What's the best 1911 for under $1000.00

[KDX]

If I ever decide to buy one of these, what is the best bang for the buck in this price range?

 

[Canuck223]

A used STI Trojan or used Kimber.

 

[prproulx]

The Springfield Armory Mil-spec (not GI) stainless is under $1000 and has modern sights and flared ejection port.
I don't own one but it LOOKS nice.

 

[NAA]

I'd vote Springfield mil-spec, too. 'Course you could almost get a pair of tuned Norc's from Armco for $1,000 taxes & shipping in...

 

[1851 Navy]

How much of a difference is there between the Mil Spec and the GI? Is it just the sights and ejection port?

 

[KDX]

I'd vote Springfield mil-spec, too. 'Course you could almost get a pair of tuned Norc's from Armco for $1,000 taxes & shipping in...

But just how good would the Norc be? I would prefer quality over quantity.

 

[foxbat]

If you want new...go with the Springfield...used choices would definately go
with either the STI or Kimber.

 

[Dustin]

How about the Para SSP?

 

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[karl hungus]

Para LTC/SSP from Gunnar at Armco, $1050 shipped. Pictures don't do it justice. I'd go for the LTC myself.

 

[Mystic Precision]

How about an Armsco tuned Norc 1911 for $450? Throw in a few cosmetic bits/sights, and quality mags for another $200.

Probably run better then many stock 1911's.

I started with a Norc frame. Changed just about everything to better aftermarket and have around $700 invested.

Jerry

 

[pitdogboy]

save up for the real deal...a Colt...

$.02

 

[wobbles99]

How about a Charles Daly? I held a target enhanced in stainless and it's got all the goodies for about $850.00. That said I bought a norc commander and absolutely love it. Think of all the extra ammo you could buy with the money left over.

 

[NAA]

But just how good would the Norc be? I would prefer quality over quantity.

Don't knock 'em until you've tried 'em... the "tuned" one's I mean...

 

[duncanjetta]

I liked the look and features of the Para SSP

 

[KDX]

I fondled a Kimber 22 today that looked like the Super Match 2. I didn't want to give it back. That was a seriously nice piece of work.

 

[misfire]

I liked the Para SSP enough to buy one. Others for under 1000.00 that I considered were some of the used Colts in the exchange forum, the Mil Spec Springer and even some of the Kimbers. I understand that the Norc's are very good for the money and is a solid base for customizing. For personal reasons, I won't buy a Norinco, but I do see them as a great value with good potential. My choice, my loss..........

 

[kbvr6]

I would go with the Para SSP as well

 

[KDX]

I think I'm in love with the Kimber Tactical Custom 2 and the Eclipse Target 2. Way out of my price range right now though.

 

[sillymike]

But just how good would the Norc be? I would prefer quality over quantity.

Well, since quite a few americans custom 1911 maker used to start their race gun with the Norinco... I would say the quality is pretty good! They only thing I didn't like on most of the Norinco I've seen is their blueing...

Mike.