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Member Section => Down Range Cafe => Topic started by: CDR on April 01, 2007, 10:36:28 AM
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OK guys, I'm in the market for a new 1911. I've been looking at some nice quality brands for several months but am having a hard time deciding. I like Wilson Combat, Nighthawk Custom and considering a Smith and Wesson Performance Center 1911 for less dollars. I'm also wondering if a Colt Series 70 or 80 government model is worth considering, perhaps the Gunsite model. A Les Baer Thunder Ranch also looks like a good option. Anyone have experience with any of these or have any recommendations besides these options? Obviously a Wayne Novak or Cylinder and Slide custom option would be tops on my list, but a bit too expensive for my blood. It will be a range and target gun for the most part. Post-purchase customer service is important to me which is the only reason I haven't included Ed Brown on my list. I have heard and read some disappointing service issues with Mr. Brown, which is a shame as his products appear to be among the best. I've excluded Kimber from my list of considerations for the same reason.
Naturally, Michael's Bruce Gray Sigarms 1911 is the Holy Grail, but as only one of us will be fortunate enough to win that prize, I will have to set my sights somewhat lower...........sigh.
Thanks much.
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A guy I shoot with has a Les Baer and it's been one of the most reliable 1911's I've seen. He also normally shoots lead semi wadcutters through it. I should mention he is very insistent about using Tripp magazines in his gun.
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I have heard nothing but good things about S&W 1911's.I have an older kimber which I gutted out and put the best of the best parts and springs in it.shoots great,I would never part with it.all the ones you mentioned are all top quality as you already know.
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OK guys, I'm in the market for a new 1911.
I've enjoyed my Wilson Combat CQB Compact over the years. It is the best shooting gun I own. Customer service has been great (although meeting one of the reps at the Nationals and happening to get him on the phone didn't hurt). I wouldn't put that much money on another gun however. I would buy something in the $400-500 dollar range and slick it up/replace parts as desired. I would look at Taurus before I made a decision.
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PICKS OF THE LITTER
1) S&W GUNSITE .45 ACP Scandium frame
http://www.smith-wesson.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?catalogId=11101&storeId=10001&productId=45928&langId=-1&parent_category_rn=15709&isFirearm=Y
2) Sig Sauer Revolution C3 .45 ACP Alloy frame
http://www.sigarms.com/Products/ShowCatalogProductDetails.aspx?categoryid=25&productid=165
3) STI Trojan .45 ACP
http://www.stiguns.com/
4) Kimber Team Match
http://www.kimberamerica.com/pistols/goldmatch/teammatch.php
Best EL CHEAPO 1911s:
1) STI Spartan
http://www.stiguns.com/
2) Taurus PT1911
http://www.taurususa.com/products/product-details.cfm?id=59&category=Pistol
3) Auto Ordnance 1911SE
http://www.auto-ordnance.com/ao_1911se_f.html
I'd be happy with any of those guns...
Michael B
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Sorry about your disdain for Kimber, but you owe it to yourself to check-out Springfield. The" Loaded" .45 acp is a pretty good starting point for a range/target gun. The truely sad part of this subjuect is, that any hand-gun in this price range should need customer support. Let alone poor customer support.
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Well I'm on a pretty tite buget so I just bought a Taurus PT 1911. Just seen too many good things about it to pass it up. I get to pick it up on Mon after work and I'm going strait to the range to try it out.
CAMO.
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Gentlemen,
Thank you all for some great suggestions. You've actually made my choice harder, but that's good. Your alternatives are excellent with the added advantage of keeping my wallet a bit fuller... :)
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Hello. I have had excellent luck with the STI Trojan and STI Legacy.
Best.
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+1 on Smith & Wesson. I have a basic target model that hasn't missed a beat and shoots lights out.It has crowded into my list of top 1911's by sheer performance.
I am a Colt man first when it comes to 1911's but the 80 series guns I have had weren't anything to write home about accuracy wise. Bought a series 70 repro a couple of years ago that is a fantastic pistol, great fit and finish with plenty of accuracy.
For basic 1911s I feel it would be hard to get more bang for your buck than these two. ;D
HBMan
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I've got the Colt 1911 XSE and I'm really pleased with it, it's got a lot of extra's on it, and oh yeah, it's a REAL Colt!!!!
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I have two Springfields that have been flawless thus far, and I have more rounds than I can remember through them. One is a V-12 factory compensated gun, and the other is a Loaded model. Of the two, I actually enjoy shooting the Loaded more than the V-12, although the V-12 does attract a whole lot more attention at the range.
As soon as I find some skins for it, the Loaded will become my EDC gun, and I will be retiring my Taurus PT-101 to nightstand duties.
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As soon as I find some skins for it, the Loaded will become my EDC gun
Skins ??? Does this mean a holster?
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Kimber Team Match II if you don't mind the weight. The slickest factory action I have....wish it came in a 10MM...I had to settle for an Eclipse in 10.
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Skins ??? Does this mean a holster?
First its "Pecos strawberries" and now we have "skins". Potato skins?......Jesus, does anybody talk normal? ::)
Here in New York we have mastered the English language with plain and simple terms.........How YOU doin? ;D
For example:
In California: "Pardon me, may I please have a segment of pizza with pineapple and tofu placed on top, with one Coca Cola beverage with some shaved ice."
In New York: "Slice and a coke."
And don't forget the ever popular........"Gimmie a bagel and a shmeer."
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Here in New York
New York City!!?? Well, that explains everything.
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New York City!!?? Well, that explains everything.
You're just jealous my friend.....;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D.........NYC, with a CCW? God forbid!!!
Nah, I'm in upstate New York......but certainly close enough to Bloombergville to be upsetting. I grew up in Brooklyn though, on "toyd" avenue....... 8) 8) I could go for an Egg Cream just about now.
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SW 1911 PD
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Can you explain what you meant by Kimber and bad service?
I love my Kimber and I have had great service from them.
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I own a rock Island Armory 1911, a great starter platform if you want to customize. Classic Arms.US has a few they customize. Mine is an Ed Brown custom.
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Hey- what about Sig's new GSR? I haven't fired one but I hear it's pretty well appointed for the price range, and...Tritium sights?
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Lets not forget that when we talk about 1911s , that does not include commanders and pistols we commonly call 1911s. The true 1911 is the pistol John Browning designed, the action and feed ramp is different on so called 1911s, also the barrell and feed ramp is straight. Im sure most know this but it may be better to word this properly to avoid confusion. ;) ;)