Favorite 1911

[Savage92]

What is your favorite Standard Production 1911 Manufacturer (Less than $1500).
Colt
Kimber
Springfield
Smith & Wesson
Auto Ordinance
Other

 

[conan]

Les baer
Wilson Combat

Would love to try Nighthawk, Rock River Arms and Springfield custom shop guns as well.

 

[10-Ring]

Colt

 

[Ala Dan]

While I LOVE my Les Baer TRS, I believe you stated "out of the box" for less
than $1500 correct?

Then I would have to give the nod to the standard 5" stainless steel Smith
& Wesson 1911 (product code #108282*); as it will run right along side of the
much more expensive Baer. Lock-up is good and tight, and the fit N' finish is
excellent~!

*FootNote: Sells for 'bout $769.95 at most shops.

 

[M1 Shooter]

I'll apologize in advance to all the Colt haters, but I just have to say it.

"If it isn't a Colt, it's just a copy!"

Obviously Colt is my #1 pick for a production 1911.

 

[ugly old guns]

Got to be the Pony!

Even I could get it right in 96 years!

 

[1911RjB]

there are many other 1911's you can get out of the box for less then 1500...

 

[skeeter1]

"If it isn't a Colt, it's just a copy!"

Yeah, that's my feeling as well. My only real 1911 experience is with a Series 70 blue steel Colt, and I don't see how it could get any better. Besides, it's a piece of history. No one ever did wrong buying a Colt.

 

[joffe]

Ed Brown, he is first on my list to call when I get my firearms permit (yes, we have those over here).

The thought of a Nighthawk or a Wilson is intriguing but I'd like a blued finish rather than all these 'tacticool' poly coats.

For under 1500.. Uh. Haven't really thought of that. I guess a Series 70 Colt. Then it'd be off to the shop for some specialties.

 

[bigmike45]

I have two Wilsons and have seen used Wilsons for around $1500. They are my favorites after trying most of the others out there.

bigmike45

 

[Billy Sparks]

I have been extremely happy with my Colts. I am sure there will be the posters that tell me that they are substandard POS's but I like them and I am happy with them.

 

[RS2]

My favorite? Colt.

I'm not saying others aren't good, or that Colt is necessarily the best, but it is my favorite.

 

[mjrodney]

Les Baer Premier II
Kimber Team Match II
Smith & Wesson

 

[possum]

sa! in particular the mc operator.

 

[surjimmy]

Les Baer PII, without ever looking back.

 

[Hawk]

Other: STI

Doesn't mean my Colt is for sale, but the STI is far more comforting on a dark and stormy night.

 

[col_tapiocca]

I'm happy with my Colt series 70'
I bought it because it was a colt. For shooting I prefer CZ-75 style guns.

1911 style are not very common here in Switzerland. SIG P210 is more popular.

 

[Black Majik]

For under $1500, a PII from Sporting Arms would be it. For my purposes it'll blow all the other ones outta the water.

 

[Autolycus]

A Wilson for me. Unfortunatey the budget does not allow them right now.

 

[3fgburner]

Rock Island.

 

[Gustav]

Original WW I Colt 1911 or 1911A1 from WW II or any good older series 70 model.

 

[Conqueror]

On the list? Springfield.

Of all? Strayer-Voigt.

 

[ChuckS1]

My Colt National Match from 1957.

 

[TimboKhan]

I clicked other, because my favorite is the Taurus PT1911. It seems like everyone but me hates Taurus passionately, but I have always had good experiences with their guns in general and with the PT1911 in particular.

 

[Richard]

Dan Wesson CBOB 45acp. I have never had a pistol feel this good in my hands, Regards, Richard