Best 1911 brand/model?
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Best?
Cabot,les baer,Wilson,nighthawk,sti,ed Brown
Then
Colt,Springfield,sig,s&w,ruger
Then
Kimbers,remington
Then
Seraphim,Sam
Then
Norinco
Then
Para
Strictly my opinion the fact is there so many ####ing 1911's these days it's hard to narrow down a list I know I'm missing lots
Cabot,les baer,Wilson,nighthawk,sti,ed Brown
Then
Colt,Springfield,sig,s&w,ruger
Then
Kimbers,remington
Then
Seraphim,Sam
Then
Norinco
Then
Para
Strictly my opinion the fact is there so many ####ing 1911's these days it's hard to narrow down a list I know I'm missing lots
I'd add Fusion to the top end list and maybe move STI down one notch but otherwise I think you pretty well nailed it.
Absolute best would be a custom built. After that I'd agree with list above.
Link below is my favourite 1911 because I have one of Eddy Cameron's custom 2011s in 40cal, but there are other amazing custom builders.
http://cameronscustomguns.com/index.php/firearms/C6/
Link below is my favourite 1911 because I have one of Eddy Cameron's custom 2011s in 40cal, but there are other amazing custom builders.
http://cameronscustomguns.com/index.php/firearms/C6/
What is Colt's model for the GI spec? This topic was general, but the 1911 I want to buy must look like the ones that were used by the army (ww1, ww2, vietnam, ...).
So why not buy one that actually was used in one of the wars?
Here is the basic Colt (http://www.colt.com/Catalog/Pistols/1991-Series)
and here is the Springfield (http://www.springfield-armory.com/products/1911-mil-spec-45-acp/#PB9108L)
Hi there,
I was asking myself the same question, and came across this article: http://www.activeresponsetraining.net/the-best-1911
The idea is that the author has seen quite a few in his years as an instructor. He references this article: http://www.gunnuts.net/2013/04/12/1911-ratings-list/ and evaluates the opinions of that author.
The opinions are based on 600rd/day or 5-6K/year shooter.
The Summary is this:
Yes to...
#1 Colt
#2 Springfield
#3 S&W
No to...
Wilson Combat
Taurus
Kimber (some are fine, some aren't)
Para (some are fine, most aren't)
Not trying to start a flame war, just regurgitating some of the results of my own search for the answer to this question...
I was asking myself the same question, and came across this article: http://www.activeresponsetraining.net/the-best-1911
The idea is that the author has seen quite a few in his years as an instructor. He references this article: http://www.gunnuts.net/2013/04/12/1911-ratings-list/ and evaluates the opinions of that author.
The opinions are based on 600rd/day or 5-6K/year shooter.
The Summary is this:
Yes to...
#1 Colt
#2 Springfield
#3 S&W
No to...
Wilson Combat
Taurus
Kimber (some are fine, some aren't)
Para (some are fine, most aren't)
Not trying to start a flame war, just regurgitating some of the results of my own search for the answer to this question...
If not the best, not too far behind.
Once owned one in double stack, unbelievably accurate.
http://www.crafm.com/firearms/pistols/svi-infinity-1911-govt-length-pistol-single-stack-v-7509.html
Once owned one in double stack, unbelievably accurate.
http://www.crafm.com/firearms/pistols/svi-infinity-1911-govt-length-pistol-single-stack-v-7509.html
Norincos come tight, they have hard durable steel so they stay tight, triggers are good out of the box, and get better after 500 or 1000 rounds. They don't break, they don't wear, and they are accurate. They also don't cost much, and if you decide you don't want to keep it; they don't depreciate as much either. Mine is on my "Never Sell" list. One small issue with mine and two other members I know of, is that the nose on some of the slide catch can be a bit short to engage the mag follower, and lock the slide open after the last shot; I have fixed a few and will do so for anyone for the cost of return shipping. Considering the amount that have been sold, you don't see a lot of them for sale used.
Buy one, shoot it until you find the make you really want to have; and you may realize that you have a better pistol in the Norinco when the dust settles.
Buy one, shoot it until you find the make you really want to have; and you may realize that you have a better pistol in the Norinco when the dust settles.
You do know that they are not the same, There was a couple original one on the EE last few days, do you want to spend 400.oo or 4000.oo?
I have a 350.oo that will shoot right with a 3000.oo one, I you want GI issue , look, that is your basic fixed sight standard trigger one, quality trigger , smoothness will cost 1200.oo+.
brand?
I have a 350.oo that will shoot right with a 3000.oo one, I you want GI issue , look, that is your basic fixed sight standard trigger one, quality trigger , smoothness will cost 1200.oo+.
brand?
I have a Colt Gold Cup Natioanl match and have yet to come across a better 1911.
