Which .45??

[Squidward]

I'm thinking about buying a gov't-size.45. Nothing trick just a stock, factory, non-race gun SA pistol

So, With respect to quality and bone stock out of the box reliability, what do you .45 afficianados recommend?

Colt, Kimber, Springfield, ???

 

[XLMiguel]

Look up Tuner's thread on the SA GI .45. That should answer your questions. All n' all, though, you can't go wrong with any of the entry models from any of the above, though SA seems to offer the best bang/$$ with the GI or MilSpec. Go shooting, have fun, mon!

 

[Three Man]

S&W 1911

great gun.

 

[yorec]

Any of the Springfield Armory Loaded models... That's what I'd do anyhow.

 

[10-Ring]

Me, I'm partial to Colts!

 

[vol_907]

And I'm partial...

...to Heckler & Koch. Their USP line of pistols (and the guns based on them) can't be beat for reliability.

jth

 

[Dr.Rob]

I'd go with Colt, but that's the snob in me.

 

[Rob96]

Colt.

 

[BluesBear]

 

[JoeHatley]

+1 SW1911

Joe

 

[halvey]

Colt, Kimber

Either or.

 

[Ala Dan]

Springfield WW-II G.I. can be had for under $500~!

 

[Nando Aqui]

1911s? From what I have read and have seen at IDPA matches, either Kimber or Springfield Armory are the best choices. I personally use a Kimber.

Read 1911 reviews here to your heart's content:
http://forums.1911forum.com/

For ultimate reliability (ZERO failures are the expectation, and NO break in required) and superb accuracy, my H&K USP Tactical .45 is first among all.
http://hkpro.websolv.com/

 

[ruger357]

S&W1911,Colt NRM,Springfield Mil Spec.

 

[Rockrivr1]

I also would have to say a S&W 1911. They are dependable and the price is significantly better then most. I use mine when shooting USPCA and it's straight out of the box and I've not had an issue even after several thousand rounds.

 

[Ky Larry]

I CCW a Kimber Custom Defender II. Great gun. Reliable, accurate, and a joy to shoot. I'm taking it to the range tommorow and put another 300 rounds thru it. That will make 1100 rounds between cleanings.(I'll probably clean it tommorow) It has never missed a beat and has been fed WWB, S&B,Remington, Federal, and my crappy reloads. I would love to have a G.I. Remington-Rand and a Colt pre-Series 70. If I ran across a Springfield for a decent price, I would buy it. Don't see where you'd go wrong with any of the three.

 

[Slow]

Springfield Armory basic or loaded

 

[cookekdjr]

Springfield MilSpec. SIG p220.

 

[PJR]

S&W 1911

great gun.

Absolutely right!

 

[Geno]

Based on my own 2,000-round, no-clean "abuse test": Colt 1911

Colt, dollar for dollar is awesome. I just completed a test of some of my pistols. I wanted to see how many rounds I could fire over the course of a couple of months, ZERO cleaning, and only adding oil as needed.

Each of these pistols had passed the break-in period (at least 500 rounds). The following are the results of how far each advanced before "jamming up with crud":

Colt Series 70 STS, .45 ACP: 2,000 rounds (Still NO failures)

Glock Model 17, 9MM Lug: 2,000 rounds (Still NO failures)

Kimber Warrior, .45 ACP: 150 rounds (Had to stop and clean)

Sure, it's not scientific, but ANY 1911 that can go 2,000 rounds without being broken down and cleaned? That's darned good.

Colt...got my vote!

Doc2005

 

[el44vaquero]

Springfield GI
Can be found on gunbroker with $425 Buy Now price.

 

[Haycreek]

Which 45 ?

My personal experience with the SA Milspec was bad. why buy a 45 that has to be rebuilt before you begin? Bad trigger, bad thumb safety release, obviously poorly fitted. There are several good 45's out there, out of the box. I personally would buy the S&W first or find a good used Kimber series 1. My favorite 45 today is my S&W 4566 . About the same weight as a govt model and goes bang "every time", unlike many 1911's. Don't get me wrong, I do like 1911s but mostly on the range. Just a matter of confidence, based upon experience, caused by so many generic 1911s that are junk, it has caused me to doubt the "good" 1911s, which they are still a few out there.

 

[Geno]

Squidward...remember to buy a .22 LR upper

Squidward:

Remember to buy a good quality .22 LR upper for your 1911. The Kimber kit is great. The beauty is that you use your daily use .45 and so you KNOW the trigger intimately. Cheap to shoot also.

Re: the Springfield (GI) that people have rcommended: the barrel is a TWO-PIECE barrel. I have been told, but have no proof that the barrels can come apart.

Whatever you buy, check it over well. I hope you're as happy with your future pistol as I am with mine.

Doc2005

 

[PrimalScream]

Went with a Colt series 70 but got a steal of a deal on it. Any of the three you mentioned are worthy guns by almost any standard. All are quality firearms with a solid Rep! A basic model from any of them will more than likely serve you in fine form and fashion.

 

[Kurush]

Liberator FP-45, it has a maximum output of 4511.6 Moro-furlongs per fortnight! Beat that with a puny USP or 1911!