Favorite 1911

[pinotguy]

In keeping within your criteria - Dan Wesson. They're well made, use top-shelf small parts, and are an excellent value 1911. I like the fact that they were (and remain) committed to the 10mm cartridge.

 

[bulltaco]

Let The Beatings Begin!

My stock, standard Kimber Custom II with the rubber grips has been everything I expected when I bought it. No worries, mate.

 

[kamagong]

I only have one, a Custom II, so I voted for Kimber.

 

[kansas45]

I've fallen in love with the Rock Island Armory 1911's. They work good right out of the box, at least my two have. I would like to have a NightHawk1911 of somekind before long, though.

 

[Noxx]

The Union Switch and Signal I just hocked my Discover card for.

 

[Snapping Twig]

Make mine a Kimber Custom CDP II. Shoots sweet!

First pistol I ever made that single large hole in the target with. Laser beam.

 

[GaryP]

Why COLT of course!


Is there any other brand?

 

[Texastbird]

I'll put in another vote for the Taurus PT1911. It has been perfect right out of the box. I'm sure the custom pistols are nice, but hey, I'm a working man.

 

[DW]

Wilson Combat

 

[jdc1244]

My sons and I prefer Colt, thank you.

 

[Chuck R.]

Under $1500, it's got to be a Baer PII.

Chuck

 

[RugerOldArmy]

I must be the only one that likes Springers. I have two and a half (One is a Springfield forged frame with a Colt slide, that was reworked and hard chromed by D. Williams in the Springfield custom shop.)

In my dreams, I'd get a Jardine-smithed Valtro or a WWII Remington-Rand.

 

[Hunter0924]

Colt

 

[Rinspeed]

For the money Les Baer makes the best 1911 there is. The PII is running right around $1400 and you would be hard pressed to find a 1911 at this price that will have the same quality.

 

[CptGonzo]

Rock Island, Wilson Combat