Which Colt 1911 to get?

[drf]

I'm getting a bonus check from work next week and as long as my wife doesnt find out about it I'm going to by my first 1911....

Basically its just going to be a once in a awhile target gun plus I just want one in my collection...
I dont want to spend anymore than $500-$600 dollars...

Can anyone recommend the best Colt for me?

I'm thinking Colt because it was the original 1911.....

Is there any reason to go with a different 1911 which may be a better gun? are there even Colts in this price range...

I would also like one with an Ambi safety if I can get one Not necessary but a plus.....Thanks for any information....drf

 

[lunde]

A Colt Delta Elite!

 

[Rob96]

I would get a new roll marked, blued, 1991A1.

 

[wally]

A Colt Delta Elite for $500-600 dream on!

Not that I think they are really worth much more than that, but you'd be hard pressed to find one around here for under $1000.

Most new Colt's I see at shows are priced $650 and up, mostly up. Prices around here are usually about as low as you'll find.

--wally.

 

[Catbird]

I would get a new roll marked, blued, 1991A1

I agree with this recommendation, except I prefer stainless. My stainless NRM Colt 1991A1 cost $550 which is probably a middle of the road price; you may be able to do better if you shop around.

 

[wally]

Haven't seen any of these around here yet. Good to know there still are some Colt 1911 guns in his price range.

http://www.gunbroker.com/auction/ViewItem.asp?Item=23831150

http://www.gunbroker.com/auction/ViewItem.asp?Item=24084468

It's usually not too hard to do 10-20% better than Gunbroker prices at the larger shows here.

--wally.

 

[John Forsyth]

If you want a Colt, get either model numbers 01991 (blue) or 01091 (stainless). It's the same pistol, Series 80 Government Model. You should be able to get either one for less than $600. I got the stainless for $575.

 

[Seventhsword]

I also like the new roll mark blue 1991A1.

 

[DMK]

I'd get one of those WWI 1911 models if any are still to be had. They are just beautiful.

 

[Notch]

You can latch on to a Colt Defender stainless, a great firearm an a great ccw, for around 6 bills.

 

[Rob96]

I agree with this recommendation, except I prefer stainless. My stainless NRM Colt 1991A1 cost $550 which is probably a middle of the road price; you may be able to do better if you shop around.

That is a good price. I paid $609 + tax for my stainless nrm. I had to have a blued Colt then, and Ipicked up an orm Colt , LNIB, for $349.

 

[ruger357]

Have the Colt NRM and love it.

 

[Black Majik]

blued NRM Government.


.... as everyone has already said...

 

[JohnBT]

I couldn't find a NRM GM, so I bought the WWI repro. I might still get a GM.

Meanwhile, I'm one happy camper.

 

[TRK2AJK]

in the $500 range? get an m1991a1 stainless or blued or parkerized, whatever your flavor. i see them new on gb around that price. any NRM i have seen in my area is over 8 bills. colts are ULTRA-RARE IN MS. saw two nice looking used xse colts in a shop this past weekend. very nice used guns, both stainless, an officers and guberment model. veryy nice except for unbelievable matching GOUGE MARKS (NOT LIGHT SCRATCHES) at the takedown latch. still wanted $799 and $899 respectively
i have a gold cup, combat commander, and a stainless m1991a1 that is a clarks right now getting sights. and they are not for sale.

 

[WT]

Blue 1991A1. Full size.

 

[halvey]

Skip the suggestions for the Delta Elite, Defender et al.

He wants if for $500-600 and it's his first 1911. I wouldn't in good concience recommend a 10mm or small gun as a first 1911. Not that they are bad guns, but not a first 1911.

 

[Darkmind]

As my first 1911, I found a Colt 1911A1 U.S army issue made in 1942 for $350. Best deal i've ever found.