Shopping for a .45 1911

[Etyler2]

Shopping for my first 1911, sub $1000.

Who likes what?

I don’t buy shiny and pretty for looks, just functional for me across the board.

Have an XD-9 in 9mm, want an all-metal in .45 next.

I want it to be something I can also upgrade as my skills improve, just got into handguns a couple years ago.

Just bought a Buckmark for cheap shooting and skills upkeep, so this will be a January purchase due to CA.

This Springfield had good reviews, $700 ish.

Thanks!

 

[Steve300xcw]

You wanting a 5" or 4-1/4" barrel?

 

[Clb]

Oh sheeit...
E rick
Meet Pandora
You just opend her box..
Love my springer loaded.
Most of the second tier offerings are a good idea.

Shit even my ria officer model shoots well.
Oh and 2 World Wars

The losers had 9 Mickey Mouse

 

[Stix]

That garrison would get my money.....

 

[BDK]

Friend has a Garrison. It feels like the Colt my Dad brought back from Korea. Shoots better than the Colt because it's not beat to shit.

I've been considering buying one, but I already have the Colt and a Kimber CDP II. The Kimber is my favorite carry gun.

 

[Leadfoot21]

Same purchase is on my bucket list . I’m cheap though I think I would give RIA a chance for a few hundred less if buying new and I’ve seen Wilson Combats come up for that kind of money used that cost several times that new a few times . I would buy cheap and modify if or go used and get something high end .

 

[Lee]

SR1911

 

[78bronco460]

You can get a variety of Colts under 1k. I would get a Colt first.

 

[Etyler2]

You wanting a 5" or 4-1/4" barrel

Not sure yet, that’s why I’m here. Won’t be carrying it for now. Probably 5” .

 

[[486]]

get the proper gov't model, whichever you end up buying

 

[aron82]

Going to throw out a couple of non 1911 suggestions that aren't 112 year old designs.

Sig p220, much better than a 1911, you can actually carry one without it being a boat anchor on your belt. Double single action with a decocker. No stupid grip safety.
Cz97, gets you 10 rounds of 45, double single action some have a decocker, some have safety.

Not sure if either is on the California roster.
May even be able to get a legion p220 in budget.

If you are still dead set on a 1911 I would look at Dan wesson.

 

[Newt]

I have a couple Kimbers the LW models go for sub 700 pretty often. I have a 45 and a 9. Both have been great so far. The 9 has become my favorite to punch steel and paper cheap.

 

[Clb]

Eta
to slow...
reply to post 11

BOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO
Traiter ( sp)
Git A Rope

Eric
I deleted this part, but the offer stands.

 

[Ranch Hand]

Going to throw out a couple of non 1911 suggestions that haven't benefitted from 112 years of refinement.

There you go, FIFY.

 

[[486]]

There you go, FIFY.

 

[Steve300xcw]

Not sure yet, that’s why I’m here. Won’t be carrying it for now. Probably 5” .

I prefer the 4" but nothing wrong with the 5".

Honestly in that price range, pick something that has sights that you like and go have a ball. Dont overthink it.

1911's are funny. I dont think there is a gun out there that brings out the snobs or the "meh that shits outdated", like a 1911 does

have been a few dan wesson, colt and les baer's on gun broker in the $900-$1200....

 

[[486]]

Buy yourself a star model B like steve did

 

[Steve300xcw]

I bought real 1911's first

 

[[486]]

I bought real 1911's first

but you ended up with a fake one made outta plastic in the wrong caliber
I'd have accepted 9x25d (.425 base size) or 9mm super (.473 base size), 9x19 in a 1911 is just a boat anchor

 

[Steve300xcw]

20round mags bro

 

[[486]]

20round mags bro

as compared to dirt cheap 33s and plastic 40s if you're willing to go gay

 

[Steve300xcw]

Mags are cheap enough, no need to go gay

 

[Etyler2]

My dad is currently trying to get Great Uncle Bobs 1911 back. A neighbor had to keep them hidden, it’s in its original cardboard box with a journal from every day, including details from its time at the Battle of the Bulge. Can’t wait to see it, and Grandpas WW1 Navy Nickel pistol.

 

[RunningProblem]

Remington R1.

they more you spend the less you have for ammo. You won’t need an ambidextrous safety, or flared magwell or night sights on it. Maybe you want the ‘speed bump’ on the beaver tail or maybe you hate it. Just wak into a store and pick one you like. Ruger, Kimber, S&W, Remington, Colt, Wilson Combat, Nighthawk/force, Springfield. They’re 80% the same.


A 2011 would be cooler.

 

[Clb]

Wilson is 80% the same.....
Perhaps but that 20% is YUGE

Weren't the 2011's furnished with plastic part in fire control?

 

[Never Monday]

Grab an SDS for $400 and have $600 for fuckery

 

[[486]]

Grab an SDS for $400 and have $600 for fuckery

if it is anything like their saiga-12 clones, hard pass

 

[Never Monday]

if it is anything like their saiga-12 clones, hard pass

It’s 400 and all metal. Feels decent and not sloppy fitting when I was fondling them.

 

[Steve300xcw]

Remington R1.

They cant even build a decent bolt gun

they more you spend the less you have for ammo.

horrible way of thinking.

You won’t need an ambidextrous safety, or flared magwell or night sights on it.

I will never understand ambidextrous safety's as nobody cares about left handed people. night sights are kinda pointless IMO, flared magwell looks cool though,

A 2011 would be cooler.

Agreed. They dont feel as good as a 1911, but damn close

 

[Never Monday]

I like my night sights, but I’m old