which maker of a 1911

ander254 · 04-19-2008, 07:15 PM

I got to feel a 1911 style pistol the other day and loved it. I could pick up a springfield, witness, or RAA 1911 without much of an issue right now. The question is should I save my money and wait and buy a kimber or a used colt or any other higher end 1911? I love the way the kimbers and colts look and feel but right now they are out of my budget.

GlockMeister · 04-19-2008, 07:27 PM

How much do you have or want to spend?

But in all honesty, if Kimber and the others are out of your budget at the moment, you'll probably get better advice and suggestions if we knew what you have or want to spend.

I went with this one and got it for well under the MSRP.
Product: Model SW1911PD Pistol

You can also get it without the Crimson Trace Laser Grip, which will make it even cheaper, but if you can afford it, I suggest getting it if you can...I truly love the way this one feels and shoots. The finish is also excellent.

High Standard makes a reasonably priced 1911 and they are pretty solid. This one here,
GunBroker.com guns: High Standard GI Model 1911 45 ACP NIB 45ACP (item: 97594109 ends: Apr-23-08 03:51:27 PM)

Here's the same one only in compact.
GunBroker.com guns: High Standard 1911 Crusader Compact 45 NIB (item: 97663411 ends: Apr-24-08 11:52:10 AM)

Otter · 04-19-2008, 07:33 PM

Springfield Armory is a good pistol, Caspian is the way to go if you want to build your own.

nathangdad · 04-19-2008, 08:27 PM

I have had the opportunity to examine and fire some Springfield Armory
1911 variants at the range.

I found them very good in fit and finish and they shot well without
problems.

However, I am not really in a position to discuss all the other manufacturer's products.

Windwalker · 04-19-2008, 10:44 PM

I like Para Ordinance hi capacity pistols.

jerry · 04-20-2008, 08:44 AM

I have owned a Norinco and now have a Kimber.

I bought the Norinco because of cost. Shot it for 17 years and sold it for more than I paid for it. it was a nice shooting solid gun. Not saying buy a Norinco, but there are alot of nice shooting solid guns on the market.

I bought a Kimber a couple of years ago. Now I have a nice shooting gun with pride of ownership. The level of pride of ownership and satisfaction can vary by person to person. I guess what I'm trying to say is save and get what you want out of the gate.

I could find equal pride of ownership in a Colt or Springfield as well.

knightRider · 04-20-2008, 10:51 AM

kimber , or colt only way to go!

Apollo Morelos · 04-20-2008, 01:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ander254

I got to feel a 1911 style pistol the other day and loved it. I could pick up a springfield, witness, or RAA 1911 without much of an issue right now. The question is should I save my money and wait and buy a kimber or a used colt or any other higher end 1911? I love the way the kimbers and colts look and feel but right now they are out of my budget.

I have a Taurus PT 1911. I got it for $500.00. In my opinion this pistol is pretty accurate. Just my opinion.

reltor · 04-20-2008, 05:42 PM

CZ-USA Dan Wesson 1911's

or

Fusion Firearms

All top notch reasonable $

Apollo Morelos · 04-21-2008, 05:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Windwalker

I like Para Ordinance hi capacity pistols.

Just a FYI, Para Ordinance hi capacity is not a true 1911.

oldjarhead · 04-21-2008, 05:25 PM

I own a Colt 1911 which turns 40 this year and it is truly a fine pistol.
There are many fine 1911's on the market.
You don't have to spend mega-bucks to own a good shooter. Personally, I feel anything over $800 is over-priced regardless of the brand name.
He he...I paid $112.50 for mine forty years ago.

Apollo Morelos · 04-21-2008, 05:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by oldjarhead

I own a Colt 1911 which turns 40 this year and it is truly a fine pistol.
There are many fine 1911's on the market.
You don't have to spend mega-bucks to own a good shooter. Personally, I feel anything over $800 is over-priced regardless of the brand name.
He he...I paid $112.50 for mine forty years ago.

I had four 1911 about 30 minutes ago. My son came over and traded his PT92 for one of my Charles Daly. So I have one Charles Daly left, PT 1911 and a Colt Commander 1991 left.

ghost_raven · 04-21-2008, 05:36 PM

Personally, I'm perfectly happy with my Taurus 1911... and I got it for $600.

tmaq2 · 04-22-2008, 10:32 AM

Well it seems to me to be about what you feel comfortable with. However the when I purchased my Springfield it came with alot of the bells and whistles if you will, i.e. extend magazine release, thumb safety, dovetail safety, fancy hammer, trigger, etc. The two things I love the most are it still fires where I am it, and its very tight. But if you're counting votes put a check in the springfield column.

jkrzos · 04-22-2008, 03:08 PM

Howdy,

I own 6 1911's, 3 Springfield and 3 Colts. The Colts, 2 of which are 1918 mfgd, are great shooters for being 90 years old. The Springfields are my main Home Defence weapons. 2 of them have Crimson trace Grips, the 3" and 4" barrels. The 5" barrel is waiting for its grips. I love the 1911 platform.

John Krzos

Dookiebutt · 04-23-2008, 06:16 PM

Singer.

privateer · 04-23-2008, 11:23 PM

I'm a Kimber shooter , But my belief is that if you can depend on it when you need it , any gun at any price is a great gun.

billy · 04-23-2008, 11:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by oldjarhead

I own a Colt 1911 which turns 40 this year and it is truly a fine pistol.
There are many fine 1911's on the market.
You don't have to spend mega-bucks to own a good shooter. Personally, I feel anything over $800 is over-priced regardless of the brand name.
He he...I paid $112.50 for mine forty years ago.

I AGREE!
ive got a springfield 1911a1
$421 NIB
it always goes bang.

Quote:

Originally Posted by knightRider

kimber , or colt only way to go!

there are lots of ways to go.

GlockMeister · 04-23-2008, 11:42 PM

FWIW, I only suggested the Hi Standards because the member said money was an issue and both Kimber and Colt are out of their budget.

knightRider · 04-24-2008, 09:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by billy

I AGREE!
ive got a springfield 1911a1
$421 NIB
it always goes bang.

there are lots of ways to go.

not on my street !! lol billy

04-19-2008, 07:15 PM	#1
ander254 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 235 Images: 5	which maker of a 1911 I got to feel a 1911 style pistol the other day and loved it. I could pick up a springfield, witness, or RAA 1911 without much of an issue right now. The question is should I save my money and wait and buy a kimber or a used colt or any other higher end 1911? I love the way the kimbers and colts look and feel but right now they are out of my budget.

04-19-2008, 07:27 PM	#2
GlockMeister Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Northern Illinois Posts: 5,500	How much do you have or want to spend? But in all honesty, if Kimber and the others are out of your budget at the moment, you'll probably get better advice and suggestions if we knew what you have or want to spend. I went with this one and got it for well under the MSRP. Product: Model SW1911PD Pistol You can also get it without the Crimson Trace Laser Grip, which will make it even cheaper, but if you can afford it, I suggest getting it if you can...I truly love the way this one feels and shoots. The finish is also excellent. High Standard makes a reasonably priced 1911 and they are pretty solid. This one here, GunBroker.com guns: High Standard GI Model 1911 45 ACP NIB 45ACP (item: 97594109 ends: Apr-23-08 03:51:27 PM) Here's the same one only in compact. GunBroker.com guns: High Standard 1911 Crusader Compact 45 NIB (item: 97663411 ends: Apr-24-08 11:52:10 AM) __________________ I'd rather be tried by 12 than carried by 6! Last edited by GlockMeister; 04-19-2008 at 07:35 PM.

04-19-2008, 07:33 PM	#3
Otter Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Vermont Posts: 955 Images: 6	Springfield Armory is a good pistol, Caspian is the way to go if you want to build your own. __________________ Life is too important to be taken seriously.

04-19-2008, 08:27 PM	#4
nathangdad Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 2,483	Just my experience I have had the opportunity to examine and fire some Springfield Armory 1911 variants at the range. I found them very good in fit and finish and they shot well without problems. However, I am not really in a position to discuss all the other manufacturer's products.

04-19-2008, 10:44 PM	#5
Windwalker Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 3,589	I like Para Ordinance hi capacity pistols. __________________ America: Love it and protect it or leave it

04-20-2008, 08:44 AM	#6
jerry Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Posts: 10,884 Images: 9 Blog Entries: 1	I have owned a Norinco and now have a Kimber. I bought the Norinco because of cost. Shot it for 17 years and sold it for more than I paid for it. it was a nice shooting solid gun. Not saying buy a Norinco, but there are alot of nice shooting solid guns on the market. I bought a Kimber a couple of years ago. Now I have a nice shooting gun with pride of ownership. The level of pride of ownership and satisfaction can vary by person to person. I guess what I'm trying to say is save and get what you want out of the gate. I could find equal pride of ownership in a Colt or Springfield as well.

04-20-2008, 10:51 AM	#7
knightRider Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: you know where Posts: 2,683 Images: 19 Blog Entries: 11	kimber , or colt only way to go! __________________ I'm part kalishnakov, part heckler and Koch.

04-20-2008, 05:42 PM	#9
reltor Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 1	CZ-USA Dan Wesson 1911's or Fusion Firearms All top notch reasonable $

04-21-2008, 05:25 PM	#11
oldjarhead Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Mansfield, MO Posts: 819	I own a Colt 1911 which turns 40 this year and it is truly a fine pistol. There are many fine 1911's on the market. You don't have to spend mega-bucks to own a good shooter. Personally, I feel anything over $800 is over-priced regardless of the brand name. He he...I paid $112.50 for mine forty years ago.

04-21-2008, 05:36 PM	#13
ghost_raven Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Albuquerque, NM Posts: 408	Personally, I'm perfectly happy with my Taurus 1911... and I got it for $600. __________________ The First Amendment defines America, the Second Amendment defends it.

04-22-2008, 10:32 AM	#14
tmaq2 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 9	Well it seems to me to be about what you feel comfortable with. However the when I purchased my Springfield it came with alot of the bells and whistles if you will, i.e. extend magazine release, thumb safety, dovetail safety, fancy hammer, trigger, etc. The two things I love the most are it still fires where I am it, and its very tight. But if you're counting votes put a check in the springfield column.

04-22-2008, 03:08 PM	#15
jkrzos Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: MATTESON, ILLINOIS Posts: 46	1911's Howdy, I own 6 1911's, 3 Springfield and 3 Colts. The Colts, 2 of which are 1918 mfgd, are great shooters for being 90 years old. The Springfields are my main Home Defence weapons. 2 of them have Crimson trace Grips, the 3" and 4" barrels. The 5" barrel is waiting for its grips. I love the 1911 platform. John Krzos

04-23-2008, 06:16 PM	#16
Dookiebutt Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: America's North Coast Posts: 1,163	Singer.

04-23-2008, 11:23 PM	#17
privateer Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Anchorage , Alaska Posts: 416 Images: 1	I'm a Kimber shooter , But my belief is that if you can depend on it when you need it , any gun at any price is a great gun.

04-23-2008, 11:42 PM	#19
GlockMeister Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Northern Illinois Posts: 5,500	FWIW, I only suggested the Hi Standards because the member said money was an issue and both Kimber and Colt are out of their budget. __________________ I'd rather be tried by 12 than carried by 6!