Interested in a 1911... - The Firearms Forum

Nolaphoto1 · 01-07-2010, 09:14 PM

I'm sure I am opening Pandora's Box here, but I will ask anyway. :-) I am interested in getting a 1911. It has been the gun I've wanted for years but have never bought. I always talked myself out of one...."ohhh it's crazy to spend that kind of money on something you don't really need." "Get the 9mm because it's more affordable to shoot." "The .45 is going to be punishing to shoot." You name it and I've found a way to talk myself out of it.

So, here's my question. IS there any one manufacturer that clearly outranks another when it comes to the 1911? My list of requirements include a 5" match barrel, decent trigger, adjustable sights, and enlarged ejection port. My list of desired (but not required) features include beveled mag well and picatinny rail. Finish is not an issue.

So, is their any one manufacturer that clearly pulls ahead of the rest? Kimber? Springfield Armory? I'm not looking for a $2000 gun but I would be willing to venture into the $1300-1400 neighborhood.

Buford Allen · 01-07-2010, 10:26 PM

Personally, I would look for a Springfield or a (Kahr) Auto Ordnance. Please no-one take offense, but IMO you are paying for the name on a Colt. If I had a triple digit yearly income I would probably buy a Colt or a Kimber with all the bells and whistles, but on a reality basis I myself stay with the clones.

parputt · 01-07-2010, 11:23 PM

Based on your requirements and price limit I would suggest looking at a Springfield loaded.

sweetokole · 01-08-2010, 12:42 AM

If you want the best gun for the amount you are willing to spend, I would take a serious look at the Dan Wesson Valor. You will not be sorry, and you will almost always get most of you $ back when you sell it... the only thing you will not get is the rail... I thought I wanted one too... but after serious consideration... makes little sense... holsters are a problem... adds weight, bulk, etc. If for the purpose of laser sights.. get the CT grips.... if for lighting, flip the light switch. I'm sure you'll get a lot of suggestions... which is good. Hope you throw the "Valor" into the mix.

hogger129 · 01-08-2010, 05:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Nolaphoto1

I'm sure I am opening Pandora's Box here, but I will ask anyway. :-) I am interested in getting a 1911. It has been the gun I've wanted for years but have never bought. I always talked myself out of one...."ohhh it's crazy to spend that kind of money on something you don't really need." "Get the 9mm because it's more affordable to shoot." "The .45 is going to be punishing to shoot." You name it and I've found a way to talk myself out of it.

So, here's my question. IS there any one manufacturer that clearly outranks another when it comes to the 1911? My list of requirements include a 5" match barrel, decent trigger, adjustable sights, and enlarged ejection port. My list of desired (but not required) features include beveled mag well and picatinny rail. Finish is not an issue.

So, is their any one manufacturer that clearly pulls ahead of the rest? Kimber? Springfield Armory? I'm not looking for a $2000 gun but I would be willing to venture into the $1300-1400 neighborhood.

Well if you want a 1911 that can do this stuff, I would say get a Colt Gold Cup. Yes, you are paying for the name, but the Gold Cup is a good competition shooter. Otherwise if you want something that nice, get an H&K USP .45. They are a very high quality gun, but they are also in the price range that you posted. And you can't go wrong with a Springfield either. I would personally avoid Kimber. Lots of friends that have had Kimber had rust on their barrels when they got them. I would stick by a Colt.

SiGfever · 01-08-2010, 08:06 AM

The Dan Wesson "Valor" is a really nice pistol that will serve you well. Grab one before they go up in price.

Double D · 01-08-2010, 02:27 PM

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Originally Posted by hogger129

Well if you want a 1911 that can do this stuff, I would say get a Colt Gold Cup. Yes, you are paying for the name, but the Gold Cup is a good competition shooter. Otherwise if you want something that nice, get an H&K USP .45. They are a very high quality gun, but they are also in the price range that you posted. And you can't go wrong with a Springfield either. I would personally avoid Kimber. Lots of friends that have had Kimber had rust on their barrels when they got them. I would stick by a Colt.

Respectivly, how many friends is it that have had rusty kimbers?

Shooter45 · 01-08-2010, 02:32 PM

I was wondering the same thing.

Lotsdragon · 01-08-2010, 03:13 PM

Springfiled loaded' now if you trade guns then i would go with a kimber. Myself I dont trade or sell' once I get them they are mine.

TheGunClinger · 01-08-2010, 03:36 PM

One of my favorites.

hogger129 · 01-08-2010, 05:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Double D

Respectivly, how many friends is it that have had rusty kimbers?

Three or four. They were expensive guns too. I believe they were able to send them in and get them fixed though. I would agree that Kimber is a quality gun, just saying, for a gun that costs that much, I would be a little upset over rust on the barrel. Even my RIA, which costed $500 had zero rust or defects on it.

hogger129 · 01-08-2010, 05:31 PM

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Originally Posted by TheGunClinger

One of my favorites.

SWEEET!!!! Tell me a little bit about the gun? How much did it cost?

TheGunClinger · 01-08-2010, 06:13 PM

I bought it used. It had about two clips worth of wear. I paid $950.00 instead of the retail of $1800. I love it. It's dead nuts on even if I arn't.
http://www.springfield-armory.com/as...y_PC9105LP.pdf

sweetokole · 01-08-2010, 07:55 PM

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Originally Posted by SiGfever

The Dan Wesson "Valor" is a really nice pistol that will serve you well. Grab one before they go up in price.

Siggy.... right on! you know your guns. Now if the sky were the limit.... there are some pretty nice makers out there... Nighthawk, Wilson, on and on. Problem I have with most of the current production stuff... and it's just me... to many MIM parts in the new stuff... including S & W, Colt, and especially Kimber.

Kieran McCaig · 01-08-2010, 07:59 PM

Buy a para ordanance and you will have money left over to up grade.

BETH · 01-08-2010, 08:09 PM

the picture of springfield is that .45

sweetokole · 01-08-2010, 08:20 PM

Looks like a 9... to me! LOL

TheGunClinger · 01-09-2010, 07:47 AM

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Originally Posted by BETH

the picture of springfield is that .45

.45

01-07-2010, 09:14 PM	#1
Nolaphoto1 V.I.P. Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Houma, LA Posts: 109	Interested in a 1911... I'm sure I am opening Pandora's Box here, but I will ask anyway. :-) I am interested in getting a 1911. It has been the gun I've wanted for years but have never bought. I always talked myself out of one...."ohhh it's crazy to spend that kind of money on something you don't really need." "Get the 9mm because it's more affordable to shoot." "The .45 is going to be punishing to shoot." You name it and I've found a way to talk myself out of it. So, here's my question. IS there any one manufacturer that clearly outranks another when it comes to the 1911? My list of requirements include a 5" match barrel, decent trigger, adjustable sights, and enlarged ejection port. My list of desired (but not required) features include beveled mag well and picatinny rail. Finish is not an issue. So, is their any one manufacturer that clearly pulls ahead of the rest? Kimber? Springfield Armory? I'm not looking for a $2000 gun but I would be willing to venture into the $1300-1400 neighborhood. __________________ Jeff Gun List: Beretta A300 12ga., Lee-Enfield No.4 Mk1, Savage 10FP heavy barrel .308 w/ 4-12x 50mm Ballistic range finding scope and Harris bipod, Bushmaster AR-15 M4-A2, Springfield Armory XD Tactical 9mm, Marlin Model 60 .22, Browning Buck Mark .22, and Springfield Armory 1911-A1 Stainless Steel "Loaded," Browning BL-22. I also "shoot" with Canon cameras. Does that count? Wish list: H&K USP, Beretta 92-FS, CZ-75B, Anschutz 64MPR, FN-FAL,& an M-1 Garand -->

01-07-2010, 10:26 PM	#2
Buford Allen V.I.P. Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Vernon, TX Posts: 134	Re: Interested in a 1911... Personally, I would look for a Springfield or a (Kahr) Auto Ordnance. Please no-one take offense, but IMO you are paying for the name on a Colt. If I had a triple digit yearly income I would probably buy a Colt or a Kimber with all the bells and whistles, but on a reality basis I myself stay with the clones. __________________ "Politicians hide themselves away. They only started the war. Why should they go out to fight? They leave that role to the poor, yeah." --Black Sabbath, War Pigs "Yes as a matter of fact, I am a Christian, American, Heterosexual, PRO-GUN, Conservative." "Any questions?"

01-07-2010, 11:23 PM	#3
parputt Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Louisiana Posts: 7	Re: Interested in a 1911... Based on your requirements and price limit I would suggest looking at a Springfield loaded.

01-08-2010, 12:42 AM	#4
sweetokole V.I.P. Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Posts: 52	Re: Interested in a 1911... If you want the best gun for the amount you are willing to spend, I would take a serious look at the Dan Wesson Valor. You will not be sorry, and you will almost always get most of you $ back when you sell it... the only thing you will not get is the rail... I thought I wanted one too... but after serious consideration... makes little sense... holsters are a problem... adds weight, bulk, etc. If for the purpose of laser sights.. get the CT grips.... if for lighting, flip the light switch. I'm sure you'll get a lot of suggestions... which is good. Hope you throw the "Valor" into the mix.

01-08-2010, 08:06 AM	#6
SiGfever Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 18	Re: Interested in a 1911... The Dan Wesson "Valor" is a really nice pistol that will serve you well. Grab one before they go up in price.

01-08-2010, 02:32 PM	#8
Shooter45 Administrator Join Date: Feb 2001 Contributor Posts: 8,755	Re: Interested in a 1911... I was wondering the same thing.

01-08-2010, 03:13 PM	#9
Lotsdragon Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Potosi, Mo Posts: 813	Re: Interested in a 1911... Springfiled loaded' now if you trade guns then i would go with a kimber. Myself I dont trade or sell' once I get them they are mine. __________________ "First comes smiles,then lies.Last is gunfire" Roland Deschain

01-08-2010, 03:36 PM	#10
TheGunClinger Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: SW Florida Contributor Posts: 2,386	Re: Interested in a 1911... One of my favorites. Attached Images __________________ New England Patriots Rule Next year.

01-08-2010, 06:13 PM	#13
TheGunClinger Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: SW Florida Contributor Posts: 2,386	Re: Interested in a 1911... I bought it used. It had about two clips worth of wear. I paid $950.00 instead of the retail of $1800. I love it. It's dead nuts on even if I arn't. http://www.springfield-armory.com/as...y_PC9105LP.pdf __________________ New England Patriots Rule Next year. Last edited by TheGunClinger; 01-08-2010 at 06:16 PM..

01-08-2010, 07:59 PM	#15
Kieran McCaig Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: canada Posts: 1,469	Re: Interested in a 1911... Buy a para ordanance and you will have money left over to up grade. __________________ My 2 cents worth is only.183 with exc hange.

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BETH Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: naugatuck,Ct. Contributor Posts: 6,676	Re: Interested in a 1911... the picture of springfield is that .45

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sweetokole V.I.P. Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Posts: 52	Re: Interested in a 1911... Looks like a 9... to me! LOL