What 1911 is best under $1,000? Para, Springfield , Kimber, Colt, etc?

[infebious]

I want to get a 1911 to replace my xd9 subcompact and swv40... I don't want some cheap offbrand pistol. From what I've seen Springfield, Colt, Kimber, para all come to mind. I want full size, beaver tail, accuracy and reliability. Any suggestions and reasoning??

 

[LPMan59]

SA Loaded is an excellent choice.

 

[44 MAGNUM SHOOTER]

SA Loaded is an excellent choice.

What he said if you're looking for under a grand.

 

[wtfd661]

Kimber is the brand that I like the best (I've had 3 of them so far with the T.L.E. Custom II being my favorite )

But really Kimber, Springfield, Colt, Smith & Wesson, all of them are great manfacturers, its really up to you to decide since "The Best" is kinda subjective.

 

[infebious]

...ok. I've been eyeing a springfield arms one, all black night op's style.

 

[kludge]

I'd say Springfield... but maybe it's and STI Spartan.

STI International - The STI

 

[gglass]

Springfield Loaded

 

[88E30M50]

My favorite 1911 right now is my Kimber Compact. I have a full size Springfield, a Kimber Ultra Carry and a RIA Compact as well and the Kimber Compact seems to be the best balanced of the bunch. It has a stainless slide and an aluminum frame and carries very well but it shoots like a dream.

 

[mconley]

SIG SAUER GSR!!!

 

[G McBride]

Springfield makes a nice pistol but I got to put in my favorite vote for Colt.

 

[Josh Ward]

Springfield Loaded all day in that price range.

 

[infidel]

Glock

 

[DaKruiser]

Glock

Oh lord, here we go!


I got a Springfield, for less then half of what your talking, used. Stainless, it's not loaded yet, but it will be. I thought that it was a good way to go.

 

[kpt]

I like my Taurus PT1911... I don't carry her regularly, but haven't had any issues over the 500 or rounds thru her.

 

[ghitch75]

go get the NATIONAL MATCH PRE 70'S in the classifieds for $850.00...
https://www.indianagunowners.com/forums/firearms/103466-colt_national_match_1911_a.html

go with Colt...

 

[patience0830]

I just found a kimber custom II for $635 and I am well pleased. there were a couple in the classifieds, last time I looked.

 

[HICKMAN]

"Best" under $1000?

This one:

STI Trojan 5.0 .45 ACP - Stocked Item

 

[Lock n Load]

I would look for a nice used Kimber (pre series II), buy some Wilson 47D mags, nice holster and some practice ammo. If it is to be a CCW then I would get a compact w/ aluminum frame.

 

[turnandshoot4]

Anyone have any experience with the fusion 1911s?

 

[harleyindys]

I have had springfields,kimbers and colts
Springfield best customer service because I had FTF problems they fixed
Kimber most accurate zero issues
Colt good gun zero issues just not as accurate as the kimber