Best 1911 in .45 around $1000 ??

CV32 said:
The Ruger SR1911 seems to a very good balance of performance and price, from what I have seen.
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X2. The Ruger SR1911 is stainless (nothing to worry about the finish). A few years ago when they came out, fit tolerances were questionable on some guns. (I believe those that got a "bad one" were more vocal than the droves of us who didn't get "a bad one" so take things with a grain of salt.) I have also heard reports of the front MIM sight breaking under recoil but mine is still going strong. In any event, I'm to understand that the Ruger factory (In America) have worked out the few issues they had and have production levels caught up with demand.
If you can handle the gun to ensure the slide to frame fit is good I'd say buy it. You won't be able to find a better 1911 in the $700-$800 price range. It will also save you $200 for ammo or wine for the women.:p
 
Para's are decent for the price point, I definitely like the warranty. Had to send out an Expert 45acp for some service, Graval had it back to me in just over 2 weeks including shipping time.

Best bang for the buck I would recommend the Sig TacOps (Railed $1100) or Sig XO (non-railed $1000), cant beat the price point for the components and the checkering and sights. Series 80 though, not too many quality series 70 out there

You can spend $500-$600 for a entry level 1911, but then you will want to add things to it (we all do).

I have Kimbers, Colts, STis, Sams, Sigs, Paras and a few others, Start with a good base and you are good to go.
 
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Sig Sauer 1911 XO. Should be right around $1000. Front strap checkering, fully deburred, polished feed ramp and match grade barrel, built tight. :)
 
Another vote for the Ruger. They pop up on the EE all the time and at decent prices if you are patient (of course most people start out asking full new retail price for a used gun !). I picked up a like new SR1911 for $650 and could not be happier. However even a new SR1911 is within your budget if you don't want a used pistol. The Ruger has a great adjustable trigger. I am much more accurate with this pistol than I was with my Springfield Armory Loaded or my 70 year old Ithaca. One thing I noticed about the Ruger is how easy it is to take apart and reassemble compared to most modern 1911's. Everthing just fits nicely with just the right amount of resistance. The slide stop on my SA Loaded was so difficult to assemble I can see why they almost all have the "idiot" scratch, while the Ruger just pops into place with no drama.
 
Save a pile of cash. Get a Norinco Sport in either two tone or blued. They are great shooters, good looking guns, and have a few extra features like ambi safety, skeletonized hammer, extended slide release, full length guide rod, extended mag release and a nice set of grips. And they always go bang when you pull the trigger.
 
If I was new to the 1911 game [which I am not] and was looking for one in the $1K range [all in] I'd be looking at either the Ruger SR 1911 or the STI Spartan.

Any extra cash I'd put towards good quality spare mags.

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BR427 said:
Save a pile of cash. Get a Norinco Sport in either two tone or blued. They are great shooters, good looking guns, and have a few extra features like ambi safety, skeletonized hammer, extended slide release, full length guide rod, extended mag release and a nice set of grips. And they always go bang when you pull the trigger.
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Norinco's aren't even on the same planet as the guns we're discussing. That's not to say they can't be(with NA parts and hand fitting), out of the box they aren't.
 
I receently had a norc in my collection for a 22 kit. Just didn't feel right, felt like the mouldy blueberry in the basket, had to get rid of it ASAP before it touched the rest.

As for shooters, they are good, not great, too much work involved to get them into the same class as the 1k group.
 
bojackson said:
Hey Folks

I'm in the market for my first 1911. Here are some of my prefences to help narrow down the options (only big dealbreakers are price and caliber)

-full size steel frame
- in .45
- in or around $1000
-series 70 design
-internal extractor
-nothing tactical, no rails etc
-open to different finishes

Reliability is important. I want the most bang for my buck. The less tinkering I have to do the better.Not looking to use in competition; I've got a CZ for that. Just for going pow at the range and impressing the ladies ;)

My research has pointed me towards the Ruger, STI Spartan, R1. Please share your thoughts and opinions!

Thanks
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Not having read all of the replies.

Ruger is excellent, but the price of new ones make me blanch
Remington R1 is series 80 and has a mushy trigger. I took out the blasphemous parts from mine and cleaned up the internals but it still isn't great. Nice gun, though, other than those ugly chunky sights.
STI is a good bet, but might be a bit too tactical for your liking

I've a love hate thing with SAM guns right now. I've owned 3 and none have worked well out of the box, needing time, money, parts, and persistence. I won't buy another as I do not trust them to have consistent QC of any sort. You should see the ugly galling inside the slide of my current one. That part should have been binned.

That's it for my personal experiences
 
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