1911s in $700 range?

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I'm thinking of getting a new 1911 (stainless is greatly preferred) but don't want to spend over $700 (before taxes). I don't want to customize it, so Norincos are out (plus I want something nicer)...

Was kinda waiting for a Taurus PT1911 (and still am :)), but want to consider other options as well. How much is Springfield Mil-Spec 1911? what else is there?
 
A Springfield 1911 stainless mil-spec is $895 CDN at the site I'm looking at. $825 for Parkerized, so it's probably worth the extra $70 to get stainless.
 
Stay away from taurus, that's all I can say on those!

Other than that, Norinco 1911's are actually of a higher steel quality than springfields (Norc's are forged, springfields cast) and spend a couple hundred on accessories/replacement small parts and you have a high quality 1911 that won't let you down. Gunnar is a fantastic recommendation, give him a shout.

Aside from that, I've picked up the odd series 70 or 80 Colt 1911 here on the board for $700 in very good shape, that is a fantastic option. If you buy a Taurus, you'll find it's damn near impossible to sell should you ever decide to!

So all in all, there's no contest in quality for your money or value to a smoothed Norinco (I own Kimbers, Colt's but still have a Norinco too, I'd like to think I know :p)
 
Norincos maybe inexpensive but they are hardly cheap. New sights and a trigger job and you will have a gun that is ultra reliable and will shoot with any 1911 you want to name out to 25 yards - can't speak to yardage beyond that because I can't shoot worth a hoot beyond 25 yards anyway.

Norincos are much better buys than the Springfield MIl-spec or Colt repro guns there is no question on that. Check out the US boards, guys down there love them and they are buying guns used.

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Not to be a PITA. But is there a specific reason why you want new? I would buy used from many members on this site. I think many members here treat their guns better then their kids
 
If you buy a Taurus, you'll find it's damn near impossible to sell should you ever decide to!
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but if I'l ever decide to sell a tricked out Norinco I'll probably only get half of what I paid for it...

I have nothing against Norincos and I'm sure they're great value, I just want one in stainless...and not a big fan of customizing...

About Taurus 1911; it's not even out yet and people already trash it...LOL (ps: I have Taurus revolver and love it, that's why I wouldn't hesitate to buy their another gun. Plus on the US forums no one even said anything bad about their PT92/99/100/101 models...)

too bad mill spec is almost $900 :(, what about the GI stainless?
 
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I can understand where you're coming from if you're after a stainless, my first handgun was a 1911 and it HAD to be stainless, still glad it is :p I bought a Kimber stainless II and I've never looked back, still the best 1911 there is. But, the price reflects that unfortunately. However, I've bought a Kimber custom II with night sights here for about $900 IIRC, so basically not a ton more than you'd spend with taxes on a $700 retail gun, same as a new stainless Spring would run you after all is said and done, within $50 anyhow likely. But again, not stainless, and stainless 1911's just look so damn good... Slap on a pair of rosewood grips, and now we're talkin'....

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IM_Lugger said:
but if I'l ever decide to sell a tricked out Norinco I'll probably only get half of what I paid for it...

I have nothing against Norincos and I'm sure they're great value, I want stainless and just not a big fan of customizing...

About Taurus 1911; it's not even out yet and people already trash it...LOL (ps: a have Taurus revolver and love it, that's why I wouldn't hesitate to buy their another gun. Plus on the US forums no one even said anything bad about their PT92/99/100/101 models...)

too bad mill spec is almost $900 :(, what about the GI stainless?
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Not sure. Maybe used is a better bet.
 
I wouldn't bother with the G.I. Other than it's stainless it really has nothing over the norinco. I seriously considered the parkerized G.I. until I got to get a real god look at them. The norc commender was a little rougher but I shoots as good or better. I don't regret passing the springfield up.
 
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