help me pick a 1911

[LUCKYDAWG13]

I want a 1911 i'm looking at this Ruger http://www.ruger.com/products/sr1911DE/models.html i'm also looking at a http://www.sigsauer.com/CatalogProductDetails/1911-xo-black.aspx
help me pick one. use will be carry and range gun. will not be my EDC i have a
XDs for that but i will carry it from time to time

 

[Sauer Grapes]

I'm a sig fan, so you know where I stand.

 

[tuj]

STI

 

[Walkalong]

STI is a great choice, but not on the menu it seems. I have not shot the Ruger, but have shot a Sig and was duly impressed.

 

[wow6599]

I picked up a Ruger today, and so far so good. I haven't shot it yet, so I'm really premature about giving it a thumbs-up, but from the outside looking in - Ruger does a nice job for not that much $$$. YMMV

http://www.thehighroad.org/showthread.php?t=768377

 

[sauer1911]

Sig Sauer 1911 TTT.

be safe

 

[smalls]

What are you looking for in a 1911? Are you looking for specific goodies? Not want anything? Barrel length preference?

 

[LUCKYDAWG13]

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What are you looking for in a 1911? Are you looking for specific goodies? Not want anything? Barrel length preference?
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just looking for a well made pistol. as far as goodies i don't know this will be
my first 1911. Barrel length 5" something that i can pass-down to son
and grand kids

 

[jhwolfe]

The only 1911 I have is a Ruger. so I can't compare but I've shot thousands of rounds of mixed ammunition without any issues. More accurate than I am............ and very well made right here in Arizona.

 

[AustinTX]

How much can you spend? If you're willing to spend a little over $1,000, you can look at a Dan Wesson Heritage. Dan Wessons are top of the line for production 1911s, and the Heritage will be of much higher quality than any Sig 1911.

http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewItem.aspx?Item=458213280

I'm not a fan of Sig 1911s at all, to be honest. Aside from being butt-ugly (my opinion), they've been progressively stuffed with greater quantities of low-quality internals over the last several years, with Exeter/Newington stooping to sourcing low-end MIM from the likes of Indo-MIM. It's probably the pistol model that best reflects the company's sad direction under Ron Cohen and his Kimber playbook.

If you're going to go ugly, at least spend a little more for something much higher in quality than a Sig 1911 in the STI Trojan.

Between the two you're looking at, I'd go with the Ruger and have a little money left over. Just not impressed with Sig 1911s.

 

[LUCKYDAWG13]

ya i'm thinking i might get the Ruger but need to look at a Sig too i can spent about $1000

 

[JH225]

ya i'm thinking i might get the Ruger but need to look at a Sig too i can spent about $1000

If you can spend $1000, as someone else posted, Dan Wesson, period.

 

[drband]

If you can spend $1000, as someone else posted, Dan Wesson, period.

Dan Wesson Heritage.
Do it. Doooo it!

You can pass this one down and the family will be proud of it. Only a little more than your suggested budget.

I'll never spend the money for a "custom" 1911, but I did step up to a DW. I was completely satisfied that the quality justified the small premium over the cost of a Ruger or anything else at that price point.

Don't get me wrong--Ruger 1911s are just fine-- just not up to a DW.
Good luck with your choice!

 

[rskent]

Have you looked at Colt?

I wasn't going to mention it, but since the DW fan boys already drifted the thread I thought I might as well.

 

[LUCKYDAWG13]

yes i looked at the Colt and the Ruger side by side and i liked the Ruger more

 

[FLNT4EVR]

Go ahead and buy the Ruger.You won't regret it.

 

[Olympus]

I have a few of those all-black Night Watchman Rugers on order. They'll be here on Monday so I can let you see some better photos. Best thing about Ruger is there is no firing pin block like a Series 80 or Schwartz. And they are all stainless. I don't think the XO is stainless.

 

[LUCKYDAWG13]

please post some pictures when you get them in

 

[JTQ]

...or Schwartz

Finger nails on the chalkboard.

It is Swartz.

May the schwartz be with you.

 

[bannockburn]

LUCKYDAWG13

No trigger time with either the Ruger or SIG versions but if I were looking for a 1911 I would be inclined to check out Colts as well. Bud's Gun Shop has three Government Models which are priced under $1000 and have similar features as the Ruger and SIG guns. They have:
Model 01980XSE- $888
Model 08011XSE- $922
Model 01991CCG- $975

 

[Zaydok Allen]

I've read good things about the 1911's both companies are putting out, and think either is a good choice.

The one negative I've heard about a Sig was that it had s tight chamber and didn't feed reliably. That's one instance though.

 

[Viottato]

Perhaps something else to consider is the slide profile. The Sig is cut to look like traditional Sig pistols. The Ruger looks more like a traditional 1911.

I have a Sig 1911. The look does not bother me. I only have a couple of boxes through it, but like it a lot so far.

I wouldn't mind owning the Ruger either, but haven't shot one.

 

[Chocolate Bayou]

1911

Colt would definetly be my choice, and i would pick the XSE series. Plus right now Colt is offering $100.00 rebate, so you can figure that with Bud's prices above. You will never get another chance at those guns at that price. Hands down, a no brainer

 

[JTQ]

Perhaps something else to consider is the slide profile. The Sig is cut to look like traditional Sig pistols. The Ruger looks more like a traditional 1911.

This is a worthwhile point. However, while looks are one thing, finding holsters to fit the SIG slide profile is another thing.

 

[smalls]

this is a worthwhile point. However, while looks are one thing, finding kydexholsters to fit the sig slide profile is another thing.

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