan personally of the Sig or S&W and not because they are not reliable as they are. JMHO and thats all.
I use Wilson 48D's and Chip McCormick's in the 10rd offerings with very very few issues over time mag related.

Of those 3 pick the one you personally like as they are all pretty close in fit/finish etc. And let us know what you find.
With a user name like G****tard I am curious where this takes you.....

Why aren’t you a fan of the Sig’s and S&W’s?

 

[warren5421]

I have a pair of Colt Rail Guns that I wanted tighter groups than stock barrels could do. Had both on Ransom Rest, they shot about 4" groupings so both went to Allen to fix that. Have a Springfield 1911 GI that I use to shot Wild Bunch set up with light loads and it has never miss a beat. Brother has Colt and S&W and the all shoot and shoot even after sever 100 rounds of Bullseye with out cleaning. What you buy may be the one where it just will not work.

 

[churchmouse]

Why aren’t you a fan of the Sig’s and S&W’s?

Sigs are sigs not 1911's. Just arent no matter what you argue. They are handsome and reliable and accurate blah blah blah but they aint 1911's. They are 1911-ish at best.

I have owned a few S&W offerings and as with the Sigs but again.....its smiths view of what a 1911 is and the real ones have internal extractors.

Just this old guys opinion and nothing more.
If you like-em then get 1 or 5 of them.
Then run-em like you hate-em.......

 

[Trapper Jim]

Just my 3 cents OP. I am not a fan of WML on 1911's so a rail is "is in the way" for me. They do have their place on professional use service pistols. Secondly, Can't go wrong with Wilson or McCormick mags. Personally, and I have never had a problem with Wilsons, I just prefer McCormicks and Ed Brown magazines as they do not have plastic followers and contain solid side witness holes.

Good luck with your purchase and have fun!

 

[Trapper Jim]

Sigs are sigs not 1911's. Just arent no matter what you argue. They are handsome and reliable and accurate blah blah blah but they aint 1911's. They are 1911-ish at best.

I have owned a few S&W offerings and as with the Sigs but again.....its smiths view of what a 1911 is and the real ones have internal extractors.

Just this old guys opinion and nothing more.
If you like-em then get 1 or 5 of them.
Then run-em like you hate-em.......

This.

 

[88E30M50]

Sig muddies the 1911 waters not only with the external extractor but with a different slide profile that does not fit some 1911 holsters. Internally, they are pure 1911 though in the frame. They are really a great gun and are among my favorite 1911s.

Sig factory mags sometimes don’t lock the slide back but I tend to run Wilson’s or Tripp’s.

 

[Expat]

Sig muddies the 1911 waters not only with the external extractor but with a different slide profile that does not fit some 1911 holsters. Internally, they are pure 1911 though in the frame. They are really a great gun and are among my favorite 1911s.

Sig factory mags sometimes don’t lock the slide back but I tend to run Wilson’s or Tripp’s.

Wasn't the slide profile issue just a few of them during the early years of getting into the 1911?

 

[Expat]

Sounds like we all agree, it isn't a 1911 if:
1. external extractor
2. rail
3. no barrel bushing (or collet)
4. fcs

I didn't put beavertail down, but I think you would have to look with suspicion on that....
or ambi safety... am I the only one that thinks the Russians may have been involved in that?

 

[churchmouse]

Sounds like we all agree, it isn't a 1911 if:
1. external extractor
2. rail
3. no barrel bushing (or collet)
4. fcs

I didn't put beavertail down, but I think you would have to look with suspicion on that....
or ambi safety... am I the only one that thinks the Russians may have been involved in that?

OK on the rail thing. And I stand accused and convicted.
I have a TRP bull barrel tactical with the full rail. And its a 10mm. So I guess I can not attend this weeks 1911 anonomouse meeting in the church basement on Tuesday.

I just don't like Sigs and I have no idea why......

Do I need an intervention.
Is there hop for my lost soul.
Have I crossed over the threshold into the darkness. No hope of return.

 

[88E30M50]

Wasn't the slide profile issue just a few of them during the early years of getting into the 1911?

For a while, they offered a traditional slide profile but that’s not in their catalog any longer. I think the squared profile that has holster fit issues is the standard one. Both of mine had that profile

 

[88E30M50]

OK on the rail thing. And I stand accused and convicted.
I have a TRP bull barrel tactical with the full rail. And its a 10mm. So I guess I can not attend this weeks 1911 anonomouse meeting in the church basement on Tuesday.

I just don't like Sigs and I have no idea why......

Do I need an intervention.
Is there hop for my lost soul.
Have I crossed over the threshold into the darkness. No hope of return.

We are all entitled to our own likes and dislikes. I’m not offended if you don’t like my gun.

 

[KG1]

Just don't see those Sigs around anymore like they used to be At least I don't. Maybe they are and I haven't noticed them.

 

[bcsatch]

I've had my Springfield Range Officer for years, easily one of the most accurate pistols I've ever fired.

 

[Magnum314]

I have the 1911 I learned to shoot pistol (semi's) with at 12 years old. That was 1962. My uncles service piece. 1942 Colt. He carried it all the way through to the end. When I got this gun I cried. It lives in my safe deposit box.

Love this! What a treasured family heirloom from an American hero!