I'm starting to look into buying a 1911

[Kodiaz]

Hello I have a ruger P90 in .40 cal. And I recently saw a Springfield 1911 in a store and I liked the way it felt. What are some good 1911's around 500-700$. The springfield was for 509$ (new) any reason to stay away from that manufacturer (Springfield Armory)

 

[Stinkyshoe]

From my experience, the Mil spec Springers are good. Check the sticky in the gunsmith forum to see a torture test of one by Tuner.

I depends what you want, but I could never live with a mil spec 1911 unless it received a beaver tail, SA mag well and night sights. Thats just me though.

Good luck with your search.

 

[ulflyer]

For $637 you won't find one better:

http://www.budsgunshop.com/catalog/product_info.php/cPath/21_141/products_id/36291

 

[gen]

For $637 you won't find one better:

http://www.budsgunshop.com/catalog/product_info.php/cPath/21_141/products_id/36291

More like 675 or so with 25$ shipping and FFL transfer, the springer is still 200 less

 

[rellascout]

I second the Colt recommendation. I picked one up on the Firing Line for $549 shipped. NIB NRM Gov't SS.

Best overall value and solid platform to shoot right out of the box or a stable platform fora custom build.

I know your can't go wrong with the Colt but hear good things about the springers.

 

[Azrael256]

I have the double-stack GI, and my brother has the parkerized GI. They're both good pistols. I am in the process of doing some upgrades on mine to replace some of the guts that I'm less than thrilled with. 1911Tuner has been a huge help with this. Be real sure to read his threads. All of 'em.

If you want something decent as a first 1911 that you can both shoot and learn on, I say go for the Springer. If you want something to carry, and are willing to invest the time and money to learn a bit of smithing to bring it up to a high standard, go for the Springer. If you're looking for something super-tough or competition accurate out of the box, keep on walkin'.

 

[gen]

^^ The GI's have horrible sights, it really is worth the upgrade to go to a mil-spec instead.

 

[MatthewVanitas]

I'll chime in here with my standard defense of GI sights. I don't find them that bad for shooting, they're less snaggable, and the GI model Springfield can set you back $399 vs $500 for the Mil-Spec(depending where you shop).

If you don't have meaty hands that get bitten by the hammer, and don't mind smaller sights, the Springer GI model is pretty cool.

-MV

 

[gunfighter45]

I've had nothing but good luck with Springfield 1911s. The GI and Mil Spec models are both good as is and make excellent base guns for full blown customs.

 

[BullfrogKen]

I picked up a very lightly used Colt LW Commander for $550 on Gunbroker. Shipping + transfer about equaled what I woulda paid in sales tax. You can find good used handguns on line if you look and buy from a reputable seller. I've done 1/2 a dozen purchases this way.

This summer I spent a week with Jim Garthwaite and built a LW Commander at his shop. We used a brand new Springfield frame (Caspian slide). The frame was great quality. I can't speak to the quality of a complete Springfield, the rest of the guns we put together that week used outsources parts from several companies.

 

[idahoberetta9000s]

I would not own a 1911. Spend your money on a better handgun, such as a Spingfield XD, Hk, Glock, or Para Ordanance .45!

 

[BullfrogKen]

Well, I guess that's your opinion.

What is this Para-Ordinance you reference if not a wide bodied 1911?

 

[gen]

I would not own a 1911. Spend your money on a better handgun, such as a Spingfield XD, Hk, Glock, or Para Ordanance .45!

 

[carolinaman]

Hi there,

I bought a NIB Springfield G.I. Champion 3 days ago.

It is the 4th Springfield Armory 1911 that I have owned over the past 15 years and I must say that they are getting better.

I took it to the range the day after I bought it and ran only 100 rounds through it. It makes me look good!

Chris

 

[Kodiaz]

Oh well I started looking and I want night sights I found someone selling a Kimber TLE 2 stainless for 800 says it's never been fired I don't think I've ever seen a nicer looking pistol I will pick it up in 2 weeks



.40 S&W is .45 ACP set on Maim

 

[paul45]

I would not own a 1911. Spend your money on a better handgun, such as a Spingfield XD, Hk, Glock, or Para Ordanance .45!

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