Looking for: A 4 Inch 1911 Under $1000

[Kick]

Hey, I hope you guys and girls can help me out. I am looking to buy a 4 inch 1911 for under $1000. It has to have a Series 70 firing system, a steel frame and a checkered front strap, preferably 20lpi.

I am a fan of the Kimber Super Carry Pro HD, the Colt Wiley Clapp SS Commander and the Dan Wesson Bobtail models. The only problem is they are all way over my price range and it is next to impossible to find a Series I Kimber for sale or a Springfield with front strap checkering in my price range.

I hope there is something out there I just don't know about.

 

[throttletony]

Springfield seems best option if you can live without front checkering, or live with alternative (their octo grip pattern, etc)

With the buyer's market right now, some stores are blowing out old stock, maybe you can find a commander size (you said 4", is 4.25" ok??) new but "old stock"

Used market is the other place to watch but I'm sure you know that

 

[throttletony]

I found a stainless TRP from springfield for 1075 a few months ago (if i remember this was a great price, this model was listed elsewhere at $1400ish).
The store had it too long taking up shelf space... keeping eyes open and patience can pay off big

I sadly passed on this gun since i was getting a Dan Wesson the next week

 

[Kick]

Springfield seems best option if you can live without front checkering, or live with alternative (their octo grip pattern, etc)

With the buyer's market right now, some stores are blowing out old stock, maybe you can find a commander size (you said 4", is 4.25" ok??) new but "old stock"

Used market is the other place to watch but I'm sure you know that

Yeah, 4.25 is OK. I have a Springfield Trophy Match I installed a fixed rear sight on, worked the internals and had Cerakoted, I use for EDC. It's just a little too long from IWB carry. I'm looking for something comparable to that. I've been waiting for what seems like forever for a Wiley Clapp commander or the Springfield Loaded Champ (PX9142L) to come up for sale used. The Champ wouldn't have the checkering but, I could get it done down the line and with it being SS, I would not have to refinish...

 

[Kick]

I found a stainless TRP from springfield for 1075 a few months ago (if i remember this was a great price, this model was listed elsewhere at $1400ish).
The store had it too long taking up shelf space... keeping eyes open and patience can pay off big

I sadly passed on this gun since i was getting a Dan Wesson the next week

Wow!!! That is a great deal! I sold my USED TRP for $1100 a couple years back!!

 

[Hoosier45]

I believe the Ruger SR1911 commander is a series 70 with a stainless frame. It is far enough under your $1000 budget to have someone cut some checkering on the front strap. Or get one of the Wilson combat grip inserts.

 

[Kick]

I believe the Ruger SR1911 commander is a series 70 with a stainless frame. It is far enough under your $1000 budget to have someone cut some checkering on the front strap. Or get one of the Wilson combat grip inserts.

I've heard good things about the Ruger SR1911. I'm considering it but hesitant because I'm not too big of a fan. Their newer firearms really haven't impressed me, other than the LCR line. I have to agree the price point leaves me plenty of room for checkering, a good IWB holster and possibly even some ammo!

 

[Brad69]

Remington R1 loaded Commander

You need to buy one then review it in order to help me make my mind up!

 

[357 Terms]

https://www.budsgunshop.com/catalog/mobile/product/719019609/used_sig_sauer_1911_nightmare_carry

Is the 80 series a dealbreaker?

 

[Amishman44]

I've heard good things about the Ruger SR1911. I'm considering it but hesitant because I'm not too big of a fan. Their newer firearms really haven't impressed me, other than the LCR line. I have to agree the price point leaves me plenty of room for checkering, a good IWB holster and possibly even some ammo!

In all honesty...I would not rule out a Ruger SR1911 Commander...they are excellent pistols, especially for EDC!

I have an older, 4.2" P-97 DAO .45 acp...and I've out-shot (shoot tighter groups at longer distances) many Kimber and Springfield owner's with it...accuracy is second to none!

 

[Kick]

https://www.budsgunshop.com/catalog/mobile/product/719019609/used_sig_sauer_1911_nightmare_carry

Is the 80 series a dealbreaker?

That's a good lookin pistol! Love the front strap treatment and the bobbed mainspring / frame. 80 series and the external extractor scare me. I never really understood why Sig and S&W went that route.

But, that's definitely an option. Keep going back and looking at it... may have to take a trip to a gun shop and get my hands on one...

 

[Kick]

May have to get my hands on one of these as well....

 

[Ruger_Ronin]

I love my SR1911 CMD. Very frequent in the carry rotation. Got mine used @ $600 and did some dress-up. Still contemplating having the front strap fishscaled, and adding a magwell.

I believe the Ruger SR1911 commander is a series 70 with a stainless frame. It is far enough under your $1000 budget to have someone cut some checkering on the front strap. Or get one of the Wilson combat grip inserts.

I used the inserts for my SR1911 CMD and they lasted about a week. Absolute cheese grater. I was also leery that they may scratch the finish.

 

[Hoosier45]

I've heard good things about the Ruger SR1911. I'm considering it but hesitant because I'm not too big of a fan. Their newer firearms really haven't impressed me, other than the LCR line. I have to agree the price point leaves me plenty of room for checkering, a good IWB holster and possibly even some ammo!

I have held them but never shot one. I see a lot of people that like them, especially at the price point. I would look at the Range Officer Champion Elite, but it has an alloy frame. You might like the alloy frame for carry.

 

[Hoosier45]

I love my SR1911 CMD. Very frequent in the carry rotation. Got mine used @ $600 and did some dress-up. Still contemplating having the front strap fishscaled, and adding a magwell.

I used the inserts for my SR1911 CMD and they lasted about a week. Absolute cheese grater. I was also leery that they may scratch the finish.

I have seen others complain about them. I had a set on a series 1 Pro Carry I used to have. They worked fine for me. But the gun was used and they may have been worn down some.

 

[Combsie]

I have held them but never shot one. I see a lot of people that like them, especially at the price point. I would look at the Range Officer Champion Elite, but it has an alloy frame. You might like the alloy frame for carry.

I just picked this gun up 2 weeks ago. Absolutely fantastic! Shoots better than I do, lightweight and good size for carrying.

 

[Hoosier45]

I just picked this gun up 2 weeks ago. Absolutely fantastic! Shoots better than I do, lightweight and good size for carrying.

I have been looking at them but don't need another one. Right now. Too many irons in the fire as it is. I had a couple of LW Champion Operators a few years ago that I sold. But I really liked them.

 

[drillsgt]

For your specifications I would just hold out a bit longer and save up money for the Colt.

 

[DIRTROAD]

Remington R1 loaded Commander

You need to buy one then review it in order to help me make my mind up!

I have two Remington R1 enhance full size 45 and one 9 mm both are great guns feed everything very nice triggers

 

[10mmMarc]

I had a Kimber bobtail , that I sold after shooting it I didn't like the grips, and couldn't find rubber aftermarket grips to fit the gun, so take that into consideration before buying a bobtail.