Looking for a new 1911

[grizzly416]

Ok been looking at Kimber and s&w
Must be 45acp
Full size steel frame,beaver tail safety
Would like night sights
Not after a gi model
Price range 1000-1400

 

[1riot1ranger]

How about a price range? 1911s have a broad spectrum of choices: from Norinco to full SVI custom.

 

[grizzly416]

Up to 1400$

 

[1riot1ranger]

Springfield Armory.

 

[grizzly416]

Any reason why

 

[TT1900]

Colt Competition or SA RO.

 

[hatman1793]

Ruger has a new stainless Target version 1911 with most of the desirable features & adjustable sights.

 

[silverfoxdj]

Colt Delta Elite may be in your price range..

 

[NAA]

Springfield Armory Range Officer.

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NAA.

 

[1riot1ranger]

Any reason why

Because you can’t get a STI Trojan anymore!

In all seriousness... SA has a reputation for building quality 1911s. They have a great set of features for the price.

As as mentioned above, the Colt Competiton is also a great buy. S&W is also decent, but steer clear of the external extractor.

I’d steer clear of Kimber. Most of my experience with a 1911 comes from shooting IPSC - and there are almost zero people shooting a Kimber in competition. Colt, SA, STI, S&W and even SIG are used in competition, but not Kimber.

 

[freewheel3]

My Avatar. Ruger SR1911 45 acp. Well built, feels good in my hand. Over 2000 logged rounds and not one, zero, zip, nada malfunctions winter or summer, and still looks brand new.

 

[can14]

Buy a colt, new or used. They make good ones

 

[8x68]

My Avatar. Ruger SR1911 45 acp. Well built, feels good in my hand. Over 2000 logged rounds and not one, zero, zip, nada malfunctions winter or summer, and still looks brand new.

^^^This. I love mine. One of the nicest balanced 45's I ever owned.

 

[pilgrim]

Try EE for a used STI Trojan......still some floating around.....even if you go $200-300 over your budget (nothing compared to money spent on ammo) - that would be a great deal for a great gun.

 

[SIR VEYOR]

Rock island seems to have some interesting options. Including some more tactical body shapes than a GI model.

 

[silverfoxdj]

Try EE for a used STI Trojan......still some floating around.....even if you go $200-300 over your budget (nothing compared to money spent on ammo) - that would be a great deal for a great gun.

^^^ My thoughts exactly if you can find a lightly used one..

 

[sailor723]

Because you can’t get a STI Trojan anymore!

In all seriousness... SA has a reputation for building quality 1911s. They have a great set of features for the price.

As as mentioned above, the Colt Competiton is also a great buy. S&W is also decent, but steer clear of the external extractor.

I’d steer clear of Kimber. Most of my experience with a 1911 comes from shooting IPSC - and there are almost zero people shooting a Kimber in competition. Colt, SA, STI, S&W and even SIG are used in competition, but not Kimber.

A STI Trojan would have been my first thought as well until they went crazy with pricing and then pretty much got out of 1911's

No first hand experience but I've heard really good things about Springfield Armouries' 1911's.

 

[silverfoxdj]

A STI Trojan would have been my first thought as well until they went crazy with pricing and then pretty much got out of 1911's

No first hand experience but I've heard really good things about Springfield Armouries' 1911's.

Exactly right on the STI's

 

[cement head]

Springfield Armories or a Norinco and spend the money on having it fixed up for you .

 

[Falconflyer]

Ruger Sr1911