Looking to purchase a new 1911...

[wcd]

I have the Ruger SR1911 Commander, and it's great.

How many rounds do you have down range through it? Mine sees about 300 to 500 rounds a month. very happy with it!

 

[GodFearinGunTotin]

You must have a pretty cool inbox! 1911 in it and all

Yeah... if only I were a rich man. .

Yesterday Grabagun sent me a sale ad for a PTR HK MP5 clone...I sent that one to my wife for a b-day present suggestion.

 

[GodFearinGunTotin]

That’s really a beaut.

Yeah, they also had a blued version for the same price too.

 

[churchmouse]

It is hard for me to give a solid suggestion as to buying a 1911. I have 3 in different stages of ground up builds. All custom to the last spring and screw.

My go to for an as built is the Springer line up even though I am pretty pi$$ed off at them right now and not for politics. CS of the highest order.
But there are a butt load of good used ones out there. They are solid reliable and accurate. They respond to basic mods very well. You can get pretty crazy with the frames/slides as they are rock solid for the most part.

I have seen/owned a couple of turds as every company will have one slip out occasionally.

No knocks on the brands listed here beyond some I just do not care at all for. And this is from my own personal experiences not here-say or 3rd party

 

[Jorrell]

I decided to get a Colt Defender.

 

[churchmouse]

I decided to get a Colt Defender.

These can be problematic with the wrong ammo so don't cheap out. Get decent range ammo for it.
A good friend owns one. Did some work on it for him. Runs pretty good now.

Hope you like it and enjoy.

 

[DadSmith]

Hey CM what's your opinion on Caspian Arms 1911 frames and slides? I'm thinking about building my own and ran across this company.

https://www.caspianarms.com/

 

[Expat]

I decided to get a Colt Defender.

Congrats. 45 or 9?
they certainly carry nice.

 

[Jorrell]

45

 

[Expat]

If you have any problems with 230 grain, try some 185. Even Bill Wilson says the short slides can be a challenge. If you shoot it a lot, you will need to change recoil springs periodically.

 

[NHT3]

Not getting into this one.

Cause Remington sucks and not a Sig fan.

But I digress.….

Thanks for my laugh of the day CMYou're not always so sedate.

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[churchmouse]

Hey CM what's your opinion on Caspian Arms 1911 fraes and slides? I'm thinking about building my own and ran across this company.

https://www.caspianarms.com/

I use them. I have a couple of their frames inbound in the mail right now.

Make sure you have all the tools etc before you make this leap. If you need assistance advice etc feel free to ask.

 

[drillsgt]

Hey CM what's your opinion on Caspian Arms 1911 frames and slides? I'm thinking about building my own and ran across this company.

https://www.caspianarms.com/

Caspian has been around forever, they make good frames/slides and they offer just about any machined option you'd want. You might also take a look at Jem they make high quality frames and slides as well and a lot of known people in the business choose Jem. I think Jem's machining options might be cheaper than Caspian as well.

Welcome to JEM GUNS LLC - Redefining Match Grade

 

[DadSmith]

Caspian has been around forever, they make good frames/slides and they offer just about any machined option you'd want. You might also take a look at Jem they make high quality frames and slides as well and a lot of known people in the business choose Jem. I think Jem's machining options might be cheaper than Caspian as well.

Welcome to JEM GUNS LLC - Redefining Match Grade

Okay thanks for the information.


CM I'll be sure to ask if I run into something I'm not sure on.

 

[churchmouse]

Okay thanks for the information.


CM I'll be sure to ask if I run into something I'm not sure on.

Get quality parts. It is a spendy adventure but the results can be amazing.

 

[doddg]

This is just another example of why I love INGO.
Educational. Informative. Historical. Insightful.
Getting the input of those who have "been there, done that" is priceless.
I love watching another's journey: less expensive.

I love it when someone is starting a journey about a certain gun path and wanting to know what direction to go.
Different folks, different strokes: priceless!

I have been down the 1911 path & loved it.
Shot some terrific models that gmcttr had: Kimber, Dan Wesson & another (not remember), when I had my large Ruger 1911 (what I call the "Toyota Corolla" brand: dependable & economical) for only $600 (or $650) with 5 mags I bought at a local LGS.
I even had the smaller Ruger 9mm version TWICE! Fun! Fun! Fun!

Every once in a while another 1911 catches my eye I almost buy again for yet another round of fun.
Someone here recently had two Ruger 1911s for sale that were beautiful & priced right, & another had a different brand (not remember) that was calling to me. AGAiN.
I had to seek counseling to get through b/c the addiction was calling. AGAIN.

Great thread!
I try to use my favorite gun of all time (CZ Shadow 2: improved upon by the Wizard), to help me resist the 1911 call.

 

[GodFearinGunTotin]

I decided to get a Colt Defender.

Congratulations. Years ago, I bought a compact Kimber about that same size. It likes the brass case stuff fine but I tried some steel case stuff one time (during one of our ammo shortage times) and it did not like that stuff...at...all.

 

[Trapper Jim]

Caspian has been around forever, they make good frames/slides and they offer just about any machined option you'd want. You might also take a look at Jem they make high quality frames and slides as well and a lot of known people in the business choose Jem. I think Jem's machining options might be cheaper than Caspian as well.

Welcome to JEM GUNS LL

Casting has worked well for low round count guns and keeping the cost down however I will only work with forged equipment.

 

[bgcatty]

Seriously? Buy the Sig. Remington is basically a “has been” firearms manufacturer. Their customer service is for the birds. Oops, that’s an insult to birds everywhere. Get the Sig, you won’t be sorry.

 

[rkwhyte2]

Have you looking at the Springer Ronan. Nice looking piece at a good price.