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Zeeshan,
Well, I'm glad you find my suggestions helpful, though I don't claim to be any sort of expert. I'm not a LEO / military / operator, just a private citizen with a mind to personal protection and an enjoyment of effective and efficient weapons. So, all this is to say that, while I'm happy to offer my suggestions, remember that I'm not a total expert... with that said, I would probably list the "best" 1911s to be (in no particular order, and based on general consensus):
Wilson Combat CQB - $2,100 - $2,300
Nighthawk Custom Talon - $2,200 - $2,500
Ed Brown Kobra Carry - $2,200 - $2,300
Les Baer Thunder Ranch - $1,600 - 1,800
*EDITED* - Although I don't think this gun is quite in the class as the above semi-custom guns, the Springfield Operator, at $1,000-$1,200 seems to have a good reputation too, at a somewhat lower cost, and maybe lower quality, accordingly. Still, it may belong on the list of the best 1911s. Just FYI.
Again, I've never shot any of these guns and have only seen them through the window of a gun case at a gun store... but I think most people out there trying to identify their idea of a PERFECT 1911 could probably find one on this list somewhere. Of course, each of these companies makes a wide array of different 1911 variants - these are pretty much their standard, 5", full-feature guns, though each company offers more and less expensive versions too.
If there are others that I'm not thinking of, somebody please chime in and let me know.
I hope this helps.
Well, I'm glad you find my suggestions helpful, though I don't claim to be any sort of expert. I'm not a LEO / military / operator, just a private citizen with a mind to personal protection and an enjoyment of effective and efficient weapons. So, all this is to say that, while I'm happy to offer my suggestions, remember that I'm not a total expert... with that said, I would probably list the "best" 1911s to be (in no particular order, and based on general consensus):
Wilson Combat CQB - $2,100 - $2,300
Nighthawk Custom Talon - $2,200 - $2,500
Ed Brown Kobra Carry - $2,200 - $2,300
Les Baer Thunder Ranch - $1,600 - 1,800
*EDITED* - Although I don't think this gun is quite in the class as the above semi-custom guns, the Springfield Operator, at $1,000-$1,200 seems to have a good reputation too, at a somewhat lower cost, and maybe lower quality, accordingly. Still, it may belong on the list of the best 1911s. Just FYI.
Again, I've never shot any of these guns and have only seen them through the window of a gun case at a gun store... but I think most people out there trying to identify their idea of a PERFECT 1911 could probably find one on this list somewhere. Of course, each of these companies makes a wide array of different 1911 variants - these are pretty much their standard, 5", full-feature guns, though each company offers more and less expensive versions too.
If there are others that I'm not thinking of, somebody please chime in and let me know.
I hope this helps.
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