Choosing a wishlist 1911

[KJQ6945]

It's sounding like TRP= D.W. but the d.w. is prettier?

Or, range officer given the proper love, ends up better than the DW or the TRP.

What do you want in a finished product? Accuracy? Awesome trigger? Fit and finish? History? Or just pretty to show your friends?

 

[Usmccookie]

We've not met, but I believe you are younger than I am. My vision sucks! WWII sights sucked in 1945, and they suck harder today.
A WWII gun is not cheap, and they shoot like ****. The sights are horrible, they were made for minute of man at 15 feet. A modern 1911 can be the most accurate gun you own, due to advances in technology in 100 years.

Reconsider what you want to end up with, my suggestion.

I am 30 in april, and my eyes have been going bad. I plan on buying a ww2 1911 but that will be in a wood and glass case and will only be shot to keep it young.
The one inquestion tonight will be a safe queen that sees action maybe 250-500 rounds a year

 

[Usmccookie]

Or, range officer given the proper love, ends up better than the DW or the TRP.

What do you want in a finished product? Accuracy? Awesome trigger? Fit and finish? History? Or just pretty to show your friends?

Yes, Yes, not with this one and.. what friends... HAHA

I'm not trying to compete with CM. but I would like to have a nice piece I can enjoy shooting fast or stacking holes. I guess I want a good representation of a 1911's potential without changing the concept of a 1911.

 

[Tyler-The-Piker]

I've been extremely happy with my recent nosedive into the 1911 world. I just wish I would've drank the kool aid years ago. For me, there's nothing more satisfying in the realm of pistols than a 1911 from the history, engineering and craftsmanship to the ease of use, aesthetics, and even just down right pride of ownership...it's possible the 1911 has taught me a lot in a short amount of time.
Good luck on your journey, as always pics and thoughts appreciated

 

[KJQ6945]

I am 30 in april, and my eyes have been going bad. I plan on buying a ww2 1911 but that will be in a wood and glass case and will only be shot to keep it young.
The one inquestion tonight will be a safe queen that sees action maybe 250-500 rounds a year

Unless you learn to love it, then it gets a 1000 rounds because it makes you smile.

I'm not a 1911 guy, but I have an absolutely awesome one, and you've been around here long enough to figure out where I got it from. I'm not one for modifying, or hot rodding, but there are two platforms that just have to be tuned a little to realize the true potential. The CZ 75, and the 1911.

 

[Hopper]

Piling on with another vote for Dan Wesson. You can spend your $$ on upgrades, or buy a DW and be done with it. The Vigil is priced really well right now, and IMO there's not much "entry level" about it. I have a Commander (in the girly 9mm), and LOVE it.

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Depending on your budget, I'm absolutely infatuated with finding a DW Valkyrie Commander. But they've been discontinued and are getting tougher to find. If you really want to rock your world, I think a matte stainless DW Specialist would be the bomb.

 

[Usmccookie]

I've been extremely happy with my recent nosedive into the 1911 world. I just wish I would've drank the kool aid years ago. For me, there's nothing more satisfying in the realm of pistols than a 1911 from the history, engineering and craftsmanship to the ease of use, aesthetics, and even just down right pride of ownership...it's possible the 1911 has taught me a lot in a short amount of time.
Good luck on your journey, as always pics and thoughts appreciated

Yea... the CZicko's got me hooked. First I bought a 75 then they said cajunize it. Then they said wizardize it. Then buy nice things that are awesome because they are awesome. So then I started organizing my thoughts into my various "hitlists" becuae of my mild ocd. CM had to show Allenm's work. I had to realize I'm 1911 stupid. Then I saw that on my hitlist, I had every slot narrowed down to specifics including price/ condition ratios, and the like. Yet for my 1911... It just said 1911..then blanks for the rest of the excel column. As with most of my planning this is a long term plan. the only thing short term about this is recon and the possibility of finding what I want at the right price sooner than planned for.

 

[croy]

Just remember. That expensive 1911 is supposed to suck for the first 500 rounds.

 

[KJQ6945]

 

[Usmccookie]

Yea my first cz is outpacing all my other guns 3-1 rounds down range since i got it back from lousy. I just look back and wish I had picked something different than what I got. in hindsight, I would've passed on the suppressor package. I bought it on a whim. I want to make sure I get the one I want from the get go. I prefer not to modify my guns (except ar's) So I feel of like mindset in this regard. If you go it who I think you got it from then indubitably it is a thing of beauty.

 

[Usmccookie]

Piling on with another vote for Dan Wesson. You can spend your $$ on upgrades, or buy a DW and be done with it. The Vigil is priced really well right now, and IMO there's not much "entry level" about it. I have a Commander (in the girly 9mm), and LOVE it.

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Depending on your budget, I'm absolutely infatuated with finding a DW Valkyrie Commander. But they've been discontinued and are getting tougher to find. If you really want to rock your world, I think a matte stainless DW Specialist would be the bomb.

I love the look of you d.w but the vigil has the shorter grip does it not?

 

[Ggreen]

A loaded or trp sa in stainless

 

[Usmccookie]

Yea my first cz is outpacing all my other guns 3-1 rounds down range since i got it back from lousy. I just look back and wish I had picked something different than what I got. in hindsight, I would've passed on the suppressor package. I bought it on a whim. I want to make sure I get the one I want from the get go. I prefer not to modify my guns (except ar's) So I feel of like mindset in this regard. If you go it who I think you got it from then indubitably it is a thing of beauty.

That is the one. Full size grip with a 5" barrel?

 

[d.kaufman]

If you dont have 1k to spend, i would go with a ruger SR1911. Great shooter out the box and ive had zero issues. Can be had for around $550-$600 used and $800 new.
I also picked up a used Springfield Champion and I've got no complaints with it either. I paid $450 for this one (used) with one gi mag and 2 mecgar mags.

This was my first jump into 1911s and i couldnt be happier for the money spent.

With both of these i can shoot a 1" group all day long at 10 yards, and have had no issues with reliability either.

 

[Clay Pigeon]

You might look at a Colt Gold Cup. Everyone that fondles mine and tests the trigger has one thing to say, WOW!!

Yep, Preferably a 1960's, 70's or 80's Gold Cup, with Elysian's and a Colt trigger job.

 

[Usmccookie]

A loaded or trp sa in stainless

I think if I got the trp, I would have to make it into a tactical workhorse. I'm thinking rmr cutouts may a comp for starters. They just look like workhorses. The D.W. Just has something about it. This of course having never shot one, Only admiring from afar.

 

[Usmccookie]

If you dont have 1k to spend, i would go with a ruger SR1911. Great shooter out the box and ive had zero issues. Can be had for around $550-$600 used and $800 new.
I also picked up a used Springfield Champion and I've got no complaints with it either. I paid $450 for this one (used) with one gi mag and 2 mecgar mags.

This was my first jump into 1911s and i couldnt be happier for the money spent.

With both of these i can shoot a 1" group all day long at 10 yards, and have had no issues with reliability either.

If I found a deal like this, I would consider going this route. Once again, depending on the deal. I'm not too terribly concerned with the price. More concerned with what I am getting for my money. I like most on here work too dang hard for it. I want it to work hard for me now.

 

[KJQ6945]

Yea my first cz is outpacing all my other guns 3-1 rounds down range since i got it back from lousy. I just look back and wish I had picked something different than what I got. in hindsight, I would've passed on the suppressor package. I bought it on a whim. I want to make sure I get the one I want from the get go. I prefer not to modify my guns (except ar's) So I feel of like mindset in this regard. If you go it who I think you got it from then indubitably it is a thing of beauty.

Do a 1911 the same way, and you won't be disappointed.
so which threaded barrel CZ did you get? I know a guy that like to shoot suppressed.

 

[churchmouse]

Just remember. That expensive 1911 is supposed to suck for the first 500 rounds.

Go away.....

 

[churchmouse]

I know that piece.......