Starter 1911

[JBD]

First off if you are on a budget don't buy a 45 acp pistol. Unless you are casting and reloading it is way more expensive than 9mm. Norinco are inexpensive and most of them work. However you will probably not like your sights and eventually will want to replace them. The dovetail cut is proprietary i believe so you wont be able to just order another set set and put them in. It will be a bit pricey to get a gunsmith to mill it and install.

My best advice is if you are looking for a 1911 is to purchase the one you want. purchasing the cheapest will likely cost more money.

 

[medvedqc]

When I was in your shoes, I went with a Dan Wesson Valor. Not inexpensive, but I figured it was probably going to be the only 1911 I own, that I will own it for life, so may as well make it a good one.

For the price point, there's a lot of value to the Dan Wesson's. They compare well with 1911's that are almost double the price. I would imagine resale value would be very good as well, I would bet they retain their resale value higher then lesser quality 1911's, if you ever did wanted to sell.

Just a thought.

very good thought andwhat we did half at least ...