Buying a 1911 is more complicated than a car!
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In that case Ruger SR1911.
Look no further, you can't get better new stainless steel 1911 for money they are asking for it.
If your new budget is the 1200-1500 range then you should strongly consider a Sig 1911. I bought the Tac Ops model and love it. I have about 2000 rounds through mine now without a hiccup.
http://youtu.be/_iut_6GiFFs
In the end it's all about what turns your crank, if a Norinco does it for you then there's no need to get anything else but If you dig stainless, night sights, rails etc. then this would be an excellent option. There are lots of great reviews of this pistol on CGN and elsewhere. I've seen these come up on the EE every so often for between 1000 and 1200 or you can get it new from Questar or Wanstalls. Good luck!
http://youtu.be/_iut_6GiFFs
In the end it's all about what turns your crank, if a Norinco does it for you then there's no need to get anything else but If you dig stainless, night sights, rails etc. then this would be an excellent option. There are lots of great reviews of this pistol on CGN and elsewhere. I've seen these come up on the EE every so often for between 1000 and 1200 or you can get it new from Questar or Wanstalls. Good luck!
if you want a traditional 1911, from your list, i would go for the colt or kimber. i have a kimber custom and i love it. i really like the STI 5.0, but it has a bit of a different look. i prefer internal extractors, good enough for john, good enough for me. my eyes prefer ajustable sights, not because i change them often, i just prefer the sight picture. i dont like firing pin safeties, just another part to break that you dont need. i have never personally had any need for rails and for me, they take away form the 1911s inherent good looks. most of the mid-range 1911s have firing pin safeties. i left the one in my kimber, but i have removed it from my competition gun. glad to hear you are interrested in purchassing a 1911, whatever you get i am sure you will love it. there used to be a link in a thread on this site that compared many 1911s, i am not sure if it is still around.
I understand the cost apeal of a Norc, but don't do it if you don't have to. You'll just spend more fixing and adding to it in the end. I went with an STI Lawman, it cost a fair penny and I regretted spending the money until it landed in my hands, haven't regretted anything since. Keep it simple and functional, but buy quality and you'll enjoy every moment with it.
I have heard the series 80 variants need a shim or spacer to ensure proper function after the block is removed. I have a Para 14.45 with the block removed and no spacer was required, theres just a hole now. I beleive the Kimber series II uses a swartz FPS which is slightly different, it is not connected to the trigger and may or may not need a spacer. I have never messed with it on my Kimber II , but i have heard you need to removed the rear sight to access it. The FPS on a Kimber is not connected to the trigger and therefore should not be as much of a issue. IMHO the trigger on my para is noticibly cleaner without the FPS. Or maybe its just in my head.
