1911 fever

OK guys I've got the fever to purchase my first 1911 handgun. Would like to keep the cost around a $1000. There are just way too many to chose from. Need opinions and recommendations.

STI Trojan. You'll love it... period.

STI, Remington, some Kimbers can be found in the $700 range, especially right after Christmas.

For a first 1911 I suggest keeping it simple. Even a rock island armory, or high standard 1911s which run $400-500 are actually ideal starter 1911s.

You can find a good 1911 for $600-800. Save the $200-400 and stock up on GOOD magazines(I prefer Chip McCormick and Kim-pro tac-mags) and lots of ammo.

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or a used springer TRP

Oh I forgot about the range officer. Another good 1911.

Springfield Loaded or RIA Tactical (maybe event the rail gun RIA2011)............

rock island armory has good/basic 1911's around 400-500 bucks. I traded mine for a springfield armory compact,and wish i would have kept the rock.its a good gun you can always dress it up.

JKtruck150 wrote:Some Kimbers can be had for less than 1k last time I checked. I never had a problem with any that I have shot.

Last year right after Christmas the Outfitter in Florence/Richland was selling the bottom of the line Custom(their name for a 5" gun) for $600!!! I will kick myself until the day I die for not buying it!

Para Ordnance's are nice - you can chose between standard and hi-cap. Remington has a couple of 1911's. And don't forget S&W versions - but they are pricey.

nothing wrote:I have a Kimber Custom II and if I had it to do over again I'd go with the Springfield RO. The Kimber is reliable and accurate, but I really think Springfield constructs their pistols better. You can tell just holding it. Plus I'm just appalled that Kimber puts a plastic mainspring housing in their "cheaper" pistols. I just think you get more for your money with SA and STI.

Whoa! Plastic in a gun!?!? What in the world were they thinking!?!?

Personally I'd rather have a plastic/nylon mainspring housing than I would "made in brazil" stamped on the gun like most SAs.

Gotta agree with the STI suggestions though

I'll have to pimp the Colt rail gun!



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As you can tell, this is a passionate topic. Love the Springfields but I wanted American made. Paid $599 for a new Kimber Custom II in September of last year. Few months later I paid under $500 for a used Ultra Carry. Go fondle a few and find what is important to you in terms of options - hard to go wrong with any current offerings.

If I could do it again I would have bought a Colt or low end Dan Wesson.

Oh Man way too many great guns to choose from, Thanks guys, my list is getting shorter. I think I have narrowed down to about 4 now, but that is subject to change.

well what have you settled on?

OK guys thanks again for all the help. I have setted on the Springfield Range Officer. Now to try to pick up one locally. Anyone seen one around the metro area?

any opinions on the sti spartan. I am thinking of getting one too. can get it for 551 new +shipping