Century Arms 1911???

khahn79 · 01-29-2008, 11:12 AM

I'm considering a Century Arms 1911... I like the price tag, but I know you "get what you pay for".
Does anyone have any experience with these?
I want the good, the bad and the ugly!

Thanks!

GlockMeister · 01-29-2008, 11:18 AM

What is the price tag? Post a link to it.

G-Meister

knightRider · 01-29-2008, 11:22 AM

i wouldnt go there, if you looking for affordable 1911 go for a springfield.

GlockMeister · 01-29-2008, 11:24 AM

That's what I was thinking, but I have never personally dealt with them. Figured someone would say it anyhow. lol

G-Meister

khahn79 · 01-29-2008, 11:44 AM

Sorry, no link. This is one my local FFL has in store. "Asking" price is 370 (NIB), but he's great about offering a "deal" and he always throws in a box of ammo.

I love the Springfields but they're a bit out of my current price range. I'm looking for something that would be a good "introduction" to the 1911 design without forking out 800+.

I'm def. not opposed to spending the big bucks for quality on a design that I am familiar with, but I'm not experienced with the 1911 design. I wondered if anyone had any personal experience with these? Reliability, feeding issues, jams, etc.
Thanks.

neophyte · 01-29-2008, 01:56 PM

khahn79: Ma'am; which model $358.00
at Gun Source .45ACP 7 shot Military version.

Ma'am; I read three different resource web threads. Not to good; wouldn't even go into detail except talking about how bad the receiver is.

I know nothing about Century Arms, just read about them.

.22guy · 01-29-2008, 02:07 PM

I've read good things about Rock Island Armory and High Standard 1911s. They are what they are though, they will not be the same quality of a 2000 dollar 1911.

khahn79 · 01-29-2008, 02:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by neophyte

khahn79: Ma'am; which model $358.00
at Gun Source .45ACP 7 shot Military version.

Ma'am; I read three different resource web threads. Not to good; wouldn't even go into detail except talking about how bad the receiver is.

I know nothing about Century Arms, just read about them.

Not sure on the model, just saw it in the shop and thought I'd check into the brand's reputation before I even considered talking to him about it.

That's good to know about the receiver problems. (Well, I guess it's not "good"...but you know!) That's what I'm wanting to know...specific "pros and cons" so that I can see if this would be a good deal or not. I'm not really even in the market for a 1911 yet, but I saw that one and had never heard of that manufacture before.
I've decided that the reason my dealer still allows layaway is that he knows people like me will come in to make a payment and end up considering other guns while in the shop!

just_a_car · 01-30-2008, 05:30 PM

I've heard a lot of good things about the Rock Island Armory 1911's. Plus, Classic Arms Inc. has them for $360 for the regular and $400 for the hard-chromed-slide two-tone model.

mym1a · 01-30-2008, 06:06 PM

I don't know ? I suppose if you only took that pistol out once in a while it would be okay but, if you planned on shooting it? you might want to purchase another brand? I'm pretty happy with springfield arms! thats my humble opinion!

neophyte · 01-31-2008, 04:45 PM

khahn79: Ma'am; out of my curiosity I did research in many different ways trying to find a good resource for the Century Arms 1911.
Ma'am; those three are it.
Not a 'forum', nor threads?
I find that interesting.
Most who own are proud and create space to discuss the latest.
Good luck and do follow up.

ouch · 02-03-2008, 12:15 AM

We saw one today for 325. I thought it looked ok. Red didn't like it because she thought the slide kind of stiff.

Was basic like a military weapon. Not gussied up like you see so often with the modern versions of the 1911. I am sure that it would lay lead on target.

I would take in some gun shows in your area.

knightRider · 02-03-2008, 10:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by .22guy

I've read good things about Rock Island Armory and High Standard 1911s. They are what they are though, they will not be the same quality of a 2000 dollar 1911.

Yeah rock Island way better Good thinking man .

jimbo-indy · 02-04-2008, 08:43 PM

If you are set on a 1911 but low on $, look into a Charles Daley clone or Taurus.
I have a Charles Daly High Power clone and like it very much. Only cost $310 nib at my local dealer. Tried a Taurus 1911 last summer and shot it very well. Not bad for the money. I am still a fan of the CZ97B, 45 ACP, double action, double stack. A CZ75 on steroids. My son swears by his Springfield 1911. I like it too but the price is higher.

01-29-2008, 11:12 AM	#1
khahn79 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Illinois Posts: 179 Trader Rating: (0)	Century Arms 1911??? I'm considering a Century Arms 1911... I like the price tag, but I know you "get what you pay for". Does anyone have any experience with these? I want the good, the bad and the ugly! Thanks! __________________ Well behaved women rarely make history!

01-29-2008, 11:18 AM	#2
GlockMeister Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Northern Illinois Posts: 4,923 Trader Rating: (0)	What is the price tag? Post a link to it. G-Meister __________________ I'd rather be tried by 12 than carried by 6!

01-29-2008, 11:22 AM	#3
knightRider Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: you know where Posts: 2,581 Trader Rating: (0)	i wouldnt go there, if you looking for affordable 1911 go for a springfield. __________________ I'm part kalishnakov, part heckler and Koch.

01-29-2008, 11:24 AM	#4
GlockMeister Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Northern Illinois Posts: 4,923 Trader Rating: (0)	That's what I was thinking, but I have never personally dealt with them. Figured someone would say it anyhow. lol G-Meister __________________ I'd rather be tried by 12 than carried by 6!

01-29-2008, 11:44 AM	#5
khahn79 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Illinois Posts: 179 Trader Rating: (0)	Sorry, no link. This is one my local FFL has in store. "Asking" price is 370 (NIB), but he's great about offering a "deal" and he always throws in a box of ammo. I love the Springfields but they're a bit out of my current price range. I'm looking for something that would be a good "introduction" to the 1911 design without forking out 800+. I'm def. not opposed to spending the big bucks for quality on a design that I am familiar with, but I'm not experienced with the 1911 design. I wondered if anyone had any personal experience with these? Reliability, feeding issues, jams, etc. Thanks. __________________ Well behaved women rarely make history!

01-29-2008, 01:56 PM	#6
neophyte Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 3,198 Trader Rating: (0)	which khahn79: Ma'am; which model $358.00 at Gun Source .45ACP 7 shot Military version. Ma'am; I read three different resource web threads. Not to good; wouldn't even go into detail except talking about how bad the receiver is. I know nothing about Century Arms, just read about them. __________________ Craig By the standards of most

01-29-2008, 02:07 PM	#7
.22guy Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 4,066 Trader Rating: (0)	I've read good things about Rock Island Armory and High Standard 1911s. They are what they are though, they will not be the same quality of a 2000 dollar 1911. __________________ Guns: they are like baseball cards except they are cool and you can kill things with em. -Billy

01-30-2008, 05:30 PM	#9
just_a_car Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Edmonds, WA Posts: 3,414 Trader Rating: (0)	I've heard a lot of good things about the Rock Island Armory 1911's. Plus, Classic Arms Inc. has them for $360 for the regular and $400 for the hard-chromed-slide two-tone model. __________________

01-30-2008, 06:06 PM	#10
mym1a Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 1,312 Trader Rating: (0)	I don't know ? I suppose if you only took that pistol out once in a while it would be okay but, if you planned on shooting it? you might want to purchase another brand? I'm pretty happy with springfield arms! thats my humble opinion!

01-31-2008, 04:45 PM	#11
neophyte Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 3,198 Trader Rating: (0)	Century Arms khahn79: Ma'am; out of my curiosity I did research in many different ways trying to find a good resource for the Century Arms 1911. Ma'am; those three are it. Not a 'forum', nor threads? I find that interesting. Most who own are proud and create space to discuss the latest. Good luck and do follow up. __________________ Craig By the standards of most

02-03-2008, 12:15 AM	#12
ouch Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Ridgerun, Mo Posts: 184 Trader Rating: (0)	We saw one today for 325. I thought it looked ok. Red didn't like it because she thought the slide kind of stiff. Was basic like a military weapon. Not gussied up like you see so often with the modern versions of the 1911. I am sure that it would lay lead on target. I would take in some gun shows in your area.

02-04-2008, 08:43 PM	#14
jimbo-indy Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Indianapolis, IN Posts: 11 Trader Rating: (0)	If you are set on a 1911 but low on $, look into a Charles Daley clone or Taurus. I have a Charles Daly High Power clone and like it very much. Only cost $310 nib at my local dealer. Tried a Taurus 1911 last summer and shot it very well. Not bad for the money. I am still a fan of the CZ97B, 45 ACP, double action, double stack. A CZ75 on steroids. My son swears by his Springfield 1911. I like it too but the price is higher.