A collection without a 1911 .45acp?

[NewInWA]

First off, this is a great forum I've learned a bunch and thik this is a great place to find some respectable opinions.

I currently have a small but diverse collection consisting of a Glock 17, Kimber Stainless Target II in 10mm, Sig P220, Glock 20, and H&K USP 9mm. I am in the market for another autoloader and am considering a 1911 chambered in .45acp. I was thinking about either a Kimber Eclipse or something similar from Springfield or Para.

One of my main motivators for this is that I just don’t believe that any collection can be complete without a classic 1911 in .45acp, and it seems to me like there is a massive hole in my line-up without it. I’m interested in hearing some thoughts on this, do you all believe that you can have a diverse collection without a .45acp 1911?

 

[Snowdog]

As you already have a 1911 (though chambered in 10mm), I'd be looking for any .45acp that strikes my fancy if in your shoes. However, that would likely be a 1911, so I suppose if I were you it's what I would ultimately choose as well.

 

[torpid]

Welcome!

It's your collection- since you "just don’t believe that any collection can be complete without a classic 1911 in .45acp", then there is gap.

If you didn't care, then I'd say it doesn't matter.
Why buy into peer pressure?

 

[Black Majik]

Well, looks like you enjoy your Kimber in 10mm, why not get another Kimber in .45 ACP?

But, one thing caught my eye:

classic 1911 in .45acp

For that, you'll need to find yourself a Colt NRM Government

 

[BillinNH]

I'm not a 1911 freak but I agree that an example of such an important pistol belongs in my collection. I went for a WWII GI lookalike made by Auto Ordnance. It is parkerized, has small iron sights, solid hammer, no upswept beavertail or front slide serrations, very much in the spirit of the old GI gun. It has two anachronisms: the ejection port is lowered a bit and beveled and there is a lanyard loop on the butt (the 1911a1 did not have this). But it's set up a little loose, fires everthing I have given it and is much more acurate than I am so it meets all my needs. My only modification was to put on some Hogue rubber finger grove grips which make the gun comfortable and secure to shoot.

The AOs had a bad rep over quality issues but they are not evident on mine. They are very reasonably priced relative to oher brands.

Bill

 

[Geno]

Get one while you still can! Colt WWI Reproduction--the one that started it all!

Given the word "classic" as you put it, there is only one decision to make, and it is not WHICH PISTOL TO BUY, BUT WHEN TO BUY IT.

If you want the classic, buy Colt's WWI Reproduction (only 4,000 being made world-wide) and they are just about all sold. I bought mine for $995.00 and love it.

If you want something a bit more modernized, yet "classic" Colt also reproduced its Series 70 in both carbon and stainless steel. I bought that one for $795.00ish.

Good luck, and I look forward to hearing which you buy.

Doc2005