Best 1911 under $600

[indyjohn]

Can we please get to the porn now? Let me begin...

Here's my under $600 1911. Come for the history, stay for the sweet aftermarket trigger.

 

[churchmouse]

$600 even. Came with some cool parts as well.

And as I am weak this is what it is now after todays test fit...…
It aint a $600 pistol no-mo

 

[rhino]

Didn't CZ make a polymer frame 1911?
Or was it EAA?

Rock River Arms. They're making boutique 1911s again, and their polymer framed version too.

 

[warren5421]

""'I don't want to hear about any 1911 above $600. It has to be a government .45 ACP. I have 1911's done by major gunsmiths not simi-custon productions. I know about high dollar 1911's but not lower cost 1911's."" I didn't say anything about cheap 1911's, the title said it all! "The best 1911 for $600". It sounds like SA used might be the best buy. I have bought new for most of my builds after getting burnt on a couple of early used buys for builds. I'm looking at a new build and don't want to spend the money for a good new base gun $1000 +/-

 

[churchmouse]

""'I don't want to hear about any 1911 above $600. It has to be a government .45 ACP. I have 1911's done by major gunsmiths not simi-custon productions. I know about high dollar 1911's but not lower cost 1911's."" I didn't say anything about cheap 1911's, the title said it all! "The best 1911 for $600". It sounds like SA used might be the best buy. I have bought new for most of my builds after getting burnt on a couple of early used buys for builds. I'm looking at a new build and don't want to spend the money for a good new base gun $1000 +/-

Then your question has been addressed. Pretty well actually.

Any time these threads start this is exactly the path they run. No harm. Lots of participation and good info all around. I am in the same boat after getting burnt on a "New" TRP recently I will only look in the used market for project guns.

I have recently bought 2 "NEW" Standard Mfg. 1911's and I will put them up over DW any day. And they are not as spendy.

 

[Leadeye]

Essex/Army 45 now at 271.00 on GB with 2 hours to go.

 

[DadSmith]

Rock River Arms. They're making boutique 1911s again, and their polymer framed version too.

Have you ever handled one? I tried to Google it can't find any written reviews.

I'm deaf/very hard hearing so written or very good subtitles is a must.

 

[drillsgt]

Rock River Arms. They're making boutique 1911s again, and their polymer framed version too.

I always liked Rock River, I built a couple nice guns off their frames and slides when they used to sell them, they were cheaper than Les Baer. They went and dropped them in favor of all things AR just when they were building a good following/reputation. The poly version was vaporware for so long that people lost interest. There are a couple on gunbroker and their website says they have some in stock but you hear virtually nothing about them.

 

[tv1217]

Last year I was in the market for a 10mm 1911, I went to a LGS(South County Guns in Schererville) to look at what they had. The first thing I asked to look at was a Colt New Delta Elite. The salesman actually talked me out of that gritty travesty in favor of the much cheaper RIA Tactical II($595 out the door vs. $1100(pre-tax) for the Colt) 1000 rds later, including some Underwood thumpers, and I haven't had a hiccup. The only "problem" I have had is the front sight got a little loose and started walking out to the right around 100 rds in. Some Loctite and a brass punch to re-center it and it has been good ever since.

 

[Expat]

It appears 1911's might be the one area where the statement "you get what you pay for" won't apply then...

 

[Kutnupe14]

Oh no. Someone invoked the 3rd person Rhino.

Kut (approves)

 

[rhino]

Have you ever handled one? I tried to Google it can't find any written reviews.

I'm deaf/very hard hearing so written or very good subtitles is a must.

Nope! I have never seen one in real life, but I don't go to gun stores very often and I almost never go places where they stock high end 1911s like Rock River.

I always liked Rock River, I built a couple nice guns off their frames and slides when they used to sell them, they were cheaper than Les Baer. They went and dropped them in favor of all things AR just when they were building a good following/reputation. The poly version was vaporware for so long that people lost interest. There are a couple on gunbroker and their website says they have some in stock but you hear virtually nothing about them.

Yeah, they may not exist at all or in any significant number. Advertising products that will never exist is annoying, but it happens.

At first, Rock River Arms was to Les Baer what Nighthawk is to Wilson Combat. Former employees started their own shop and built a good reputation by building a good product.

 

[Sniper 79]

I believe my Para expert was in that price range. Stainless and had some decent amenities.

 

[Brad69]

If you are gonna build it yourself wouldn’t you start with parts?

Fusion has what looks like nice parts kits!
https://fusionfirearms.com/

 

[churchmouse]

If you are gonna build it yourself wouldn’t you start with parts?

Fusion has what looks like nice parts kits!
https://fusionfirearms.com/

We have used a lot of fusion frames and slides.

 

[Usmccookie]

We have used a lot of fusion frames and slides.

Any good?

 

[bwframe]

What about this sweetheart in the classy's? ...

https://www.indianagunowners.com/forums/handguns-pistols-revolvers/474413-stainless-s-w-1911-a.html

 

[DadSmith]

Found this browsing 1911 pictures online. I don't think it would run under $600.