Best no frills, full sized stainless 1911

[rtl]

Looking to get another 1911, this time I'm thinking a full sized, all steel and stainless. The catch is I'd prefer to keep the price tag down this time with a reliable, no frills model. I'm thinking maybe a Colt '91 series (http://www.coltsmfg.com/cmci/1991.asp), but I just want to make sure I'm not overlooking something. May also get a .400 Corbon barrel for this one too (please see other post if you have any info to share on the .400 Corbon round).

Any input appreciated.

Thanks,
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[distra]

S&W fullsize 1911's are nice. I own the billboard model and an Sc commander. Good pistol for little $.

 

[rtl]

Oh yeah, those are VERY nice, but I was hoping to spend a little less this time if at all possible.

 

[gryphon]

Springfield Armory makes a mil-spec 1911 that can `be found in some places for $400. There was a place around here that had them for that price for the longest time. have not been there in a while, so I don't know if they still do.

 

[rtl]

Oooo, good call. Of course, almost forgot about SA's Mil Spec. I'll have to price the two at the local G.S. tomorrow. Thank you.

 

[roo_ster]

SW1911

My SW1911 is the original stainless version. It is still box-stock. $675 before taxes.

It was so good, it won my heart and became my primary CCW.

I always like S&W semi-auto quality, but hated traditional DA. Now, I have S&W auto quality in a 1911. Good stuff.

 

[TriggerMan]

I bought this one a few weeks ago, I've got about 500 rds. through it so far and have had 1 stovepipe as the only problem, pretty good for a stock 1911, It's a stainless Springfield mil-spec G.I. model, it doesn't have the tightest slide to frame fit but it's smooth and has a good trigger, and it hits where you aim it. I paid $499 for it, but I like supporting the local gunshops, they can be found cheaper online.

 

[rtl]

Nice pic.

The S&W is cheaper than I thought. I may end up pricing the Smith, the Colt and the Springfield tomorrow. I'm sure they hate that, but at least they know me as a cash paying regular. Still, I'd better bring coffee.

Thanks.

 

[Ala Dan]

Here is another vote for the stainless Springfield WW-II G.I. mil spec.
These guns are one of the best values out in the 1911 market~!

 

[JDGray]

Taurus 1911's are afordable, dont know about the quality.

 

[trickyasafox]

trigger man-

isnt that a GI and not a Mil Spec?

i get so confused with the SA line

 

[Euclidean]

SA gave that gun a confusing name, they called it the WW2 Milspec, which I think they now refer to as the GI .45 on their site, but the Mil-spec itself is its own model.

 

[fletcher]

^ x6

I got the same thing a couple weeks back and I love it. Mine was 'new used' for $370.

 

[Black Majik]

+1 for the SA GI Stainless.

If I was looking for a basic no frills stainless 1911 that would be it.

 

[rtl]

I packed up some trading fodder and hit the local G.S. this morning to do some pricing and comparing. Just so happened he not only had someone in mind for what I was trading, he also had a stainless SA Mil-Spec under the glass. One of only six 1911s he had in stock and one of the few SA Mil-Specs he's been able to get his hands on. So of course I got it. $500 for NIB with two mags, two sets of grips (black plastic and nice wood) and SA's patented kydex belt slide. I'll work on posting a pic tomorrow. Killing me that I don't have time to try it out today, but I'm sure I'll get to that before week's end.

Thanks all for the input.

 

[HighVelocity]

I have a GI and after very little tweaking (springs/barrel bushing), it is a real tack driver. It's the maytag of 1911's. Just keeps going and going and going. It also fed all types of jhp ammo right out of the box. I can't say that about my last Colt.