Advice on first 1911

[Rob47]

I am looking for my first 1911 and want some advice. I was going to put a price limit but I am more interested in value. If a $3000 Wilson is a better value than a $700 ruger, I would consider it.

I prefer no Front slide serrations and no flgr. Thanks.

 

[LTR shooter]

I picked up a Springfield Armory Range Officer and fired it for the first time last week. Overall I was highly impressed. It is a tight gun and the accuracy was pretty good with UMC 230 ball loads.

It is the first 1911 I have owned in over a dozen years. I have some Noslers and Hornady XTPs I am going to load for the next range trip. I bought mine online and the total price of gun + shipping + transfer was $765.

 

[TonyT]

Try the Dan Wesson line - you will not be dissappointed. Great factory fit and trigger with lots of custom extras.

 

[qcsmitty]

Wait for the Glock 1911.

 

[Zerodefect]

check out the lineups at Dan Wesson and Les Baer.

 

[RickMD]

Or for a little more than $1,000 you could pick up a Colt Gold Cup National Match Series 70...

 

[buckhorn_cortez]

You'll have to define "value." What exactly does that mean to you? Features for the price? Quality? Resale price? Manufacturer support?

 

[Hk Dan]

I'll bite, forgoing my typical "Oh buy a G21" starter line/ I second the recc for the aSpriongfield Range Officer. I have twoand they have been reliable and accurate.

 

[Rob47]

By value I mean features and quality compared to price.

 

[Zerodefect]

Colt:


Dan Wesson:


Les Baer:


Dan Wesson Valor:



Will Sasso:


Any specific questions?