Despite my username, I don't yet own a 1911. In fact, I have fired only 7 shots from a handgun, my friends dads friends ww2 Ithica. The slide had a very loose fit to the frame. It was dirty and had to have the slide slapped forward for each shot. I am not looking to compete, but I would like to get a full sized government model I can carry when I turn 21. I don't know many specifics about individual brands, so please reccomend specific 1911(s), and include storys about how they have functioned for you. Heres what I am looking for in my first 1911.
A good trigger pull that is non ajustable.
A modern extractor if possible, so I can load one in the pipe without the mag. This is a preference, and is not remotely essential to me.
No series 80 safety, as I have been told they are unnessasary and complicate things needlessly. Please tell me if you dissagree.
Complete reliability. I think a gun should work flawlessly for thousands of rounds, unlike the 1911 I shot.
As much accuracy as possible, although thats the least important.
I would like to $1,100 or less if possible on the gun itself, but if needed I will spend more.
I don't want to have to go to a gunsmith. I want it to work well out of the box.
Lastly, I since I am only 19 and living in Michigan, as I understand it, I pretty much have to go to a gun show, because I can't buy a pistol from a ffl. I am only familiar with michigans laws concerning long arms, so I would appreciate instructions from a fellow Michigander or a RKI about what I need to do.
A good trigger pull that is non ajustable.
A modern extractor if possible, so I can load one in the pipe without the mag. This is a preference, and is not remotely essential to me.
No series 80 safety, as I have been told they are unnessasary and complicate things needlessly. Please tell me if you dissagree.
Complete reliability. I think a gun should work flawlessly for thousands of rounds, unlike the 1911 I shot.
As much accuracy as possible, although thats the least important.
I would like to $1,100 or less if possible on the gun itself, but if needed I will spend more.
I don't want to have to go to a gunsmith. I want it to work well out of the box.
Lastly, I since I am only 19 and living in Michigan, as I understand it, I pretty much have to go to a gun show, because I can't buy a pistol from a ffl. I am only familiar with michigans laws concerning long arms, so I would appreciate instructions from a fellow Michigander or a RKI about what I need to do.