The best 1911

[LPMan59]

i've owned a few of the production brands: taurus pt1911, RIA Tactical, Colt LWCommander, SA Loaded and Colt 1918. while all of them are great guns, my favorite by far is my Colt 1918. this may change once i get my Loaded modded to my liking though.

 

[G McBride]

I have a Colt Defender that I absolutely love. I picked up a Colt Compact in Parkerized finnish but have not had it out to the range so I can't comment on it yet. Looks nice with the 3 1/2" barrel.

 

[infidel]

I like my colt

But am going to take a look at Springfield when I get a chance. Or another Colt. Maybe I'll just save up for a Wilson Combat. Great, I have the disease...

So now the question is, is 1911 disease worse than black rifle disease? I hope not...

 

[theturtle06]

But am going to take a look at Springfield when I get a chance. Or another Colt. Maybe I'll just save up for a Wilson Combat. Great, I have the disease...

So now the question is, is 1911 disease worse than black rifle disease? I hope not...

For me it is. I want an EBR but have nowhere near as much of a desire for that as I do collecting 1911s. The most proven combat sidearm ever and IMO a huge mistake that our military stopped issuing them. 1911s have a habit of making my pants shrink why is that?

Any modern 1911 will likely suit you well. I don't have a great deal of 1911 experience but my Detonics is a great pistol. I have shot a few Kimbers, a top of the line Springfield, and an S&W. Out of those the Springfield was my favorite, but my Detonics still trumps every pistol I have shot. It's a 30 year old 1911 that is pristine and is a pure gem. Some of the newer mass production ones occasionaly have problems but you can find that in ANY weapon, be it 1911, Glocks, ect., so just find one that fits your budget and it will suit you well. 90% of issues with 1911s are magazine related so if you initally encounter issues, find a way to try different magazines, or buy new ones yourself. I give Wilson Combat magazines my wholehearted approval. They are pricey but they are excellent. I have been having problems with the Wilson ETM magazines I bought which were designed from the ground up to be 8 round magazines (rather than modified 7 rounders) and the Wilson customer service has told me to send them back for replacement magazines. You cannot beat that when it comes to customer service.

It's about time to get the barrel threaded and find a can. I need to find whether I can do this with the stock barrel or if I need a new one...I'm not sure if the stock barrel is too wide as is to accept any cans. Hmmm...

 

[dubsac]

I like my colt

But am going to take a look at Springfield when I get a chance. Or another Colt. Maybe I'll just save up for a Wilson Combat. Great, I have the disease...

So now the question is, is 1911 disease worse than black rifle disease? I hope not...

Everywhere I go I see this beauty. IGW did a unbelievable job im so jealous.

 

[WIZZO499]

I keep buying Springfields. I'm up to 4 now with plans for at least another GI, an MC Operator, and a TRP.After that, I think I'd like to get a Colt Series 70 and a Combat Commander.Other than that, I don't have a need for the real fancy ones......yet.

 

[slow1911s]

SVI

 

[LCSOSgt11]

For what it is worth, most of the reputable manufacturers produce a superior product. Kimber, RIA, RRA, Wilson Combat, Colt (to some degree), Nighthawk, etc.

Sometimes the problem gets into pistol size. I have heard and experienced some feeding problems with the smaller 1911's such as the Officers' Model. That may be due to several things, but in my experience I am most happy with the standard or Government size. No alloy, just steel, hardchromed please and good sights and a manageable trigger.

Both of my 1911's are from D&L Sports, Gillette, WY. Dave Lauck is one of the masters of the 1911. Yes, his prices are steep, but not as much as Mark Morris of Morris Custom Pistols. We should not scream about prices because what we are buying are tools to protect our lives. The simple question is how much your life is worth, the rest is somewhat easier.

Good luck shopping. That is the fun of the procedure.

 

[.452browning]

i have a springfield 1911 champion with a 4" barrel....the only problem i have is with the sights. it tends to shoot about 2" high and 2" left from 10-25 yards. i would like to get some fully adjustable high rise sights installed and wondering what would be some good choices?

 

[Lastshot]

Well to tell the truth, I have a springer SS milspec, that is just great. BUT I would like to have a Les Baer. I promise, Ill be good, stop drink beer, stop looking at starnge women, No more passing gas, .... well not that can be heard anyway. I have to figger a way to convince my wife that I NEED another 1911.

 

[JetGirl]

Well to tell the truth, I have a springer SS milspec, that is just great. BUT I would like to have a Les Baer. I promise, Ill be good, stop drink beer, stop looking at starnge women, No more passing gas, .... well not that can be heard anyway. I have to figger a way to convince my wife that I NEED another 1911.

I went down to the local PD and picked up the paperwork for the spousal unit to fill out...to bump his 4 year license to the lifetime one.
He needs to start looking for a .45 [STRIKE]that I can play with, claim, get my grubby paws on and shoot to my heart's content[/STRIKE] for his own carry.

 

[Cowboy1629]

In no particular order

Les Baer
Ed Brown
Colt
Kimber

 

[LPMan59]

In no particular order

Les Baer
Ed Brown
Colt
Kimber

from what i have seen, there definitely appears to be an order.

 

[j706]

I have owned a few Kimbers. All were decent guns. Never owned a Springfield due to their sharp edges. Just something that always annoyed me. I really like Colt's. I really like Wilson's. So I have a SS Colt 1991 that went to Wilson for the CQB treatment. IMO a flawless ultra dependable,super accurate weapon. No sharp edges either. The best of both worlds IMO

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[Shadowbeach]

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[mospeada]

Colts are my favorite flavor of 1911. Yeah, Kimber is OK, Springers are nice enough but lack something, STI is the same for me, "custom" guns? Well if you didn't have input, it ain't custom is it?

Colt is pretty much a no-brainer good out of the box and surpassed by none as a base to an actual customized gun.

 

[Fish609]

Wilson Combat in 9mm right now. I think I creamed myself when I got to shoot it. But, alas, it is far outside of my price range.

FWIW I love the Night Hawk's also... Just for the decal in the grip lol