Economic .45 1911's ???
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Tamara
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Three words: Springfield GI Milspec.
Lone_Gunman
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Yep, I will second the Springfield Mil Spec, just got one a couple of weeks ago for $369.
So far, 200 rounds, no jams of any kind.
So far, 200 rounds, no jams of any kind.
WhoKnowsWho
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I got my Springfield 1911-A1 Loaded for $450 out the door like new! 
The WWII Mil-Spec has been getting lots of recomendations. For a bit more $60-70, the "normal" SA Mil-Spec has better, higher visibility sights and a lowered and flared ejection port.
You could also go really budget with a new Rock River Arms model. They generally have good things to say at the 1911 forum.
The WWII Mil-Spec has been getting lots of recomendations. For a bit more $60-70, the "normal" SA Mil-Spec has better, higher visibility sights and a lowered and flared ejection port.
You could also go really budget with a new Rock River Arms model. They generally have good things to say at the 1911 forum.
Stasher1
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I think you mean Rock Island Armory...Rock River's 1911's are in the 4 figure range...
Longbow
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Go here www.1911forum.com for more 1911 info.
Black Majik
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SA Mil-spec
Even better deal would be the Colt NRM Governments @ $100 more. Two Thumbs up!
Even better deal would be the Colt NRM Governments @ $100 more. Two Thumbs up!
WhoKnowsWho
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Opps, problem of mistaken identity! Thanks, that is what I meant! Rock on! Tomac
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Definitely check out the Rock Island Armory milspec .45: Good fit, finish & trigger right out of the box, accurate & reliable (mine's over 500rds and 100%), hard chromed bbl, no plastic/MIM parts or 2-piece bbls, what's not to like for $300?
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silent one
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jedi- 7.62
Without a doubt, the Springfield Mil-Spec is the way to go. I have two of them. At $400.00 you can't go wrong. I've been told they're becomming a bit harder to get because of the high demand.
Good Luck and Be Safe
SILENT ONE
Without a doubt, the Springfield Mil-Spec is the way to go. I have two of them. At $400.00 you can't go wrong. I've been told they're becomming a bit harder to get because of the high demand.
Good Luck and Be Safe
SILENT ONE
BerettaNut92
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Don't forget the EAA Witness.
Sean Smith
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SA Milspec. If you don't plan on modifying the gun the regular Milspec is a better choice than the "GI" milspec since it comes with better sights and a lowered and flared ejection port.
Longbow
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I have a full size Charles Daly that really surpassed my expectations considering I only paid $380 OTD. I sold my kimber and used the extra $$ to buy lots of bullets for reloading. I now have close to 9k rounds through it (mostly SWC and RN reloads) w/o problems. It did choke on HP's though, but so does the Kimber.
I now have close to 9k rounds through it (mostly SWC and RN reloads) w/o problems. It did choke on HP's though, but so does the Kimber.Tamara
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Are you sure you posted in the right thread?
Longbow
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Are they available in the U.S. yet? I know they sell 1911's in some countries, but here in the states...?
Sean Smith
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http://www.tanfoglio.it/sportandcompetition/witness1911.htm
Don't think they are sold in the U.S. of A., however.
Don't think they are sold in the U.S. of A., however.
Tamara
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Huh.
I had completely forgotten that Tanfoglio built a 1911 clone.
Of course, within the next few months the only companies left not building 1911 clones will be Glock, Kel-Tec, and Beretta. Or does Beretta own Tanfoglio now, too?
I had completely forgotten that Tanfoglio built a 1911 clone.
Of course, within the next few months the only companies left not building 1911 clones will be Glock, Kel-Tec, and Beretta. Or does Beretta own Tanfoglio now, too?
1911WB
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How about the Sistema (Argentine "Colt). A considerable number of these were built under a 1927 license from Colt, on Colt machinery, under Colt supervision in Argentina. I got mine for under $275 in good shape except for some minor barrel pitting. Since then I have added higher fixed sights, a slotted hammer, short trigger, and trigger job. It shoots very well, feeds nearly everything, and is still a $350 pistol!
How about the Sistema (Argentine "Colt). A considerable number of these were built under a 1927 license from Colt, on Colt machinery, under Colt supervision in Argentina. I got mine for under $275 in good shape except for some minor barrel pitting. Since then I have added higher fixed sights, a slotted hammer, short trigger, and trigger job. It shoots very well, feeds nearly everything, and is still a $350 pistol!
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