[Richard2003]

I have around $1000 to $1500 to spend on a nice full size .45 auto.
I want stainless steel with Pearl or Ivory looking grips.
I want it to shoot with no malfunctions out of the box and with great accuracy
This will be my nicest gun.
What do you reccomend?
Thanks,

Richard

[Glocker]

A Hi-Point.

[rbert0005]

Smith & Wesson.

Bob

[longeyes]

S&W 1911; spend the rest on ammo, accessories, and training.

[Baba Louie]

One of these four:
Colt Combat Special Govt hard chromed (or a Gold Cup)
Springfield Trophy Match
Kimber Gold Match II
S&W 1911 (adjustable sights)

Don't know how you define "great accuracy" out of the box (how tight a group at xx yds in a ransom rest or handheld, bullseye, scoot & shoot) but most will shoot better than the average human behind the trigger, all things being equal.
For Guaranteed 1.5" you're talking a few dollars more... like another thousand or thereabouts from a custom boutique type mfg. (or any of the above listed's Custom Shop)

Real Ivory grip panels will run you another $300+
I'm not real big on Pearl grips so I can't help or suggest anything there.

[doubleg]

I vote for the Kimber Gold Match, the perfect 1911.

[Kimber1911_06238]

Nice Kimber...or an ED BROWN, Wilson Combat, etc.

[Ala Dan]

Forget the grips, and go with a NIB SIG P220A .45ACP with a stainless slide, or the all stainless P220A~! :cool: ;) :D

[tbtrout]

I have not shot one yet but the new Sig 220 Single action Target looks sweet. I have the D/A P220 and love it. I am getting the itch for one of the new ones:D

[SnakeEater]

I have around $1000 to $1500 to spend on a nice full size .45 auto.
I want stainless steel with Pearl or Ivory looking grips.
I want it to shoot with no malfunctions out of the box and with great accuracy
I'm pretty sure you can't put different grips on an HK USP45. :neener:

[CountGlockula]

(2)Two problem-free/fresh-out-of-the-box Glock model 21s.

[briansp82593]

^^^^^ :evil: that just makes me smile

[Safety First]

ditto on the S&W 1911...love mine...

[benelli12]

My Kimber 1911 was extremely reliable out of the box, and was VERY accurate.

But I do hear of people getting Kimber lemons:uhoh: The lemons usually are still VERY accurate, but they will be jamo-matics. I have personally never had a problem with my Kimber, but I here of so many people having problems with theres.

I am sure there are other brands that are known for rock solid reliability, but I think Kimber is known for accuracy first, reliability second. I have had nothing but good luck with my Kimber, and other than the price, I'm not complaning:o

Kimber is a solid pistol, and they get a 10/10 from me.

[10-Ring]

As much as I love 1911s, I'd go w/ the HK USP line up of 45's ;)

http://i145.photobucket.com/albums/r208/10-Ring/P1020711.jpg

There are also the MK 23, the Tactical, the Elite, and the Compact - get the one that feels best to you ;)

[cherryriver]

Hard chrome Colt Special Combat Government.
While mine's a two-tone, it has yet to have a hiccup and makes me a better shooter than anything else I've tried. I use it for USPSA all the time now, and retired my Springfield Loaded target to doorstop use.
I may yet win something shooting the SCG.
'Course, I am a known brand-fan.
http://www.coltsmfg.com/cmci/Special.asp
Bill

[Greg8098]

:evil: Glock 30 :evil: !!!


IF YOU ONLY KNEW THE POWER OF THE DARKSIDE LUKE!

[Ala Dan]

Or a NIB Les Baer Thunder Ranch Special 1911 :cool: :cool: :cool: :D

[g5reality]

I like Kimbers & Springfields. they're in the price range you're looking at. Get any Custom Shop Kimber. I have a Raptor II. Springfield, I'd get any 1911. Custom's seem to be out of your price range, otherwise I'd recommend the Professional or Operator.

[tecdv]

I guess I could glue ivory or pearl grips to my Glock 30, but I wouldn't want to ruin "perfection"......

[Deer Hunter]

Maybe a CZ97 fits your needs?

[ugaarguy]

Get a stainless Springfield GI or Mil-Spec for about $500 and send it to Ted Yost. http://www.yost-bonitz.com/packages/1asterisk/
http://www.yost-bonitz.com/packages/1asterisk-enhanced/
Or get one of the roughly $1500 Les Baer pistols like Ala Dan suggested.

[SniperStraz]

+1 on the Sig P-220

[Glocker]

Now go get a Hi-Point

[doubleg]

Like your going to change what he wants. If you like highpoints so much you go buy one.

[Glocker]

I did, one in ever cal. .380, 9mm, .40S&W, .45acp.:neener: