Best 1911 for the money??

[Snag]

Colt.

 

[marano35]

any of em

one is as good as the other. I would get the cheapest one I could find.

 

[dsb1829]

+1 Dan Wesson Heritage

Started off looking at buying a new 1911. Looking for a USA made gun with top shelf components, nobody had as much quality packed in a sub $1200 gun.

 

[jp3]

For $1200 I'd look for a used Baer TRS

 

[bigfatdave]

$800-1200

For that money you could get one of the fancier RIA guns and a XT22 for cheap shooting, as well as a nice pile of ammunition, magazines, and holsters.

That's what I'd do, with that budget and nothing 1911-based in my armory.

 

[MYREDTAIL]

Start looking for the Ruger SR1911 for apx $800.00 Bucks or less if you can find one. Buy it you will not regret it at all. I didn't. Love it more than my S& W 1911.As I would never carry any SS gun for CC & SD but after getting that Ruger in my hands, I changed my mind fast enough.

 

[bigfatdave]

The Ruger looks nice ...
... if you want a fullsize stainless model

 

[TrueTexan]

I second the idea of the Sig 1911 XO. Mne is tight and accurate. Shoots better than my sig p220

 

[pps]

So far, I have been happy with my Colt Government model (80's series). A little over 1200 rounds and counting, no hiccups.

 

[Infidel4life11]

There is no correct answer.

+1
I bought my dad a Sig Sauer Tac Ops for fathers day and he loves it. Match grade barrel and trigger, magwell good all around I wouldn't change anything on it.

 

[jogar80]

I would get a Colt, whichever you like best in your price range. The finishes are not the nicest, but they are very reliable and hold their value very well.

 

[Otto]

Springfield Range Officer hands down. If you look, you can find them for around $700.
That would actually be under your 800-1200 budget. Forged frame, adj. sight, decent barrel to slide fit and accurate. Great Springfield customer service.

Rob Leatham plugs it on Youtube..........http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Fw5-blpE3s