You want to avoid the following: an external extractor, full-length guide rod, Series 80-style firing pin block, and a Swartz safety. That knocks a lot of recommendations off the list. All, in my opinion, adversely affect reliability or ease-of-use of a 1911.Thanks for the responses every one,
I have gotten a lot of what you would by but very little as to why, what features does your recommendation have that you think puts it above the rest?
Thanks.
You want to avoid the following: an external extractor, full-length guide rod, Series 80-style firing pin block, and a Swartz safety. That knocks a lot of recommendations off the list. All, in my opinion, adversely affect reliability or ease-of-use of a 1911.
And, more to the point, they don't give you anything you need.
If you had 800-1000 give or take a few, what 1911 would you buy and why?
I want a 1911 for both fun and a ccw.
And, more to the point, they don't give you anything you need.