Best PRODUCTION 1911, a poll

Best PRODUCTION 1911?

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Quick clarification: Bersa does NOT make 1911s.
Eagle Imports distributes Bersa (Argentina) firearms and Metro Arms (Philippines) firearms and those companies are unrelated. I've heard the Metro Arms 1911s are quite good. Metro Arms is not related to Armscor, parent company of Rock Island Armory (RIA), also made in the Philippines.
I do own a RIA mid size which I find to be an excellent gun for the price point.
The mass confusion may exist because Bud's lists the Metro Arms American Classic 1911s (incorrectly) under their Bersa heading in the online catalog. How's all that for mixed up!
 
Metro Arms (Philippines) makes 1911s.
There is no "Bersa 1911."

As noted, Bud's has the manufacturer listing all fouled up. Those listed are Metro Arms made.
 
Never owned a DW but have been very impressed with the two I've been around.

That said, the most accurate, highest round count drop dead reliable 1911 I've ever owned was a...Kimber lol.
 
Smith&Wesson SW1911 so close to custom it's almost not fair , but it is a production gun :D

mine came with, Wolf springs, Texas Armament trigger, McCormick hammer and sear , Wilson High Hand Beaver Tail grip safety , Novak sights , and match grade barrel and bushing , for about $1,100.
 
With all the different parts, sounds like a Frankenstein's monster 1911.:eek:
How does it shoot ?:D

No disrespect intended. Sounds like a totally rad gun.:)
 
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Gun Master said:
With all the different parts, sounds like a Frankenstein's monster 1911.:eek:
How does it shoot ?:D

No disrespect intended. Sounds like a totally rad gun.:)
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3" ragged hole at 10 yards (50 rounds) , Springfield did the same thing with there "Fully loaded" model ,
when I got my SW1911 in 2008 you got all the bells and whistles or a pro-shop model where you got what you want on a hand fitted custom gun for about $1800 on up ,

if you look up the SW1911 in the BlueBook there is a list of all the goodies they put in there production gun , way cheaper than building one ,
 
Smith&Wesson SW1911 so close to custom it's almost not fair , but it is a production gun
mine came with, Wolf springs, Texas Armament trigger, McCormick hammer and sear , Wilson High Hand Beaver Tail grip safety , Novak sights , and match grade barrel and bushing , for about $1,100.
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Dude, it's still a Franken-gun, plus it's missing the Pony, so you paid way too much. :evil:
 
agtman said:
Dude, it's still a Franken-gun, plus it's missing the Pony, so you paid way too much. :evil:
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Dude, it's a Production Gun ,

here this might help Colt = Ford
S&W = Lincoln

or Colt = Chevy
Dan Wesson = Cadillac

FWIW my AR. was $1400 and it to is not a Colt , , oh and there is a Colt in my safe , everyone should own at least one colt ,
 
Dan Wesson vs Colt in 1911 Style

Hey, that Dan Wesson must be a "Dan" good gun!:uhoh:
It is almost tied with Colt for 1st place!:)
Could I shoot it, pretty please.:D
 
I haven't shot enough different 1911s to make an intelligent choice. I own a Colt 1991A1 and a Colt Series 70 and am perfectly satisfied with both.
But I have heard great things about Dan Wessons. Enough great things that I want one.
 
Colt ahead of DW? I think there must be a lot of people voting who have never owned a DW.
 
Best is a little open ended. It begs the question "best for what?" A duty gun is not a carry gun is not a bullseye gun is not an action shooting gun is not a retro collector gun is not an art gun.

I guess, then that we're comparing manufacturing standards, then, rather than the options lists on various individual models. That being the case, I voted STI. The quality of parts is very high, and the quality of their fitting is superb. My personal example is a Lawman 5.0, and it has more in common in terms of accuracy and build quality with Les Baers and Wilson Combat guns than with Colt, Springfield, or S&W.
 
Colt holds the title and will continue to do because they introduced it. They do indeed make a fine 1911 but they are pricey. There are some mid-priced, so called, entry level 1911's on the market that I feel are just as good quality wise as a Colt, Kimber, or other high dollar brand. Rock Island makes a great 1911 at a great price. I like Remington's as well.
 
savanahsdad said:
Dude, it's a Production Gun ,

here this might help Colt = Ford
S&W = Lincoln

or Colt = Chevy
Dan Wesson = Cadillac

FWIW my AR. was $1400 and it to is not a Colt , , oh and there is a Colt in my safe , everyone should own at least one colt ,
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They were pulling your jimmies lol, they don't actually think it's a Franken gun just having a bit of fun based on all the good stuff smith puts in it
 
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Not sure DW should really be in the poll, as they cost 50% plus more than the others.
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Not sure where you're seeing those prices. The Heritage can be had for $1,050-1,100, the stainless Valor for $1,400, and the Duty-treated Valor for $1,700. Depending on configuration, a TRP from the same seller can run between a little more than $1,200 and a little less than $1,500. Kimber's flagship pistol costs more than all of those (which is absurd). Sig has stuff for over $1,500 (also absurd).

DW definitely belongs.
 
All my 1911's are production carry variants. Among them I must say my Ruger 1911's are the best runners. I have Zero experience with custom models.
 
Colt makes a nice gun, but until recently relied on the Pony to sell units, rather than quality. Competition in the market has changed that, but maybe too late for (current ownership) Colt.

I voted Dan Wesson. They have some very nice offerings at decent prices. Quality of the few I have handled has been good.
 
I was a dyed in the wool Colt owner and shooter for 40 years until recently. I bought an STI Elektra for carry on the recommendation of a friend at my LGS and was so impressed that I just purchased an STI Trojan from the same store. Fine pistols!:) I still own a couple of Colts but for now they are safe queens.
 
I guess my dad didn't think letting me shoot a WWII Colt 1911A1 when I was in 3rd or 4th grade was a bad idea. I pulled the trigger, the recoil caused the rear sight to leave a dent in my forehead that is still there fifty plus years later, the 1911A1 landed about three feet behind me. My dad thought I was dead or at least seriously injured, but despite having an indention in my forehead the size of the rear sight it didn't bleed a single drop. I convinced him to let me shoot it again with him ready to block the gun from putting a second dent in my forehead, but I did just fine, and that was the beginning of a lifetime of shooting Colts.
Currently the family arsenal contains a number of Colts that can trace their roots back to John Browning's original 1911 and from the newest to the oldest they include the following:
Colt Wiley Clapp Lightweight Commander .45 ACP
Colt Defender .45 ACP
Colt 1991A1 Officer’s Model .45 ACP
Colt Combat Commander Series 70 .45 ACP
I have been auditioning full size 1911s but haven't found the one I'm looking for. To answer the question, what is the best production 1911 I'd have to say the 1911A1, but looking at everyone else's answers it seems the question is who makes the best production 1911, then I'd have to say Colt of course. They have been in the 1911 game since 1911, they've made poor choices from time to time, but they always seem to find their way back to what they need to be doing and their products seem to get better.
I'm not strictly a Colt 1911 Shooter, I not in that deep of a rut, I shoot Colt SAA too!
 
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