22LR
Twelve Pointer
I don't know much about the 1911. I have held a couple, I prefer the full size with the full beaver tail. Any brands I should stay away from?
LTB my first 1911 in 45acp
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Hunting Nut
Old Mossy Horns
A few years ago I held and worked the action on a Remington R-1. The slide felt like it had been worked or lapped with a rock by a drunk monkey.
I'd shy away from those.
Bailey Boat
Twelve Pointer
I have several series 70's and a couple of 80's all Colt's and LOVE them. it's all I would own....
FishHunt
Old Mossy Horns
Be serious and ask yourself what are you really going to do with the 1911. If you just want one "just because" or just for a fancy bbq pistol and it has to be a brand "X" then get the one you want. If you plan to use it for self defense, practical shooting, hunting, competition, etc... get one tailored towards the end uses you have in mind.
Here's a good article on 1911's. The prices are dated but the information is still accurate. https://www.luckygunner.com/lounge/1911s-good-bad-ugly/
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Here's a good article on 1911's. The prices are dated but the information is still accurate. https://www.luckygunner.com/lounge/1911s-good-bad-ugly/
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buckman84
Eight Pointer
I've got a rock island that pretty much rides in the truck all the time. For the money you can't beat em.
I’ll second the RI I have one that I did a little work on when I got it. Never been babied and it has performed flawlessly.
cuppednlocked
Ten Pointer
If you are looking for something with a little history you should check out the CMP. They have had 2 lotteries for USGI surplus 1911’s. I got mine in the first batch.
I bought a Desert Eagle from a forum member and I love lt
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22LR
Twelve Pointer
Just because
22LR
Twelve Pointer
I never heard of CMP before, I will look into it
Personally I am a Colt guy, and no desire to own any other kind...
SnowMaker
Ten Pointer
How much you willing to spend? Its a big ocean of those out there. Price point makes a huge difference
Mr.Gadget
Old Mossy Horns
Its all what you want!
I have several different brands, colts, remington, Ithaca, Kimber, RI, springfield......
All good guns, just depends on money, history, need and likes.
For the price it is hard to do better then springfield or RI.
For history some if the early 1911 guns or later 1911A1.
I have several different brands, colts, remington, Ithaca, Kimber, RI, springfield......
All good guns, just depends on money, history, need and likes.
For the price it is hard to do better then springfield or RI.
For history some if the early 1911 guns or later 1911A1.
LIZZRD
Eight Pointer
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Hunting Nut
Old Mossy Horns
When I met @Hevi 13. Anson he showed me the Desert Eagle .45.... very nice piece. That was the first one I'd seen like that.
It was slick.
22LR
Twelve Pointer
$1200
SnowMaker
Ten Pointer
If you really want one at that price there's options. I honestly want to tell you to avoid them though. At that price you could get other pistols that are darn nice and lots of fun.
I am generally a Colt guy but a Rock Island is my general move around gun.
I should add that I bought a basic R.I. 1911 and added a beaver tail and skeletonized hammer.
Mr.Gadget
Old Mossy Horns
Did you cut the tail or drop in?
RIA also does not have the FP safety. That was one reason I stopped buying colt, kimber and others.
Buffet Trout
Twelve Pointer
Can anyone confirm that RI builds on old Colt machinery? I’ve been told this but haven’t confirmed.
Ruger makes a solid 1911, too.
Ruger makes a solid 1911, too.
I used a drop in, Wilson Combat I believe it was.
I am comfortable with the 70 but I will say that years ago I did drop a Colt Series 80 Gold Cup (carrying mexican while running!) and it did uneventfully strike muzzle first on concrete. Whenever I recall that memory it seems to replay in slow-motion for some reason.
Ouch!! If like me, you were probably running in slow motion.