1911 45 what would you buy

[sailor723]

If you can stretch your budget a bit Freedom Ventures has the STI Trojan on for $1300 (down from 1599 I think) as one of their Black Friday specials. I have had one for a couple of years and it's been flawless for me.

 

[Springdog]

I would look at Springfield armory milspec.

^ this.... and buy ammo with the shrapnel. I picked up a GI model here from another nut and love it

 

[Clocked92]

I may get flamed for this but I have never had any issues with my Kimber 1911. It's the Custom II Two-tone and I bought it for $1150 new last winter.

 

[pilgrim]

you can buy an STI Trojan for around $1000 of EE

 

[grinder08]

So I've got the 45 bug and currently have a Glock 21sf.
I have owned many 1911 style in 9mm but never 45
What's a good buy in the $1000.00 to $1200.00 range
Thanks

I would (and did) buy a Ruger SR1911. Has proven to be a pretty damn good gun. Accurate, reliable and looks good. The only trouble being poor quality magazines which is typical of guns in this class.

 

[Mr. Friendly]

Colt. /end thread.

 

[Lonesome Donkey]

I would (and did) buy a Ruger SR1911. Has proven to be a pretty damn good gun. Accurate, reliable and looks good. The only trouble being poor quality magazines which is typical of guns in this class.

I owned an SR1911.

Having owned several other 1911s, including a new Colt Series 70, I would have to disagree with you about the magazines.
They were of excellent quality.

 

[SoylentD]

A used STI Trojan, or a used Sig Tacops. In that order.

 

[007shaun007]

great info/choices guys, I too am doing my home work, looking for opinions, thanks....

 

[pc9]

Colt. /end thread.

No we'll keep this one going. Never was a fan of Colt.

 

[1riot1ranger]

STI Sentinel Premier.

 

[luckey]

any 1911 in 45acp is good in my book. most of them will be more accurate than the shooter anyway. Personally I have the ruger SR1911, out of all my pistols/revolvers, I shoot it most accurately, even better than my cz tactical in 9mm. considering the fact that I got it for less than 7xx less than 2 years ago, it's an amazing gun. even with the price right now, I would say it's well worth it.

So I've got the 45 bug and currently have a Glock 21sf.
I have owned many 1911 style in 9mm but never 45
What's a good buy in the $1000.00 to $1200.00 range
Thanks

 

[easyrider604]

So I've got the 45 bug and currently have a Glock 21sf.
I have owned many 1911 style in 9mm but never 45
What's a good buy in the $1000.00 to $1200.00 range
Thanks

I am partial to Rugers, and you can't go wrong with the SR1911 5 inch or Commander. I love my 5 inch version.

 

[pc9]

It arrived today.
Looks and feels great. Can't wait to get out and try it.

 

[Michael Dempster]

OP alraedy bought the SR1911, but this is a good one too:

 

[Import]

Dang....I do like me a carry .45.....nice

 

[pc9]

OP alraedy bought the SR1911, but this is a good one too:

I was looking at those and it was a close second.
I might just have to have another one day

 

[madcow]

OP alraedy bought the SR1911, but this is a good one too:

Brutal fitting of the bevertail

 

[easyrider604]

Brutal fitting of the bevertail

No fitting there. Factory tech simply dropped it in. All my Norkie beavertails were fitted, sloppily but obviously way better than this.

 

[johNTO]

Not a fan of 1911's. Shot and owned both Full and Commander sized and personally prefer the Full sized.
If I were to add one to my collection (at ~$1,000) I would get the Springfield armory milspec. I like the Classic look.