Strykervet
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Been looking at getting a 1911. I am your typical Glock guy, I have most of them, and I shoot them well. They are great tools that work when you need them. But they are ugly as sin, and as one who appreciates fine tolerances in machinery that works like a Swiss watch, I'd like to get something fine after my current projects are wrapped up.
I have my eyes on the Ed Brown Executive Carry. I also like their Custom model (and their 100yr. anniversary model is SWEET --but for $7000, I'd frame it, not fire it).
I've compared this pistol to a S&W 1911 and the Smith wasn't even close. The Ed Brown is a spectacular piece of machinery. I was surprised, as I thought the Smith would have been fine piece, and perhaps it was, but the difference between the two was night and day.
My question to 1911 savvy shooters is, which manufacturers are the best ones to go with? I am looking for fit and quality of machinework. Reliability and such must be a given for the price (any $1500 - $2500 pistol better be).
And I'll rephrase this. If I were to get only one 1911, and a fine one at that, who should I look at? I know of Ed Brown (who I am leaning towards) and Wilson. Who sets the standard for 1911 construction?
Thanks!
I have my eyes on the Ed Brown Executive Carry. I also like their Custom model (and their 100yr. anniversary model is SWEET --but for $7000, I'd frame it, not fire it).
I've compared this pistol to a S&W 1911 and the Smith wasn't even close. The Ed Brown is a spectacular piece of machinery. I was surprised, as I thought the Smith would have been fine piece, and perhaps it was, but the difference between the two was night and day.
My question to 1911 savvy shooters is, which manufacturers are the best ones to go with? I am looking for fit and quality of machinework. Reliability and such must be a given for the price (any $1500 - $2500 pistol better be).
And I'll rephrase this. If I were to get only one 1911, and a fine one at that, who should I look at? I know of Ed Brown (who I am leaning towards) and Wilson. Who sets the standard for 1911 construction?
Thanks!