Which 1911?

Bravo · 05-11-2007, 09:06 PM

Which 1911 would you choose if you could have your pick:

EDIT: I'm sure similar questions have been asked before, I'm just not sure if a poll has been posted.

Big Dog · 05-12-2007, 04:24 AM

"There can be only one . . ."

COLT!

My M1991A1 has NEVER let me down, excepting bad ammo.

just_a_car · 05-12-2007, 05:30 AM

I voted Kimber, as long as money isn't an obstacle.

If it's for the whole package, including price, then I'd go for the Rock Island.

Moss500Bantam · 05-12-2007, 05:32 AM

Kimber with Spring a very close second. I like the complete American made aspect of Kimber. That said, not impressed with the Swartz safety system on generation II pistols.

Uncle Red · 05-12-2007, 10:23 AM

The Taurus 1911 is on my wish list.

-UR

ArkansasHunter · 05-12-2007, 11:20 AM

Personaly I'm not interested in the 1911 style pistols, though I voted for the Kimber. Reason being on what others say about them.
I agree with Moss500Bantam that the Sprinfield is a close 2nd.
I like semi-auto pistols that don't have all the levers on them such as
Glocks and that will hold more ammo. A.H

remchuck · 05-12-2007, 03:14 PM

i have a colt commander,a tank officer,a 1991 compact,& an army national match.i also own a kimber custom 2.i have also shot a kimber carry with a 3 in.barrel.any one of these pistols will shoot better than you can.you can't go wrong with colt or kimber.do yourself a favor & dont try to buy a 1911 on the cheap;spend the money,you won't be sorry.p.s. the sights on the colt & kimber shoot to a different point of aim;know your pistol & where it hits at different yardages.

gandog56 · 05-13-2007, 10:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Big Dog

"There can be only one . . ."
COLT!
My M1991A1 has NEVER let me down, excepting bad ammo.

Yeah, if you like to pay a nice premium just for the name. I went with Springfield just for the price. I got a solid shooter with no problems right out of the box. So I should pay 3-400 dollars more just because it says "Colt"?

littlejoe872 · 05-13-2007, 11:47 AM

Suppose I should've read the poll before I answered it. I answered other because I thought it was asking what you "had" not "wanted". My .45 is a Colt manufactured Model 1927 Argentine. So, technically it is a Colt, its not a M1911.

troylaplante · 05-13-2007, 12:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gandog56

Yeah, if you like to pay a nice premium just for the name. I went with Springfield just for the price. I got a solid shooter with no problems right out of the box. So I should pay 3-400 dollars more just because it says "Colt"?

I am the same way, which is why I bought a SA.

Big Dog · 05-13-2007, 03:27 PM

What 'premium'? I paid $500 NEW for mine.

Seen too many SA's that won't group without a lot of work.

.22guy · 05-13-2007, 06:08 PM

Well, I was annoyed when I got my Springfield GI Mil-Spec because it was stamped Made in Brazil. But it has functioned absolutely flawlessly. Not a bad price either.

golem1961 · 05-15-2007, 11:08 PM

personally like the Hi Standard 1911a1 but it was not a choice in the poll.

Mooseman684 · 05-16-2007, 12:37 AM

Colt is my # 1 Choice,
Kimber is #2
SA is #3

Oh wait, I have All 3 Brands...

Rich

racdrof · 05-20-2007, 11:43 AM

I bought a Rock Island 1911 45 ACP just before Christmas of 2006. I gave $335.00 for it, it came with black plactic case. I have been shooting MagTech 230 gr. ball cartridges through it with no jams or problems of any kind. The sight leave a little to be desired, but for a 52 year old half blind person, I still shoot 10" circle at 25 yards. I paid $22.00 for Kimber 8 shot clips, no problems. For the money, it's here to stay. My son bought one also, it's not going anywhere either.

SilverRun · 05-20-2007, 12:00 PM

I voted Kimber, but I also have several Para's which I like very much.

gandog56 · 05-21-2007, 08:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Big Dog

What 'premium'? I paid $500 NEW for mine.

Seen too many SA's that won't group without a lot of work.

Mine was much less than that and has not had problem one. And stainless to boot.

billy · 05-21-2007, 09:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by troylaplante

I am the same way, which is why I bought a SA.

me too! and it works just fine.

gandog56 · 05-31-2007, 07:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Big Dog

What 'premium'? I paid $500 NEW for mine.

Seen too many SA's that won't group without a lot of work.

Mine was a stainless GI for right around $425.

And it needed NO work!

Roy Collins · 06-11-2007, 11:36 AM

Colt: 1st
Kimber:2
Springfield:3
Everything else: also ran.

View Poll Results: Which 1911 would you choose?
Springfield	36	35.29%
Kimber	21	20.59%
Sig	1	0.98%
Colt	20	19.61%
Rock Island	7	6.86%
Para Ordnance	3	2.94%
Other	14	13.73%
Voters: 102. You may not vote on this poll

05-11-2007, 09:06 PM	#1
Bravo Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Maine, USA Posts: 1,775 Trader Rating: (0)	Which 1911? Which 1911 would you choose if you could have your pick: EDIT: I'm sure similar questions have been asked before, I'm just not sure if a poll has been posted.

05-12-2007, 10:23 AM	#5
Uncle Red Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Indiana Posts: 547 Trader Rating: (0)	The Taurus 1911 is on my wish list. -UR __________________ "A well regulated militia, being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the people to keep and bear arms, shall not be infringed"--Amendment II, Bill of Rights "He that would make his own liberty secure must guard even his enemy from oppression; for if he violates this duty he establishes a precedent that will reach to himself."--Thomas Paine "He that hath no sword, let him sell his garment and buy one." - Jesus, Luke 22:36

05-13-2007, 03:27 PM	#11
Big Dog Moderator Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Tallahassee, Florida Posts: 10,063 Trader Rating: (0)	What 'premium'? I paid $500 NEW for mine. Seen too many SA's that won't group without a lot of work. __________________ Moderator of: AR15/M16, M14/M1A, New/Beginning Shooters and Militaria/Collectables.

05-16-2007, 12:37 AM	#14
Mooseman684 Super Moderator Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Alaska Wilderness Posts: 9,253 Trader Rating: (0)	Colt is my # 1 Choice, Kimber is #2 SA is #3 Oh wait, I have All 3 Brands... Rich __________________ You know you might be facing your doom,when all you get is a click when you're expecting a BOOM!

05-12-2007, 04:24 AM	#2
Big Dog Moderator Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Tallahassee, Florida Posts: 10,063 Trader Rating: (0)	"There can be only one . . ." COLT! My M1991A1 has NEVER let me down, excepting bad ammo. __________________ Moderator of: AR15/M16, M14/M1A, New/Beginning Shooters and Militaria/Collectables.

05-12-2007, 05:30 AM	#3
just_a_car Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Edmonds, WA Posts: 3,414 Trader Rating: (0)	I voted Kimber, as long as money isn't an obstacle. If it's for the whole package, including price, then I'd go for the Rock Island. __________________

05-12-2007, 05:32 AM	#4
Moss500Bantam Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 253 Trader Rating: (0)	Kimber with Spring a very close second. I like the complete American made aspect of Kimber. That said, not impressed with the Swartz safety system on generation II pistols.

05-12-2007, 11:20 AM	#6
ArkansasHunter Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: South Arkansas Posts: 10,504 Trader Rating: (0)	Personaly I'm not interested in the 1911 style pistols, though I voted for the Kimber. Reason being on what others say about them. I agree with Moss500Bantam that the Sprinfield is a close 2nd. I like semi-auto pistols that don't have all the levers on them such as Glocks and that will hold more ammo. A.H

05-12-2007, 03:14 PM	#7
remchuck Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: nashville Posts: 97 Trader Rating: (0)	i have a colt commander,a tank officer,a 1991 compact,& an army national match.i also own a kimber custom 2.i have also shot a kimber carry with a 3 in.barrel.any one of these pistols will shoot better than you can.you can't go wrong with colt or kimber.do yourself a favor & dont try to buy a 1911 on the cheap;spend the money,you won't be sorry.p.s. the sights on the colt & kimber shoot to a different point of aim;know your pistol & where it hits at different yardages.

05-13-2007, 11:47 AM	#9
littlejoe872 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Rockland County, NY Posts: 343 Trader Rating: (0)	Suppose I should've read the poll before I answered it. I answered other because I thought it was asking what you "had" not "wanted". My .45 is a Colt manufactured Model 1927 Argentine. So, technically it is a Colt, its not a M1911.

05-13-2007, 06:08 PM	#12
.22guy Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 4,066 Trader Rating: (0)	Well, I was annoyed when I got my Springfield GI Mil-Spec because it was stamped Made in Brazil. But it has functioned absolutely flawlessly. Not a bad price either.

05-15-2007, 11:08 PM	#13
golem1961 Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Woodville tx. Vienna Il. Posts: 73 Trader Rating: (0)	personally like the Hi Standard 1911a1 but it was not a choice in the poll.

05-20-2007, 11:43 AM	#15
racdrof Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 185 Trader Rating: (0)	I bought a Rock Island 1911 45 ACP just before Christmas of 2006. I gave $335.00 for it, it came with black plactic case. I have been shooting MagTech 230 gr. ball cartridges through it with no jams or problems of any kind. The sight leave a little to be desired, but for a 52 year old half blind person, I still shoot 10" circle at 25 yards. I paid $22.00 for Kimber 8 shot clips, no problems. For the money, it's here to stay. My son bought one also, it's not going anywhere either.

05-20-2007, 12:00 PM	#16
SilverRun Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: AL Posts: 1,659 Trader Rating: (0)	I voted Kimber, but I also have several Para's which I like very much.

06-11-2007, 11:36 AM	#20
Roy Collins Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Louisville Kentucky. Posts: 315 Trader Rating: (0)	Colt: 1st Kimber:2 Springfield:3 Everything else: also ran.