1911 Suggestions

I am looking to purchase my first 1911. The following are my requirements:

• Less than $1000 (if it's a little over it's fine but I do not want to spend $1.5k)
• .45 ACP
• Government or Commander sizes (4.25"-5" barrel)
• Stainless Steel or Parkerized (no two tone and no stainless steel dull finishes)
• All steel frame. No aluminum.
• Extended beaver tail
• Commander hammer
• Normal sights (I don't care about night sights or adjustable sights for elevation. I do not, however, want the crappy sights that come on the GI version of the 1911)
• I would rather NOT have a rail but if the gun comes with one that is fine.
• I do not care about extended or ambi safeties.
• I do not like checkered front strap in the grip but if it comes with it thats fine too.

I think I have covered most of it. This won't be a carry gun. Just a gun to shoot at the range, look pretty, and maybe shoot at IPSC just for fun.

I was looking at the Springfield Loaded models (PX9151LP to be exact) but would like other options before I make my decision. It seems as though there is a shortage of 1911's at gun shops in South Florida. I have been looking around and the only 1911's I have been able to hold at a shop have been the real high end models that are so expensive no one buys or 1 or 2 regular models that have been at the shop so long that they have scratches and blemishes. One shop told me it would take 3-4 months to receive a Springfield Loaded model.

Anyways, if you could please post your suggestion as well as an estimated price I would greatly appreciate it.

JTQ said:

The Springfield Mil-Spec comes with very nice 3-dot sights.

The GI model has the small GI sights.

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You are correct. I edited my original post to say GI instead of Mil-Spec. Thanks.

wow6599 said:

I'll throw my vote in for a Loaded Springer. Here is a thread I started about my Loaded and it's trip to Geneseo - http://www.thehighroad.org/showthread.php?t=551307
You can do well with several different manufactures in your price point......S&W would be my second choice.

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That is the exact model I am considering (the PX9151LP right?)! Looks nice.

CeeZar said:

Buy that Dan Wesson.

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I am not a fan of buying guns without seeing them first... ESPECIALLY used guns. I have held MANY brand new 1911's at various gun shops that have had a bunch of scratches and other blemishes.

If I cannot see it before paying for it, even if it's new, I will not buy it.