Which 1911 would you get out of these for Bullseye

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So I'm shopping for a 1911 and I've come down to three. I'm going to be using these as Bullseye pistols. I'm just getting into the sport and am needed a 1911 with adjustable sites. My budget is at $1,500 and below. Here is the list:

Springfield Range officer

Kimber Target II

STI Trojan

Tell me what you think.
 
I think those are all decent guns. Some will raise issues with Kimbers but there are lots of happy Kimber shooters out there. Personally, of the three I might go with the Trojan but only because I have owned and have been happy with STI. I am sure the others are fine though.

Don't forget about used guns. If you are wanting to shoot bullseye, you could find a used STI Target Master in your range, which can compete with the best of them regardless of price. That would probably be the first door I'd try.
 
If you look at the us bullseye sites you will find almost universal approval for the Springfield RO, not for any of the others. But it is, like all factory pistols, in need of a trigger job. It will serve to get you up to Expert or even Master, then you can spend the money necessary to push it to the limits. On the other hand, just go looking for a used Clark, Giles, or Strahan --- there are quite a few still locked away in Ontario so it may involve searching among the Old Fart Shooters. Get a decent press and learn to load good ammo and shoot lots. Yanks will wear out a 45, but hardly any Canadians will.

Dr Jim
 
STI hands down! I really don't think the others are in the same league!

The Trojan is 100% made in house at a Texas facility. There are some YouTube walk through vids of the facility. Once you see what goes into a Torjan vs. The other two offerings you mentioned. You will definitely settle on STI
 
There you have it...we all recommend all of them....lol..and that's the problem..I going sti...they run beautifully, have a great trigger, and a very good warranty and parts availability...jmho..enjoy
 
kimber should never be considered if you are in need of quality.
Overpriced anchor for a uninformed fanboy (sorry, that was harsh)

RO and trojan are on the same level.
Springfield has been doing quality frames as long as colt and you'll never find a bad springfield.
Sti is new on the field and are trying hard (and doing well) at being a quality builder.
I use a springfield loaded target which is basically an RO with extra features.
15000 rounds in ipsc over a year+ and still locks up tighter than any kimber new from factory.
 
OP.....Just wondering why you're limiting yourself to those 3?
Take a look at the Les Baer CMP-Legal National Match Hardball. Guaranteed to shoot 10-shot, 3 inch groups at 50 yards with ball ammo. If you miss the 10 ring at 50 yds., you know it was shooter error and not the gun.....
 
Thanks for all the input. There are people at my club that compete with Les Baer, Kimbers, Remingtons, and Ed Browns. Some of those are the very top of the line versions. Right now I can't afford a $2,500+ gun ( some of these would cost me around $6,500).

Last week I was able to get a 4" group at 20 yards with a Kimber with good reloads. It was at some point just an off the shelf version. Now it has had some massaging to make it a competitive pistol. I am hoping to do the same with a mid level inexpensive 1911. I figure the better the components at the start the less doctoring I will need to get done. In the new year it will be one of those situations where the dealer who has one in stock that I can handle with probably get the sale.
 
Have you considered something a little different like a 38 mid-range wadcutter? There's the Colt 1911 or the Smith and Wesson model 52 and either would make a great bullseye gun. Here's the Colt:

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If you're just looking for informal bullseye shooting then they're good enough.

If you think you might progress to actually shooting some matches now and again, a couple of things to consider: 1) Most bullseye shooting in Canada is ISSF. You can't use a .45 in ISSF. The maximum centre fire calibre is .380. 2) You can use a .45 in NRA matches; you HAVE to use a .45 in a 2700 match in fact. But you will be shooting it at 50 yards (or scaled equivalent) and that really calls for a proper target pistol. Look for a used "wad gun" from one of the old farts, as recommended.
 
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