Agree, this guy covers many 1911s and splits them up by pricing. Worth a look at.Here's a guide to help you:
https://www.1911addicts.com/threads/buyers-guide-for-all-you-1911-addicts.511/
Agree, this guy covers many 1911s and splits them up by pricing. Worth a look at.Here's a guide to help you:
https://www.1911addicts.com/threads/buyers-guide-for-all-you-1911-addicts.511/
Colt might own it right now, but, it looks like a band of Indians are high bidder on Colt. You got to ask yourself " Who's gonna own Colt next week?"Colt owns the mid range.
nah, low end 1911s are crap in the 3-500 range. mid range is 600-900, plenty of good brands that are in no way low end, in the price range OP has listed. you can spend 2000 on a gun, doesnt mean you're getting 2000 worth of gun, means you're getting a gun for 2000.Those are all low end guns, not mid range.
Mid range is something like a Springfield TRP or Dan Wesson Valor.
nah, low end 1911s are crap in the 3-500 range. mid range is 600-900, plenty of good brands that are in no way low end, in the price range OP has listed. you can spend 2000 on a gun, doesnt mean you're getting 2000 worth of gun, means you're getting a gun for 2000.
...... I own 1911's ranged from $3K to $400K....
Agreed!!! LOL. $400k 1911!?!?I think I speak for everyone when I say that we're going to need to see a pic, and I'm not talking about the $3K one.
Had a Colt ages ago and the housing that holds the spring and detents for the slide stop and thumb safety flew off in less than a hundred rounds and took quite a bit for Colt to repair.
Sounds like you've never owned a Nighthawk, Wilson, Baer et al.nah, low end 1911s are crap in the 3-500 range. mid range is 600-900, plenty of good brands that are in no way low end, in the price range OP has listed. you can spend 2000 on a gun, doesnt mean you're getting 2000 worth of gun, means you're getting a gun for 2000.
Colt quality, fit, and finish today are excellent. I bought a new Commander last December when PSA had them on sale for $599 and was very impressed with it. Looking forward to hearing how you like yours.I had a 1991 purchased in 1996. Loved it! Quality still good? That may be a great option.
My last 1991' back in the day needed a beaver tail to feel good. I'll have that and a company hammer installed soon after I bring it home. What else should I replace? Extractor?
A lot of problems with 1911's are mag related. But a lot of people just start replacing everything in it, and now you've got more issues, and have no idea where to start looking.
Smalls....don't disagree. I do know from experience that my hand gets bitten, so I'll do the hammer and beaver tail.