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SIG, S&W, Kimber, Remington, Springfield, SAM, Norinco etc. A lot also depends on whether you buy new or used.
Agreed, lots of options especially if you are looking at used pistols. I really like Springfields, every one I've owned has been second hand with the exception of my first. Good old Colts can be had for under a grand too. The price usually creeps above your mark when you add in models that are more "modern" than the original design from what I've seen.
The sky is the limit really, decide what you want for features and go from there.
The sky is the limit really, decide what you want for features and go from there.
$1000 is kind of a sucky area to be in. It isn't quite enough to get something really nice, and its more than you should be paying for any Ruger, Remington or old used Springfield or Colt (I have owned all these brands). I would almost say to save a bit more and get yourself into a new Colt Competition or Rail Gun, etc. You can also get a good new Springfield for about the same price as the new Colts.
A lot depends on what you plan to do with it. If you're shooting in a discipline (IPSC Classic Major, 3-gun Heavy Metal, SASS Wild Bunch, etc) then the fine print on what's legal in a particular competition and the more ambiguous wisdom on what makes a gun optimally competitive all come into play. If you just want to plink then what looks good to you is all that counts. With the variety of 1911s out there, it's probably better to find something that fits your intentions out-of-the-box than plan on customizing too heavily.
There are a lot of 1911's around and they depreciate like cars. Best bang for the buck is lightly used. Lots of good brands as mentioned about. I'd be partial to Springfield (like a Range Officer) in your price range. You might find a used Colt Competition in that ball park as well. If new is a must - I'd look at the Ruger probably.
Saskcop has some good advise. If new is preferable have a look at Fusion https://wanstallsonline.com/fusion-1911-freedom-reaction-45-auto/ Decent fit and trigger for the money, doesn't rattle like my Ruger did.
Agreed 100%
My ruger does rattle, my colt 1911 rail gun does not
I bought it new, it was loose from day one. It ran well. just wasn't as tight as my other 1911's.
Not putting the gun down Ruger builds a solid piece.
This
There use to be good deals on solid 1911's, I'm still running an STI Spartan 45 commander that was $650 new and it is really accurate.
Have 3 SAM's, all were under $500, fit a bushing and that's all, and they are also very good...9,40, and a 45.
If I was dropping $1000 it would be a SIG or used STI.
Have 3 SAM's, all were under $500, fit a bushing and that's all, and they are also very good...9,40, and a 45.
If I was dropping $1000 it would be a SIG or used STI.
