-1 1911! Why I won't be buying one.

[OD*]

I understand where RIA are made, but they don't claim to be made in Illinois try finding a picture or literature stating where the pistol is made on the springfield website. If I buy springfield I expect an american made product.

It is American made.

 

[OD*]

Thanks OD very useful thread. Was just giving a little info to the users. I was excited to purchase my first 1911 only to be disappointed.

You're quite welcome, and sorry to hear you weren't happy with your Springer.

 

[chris miller]

dont leave home with out it

Colt MK IV Series 80. End of story!!!

 

[OD*]

Colt MK IV Series 80. End of story!!!

That would be an excellent choice too.

 

[chillidip1]

OP, you might consider a used 1911 to increase your value for money equation. I bought a used (2003 vintage) TRP at the January 1500 for $725.

 

[ccolip2189]

the taurus 1911 shoots hollow point very well to i only paid 477 for mine and it was nib

 

[88E30M50]

Both of my Kimbers cost well under $1000 brand new. My Ultra Carry was $780 and my stainless Compact was $850. That said, I'd just go ahead and get a RIA. My RIA Compact was $479 and is every bit as accurate and reliable as my Kimbers. It's heavier, but not too heavy.

 

[DDay47]

For the money a Taurus is an excellent choice.

 

[gunman41mag]

I have a couple of strange US made 1911, the first one is a ODI VIKING 45 ACP with SEECAMP DOUBLE ACTION , the other is a INTERARMS SILVERCUP 45 ACP

 

[OD*]

An Interarms Silver Cup (Remington-Rand slide, USGI small parts, and built on an Essex frame), was my first 1911.

 

[T-Mann]

You can pick up a Smith and Wesson SW1911 fro around $800 at your local retailer.

Here is the manufacturer's page. I've been tickled pink with mine.

SW1911 SS

 

[Hornett]

Both of my Kimbers cost well under $1000 brand new. My Ultra Carry was $780 and my stainless Compact was $850. That said, I'd just go ahead and get a RIA. My RIA Compact was $479 and is every bit as accurate and reliable as my Kimbers. It's heavier, but not too heavy.

I really need to know where you have been shopping!
Can you get me a deal on one of them there gorgeous Super Carry's.

 

[TREETOP]

AIM has an ATI 1911 for $399. It's made in the Philippines but for the price I may be checking them out a little closer.
FX45 GI .45acp Pistol

I've only got one 1911 now and I never shoot it, it's a custom 7" longslide and it shoots beautifully but I'm afraid of damaging it for some reason (the guy who built it passed away). It'd be nice to find an inexpensive but still reliable 1911 option.

 

[oneshotonekill]

Please tell me you started this thread on a dare after a couple of cocktails....sometimes there are reasons some things cost more than others. Save your nickels and buy a good one, if you don't like it send me a pm and ill buy it from you.

 

[gunman41mag]

An Interarms Silver Cup (Remington-Rand slide, USGI small parts, and built on an Essex frame), was my first 1911.

It's shoots very good, It's accurate, must be the WILSON COMBAT sights

 

[Indyal]

Scanned this thread but did not read every post. The Ruger SR1911 is getting some good press but not too many have handled yet. Pricing figures to be around $600ish. All American made too.

 

[PM66]

Paid $500 for my Para GI Expert, and an extra $70 for some Tripp mags.

 

[IndyGunSafety]

We have the Taurus PT1911 and the Para Warthog in stock. The PT 1911 is under $600 and the Para is under $860.

 

[RobbLG]

Hate to spoil your fun, but there's really not enough material in a handgun frame to make much of a difference.

If they made 1...

 

[us_agent]

They can be costly, but like everything, you get what you pay for. I've owned a Springfield and a Kimber and sure they cost more than a Glock but to me if you want one you're going to get one regardless of price. You make it happen either by waiting for a deal or penny pinching.