Which 1911 for around $1000?

[snowrs]

I really love both of my Dan Wessons, I bought both of them used at the 1000 dollar mark. My RO is a nice pistol as well but does not feel near as nice as my DW's

 

[kawtech87]

Me too, kawtech87. Sorry to have been a jerk. After a long day and a couple beers, I need my wife to slam my laptop on my fingers. She didn't last night and left me to my own devices. Oops, my bad.

Sall Goode

 

[praff]

I really love both of my Dan Wessons, I bought both of them used at the 1000 dollar mark. My RO is a nice pistol as well but does not feel near as nice as my DW's

My .....I would second the post above.....While I have not owned a range officer, i have owned a few springfields, a few kimbers and a couple dan wessons. I can say without hesitation that the slide/frame and barrel fitting on the wessons was noticeably better than the springfields or kimbers. It is getting harder to find the wessons in the 1k range, but is still possible.

 

[drrun]

You can never go wrong with a Kimber. I have the Pro Carry II and even though its a low end Kimber, the shooting experience is awesome. My dad and uncle have higher end Kimbers that are the smoothest .45 pistols I've ever shot. In all three guns I've never seen a FTF or any other issues.

 

[warren5421]

I would go with either a Colt or STI . I carry a 2011 STI Perfect 10 which is twice the money you want to spend and worth every bit of it. I have looked at and shot most of the 1911's. You will find that a Colt is easier to sell and comes closer to returning the money spent for it. I would take any one you listed and be as happy as I could be limited to just the one 1911. Any STI I have handled has a top grade fit and finish. Customer service is out standing.

 

[blueboxer]

For around 1K, I can't recommend a Sig 1911 enough. I recently bought one and I'm loving it. Wrote up an ongoing review of it here: https://www.indianagunowners.com/forums/handguns/288281-practical_tactical_1911_review_and_test.html

If you're under 1K, I can't recommend the Springfield Loaded or Range Officer enough. Both are superbly made guns for the price. Quite nice, and you can shoot the snot out of them without worrying about dinging up your 2K+ fancy pants 1911.

 

[Grizhicks]

wwdkd -- Back in January as started my search for a commander sized 1911 with a $2,000 limit. After reading as much as I could and handling/playing with many, I settle on the S&W 1911Sc 'E Series'. Purchased at the Indiana Gun Club; MSRP was $1,369; they had it marked for $1,195 and I got it for $1,125 (out the door, with taxes, $1,203). Great looking gun, and shoots like a dream. I'm sure there are better guns out there, but att that price point, you can't go wrong with the S&W. -- Grizhicks

 

[churchmouse]

Every gun mentioned (except a RIA) has merit and all have a large fan club. I suggest touching, rubbing and shooting as many as possible. Make your decisions based on your budget and needs. How the gun feels in your hand not mine. You may love the way a gun feels/runs and I may not for my own reasons.
Stay away from the Wilsons and Baers or other ultra hi-end offerings util you get a real feel for what these pieces are about. You can do real well in your budget.

 

[spyshot]

Every gun mentioned (except a RIA) has merit and all have a large fan club. I suggest touching, rubbing and shooting as many as possible. Make your decisions based on your budget and needs. How the gun feels in your hand not mine. You may love the way a gun feels/runs and I may not for my own reasons.
Stay away from the Wilsons and Baers or other ultra hi-end offerings util you get a real feel for what these pieces are about. You can do real well in your budget.

well said

 

[88E30M50]

I'd check out a Sig. I have a full size Scorpion that is really well put together. Or, for that kind of money you could pick up a Colt Delta Elite.

 

[dyerwatcher]

Sig

 

[schick84]

Ruger SR1911

 

[gds]

Buy a Kimber . You will not regret it.

 

[black label]

Every gun mentioned (except a RIA) has merit and all have a large fan club. I suggest touching, rubbing and shooting as many as possible. Make your decisions based on your budget and needs. How the gun feels in your hand not mine. You may love the way a gun feels/runs and I may not for my own reasons.
Stay away from the Wilsons and Baers or other ultra hi-end offerings util you get a real feel for what these pieces are about. You can do real well in your budget.

 

[Irukanji]

SA Range Officer offers almost everything the Loaded does for under $800

 

[sig-guy]

Sig

 

[ThoughtPolice]

I love my ruger SR 1911. But they are semi hard to come by these days.

 

[jhaynes]

I'm going to buy a Springfield loaded with the novac night sights when I can find one.

 

[Niles Coyote]

In the last 15 years I have owned a colt government enhanced, springfieldloaded and a kimber eclipse. The colt ran well but could not hold a group. Thiswas a chapter 7 or 2 ago and I think I got one that was just thrown together. Ihad a smith look it over and replace the bushing and my groups were cut inhalf. While that helped it wasn’t enough. Sold it out of discussed. few yearspast and the springfield came home with me. It was a great gun the only issue Iever had was the front sight (staked) started getting loose. Easy fix. Sold itto a guy that liked it more than what I had in it. 7years ago I bought thekimber and have never had a problem with this 1911.

 

[wrzr21]

Just got an STI Trojan on Friday. Extremely accurate and an excellent slide to frame fit. It's a great gun