Recommend a reasonably priced 1911

[Mini-14]

Thinking of purchasing my first 1911. Not looking to spend alot.What do you guys recommend? Whats the best bang for my buck?

 

[LPMan59]

what is reasonable in terms of price for you?

SA GI or milspec is a great out of the box 1911 for about $550-600

 

[shooter1054]

I'm in the same boat. I'm looking @ the Rock Island Arms 1911 platform Nice looking gun for under $500 pretty tricked out. Ant thoughts????

 

[Mini-14]

Looking to spend around $500

 

[Marc]

I love my ria

 

[LPMan59]

the RIA is a good gun for the cash and they have excellent customer service.

I personally think the SA is a better gun and SA has excellent customer service as well. I believe that the RIAs are cast whereas the SAs are forged. Also my RIA was great, buti found it to be kinda heavy in comparison to others in terms of carrying.

 

[shooter1054]

I have my XD40sc for carry. 1911 is just for fun.

 

[gunman41mag]

Looking to spend around $500

a PARA-ORDNANCE GI EXPERT 45 acp You can find them for under $475

 

[raven84]

I went with a MetroArms American Classic Commander for 465 total cost including FFL transfer in December, it had the skeletonized hammer, extended slide release, extended safety and beavertail grip safety, all items I couldn't find on the Rock Island w/o getting the ambidextrous safety, which I wasn't interested in.

 

[38special]

RIA (Rock Island Armory) makes a great gun for a very reasonable price.

I picked up my GI Model RIA 1911A1 for $360 in Evansville a few weeks ago.

 

[JohnP82]

I would say RIA or Springfield GI or milspec would be the best bang for your buck. Fair price, nice shooters, and they were not made to be safe queens so you can actually shoot them which is important! Good luck with your decision.

 

[Sgt7330]

I just sold my mil spec Springfield for $550. It was a great gun, just a safe queen I never shot. I would recommend it. I saw that Remington just came out with a 1911, not sure but I think it is around $600 or so.

 

[Squib]

First of all, way to go 38special! You just flat stole that thing. As for RIA, I have the Tactical model with the skeleton hammer and trigger. Love it. For the money, I think it would be difficult to better. Go to Gun Broker and look thru them.

 

[Regionnus Rattis]

I'm considering a Remington R1...I think the pricepoint is around 6 bills.

BUT, if you really wanna save...GO WITH A NORINCO!!
Marstar Canada: Norinco 1911A1 Series Handguns

 

[raven84]

Wow, and those are canadian prices on the Norinco, I'm very impressed, I'd say go with the Norinco regarding cost.

 

[Regionnus Rattis]

Wow, and those are canadian prices on the Norinco, I'm very impressed, I'd say go with the Norinco regarding cost.

That is in PURPLE....right???

 

[gunman41mag]

My NORINCO 1911 45 doesn't jam

 

[hot rod al]

Taurus PT1911's are fairly priced. Mine functions flawlessly. The only real down fall is that it does't feed every type of hollowpoint. You would have to do some experimenting.

 

[FredMcIntire]

I'm looking at buying a 1911, too. The Norinco's on Gunbroker are as much if not more than any of the others now. Thanks ATF !

 

[JeremySS]

RIA, SA, Taurus, and PA are all pretty good with SA being slightly better in my humble opinion.