Best 1911 in the 800-900 range

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I'm looking at picking up a 1911 and am wondering if anyone has any experience with guns in the 800 - 900 range? I am interested in a GI length not a Commander length. I was looking at an STI Spartan and a Remington R1 but I'm no expert so I'm not sure what I should be looking for. The Spartan had adjustable sights, full length guide rod and front slide serrations where the R1 did not. I like the idea of front slide serrations but I have no idea what difference a full length guide rod makes. So if anyone owns a 1911 in this price range and can make a recommendation based on their experience I would like to hear it.

I should also point out I have not ruled out getting something cheaper like a SAM but 800-900 is the top of my price range.

Thanks
 
What do you guys think about the Kimber Custom IIs? They are almost in this range but get mixed reviews.
 
Just picked up a SAM Thunderbolt from Wolverine for less than $700 all in. I was VERY impressed with the fit and finish, and it shoots great. It has a lot of the upgrades you might look to add to your 1911 including ambi controls, commander hammer, beavertail grip safety, grip checkering, adjustable LPA sights, slightly flared magwell and a great trigger. Well worth the money in my book! This coming from a guy who has several Colt Series 70s and a sloppy old USGI 1911A1.
 
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What do you want to do with it? Shoot it occasionally, or have a gun that works flawlessly for competition?

For occasional shooting: a Norinco could be sufficient. If you want a competitive gun: get an STI. The STI won't be flawless out of the box, but it will be much closer to what you need.... cost effectively closer.

-ivan-
 
TPeck said:
I'm looking at picking up a 1911 and am wondering if anyone has any experience with guns in the 800 - 900 range? I am interested in a GI length not a Commander length. I was looking at an STI Spartan and a Remington R1 but I'm no expert so I'm not sure what I should be looking for. The Spartan had adjustable sights, full length guide rod and front slide serrations where the R1 did not. I like the idea of front slide serrations but I have no idea what difference a full length guide rod makes. So if anyone owns a 1911 in this price range and can make a recommendation based on their experience I would like to hear it.

I should also point out I have not ruled out getting something cheaper like a SAM but 800-900 is the top of my price range.

Thanks
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I just picked up a new SAM Thunderbolt (.45) stainless....added a set of hogue rubber finger grips and this thing is amazing! Better still...I got it when it was on sale!! :) good luck beating this thing for the money I paid. And I got Wolverine behind it:)


Edit: STI = SAM = STI...yatta,yatta,yatta.....both made in the Phillipines.
 
I love my R1 stainless. I find front serrations and rails useless clutter. The Rem is sleek and ###y like an original, just with upgraded sights. Plus Remington made them during the war as well as colt so you have a bit of pedigree there as well.
 
only speaking from my limited personal experience. I love my SR1911. Very accurate gun and still more accurate than I am. It's a keeper despite the fact that it does take longer to clean/oil than my M&P and Glock.

TPeck said:
I'm looking at picking up a 1911 and am wondering if anyone has any experience with guns in the 800 - 900 range? I am interested in a GI length not a Commander length. I was looking at an STI Spartan and a Remington R1 but I'm no expert so I'm not sure what I should be looking for. The Spartan had adjustable sights, full length guide rod and front slide serrations where the R1 did not. I like the idea of front slide serrations but I have no idea what difference a full length guide rod makes. So if anyone owns a 1911 in this price range and can make a recommendation based on their experience I would like to hear it.

I should also point out I have not ruled out getting something cheaper like a SAM but 800-900 is the top of my price range.

Thanks
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Spartan, if its anything like my Trojan (and spartan 4). Remington's are nice to look at, and I do have one, but the triggers are awful out of the box, plus it has that odious firing pin block that you deal with or eliminate.

Plus I'm currently biased against fixed sight pistols.
 
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