Out of the box Optics Ready 1911s that dont cost north of $3000?

[cerebral_bore]

I think there’s a Kimber and a Springfield.

Anyone know of any others?

Wilson and Nighthawk might be pushing the price point, not even sure if they make one.

Not interested in race gun or that raised style mount that clears the slide, or .40 s&w or 9mm.

 

[lone-wolf]

With the 1911's smooth trigger, I'm surprised mounting red dots on them isn't more common

 

[wai762]

I think Girsan (?) has one.
But I am not sure about part compatibility, I seem to read somewhere their parts are not the usual Colt spec, so installing aftermarket part may be a problem.
Also, there seem to be no info on what optic cut is on the slide.

 

[lone-wolf]

I was considering getting a EGW optics plate for the rear sight of a 1911, not a pretty option, but an option

 

[B..]

Its not out of the box but you can always buy the Trijicon mounting plate and have Blackbox cut and mount any 1911 properly and it'll look like the image below.

TRIJICON 1911 RMR MOUNT W/ INTEGRATED NIGHT SIGHT SET - $310
Plus milling and cerekote.

 

[Ipscshooters]

^^^^^ that is an absolute beauty

 

[lone-wolf]

Oh that's interesting

BUL said they have optics ready 1911s in the tac & sl(? i think) line ups but they might be pushing that $3k mark, and I only see them as a 2011 frame

 

[B..]

Yes .... 2011 Bul is just under 3100 cnd from site sponser:

https://www.freedomventures.shop/products/bul-armory-tac-425-black

Also comes in a 5" 2011

 

[hatman1793]

If it has to be 45acp & price is a big factor, the nice people at Glock make a suitable 45.

 

[cerebral_bore]

Looks like the cheapest option is the Girsan.

I read it’s got the Doctor/Noblex footprint (Venom/FastFire), but not 100% sure.

Also has a rail which I like in this case.

And .45 acp because I already own a bunch of 1911 mags for a full size.