1911 1st timer...

[thumperdogg]

I am considering buying a 1911 soon. I have never owned or shot 1, but I have handled a few. Price range is $600-$900. Looking for suggestions as well as reasons to or not to buy a 1911.

 

[LPMan59]

reason not to: they are addictive.

For $900, I would look into a Colt. You have the 70 Series, XSE and Rail Gun in that neighborhood. I would also consider a Springer Loaded.

If you go used and are patient, I have seen MC Operators and even TRPs for not much more than $900.

 

[fullmetaljesus]

I have a remington 1911. I love it. All my gun nut friends who have shot it love it, and want one.

 

[jgressley2003]

I have a remington 1911. I love it. All my gun nut friends who have shot it love it, and want one.

That's good to hear because I want one too. When the 1500 comes around in October I want to buy the enhanced version.

 

[fullmetaljesus]

I got mine at the 1500 a few weeks ago. Can't say I'm familiar with an enhanced version. I believe mine is military spec.

pics

 

[thumperdogg]

This here doesn't look too bad, and I am kinda partial to Springfield, what do you think??

https://www.indianagunowners.com/fo...olvers/193643-springfield_armory_1911_a1.html

 

[tgmorris99]

I'm in a similar search on gunbroker and elsewhere but that one caught my eye as well. No sales tax is always a plus!

 

[Fordtough25]

I finally found a new Colt blued government model at my lgs today, it came home with me. God I love it!!! Dream come true for me.

 

[thumperdogg]

I finally found a new Colt blued government model at my lgs today, it came home with me. God I love it!!! Dream come true for me.

Share some pics??

 

[Fordtough25]

Share some pics??

Just got it home, haven't even wiped it off yet!

 

[thumperdogg]

Just got it home, haven't even wiped it off yet!

Very nice!!!

 

[fullmetaljesus]

That is beautiful.

 

[Fordtough25]

Thank you all!! It's always been my dream pistol, I am still in awe. It's fantastic, I was holding a Kimber until I saw the Colt.

 

[tgmorris99]

If it shoots as good as it looks you are sure to be happy for a long time.

 

[thumperdogg]

This is what I am leaning towards...

Springfield Armory Operator 45 ACP - Guns for sale at CenterfireGuns

 

[kawtech87]

This is what I am leaning towards...

Springfield Armory Operator 45 ACP - Guns for sale at CenterfireGuns

You should know the one pictured in your link IS NOT an Operator model its a Loaded Stainless Combat Model. ALL of the Operator models have a 1913 rail under the barrel. Just FYI. Still a Good choice.

 

[thumperdogg]

You should know the one pictured in your link IS NOT an Operator model its a Loaded Stainless Combat Model. ALL of the Operator models have a 1913 rail under the barrel. Just FYI. Still a Good choice.

good looking out, the description states rail...wonder what the deal is?

 

[kawtech87]

good looking out, the description states rail...wonder what the deal is?

They probably just used a stock photo. Alot of online stores do that which is why I never buy online. A trip to your LGS is a better choice bc you can hold it and feel it and KNOW FOR SURE what your getting. Or go to Springfields website and print off the spec sheet with the SKU # for the one you want and have them order it for you if they dont have it in stock.

 

[Seabee Lineman]

I own a Colt MKiv 80 enhanced, and a Remington 1911R1, that I have have several mod's done on. I have to say I really like the Remington the best.

" I show my friends my glock, I show my enemies my 1911."

 

[~STOLEN~]

i have a kimber that i recently picked up used for 850.00

only reason i could not suggest is like the second post said....THEY ARE ADDICTIVE!!!
thats the best reason to get one as well....i bought one cause the customization never ends on these guns....you can only go so far with a polymer gun....
dont look back.....you will love your 1911 whatever model you buy
just research makers before buying.....but your price range will get you something nice for sure