.45 for my 45th birthday. opinions on what to get?

I'm not trying to hi-jack this fine thread, but I have noticed a few Remington 1911 R1s for sale both new or used and I'm wondering if any CGNers might have one and can offer comments.
According to the prices I see if they are of good quality then maybe also a good buy ?
 
I'm certainly no expert, but if you're asking for opinions, here's mine concerning the delivery of the standard 230 grain ball in the .45 ACP flavor:

Springfield GI or Mil Spec (satisfies your need for a basic no frills 1911 while giving you a quality product.)

Colt's Series 70 (either Gov't Model or NM version, depending on your pleasure), this pistol does the same as any other but you get the quiet satisfaction that you are the caretaker of one of the finest production pistols made on this side of either pond.

S&W M1917/Brazilian contract (N frame Smith chambered in God's calibre, need I say more?) I have a slightly beat example, its a joy to shoot. Moon clips are slick to load/unload, and if you bugger one up, you have the option of dropping individual cartridges into that Coke can-sized cylinder. The moon clip is a handy way of bulk loading the pistol but it functions exactly the same without. Just a bit slower.

Ruger Blackhawk convertable. I don't own one, but they really intrigue me. I have owned several Ruger wheelguns in .45 Colt, and this seems like the answer to the question that should have been asked (and I guess it has). I'd go 4 5/8" myself, if I were buying one. And I just might, if I ever work my way through the list of must haves.
 
I'm in the same boat... Just got a 629 and a Redhawk this year for my 44th and want to do the same for 45 next year. I'm thinking a full custom gun built on one of my Norcs, or just go full bore and get a Wilson Combat/Les Baer/Nighthawk Custom/etc. Good luck in your search!
 
Another vote for:

Ruger Blackhawk Convertible SA 45LC/45ACP 4.6" black/blued.
Or
Ruger Lipsey's Blackhawk Flattop Convertible SA 4 5/8" with "ivory" grips

Shoot 2x .45's...both for under $700 BNIB......hmmmm now you got me thinking:)
 
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HK 45. Or usp 45 or Fnp fnx 45 tactical

Edit...I never read your op...so just ignore above...I've never met a 1911 I liked but I have only met a couple, so I can't say they are bad I'm just not willing to shell out the $$$$ on a big one.

I would however jump on any of my above 3.
 
the best buy on a 1911 right now is a ruger 1911 and the sam 1911,I keep hearing comments about the sam compared to the norinco and really there is no comparison.The sam is by far a better gun I have both. The norinco has sharp edges,poor trigger,rough internal finnish,poor finish,slide to frame is loose and has poor sites.The norinco is a good gun for the $380.00 they charge. I would be comparing the sam to ruger or sig 1911s.I have the sam stainless sigma 9 and it should be a $1000.00 gun the finnish is great,the gun is tight and has very nice trigger and shoots great.I just ordered the omega and stainless thunderbolt a few days ago.These are the 1911s I have owned
-kimber eclipse,kimber team match,dan Wesson c bob 10mm,dan Wesson pointman 7,two Dlask arms pro series in 9mm and 40,sti trogan,lar grizzly 357 mag chrome finnish,ruger 1911,norinco,browning 1911 22,colt stainless delta elite,colt government 45, s&w anniversary model 1911,sam sigma 9 and now the sam omega and thunderbolt so I have a few guns to compare the sams to.I hope the next two sam pistols are as nice as the first one I bought,you don't always have to pay top dallor to get a quality 1911so if money is tight don`t be scared to try a sam pistol and for a few more bucks you might want to get one in stainless.
 
My personal experience is less extensive than jakebrake but I own a Spartan that has well over 10k and it runs like a top. Only neg is the finish is worn off on the rail and slide area. Not visible until taken apart and does not effect function. I have a Sig 1911 target stainless and it is fantastic! Can be found close to 1,000$ used - amazing trigger and accuracy. I also own 2 sams and the are both very good value for the money. I have handled several norincos and worked on one and the sam is way ahead in terms of fit/finish.

If you plan to shoot a decent amount you will need to reload. I am going a step further and starting to cast my own bullets to get the costs down because I shoot alot and want to shoot alot more.:D
 
Do you handload? If so, I would strongly consider a Schofield revolver in .45 Colt. There are few guns that are cooler and more unique out there.

If not, I know it's not something you mentioned, but I would get into reloading instead of buying a gun. For a price of mid-level 1911s like the Ruger or Remington, you can get a well-stocked reloading bench into action and enjoy shooting for less. You can also justify it as offsetting the expense of the .45 you buy down the road!
 
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