Best mid-price range 1911?

[Reggywill]

A 1911 is next on my list of purchases but I'm not sure if I want to spend $800+ on one. Is there anything worth buying in the $400-$600 range? If so, any suggestions on the best one? This is also my first 1911

Looking for something that will hold it's value.

 

[dom1104]

600 is so close to 800.

You are almost there.

 

[Fordtough25]

I would shoot for a Springfield Mil Spec or Ranger officer around there. Or a GI if you can find one, they are cheaper but I haven't seen many sitting around gun shops lately.

 

[mikefraz]

Ruger SR1911 if you can find one...

 

[Bang-bang]

Rock Island is very nice. I have 1, and zero problems with it.

 

[iChokePeople]

600 is so close to 800.

You are almost there.

Once you're at $800, you might as well go a little higher...

 

[rhino]

A 1911 is next on my list of purchases but I'm not sure if I want to spend $800+ on one. Is there anything worth buying in the $400-$600 range? If so, any suggestions on the best one? This is also my first 1911

Looking for something that will hold it's value.

For what it's worth, $400 - $600 is the low, LOW end of 1911s.

Mid range is more like $900 - $1250. In that range, I'd go with a Springfield TRP.

High is $1500 and up in my opinion.

 

[lucky4034]

I hear Taurus 1911's are underrated

 

[emclean]

I second the Taurus 1911. I have one and haven't had any problems with it.

 

[duffman0286]

payed $600 for a brand new Springfield a1 i love it

 

[Irishman]

Been waiting on my SR1911 for two months, I know it will be worth the wait!

 

[churchmouse]

Para or Springfield.

 

[vwarren]

I found a colt govt model on here last year for 600 with ammo and holster one of the best guns I have ever shot. I also just picked up a r1 for 625 not a bad piece but not a favorite. I picked up a used sw1911 with crimson trace grips and full length guide rod for 550 at a gun show last year it will shoot anything everytime (highly recomend). I did find a sr1911 on here a week ago that I got for 750 my new favorite. I got a sa1911 mil spec for 400 also very good gun just bad mags. my point is this I guess, keep saving money till you find a good one. you can find some good deals on occasion for that price range. 1911's are addicting if you get a good one and bad medicine if you get one with issuse's

 

[Hoosier45]

For $600 I would look for something used.

 

[target64]

My vote is for the Taurus, I have one in 45acp and another in 9mm. Excellent guns for a great price.

 

[ryan3030]

Makes/Models worth buying in your desired price range: ($400-$600 ish)
Rock Island Armory GI/Tactical
Springfield GI/Mil-spec
Remington R1
Para Ordinance
Taurus (controversial, but like the others, mine was flawless)

Slightly above of your price range but worth holding out for: ($600-$900 ish)
Ruger SR1911
Springfield 'Range Officer' or 'Loaded'
Colt (used)
Sig
STI (used)
S&W (used)

Further up there: ($1000+)
Springfield TRP
S&W
STI
Nicer Colts
Kimbers
Custom Makers (Nighthawk, Dan Wesson, Ed Brown, Les Baer, Wilson Combat, etc)


Like many others, I would recommend saving a little bit more and getting a Springfield or a Sig.

 

[jeremymartinez]

I bought a Rock Island 1911 tactical in black/nickel for $479 through KS&E on Pendleton Pike in Indy I like it haven't had any issues.....

 

[Hoosier45]

I bought a Rock Island 1911 tactical in black/nickel for $479 through KS&E on Pendleton Pike in Indy I like it haven't had any issues.....

It depends on what you are looking for. RI will go bang when you pull the trigger. You'll pay a little more for features (beaver tail, lowered ejection port, skeletonized trigger/hammer, better sights, etc.) Once you get above a certain price ($1000-$1200?) it's all about fit and finish.

 

[bevilsiz]

I second the Rock Islands! I have fed all kinds of ammo through it with no FTF. It's right in that price range!

 

[Randall]

I have Taurus as well and have no problem with it other then the finish wearing easily