1911 45 what would you buy

pc9 said:
Ok finally got out last week and gave it a run through.
First impression I like it. shoots well and fed everything I put through it.
Fits nice in my hand and can get a good grip. I also brought my G21 sf out. Although the Ruger shot nice and felt great I still prefer my Glock.
Not sure at this point if it's a keeper. I think I now know I am not a 1911 style guy.
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That's always disappointing, but it happens. I was so, sooooo excited when I got my HK USP. Shot it once, and was like "Nope" and now it's up for sale, lol.
 
rkm456 said:
Dang, I'd probably have made that deal with you. Of course, mine's in 9mm, so you might not have wanted it anyways.
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I wasn't thinking about a trade when the USP deal came up. But I was curious about the newer HKs so I agreed to it. Haven't owned a HK since I sold my P7.
I didn't care about the caliber. It was more the actual gun I was interested in. So, yeah, 9mm wasn't a deal breaker!
 
I did that deal with stilalive...felt exactly the same as rkm456...just didn't fit me....and that was a very nice shooting 1911...thanks again..
 
So lets get back on track... 1911 in .45 :yingyang:

I see alot of replies of people who suggest the Sig Sauer 1911's.

I had one a few years ago. It was a TacOps.
It was not a bad shooter but the slide to frame fit was really not that good.
Maybe I had bad luck and it was a lemon but I would be hesitating to buy an another one.

I really liked that Nitron finish tho !
 
ben777lemay said:
So lets get back on track... 1911 in .45 :yingyang:

I see alot of replies of people who suggest the Sig Sauer 1911's.

I had one a few years ago. It was a TacOps.
It was not a bad shooter but the slide to frame fit was really not that good.
Maybe I had bad luck and it was a lemon but I would be hesitating to buy an another one.

I really liked that Nitron finish tho !
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Any idea how early a model it was? I had heard some of their earlier offerings had some issues but that they'd sorted things out in recent years.
 
Had 2 xo's to try them out....didn't keep either in the end...I just think others make a better 1911's..sig do however make fine pistols..
 
owned hk45 and g34 but my heart aches for 1911 - eyeing SA 1911


springfield range officer operator - 70 series 1911

STI trojan

Colt competition 1911
 
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So much excellent advice in this thread. Here are my findings from yesterday.

Yesterday I went into my lgs to look for a 1911. I handled a commander kimber, para expert, Remington commander, Remington R1 stainless and a Remington r1 enhanced and a few Norinco. The Kimberly had the loosest frame to slide fit. The Remington and Para pistols were pretty good. 2 of the 3 norincos I handled had terrible fit on the frame and slide and barrel lock up. The third was terrific. Tighter fit than any of the others. I had gone in willing to spend up to around $1200. In that range I have been looking at Colts, Springfield, and a few STI guns but my local store didn't carry those. And since I love to tinker and change parts around and customize that one tight fitting norinco was the right choice for me. I don't care about resale value in the slightest. I will be stripping it. Changing parts and cerakoting it to my liking. I could never bare to do that to a colt or Springfield.
 
Norcs are fun to start with and play Dr. Frankengun too.
i know i have at least 3 Norc 1911's that i do unthinkable stuff too..... but all in the name of science so its ok!

in fact now that i think about it i have a 4th Norc 1911 - its the one i converted into a 460Rowland.

im baffled that the loosest gun you played with was the Kimber.
mind blown!

every Kimber ive played with has been tight tight TIGHT!
 
Well I would like to restate that previous statement. The Kimber was the loosest of the "name brand" guns I handled. Which was 3 different remingtons and a para expert. One of the norc commanders was terrible. I could put my finger in the bored and rock the slide around. Another norc I could wiggle around more than I thought was acceptable and I found 1 full length norc sport that was excellent. I don't mean to state the kimber was bad. Just that it had more perceived play in it than the Remington and Para guns. I don't think it would have been at all indicative of kimbers quality overall. I am sure that the kimber reputation is well deserved. I wish they had a few other models in that price range for me to play around with.
 
I have a colt combat commander and a Kimber grand raptor 2. 2 tone. Love them both, but I agree the colt stock everything from the late 70's is my fave
 
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