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76Highboy · 05-28-2012, 08:59 PM

Here's four that are a tough choice. The Ruger would be nice but I prefer the blued guns myself. I am leaning towards the Colt. What do you think?

http://www.coltsmfg.com/Catalog/ColtPistols.aspx

http://www.springfield-armory.com/ar...clicktype=1911

http://www.kimberamerica.com/1911/cu.../custom-tle-ii

http://www.ruger.com/products/sr1911/models.html

JLA · 05-28-2012, 09:05 PM

The only real dilemma is between the SA and the Ruger. the other 2 are overpriced. But all are great 1911s

76Highboy · 05-28-2012, 09:10 PM

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Originally Posted by JLA

The only real dilemma is between the SA and the Ruger. the other 2 are overpriced. But all are great 1911s

Ya, I'de really like the Colt, but the price!!! I will be able to afford it shortly, but it's letting the cash go.

76Highboy · 05-28-2012, 09:13 PM

Or what about a set of these with the holsters JLA? They are tempting.

http://www.reedercustomguns.com/1911/judge_jury.htm

JLA · 05-28-2012, 09:28 PM

Nice. all youd need is a T shirt that says EXECUTIONER on it.

76Highboy · 05-28-2012, 09:29 PM

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Originally Posted by JLA

Nice. all youd need is a T shirt that says EXECUTIONER on it.

Funny, but what do you think of Gary Reeder. Is it worth it?

hogger129 · 05-28-2012, 09:55 PM

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Originally Posted by 76Highboy

Here's four that are a tough choice. The Ruger would be nice but I prefer the blued guns myself. I am leaning towards the Colt. What do you think?

http://www.coltsmfg.com/Catalog/ColtPistols.aspx

http://www.springfield-armory.com/ar...clicktype=1911

http://www.kimberamerica.com/1911/cu.../custom-tle-ii

http://www.ruger.com/products/sr1911/models.html

Colts are nice, but I look at them more like a collector gun that I'd be afraid to carry and ruin. The reason I avoid Kimber is their customer service. Ruger is really nice from what I hear, but I haven't seen them around my area.

I own a Springfield, so maybe I'm just biased. Great customer service and they make a pretty good 1911 without that firing pin block BS in it. It's just that the factory mainspring is too heavy along with a heavy firing pin spring = trigger is a turd. Or at least mine WAS.

Have you also considered a Smith & Wesson 1911? Or a Rock Island Armory 1911?

1LoneWolf75 · 05-28-2012, 10:22 PM

The Remington R1is gettin good reviews, and is less than some Kimber and Colt can't remember how compared price wise to the Ruger, Springfield, or the S&W. Me myself I'd go fer the R1 just cuz I like Remington guns.

H-D · 05-28-2012, 11:19 PM

The Range Officer would get my vote

carver · 05-29-2012, 07:24 AM

For me money would be the main issue, but I still want a Colt. IMHO, all the rest are coppies of the original!

ka64 · 05-29-2012, 07:33 AM

I carry a Colt everyday, wouldn't trust my life on anything else.

Double D · 05-29-2012, 07:41 AM

I have 4 colts and I have a couple of Philippine 1911s that will shoot with them side by side all day long. I like my colts but they are over rated in my opinion. I have held the ruger and they are ok but there are better guns for the money. I would just go with whatever fits your wallet and your fancy at the time.

CCHolderinMaine · 05-29-2012, 09:25 AM

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Originally Posted by 76Highboy

Here's four that are a tough choice. The Ruger would be nice but I prefer the blued guns myself. I am leaning towards the Colt. What do you think?

http://www.coltsmfg.com/Catalog/ColtPistols.aspx

http://www.springfield-armory.com/ar...clicktype=1911

http://www.kimberamerica.com/1911/cu.../custom-tle-ii

http://www.ruger.com/products/sr1911/models.html

I've been thinking about the Ruger. If I could actually find one for sale, I'd probably already own it. A good buddy has the Springfield, a really nice gun to be sure.

Old Guy · 05-29-2012, 11:45 AM

I own a Springfield and love it. I have had to use their customer service for a safety operational issue. I would probably go with the Ruger. I have not shot one but I like the feel of the ones that I have tried at a gun store.

PanhandlePop · 05-29-2012, 12:50 PM

Value for the $$, I really like the STI Spartan (actually I like all the STI line-up). As to your 4, I like Colt just because (call me a snob, I guess).

Shooter45 · 05-29-2012, 02:38 PM

+1 on the STI Spartan.

It's the best bang for your buck in todays 1911 market.

JLA · 05-29-2012, 06:55 PM

Yep STI is a fine choice. I am having a real hard time not draining my bank account for a STI off duty. I stil aint decided fi i need it yet. I want it soo bad...

76Highboy · 05-29-2012, 07:06 PM

STI=$$$, but they are nice.

Double D · 05-29-2012, 07:17 PM

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Originally Posted by 76Highboy

STI=$$$, but they are nice.

The spartan isnt pricy at all. Its less than those you have listed.

76Highboy · 05-29-2012, 07:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Double D

The spartan isnt pricy at all. Its less than those you have listed.

Wow, I just went to their website Dan and I like the Spartan V, and the Lawman along with many others. How would you rate their quality with the Kimber?

JUNKKING · 05-30-2012, 06:16 AM

Highboy Kimber is just a name. I own a tiger and a sig I have fired an sti and a Kimber all Are great guns but I hear numbers customer service is terrible and I know they are over priced. You could probably almost buy two lower priced guns for what a Kimber costs. And like double d said they will fire all day with a Kimber. Its all in what you like. Because you aren't the guy at the range with a Kimber doesn't mean you can't shoot. I have seen alot of people with more money than brains especially when it comes to sports. Alot of the guys at my club will only buy g Loomis or st Croix fishing rods. I will out fish any of them with my agility rods that cost 1/3 the price.

Double D · 05-30-2012, 07:13 AM

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Originally Posted by 76Highboy

Wow, I just went to their website Dan and I like the Spartan V, and the Lawman along with many others. How would you rate their quality with the Kimber?

I have only sold them and never owned or shot them, but, I trust what shooter says about his spartan I got for him about 2 yrs ago. He has put it thru it paces and it has yet to fail him and he hasnt even cleaned it yet as part of a test. I know Beth bought one too and a few others here own one. As for rating quality against a kimber, well, I have heard good and bad things about kimber. But, there again I dont own one so I cant honestly judge one.

76Highboy · 05-30-2012, 04:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Double D

I have only sold them and never owned or shot them, but, I trust what shooter says about his spartan I got for him about 2 yrs ago. He has put it thru it paces and it has yet to fail him and he hasnt even cleaned it yet as part of a test. I know Beth bought one too and a few others here own one. As for rating quality against a kimber, well, I have heard good and bad things about kimber. But, there again I dont own one so I cant honestly judge one.

It is one that I am looking at. Thanks Dan.

Inthewind1976 · 06-01-2012, 08:53 PM

I know Ive said this before a BUNCH of times, but I wanna say it again, especially cause yer a Ford Truck Guy; one of the good guys! lol

STAY AWAY FROM the Series 80 Colt USELESS INTERNAL SAFETY. I understand that there is a "conversion set of parts" that replaces this little bit of mechanical stupidity - and its the only way to go with a 1911 pattern auto that is originally manufactured with the Series 80 Colt type "extra safety."

Keep on truckin FordBrother. ^5

76Highboy · 06-01-2012, 10:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Inthewind1976

I know Ive said this before a BUNCH of times, but I wanna say it again, especially cause yer a Ford Truck Guy; one of the good guys! lol

STAY AWAY FROM the Series 80 Colt USELESS INTERNAL SAFETY. I understand that there is a "conversion set of parts" that replaces this little bit of mechanical stupidity - and its the only way to go with a 1911 pattern auto that is originally manufactured with the Series 80 Colt type "extra safety."

Keep on truckin FordBrother. ^5

How you doing 1976? Thanks a bunch for the advice. I will take it.

05-28-2012, 08:59 PM	#1
76Highboy Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Meridian, Idaho Contributor Posts: 6,955	1911's Here's four that are a tough choice. The Ruger would be nice but I prefer the blued guns myself. I am leaning towards the Colt. What do you think? http://www.coltsmfg.com/Catalog/ColtPistols.aspx http://www.springfield-armory.com/ar...clicktype=1911 http://www.kimberamerica.com/1911/cu.../custom-tle-ii http://www.ruger.com/products/sr1911/models.html -->

05-28-2012, 09:05 PM	#2
JLA TFF Moderator/Host Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Heart Of Texas Contributor Posts: 17,315	Re: 1911's The only real dilemma is between the SA and the Ruger. the other 2 are overpriced. But all are great 1911s __________________ It takes 43 muscles to frown, 17 to smile, and 3 for proper trigger squeeze. The latest caliber or gear is no substitute for experience and skill. Rifles and cartridges don't make hits -- shooters do. Fact of life: After Monday and Tuesday, even the calendar says WTF!

05-28-2012, 09:13 PM	#4
76Highboy Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Meridian, Idaho Contributor Posts: 6,955	Re: 1911's Or what about a set of these with the holsters JLA? They are tempting. http://www.reedercustomguns.com/1911/judge_jury.htm

05-28-2012, 09:28 PM	#5
JLA TFF Moderator/Host Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Heart Of Texas Contributor Posts: 17,315	Re: 1911's Nice. all youd need is a T shirt that says EXECUTIONER on it. __________________ It takes 43 muscles to frown, 17 to smile, and 3 for proper trigger squeeze. The latest caliber or gear is no substitute for experience and skill. Rifles and cartridges don't make hits -- shooters do. Fact of life: After Monday and Tuesday, even the calendar says WTF!

05-28-2012, 10:22 PM	#8
1LoneWolf75 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Humboldt KS Posts: 590	Re: 1911's The Remington R1is gettin good reviews, and is less than some Kimber and Colt can't remember how compared price wise to the Ruger, Springfield, or the S&W. Me myself I'd go fer the R1 just cuz I like Remington guns. __________________ They can have my guns when they pry them from my cold, dead hands!!! "Democracy will cease to exist when you take away from those who are willing to work and give to those who are not." - Thomas Jefferson "I've seen the system fall apart from the rules and all our presidents lie"--"Soul Survive"- Asphalt Ballethttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w6DgVrYWw00

05-28-2012, 11:19 PM	#9
H-D Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Mississippi Posts: 1,334	Re: 1911's The Range Officer would get my vote __________________ And I saw heaven opened, and behold a white horse; and he that sat upon him was called Faithful and True, and in righteousness he doth judge and make war. Revelation 19:11

05-29-2012, 07:24 AM	#10
carver TFF Moderator/Host Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: DAV, Deep in the Pineywoods of East Texas, just west of Shreveport, LA Contributor Posts: 11,251	Re: 1911's For me money would be the main issue, but I still want a Colt. IMHO, all the rest are coppies of the original! __________________ Y'all be safe now, ya hear! Lamentations Chapter 5: 1. Remember, O LORD, what is come upon us: consider, and behold our reproach. 2. Our inheritance is turned to strangers, our houses to aliens. 3. We are orphans and fatherless, our mothers [are] as widows. 5. Our necks [are] under persecution: we labour, [and] have no rest. 16. The crown is fallen [from] our head: woe unto us, that we have sinned! 21. Turn thou us unto thee, O LORD, and we shall be turned; renew our days as of old.

05-29-2012, 07:33 AM	#11
ka64 Advanced Senior Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Michigan Contributor Posts: 1,412	Re: 1911's I carry a Colt everyday, wouldn't trust my life on anything else.

05-29-2012, 07:41 AM	#12
Double D TFF Moderator/Host Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: North Florida Contributor Posts: 8,062	Re: 1911's I have 4 colts and I have a couple of Philippine 1911s that will shoot with them side by side all day long. I like my colts but they are over rated in my opinion. I have held the ruger and they are ok but there are better guns for the money. I would just go with whatever fits your wallet and your fancy at the time. __________________ I own a bunch of scary guns. You want em? Come and take em..... Liberalism is a serious, non curable, mental disorder... NRA LIFE MEMBER Oath Keepers Member NRA Certified Instructor 30 Yr CC permit holder.

05-29-2012, 11:45 AM	#14
Old Guy V.I.P. Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Beaufort County, NC Contributor Posts: 342	Re: 1911's I own a Springfield and love it. I have had to use their customer service for a safety operational issue. I would probably go with the Ruger. I have not shot one but I like the feel of the ones that I have tried at a gun store. __________________ Old Guy ___________ NRA Life Member GOA Life Member

05-29-2012, 12:50 PM	#15
PanhandlePop V.I.P. Member Join Date: May 2011 Posts: 252	Re: 1911's Value for the $$, I really like the STI Spartan (actually I like all the STI line-up). As to your 4, I like Colt just because (call me a snob, I guess).

05-29-2012, 02:38 PM	#16
Shooter45 Administrator Join Date: Feb 2001 Contributor Posts: 8,752	Re: 1911's +1 on the STI Spartan. It's the best bang for your buck in todays 1911 market.

05-29-2012, 06:55 PM	#17
JLA TFF Moderator/Host Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Heart Of Texas Contributor Posts: 17,315	Re: 1911's Yep STI is a fine choice. I am having a real hard time not draining my bank account for a STI off duty. I stil aint decided fi i need it yet. I want it soo bad... __________________ It takes 43 muscles to frown, 17 to smile, and 3 for proper trigger squeeze. The latest caliber or gear is no substitute for experience and skill. Rifles and cartridges don't make hits -- shooters do. Fact of life: After Monday and Tuesday, even the calendar says WTF!

05-29-2012, 07:06 PM	#18
76Highboy Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Meridian, Idaho Contributor Posts: 6,955	Re: 1911's STI=$$$, but they are nice.

05-30-2012, 06:16 AM	#21
JUNKKING Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Just East of Pittsburgh PA Contributor Posts: 1,770	Re: 1911's Highboy Kimber is just a name. I own a tiger and a sig I have fired an sti and a Kimber all Are great guns but I hear numbers customer service is terrible and I know they are over priced. You could probably almost buy two lower priced guns for what a Kimber costs. And like double d said they will fire all day with a Kimber. Its all in what you like. Because you aren't the guy at the range with a Kimber doesn't mean you can't shoot. I have seen alot of people with more money than brains especially when it comes to sports. Alot of the guys at my club will only buy g Loomis or st Croix fishing rods. I will out fish any of them with my agility rods that cost 1/3 the price. __________________ Even a blind squirrel finds an acorn every now and again!

06-01-2012, 08:53 PM	#24
Inthewind1976 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Central Pennsylvania Posts: 533	Re: 1911's I know Ive said this before a BUNCH of times, but I wanna say it again, especially cause yer a Ford Truck Guy; one of the good guys! lol STAY AWAY FROM the Series 80 Colt USELESS INTERNAL SAFETY. I understand that there is a "conversion set of parts" that replaces this little bit of mechanical stupidity - and its the only way to go with a 1911 pattern auto that is originally manufactured with the Series 80 Colt type "extra safety." Keep on truckin FordBrother. ^5