The Time Has Come

[Plinkuh]

It is now upon me...the time to buy anew. It's always a bit difficult for me when I'm in this position. It feels like leaving a member of my family behind when I chose one particular make/model over another.

I've whittled my list down to 2 choices (subject to change of course ) So I'd like, nay, need your opinions on this matter. If choosing the 1911, it'd be my first so, that in itself is very tempting. I love the stainless and black look!

My budget is about $800-850. I also thought about getting some type of combat .357 mag as well....oh the choices. Perhaps some of you suggest I buy two firearms for the price of one, more bang for my buck?

Traded up for my first 1911 today, so I'm in love naturally. I'll be purchasing another, and it'll be the model shown in the pic. I'll set up a thread tomorrow with pics showing off my new toy!

 

[jayhawk]

My latest obsession is a duo-tone CZ85 Combat.

Throw on some aftermarket grips for "teh hotness"

That said, I don't think you can go wrong with a Springfield 1911.

 

[donnie1581]

I don't even know why your asking with the pictures you posted. That is one nice piece!

 

[Plinkuh]

I don't even know why your asking with the pictures you posted. That is one nice piece!

Well, there's two pictures...which one are you referring to?

 

[Plinkuh]

My latest obsession is a duo-tone CZ85 Combat.

Throw on some aftermarket grips for "teh hotness"

That said, I don't think you can go wrong with a Springfield 1911.

That's a sexy piece you've got there.

 

[Westside]

1911 why get anything other than perfection.

 

[jayhawk]

That's a sexy piece you've got there.

Not mine...yet! I've been looking for one, may just have to do an FFL transfer.

 

[MRP2003]

i agree, 1911 is perfection

 

[VERT]

Wow not a bad choice in the whole group. But gotta go with the Sig Sauer. Just something those Sigs. The CZs feel greet but I would rather go for a Browning Hi Power.

 

[Que]

If you don't already own a 1911, that is the way to go, IMO. You will never regret getting a 1911 before the Sig.

 

[Plinkuh]

If you don't already own a 1911, that is the way to go, IMO. You will never regret getting a 1911 before the Sig.

I've yet to own a full size Sig though...i'm tellin' you guys, this is a tough decision!

 

[IndyGunworks]

I disagree.... i think the sig is the way to go. 1911's are great guns, but its still an old design.


thats like saying get a macintosh before you get windows.

get the sig, in my opinion 1911's are "fun" guns. I have been rather dissapointed at the reliability of the new 1911's on the market today.

 

[GBuck]

thats like saying get a macintosh before you get windows.

Not to thread jack, but I just couldn't let that go... WHAT?!!?

Apple computers are LIGHT YEARS ahead of windows!

 

[Plinkuh]

thats like saying get a macintosh before you get windows.

What now? The Macintosh was the first commercially available computer to use a GUI instead of a command line. I'm lost, but thanks for the suggestion on which to buy.

 

[Plinkuh]

Not to thread jack, but I just couldn't let that go... WHAT?!!?

Apple computers are LIGHT YEARS ahead of windows!

Don't worry, I also had to say something about this.

 

[JohnE]

I was kinda in the same boat as you earlier this year. I opted for the Springfield. For the look, price, feel and the warranty (lifetime no questions asked). And I love mine even though it's not two tone.

 

[jayhawk]

get the sig, in my opinion 1911's are "fun" guns. I have been rather dissapointed at the reliability of the new 1911's on the market today.

Really, reliability? I kind of agree with what you're saying though. I guess it depends on the intended use. I wouldn't use a full size 1911 for carry, but for a range gun or to just add to the collection, heck yeah!

 

[88E30M50]

I like Jayhawk's idea. It's hard to beat a CZ 75.

 

[Rookie]

I assume .45 is the only caliber you're looking at? 1911 but check out a bobtail grip.

 

[Plinkuh]

How do you guys feel about resale value on these two firearms? Would the Sig retain it's value better and for longer?