Well, after some SERIOUS self consideration and help with my dad, I've decided... - The Firearms Forum

Mosin_Nagant_Fan · 05-25-2007, 04:46 PM

I'm getting a 1911 to replace my Mak. I figured a 1911 would fit my size L hands better and wouldn't dig into my pinky knuckle (the bottom of the Mak mag kept hitting the pinky knuckle on my hand, making my hand grip the gun awkwardly). Thanks to everyone giving me recommendations, I really appreciate the help and to toughs giving me moral support in the background.

The next issue of business is what does one recommend thats not over $600-650 (I saved my pennies and the selling of the Mak will add some more the pot).

The Makarov for sale.

southernshooter · 05-25-2007, 04:49 PM

For that price range I would go with a Springfield GI45, The new High-Standards also are good guns

Mosin_Nagant_Fan · 05-25-2007, 04:52 PM

I was considering Springfield and Auto Ordinance, but I just wanted peoples personal exspearances and such. Out of the box, mostly.

Edit: I'm gonna talk to my local Gun dealer, tomorrow (maybe) so if anyone if interested beforehand in the Mak, give me a ring. If I don't talk to him, I'll post an ad in the Buy, Sell, Trade forum.

Shooter45 · 05-25-2007, 05:33 PM

The Springfield Aromry mil-spec 1911 is within your price range and has much better sites than the GI model. Also check the used market for a Springfield "loaded" model or a Kimber.

Good luck with your purchase.

sorral · 05-25-2007, 07:40 PM

low cost 1911 with all the toys........Taurus pt1911....I love mine!!!!!!

Mosin_Nagant_Fan · 05-25-2007, 08:46 PM

forgot to mention, I don't like any kind of stainless finish.

delta13soultaker · 05-25-2007, 11:31 PM

My vote goes to Springer....either GI or mil-spec. I've been happy with mine.

Mosin_Nagant_Fan · 05-26-2007, 07:57 AM

Does Taurus have a 1911 with low profile sites?

delta13soultaker · 05-26-2007, 03:21 PM

Nah, I don't think so.

Mosin_Nagant_Fan · 05-27-2007, 12:40 PM

Well, the majority say Springfield. My next question is:
Parts - Availability of parts, primarily the major parts, aside from frame and slide.
Warranty - How is the warrenty?
Handling - How does it handle with someone with a glove size L - XL
Minor Adjustments - Twiking and sight adjustments
Labor - Me fixing, in case my warranty goes out and I still have/need it.

delta13soultaker · 05-27-2007, 02:37 PM

I reckon Springfield can be compared to Ford or Chevy in the parts area...they been building their machines a loooong time. Whatever you want is already in place or exists in quantity.

Warranty...all the gun dealers I shoot with carry Springers for ccw. Nuff said.

Handling. Words won't help ya there. It's kinda like a woman...you're gonna have to pick her up and go for a dance on your own, just the two of ya to see.

Adjustments/labor....it's a 1911. No sweat.

Good luck.

berto64 · 05-27-2007, 10:52 PM

Springer

travihanson · 05-28-2007, 05:38 AM

I hear that the taurus warranty is the best one...It goes from hand to hand, (like a personal sale) correct me if I'm wrong.

Mosin_Nagant_Fan · 05-28-2007, 10:31 AM

True on the warranty, but I really don't want another gun with a hooked front sight and a screwable back sight. Besides that, the cheapest model they produce is $700.

My local gun dealer said Springfield is the better choice with the better quality 1911, even the cheapest model. I'm gonna get the Spinger, after the Makarov sells.

sorral · 05-28-2007, 09:09 PM

check the online gun auctions for the Taurus.. that is where I got mine, and they still can be found for under $600

Mosin_Nagant_Fan · 05-28-2007, 09:29 PM

As I said earlier, I don't like the sights. I know Taurus is a great brand but 3 dot isn't for me.

05-25-2007, 04:46 PM	#1
Mosin_Nagant_Fan Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Montgomery, AL Posts: 1,833	Well, after some SERIOUS self consideration and help with my dad, I've decided... I'm getting a 1911 to replace my Mak. I figured a 1911 would fit my size L hands better and wouldn't dig into my pinky knuckle (the bottom of the Mak mag kept hitting the pinky knuckle on my hand, making my hand grip the gun awkwardly). Thanks to everyone giving me recommendations, I really appreciate the help and to toughs giving me moral support in the background. The next issue of business is what does one recommend thats not over $600-650 (I saved my pennies and the selling of the Mak will add some more the pot). The Makarov for sale. __________________ Long Gun Collection: M38 Mosin-Nagant Carbine Russian 1950 SKS Winchester 1300 20Ga Western Field Single-Shot 16Ga Sears Ranger .22S-L-LR Bolt-Action Rifle Marlin 795 Semi-Auto (Brother's) Handgun Collection: Springfield Armory XD9 Service --> Last edited by Mosin_Nagant_Fan; 05-27-2007 at 10:04 AM..

05-25-2007, 04:49 PM	#2
southernshooter Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Deep South Mississippi Posts: 5,943	Re: Well, after some SERIOUS self consideration and help with my dad, I've decided... For that price range I would go with a Springfield GI45, The new High-Standards also are good guns __________________ Only you can see this

05-25-2007, 04:52 PM	#3
Mosin_Nagant_Fan Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Montgomery, AL Posts: 1,833	Re: Well, after some SERIOUS self consideration and help with my dad, I've decided... I was considering Springfield and Auto Ordinance, but I just wanted peoples personal exspearances and such. Out of the box, mostly. Edit: I'm gonna talk to my local Gun dealer, tomorrow (maybe) so if anyone if interested beforehand in the Mak, give me a ring. If I don't talk to him, I'll post an ad in the Buy, Sell, Trade forum. __________________ Long Gun Collection: M38 Mosin-Nagant Carbine Russian 1950 SKS Winchester 1300 20Ga Western Field Single-Shot 16Ga Sears Ranger .22S-L-LR Bolt-Action Rifle Marlin 795 Semi-Auto (Brother's) Handgun Collection: Springfield Armory XD9 Service Last edited by Mosin_Nagant_Fan; 05-26-2007 at 07:33 AM..

05-25-2007, 05:33 PM	#4
Shooter45 Administrator Join Date: Feb 2001 Contributor Posts: 8,791	Re: Well, after some SERIOUS self consideration and help with my dad, I've decided... The Springfield Aromry mil-spec 1911 is within your price range and has much better sites than the GI model. Also check the used market for a Springfield "loaded" model or a Kimber. Good luck with your purchase.

05-25-2007, 07:40 PM	#5
sorral V.I.P. Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 153	Re: Well, after some SERIOUS self consideration and help with my dad, I've decided... low cost 1911 with all the toys........Taurus pt1911....I love mine!!!!!!

05-25-2007, 08:46 PM	#6
Mosin_Nagant_Fan Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Montgomery, AL Posts: 1,833	Re: Well, after some SERIOUS self consideration and help with my dad, I've decided... forgot to mention, I don't like any kind of stainless finish. __________________ Long Gun Collection: M38 Mosin-Nagant Carbine Russian 1950 SKS Winchester 1300 20Ga Western Field Single-Shot 16Ga Sears Ranger .22S-L-LR Bolt-Action Rifle Marlin 795 Semi-Auto (Brother's) Handgun Collection: Springfield Armory XD9 Service

05-25-2007, 11:31 PM	#7
delta13soultaker Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Depends on Uncle Sam's whim every 3 yrs. Posts: 2,948	Re: Well, after some SERIOUS self consideration and help with my dad, I've decided... My vote goes to Springer....either GI or mil-spec. I've been happy with mine. Attached Images __________________ Never say die! "A nation who forgets its defenders is soon forgotten itself." "A good shot must necessarily be a good man since the essence of good marksmanship is self-control and self-control is the essential quality of a good man." – Theodore Roosevelt

05-26-2007, 07:57 AM	#8
Mosin_Nagant_Fan Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Montgomery, AL Posts: 1,833	Re: Well, after some SERIOUS self consideration and help with my dad, I've decided... Does Taurus have a 1911 with low profile sites? __________________ Long Gun Collection: M38 Mosin-Nagant Carbine Russian 1950 SKS Winchester 1300 20Ga Western Field Single-Shot 16Ga Sears Ranger .22S-L-LR Bolt-Action Rifle Marlin 795 Semi-Auto (Brother's) Handgun Collection: Springfield Armory XD9 Service

05-26-2007, 03:21 PM	#9
delta13soultaker Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Depends on Uncle Sam's whim every 3 yrs. Posts: 2,948	Re: Well, after some SERIOUS self consideration and help with my dad, I've decided... Nah, I don't think so. __________________ Never say die! "A nation who forgets its defenders is soon forgotten itself." "A good shot must necessarily be a good man since the essence of good marksmanship is self-control and self-control is the essential quality of a good man." – Theodore Roosevelt

05-27-2007, 12:40 PM	#10
Mosin_Nagant_Fan Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Montgomery, AL Posts: 1,833	Re: Well, after some SERIOUS self consideration and help with my dad, I've decided... Well, the majority say Springfield. My next question is: Parts - Availability of parts, primarily the major parts, aside from frame and slide. Warranty - How is the warrenty? Handling - How does it handle with someone with a glove size L - XL Minor Adjustments - Twiking and sight adjustments Labor - Me fixing, in case my warranty goes out and I still have/need it. __________________ Long Gun Collection: M38 Mosin-Nagant Carbine Russian 1950 SKS Winchester 1300 20Ga Western Field Single-Shot 16Ga Sears Ranger .22S-L-LR Bolt-Action Rifle Marlin 795 Semi-Auto (Brother's) Handgun Collection: Springfield Armory XD9 Service

05-27-2007, 02:37 PM	#11
delta13soultaker Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Depends on Uncle Sam's whim every 3 yrs. Posts: 2,948	Re: Well, after some SERIOUS self consideration and help with my dad, I've decided... I reckon Springfield can be compared to Ford or Chevy in the parts area...they been building their machines a loooong time. Whatever you want is already in place or exists in quantity. Warranty...all the gun dealers I shoot with carry Springers for ccw. Nuff said. Handling. Words won't help ya there. It's kinda like a woman...you're gonna have to pick her up and go for a dance on your own, just the two of ya to see. Adjustments/labor....it's a 1911. No sweat. Good luck. __________________ Never say die! "A nation who forgets its defenders is soon forgotten itself." "A good shot must necessarily be a good man since the essence of good marksmanship is self-control and self-control is the essential quality of a good man." – Theodore Roosevelt

05-27-2007, 10:52 PM	#12
berto64 VMBB Admin Staff Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Owyhee County, Idaho Contributor Posts: 7,394	Re: Well, after some SERIOUS self consideration and help with my dad, I've decided... Springer __________________ Be who you are & say what you will, Those that matter won't mind and those that mind don't matter. I'm a bitter clinger, One Nation Under God.

05-28-2007, 05:38 AM	#13
travihanson Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Milo, ME Posts: 582	Re: Well, after some SERIOUS self consideration and help with my dad, I've decided... I hear that the taurus warranty is the best one...It goes from hand to hand, (like a personal sale) correct me if I'm wrong.

05-28-2007, 10:31 AM	#14
Mosin_Nagant_Fan Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Montgomery, AL Posts: 1,833	Re: Well, after some SERIOUS self consideration and help with my dad, I've decided... True on the warranty, but I really don't want another gun with a hooked front sight and a screwable back sight. Besides that, the cheapest model they produce is $700. My local gun dealer said Springfield is the better choice with the better quality 1911, even the cheapest model. I'm gonna get the Spinger, after the Makarov sells. __________________ Long Gun Collection: M38 Mosin-Nagant Carbine Russian 1950 SKS Winchester 1300 20Ga Western Field Single-Shot 16Ga Sears Ranger .22S-L-LR Bolt-Action Rifle Marlin 795 Semi-Auto (Brother's) Handgun Collection: Springfield Armory XD9 Service Last edited by Mosin_Nagant_Fan; 05-28-2007 at 05:58 PM..

05-28-2007, 09:09 PM	#15
sorral V.I.P. Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 153	Re: Well, after some SERIOUS self consideration and help with my dad, I've decided... check the online gun auctions for the Taurus.. that is where I got mine, and they still can be found for under $600

05-28-2007, 09:29 PM	#16
Mosin_Nagant_Fan Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Montgomery, AL Posts: 1,833	Re: Well, after some SERIOUS self consideration and help with my dad, I've decided... As I said earlier, I don't like the sights. I know Taurus is a great brand but 3 dot isn't for me. __________________ Long Gun Collection: M38 Mosin-Nagant Carbine Russian 1950 SKS Winchester 1300 20Ga Western Field Single-Shot 16Ga Sears Ranger .22S-L-LR Bolt-Action Rifle Marlin 795 Semi-Auto (Brother's) Handgun Collection: Springfield Armory XD9 Service