Cheap 1911A1: SDS any good for $319

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my LGS has these in sale for $319 starting April 21. My new love is cheap good guns. 2020 taught me to stackem deep stackum cheap

is this any good?

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geo57 said:
Would you please state where this is located and the name of the store ?
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as long as you save one for me. Outdoor Emporium and SportCO, same company different name. Seattle (last gun shop) and Fife Washington
 
For $319 thats good to go. I bought the Army model about a year ago for $389 and was pleasantly surprised with the overall fit and finish. Pretty sure the Army and Service models are the same gun with different rollmarks and finish color. I was at the Tampa Gun Show last weekend, and saw the same SDS Service model for anywhere between $399 and $599....prices at the show were pretty crazy across the board
 
I don't know enough about them to make a recommendation 1 way or the other. I would do my diligence and do some extensive research. Look for info on things like warranties, customer support, and lots of reviews (youtube may be good for this). Also general interchangeability of parts/accessories with "mainstream" 1911's. If it is unreliable or poorly made, it isn't worth $1 IMO.
 
bersaguy said:
For $319 thats good to go. I bought the Army model about a year ago for $389 and was pleasantly surprised with the overall fit and finish. Pretty sure the Army and Service models are the same gun with different rollmarks and finish color. I was at the Tampa Gun Show last weekend, and saw the same SDS Service model for anywhere between $399 and $599....prices at the show were pretty crazy across the board
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Howdy. I echo your opinion on yours. Though I have only test fired mine with not a huge number of rounds it worked fine in all manner. One other difference between the two is that the US Army model does not have a relieved ejection port. Mine doesn't anyway. It is relieved on the Service model.
 
I can’t speak to SDS but would just say that IF your plan is to use it as a base gun for modification then make sure your smith of choice will work on it.

Some places (like Wilson Custom shop) will only do work on stuff like Springfield, Colt, Ruger, etc. Maybe a few other makes too.

Just something to know about in the off chance your goal is to build.
 
What you're getting with a higher end 1911 is...

1. Better parts
2. Fit together by more skilled craftsmen
3. Usually, better after sale support

These higher priced 1911's aren't for everybody, but there is value in their production. With better parts, put together by more skilled craftsmen, you can expect a longer life at a more reliable rate, and if something goes wrong, you can probably get it fixed pretty quickly.

I like Colt's, but if my Colt snapped a barrel lug, and if I wanted Colt to fix it for me, I have no idea when I'd expect it back from Colt service. I suspect it wouldn't be soon. If I had the same problem Wilson Combat/Nighthawk Custom/Alchemy Custom, I could probably have the gun to them and back in a week, and I may not have to pay for the fix.
 
Fairly nice guns (bought one as an upgrade for the girlfriends 45ACP). Ask to try several guns and take the "pick of the litter." We tried a bunch of SDS/Tisas amongst the same model there was a lot of variation in triggers and safety lockups. Hers's is an officers length grip with 4.25" barrel, ambi-safety(she's a southpaw) with a tac-rail. The coating put the rail a bit larger than spec and the followers in the mags are crap. Using a Chip McCormick or Kimber it hasn't missed a beat and we both shoot nice groups with it.
I say get the "pick of the litter" if they will let you because the trigger on this one is within 80% of my Kimber Compact Stainless that has north of 20k rounds through it. Significantly better trigger than the 5 local new Springfield Garrison's I've played with.
As far as durability, I'll let you know in the Fall after steel plates season is over and I have a better idea.
 
oldschool45 said:
Fairly nice guns (bought one as an upgrade for the girlfriends 45ACP). Ask to try several guns and take the "pick of the litter." We tried a bunch of SDS/Tisas amongst the same model there was a lot of variation in triggers and safety lockups. Hers's is an officers length grip with 4.25" barrel, ambi-safety(she's a southpaw) with a tac-rail. The coating put the rail a bit larger than spec and the followers in the mags are crap. Using a Chip McCormick or Kimber it hasn't missed a beat and we both shoot nice groups with it.
I say get the "pick of the litter" if they will let you because the trigger on this one is within 80% of my Kimber Compact Stainless that has north of 20k rounds through it. Significantly better trigger than the 5 local new Springfield Garrison's I've played with.
As far as durability, I'll let you know in the Fall after steel plates season is over and I have a better idea.
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I learned that about 1911’s … MAGS! find one they like and buy 10!
 
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