You've got $800 (ish) to spend on a 1911...what do you buy?

[ryan3030]

Title says it all, I'm looking to invest in a solid 1911 to keep for a long time. What would you choose? SR1911? SW1911? Sig? STI? Springfield? Educate me!

Price range is $800, give or take $100.

Choice appreciated, pictures and reasons why doubly so.

 

[gunman41mag]

Title says it all, I'm looking to invest in a solid 1911 to keep for a long time. What would you choose? SR1911? SW1911? Sig? STI? Springfield? Educate me!

Price range is $800, give or take $100.

For less than that I bought my COLT GOLD CUP NATIONAL MATCH, DETONICS SCOREMASTER, CASPIAN, SAFARI ARMS,

 

[Constructionist]

I have a Springfield PX9151LP. All stainless. Several upgrades and extras without being super pricy. It also has an ambi safety which is good for southpaws like me. I'm sure there are more refined and more accurate 1911s out there for more money, but SA offers enough quality that I know I'm getting a good firearm at a decent price. If I were a competition shooter I could see getting obsessed with group sizes, etc. but for a solid EDC that has guaranteed Minute-of-******* accuracy, I'm very happy.

 

[Expat]

I have been reading an awful lot of good reviews on that Springfield Range Officer.

 

[Constructionist]

+1 Range officer. Forgot about those. I too have read good things on them.

 

[Spanky46151]

Ruger SR1911 and use the $ you save to buy a few hundred rounds of ammo.

 

[LPMan59]

for a new gun, get a Springfield Armory Loaded.

Here's why:
1) Springfield has awesome customer service and will guarantee its accuracy and reliability.
2) slides and frames are forged, not cast like some cheaper 1911s.
3) If you get one with an NM serial number, it is assembled and fitted here in the US and has a better quality barrel.
4) Springers are great guns to modify or customize.
5) the Loaded models are pretty much set to be carried right out of the box (except for the 2 piece GR imo).
6) unless you really want adjustable sights, the Loaded > Range Officer.

 

[sadclownwp]

Ruger SR1911 and use the $ you save to buy a few hundred rounds of ammo.

This man is obviously wise beyond his years

 

[LPMan59]

I should also add that SA has been building 1911s for a long time. While the offerings of some newcomers to the 1911 market look promising, if I could only have one, it wouldn't be from a company that's been making them for 9 months. ymmv.

 

[Spanky46151]

If I were permitted only 1 firearm, Ruger wins in every catagory. Solid, workhorse, fully American-made and have never, ever fliinched in standing behind their products (those responsibly utilized, that is) as far as I am aware.

Nope, they're not always the prettiest or the sleekest, but I have no problems depending on one to protect me & mine.

 

[ryan3030]

Ruger SR1911 and use the $ you save to buy a few hundred rounds of ammo.

Several hundred rounds of ammo will be purchased regardless of which gun I buy

 

[jblomenberg16]

Be pretty tough to go wrong with a springfield. Either a loaded, or a A1 that you can then do some other upgrades on.

 

[Jeremiah]

I hate that the range officer has an internal safety, I like that upgrading the mainspring housing gets rid of it.

 

[Plinkuh]

Kimbuh (Kimber, just in a Louisiana'ian tone). I'd like to get a Stainless TLE/RL. I like 'em.

 

[snowrs]

I hate that the range officer has an internal safety, I like that upgrading the mainspring housing gets rid of it.

What internal safety do you speak of? There is no 80 type safety on an RO.

 

[LPMan59]

What internal safety do you speak of? There is no 80 type safety on an RO.

maybe he's talking to the built in lock in the MSH.

 

[Bunnykid68]

If I had 800 to spend I would get Glock

 

[bman1962]

I wanted adjustable sights for bullseye shooting. I picked up my new RO last spring for $750 and I love it for sure!! My wife got her Kimber target II stainless at 21st Century last November when they had their Veterans day sale for $850. I will drop in there again this year on or around veterans day and I am sure he will have a great sale going on something again.

 

[bman1962]

If I had 800 to spend I would get Glock

I have only shot one Glock (g17 brand new out of the box) and it really didn't compare to a 1911.

 

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