Affordable 1911
- Thread starter montess85
- Start date
- Status
Dnaltrop
Member
I remember seeing a few kimber custom II's for $730 new on Gunbroker (the barest bones models) if that floats your boat.
Rock Island appeals to me as a first owned 1911 to give me the freedom to scuff, foul, drop and fiddle with a cheaper gun with fewer regrets.
Springfield looks like my most likely choice though, Mil spec.
Rock Island appeals to me as a first owned 1911 to give me the freedom to scuff, foul, drop and fiddle with a cheaper gun with fewer regrets.
Springfield looks like my most likely choice though, Mil spec.
UrbanCombat45
Member
- Joined
- Aug 18, 2010
- Messages
- 20
Rock Island
invictus82
Member
- Joined
- Jan 21, 2008
- Messages
- 34
I like the Taurus 1911 pistols. Good value, good reviews, great features. http://www.budsgunshop.com/catalog/advanced_search_result.php?keywords=taurus+1911&x=0&y=0
Why not just save your money a little longer and get something that has some of the options you will want already on it from the factory?
You will want a beavertail, sights that are already dovetailed and an extended thumb safety on any 1911.
Maybe a para gi expert?
You will want a beavertail, sights that are already dovetailed and an extended thumb safety on any 1911.
Maybe a para gi expert?
Alaskan
Member
I just bought my first 1911 after shooting my buddy's. I did alot of research.
After looking at several different brands I went with the Rock Island for a few reasons.
1 Value. For the price it was the best deal on a NEW 1911.
2 Customer Service. These guys have one of the best customer service departments in the firearms industry.
3. Warranty. Lifetime Warranty
After getting the gun in my hands I was even more impressed. The fit and finish is just awesome. The only thing that I have done to it so far is change the grips and clean the packing oil off and oil it. Took it out Sunday and put 100 rounds through it without one problem.
Do your own research, but I would put Rock Island on my short list.
Check out Centerfire Systems, they have a good selection.
You could get the Match Grade 1911 in your price range.
After looking at several different brands I went with the Rock Island for a few reasons.
1 Value. For the price it was the best deal on a NEW 1911.
2 Customer Service. These guys have one of the best customer service departments in the firearms industry.
3. Warranty. Lifetime Warranty
After getting the gun in my hands I was even more impressed. The fit and finish is just awesome. The only thing that I have done to it so far is change the grips and clean the packing oil off and oil it. Took it out Sunday and put 100 rounds through it without one problem.
Do your own research, but I would put Rock Island on my short list.
Check out Centerfire Systems, they have a good selection.
You could get the Match Grade 1911 in your price range.
inherentical
Member
- Joined
- Apr 25, 2007
- Messages
- 753
Rock Island Tactical. Comes with the options you'll eventually want without the need to upgrade it. Fit and finish are tolerable, not as good as my SA or S&W 1911's, but mine has run like a top out of the box. The trigger is surprisingly crisp, and I haven't had to send it out to get it fixed, unlike one of the S&W's.
saenzrich
Member
rock island armory tactical compact for less than 500.00 it comes with most of the bells and whistles
montess85
Member
Well I am leaning towards the PARA GI Expert in stainless....I really like my stainless guns....
Mr. Bojangles
Member
You can't go wrong with a Springfield.
Here's the thing: you can settle for an entry level 1911. However, you will have to upgrade the recoil spring, have the ramp polished, replace the factory mags, change the sights, and even upgrade your barrel. Once you do that you've spent enough to have nice production gun. Guess what? The money you put into it is lost since no one is going to pay what you put into it. Save up and buy something that has all of the features that you desire. Alternatively, there's always the preowned market. However, Caveat Emptor - if it's too good to be true, it is.
ugaarguy
Member
- Joined
- Mar 19, 2006
- Messages
- 13,828
In your price range, a Springfield GI or Mil Spec: or base model Loaded if you can find one that isn't overly marked up.
The Para GI experts are way out of spec on the frames, and many standard 1911 parts will not fit, even with extensive hand fitting.
The Filipino guns are a good value, but their cast frames & extruded slides aren't as durable as the IMBEL forgings that Springfield uses.
The Para GI experts are way out of spec on the frames, and many standard 1911 parts will not fit, even with extensive hand fitting.
The Filipino guns are a good value, but their cast frames & extruded slides aren't as durable as the IMBEL forgings that Springfield uses.
FLAvalanche
Member
Why would a gun designed and chambered for .45 ACP be of low quality because it can't handle .460 Rowland?
bdb benzino
Member
That is why I like the Metro Arms- American Classic II 1911s, they come with a forged slide when almost none of the bargain brands do. Beautiful blueing as well
Nice find! Where's the pictures?
Why does he HAVE to do that? He already said he doesn't want a match grade gun.
My dad has a Llama-Gabilondo y Cia SA 1911 which is at least 30+ years old. The only modification to it was a wider trigger. We've put well over 5,000 rounds through it with hardly any cycling problems...and the ones we've had were on extremely light loads. It is still a very accurate gun.
jmstevens2
Member
Sounds like you did the same thing he said, just the old fashioned way. A thousand round trigger job I think they call it?
- Status
