"Best" entry level 1911

[Nemick]

Good price, in my opinion. Congrats. I have a Springfield Mil-Spec and I've been very pleased with it. Also nice to know someone saved some money at THIS show.

 

[ryan3030]

The Springer RO is a great place to start with 1911s

My only advice is to get some grip tape put on the front strap if you like grippy grips.

 

[cfl4rat]

Not that it means much but here's my take on it, I too was wanting a budget 1911 when buying my first. But I'm all about the best "bang" for my buck. I did my normal obsessive research for a couple months and handled everything from a overseas make to a Ed Brown/Wilson. I REALLY like the Ed Brown LW cobra carry but I picked up a Dan Wesson ECO for half the cost and couldn't be happier!

 

[red_zr24x4]

USA - Remington R1 Basic Model
Old Colt Series 70's are good platforms to build off of.
If building from scratch: I own, and like Caspian Arms frame and slides

Imports - Rock Island or American Tactial Imports (ATI), I've handled a few
ATI's and have been really impressed with the build quality, trigger pull, and slide smoothness.

Let us know what you end up getting!

Springs and loads I like to use:
Hardball: 16-18 lbs. 230gr. FMJ, 5grs. Bulleye Powder
Bullseye 10-12 lbs. for 185 gr. Star Match SWC, 3.4-3.6grs. Bullsey3 Powder with Red Dot, 3.7-3.9 with bomar rib iron sights.

I do believe all the frames and slides of these models in red are made by Armscorp

 

[ShovelGuy79]

I've been happy with my old Norinco.....

 

[TTravis]

I've been reading this thread and now I want a Springfield Range Officer so bad, I can't hardly stand it! I've never owned a 1911, although I always show well with one in the Army. I never understood why they put those targets so close!

 

[gregkl]

I've been reading this thread and now I want a Springfield Range Officer so bad, I can't hardly stand it! I've never owned a 1911, although I always show well with one in the Army. I never understood why they put those targets so close!

Well, be patient and keep looking. The RO is a nice pistol. I have a Champion Loaded which I bought at Plainfield Shooting Supply. He had the best price at the time and had one in stock.

 

[Cherryspringer]

1911?

Just buy a Colt. They are not that pricey.

 

[Big Ram]

I'd say Springfield, browning, or even Taurus wouldn't be awful to start with.

 

[gregkl]

I'd say Springfield, browning, or even Taurus wouldn't be awful to start with.

Browning makes a 1911 in .45acp?

 

[Cestep72]

I am in the market for a 1911 myself.