Help picking out 1911

[TLRMADE]

I am looking at getting a 1911 for Christmas.

-Around $1000

- I am leaning towards the darker colored 1911s like the TRP and the Remington R1 Enhanced.

-I am considering the R1 Enhanced bc they are going for around $800.

-I know it's not a darker color, but I was also looking at the Sig Scorpion.

Any advice would be greatly appreciated!

Edited November 9, 2011 by TLRMADE

[k9wh91984]

.45 or 9mm 1911?? LOL

[k9wh91984]

EMP 1911. I have had the .45's but this one is hard to beat!

[QuietDan]

Springfield Armory Loaded, Parkerized:

MSRP - $980

Springfield Armory

http://www.springfield-armory.com/assets/pdf/SPRINGFIELD_Book_armory_PX9109LP.pdf

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Edited November 9, 2011 by QuietDan

[Guest Tennessee Rebel]

That new springfield range officer is awesome for the money. I checked one out at sevierville indoor range. It was SWEET! I think it was $799.

[daddyo]

Of the ones you mentioned, TRP hands down.

[frankmako]

find a used colt ser 70/80 model. hard to beat the older colts. you can do a lot to them. they are some of the best shooter going.

[Fourtyfive]

Colt New Agent

[Jonnin]

find a used colt ser 70/80 model. hard to beat the older colts. you can do a lot to them. they are some of the best shooter going.

Our cold gold trophy was right at 1000 new. I think they may have a couple of other models in the ballpark price. I am not sure if the GT comes in black or not.

[tnhawk]

I haven't fired the Range Officer yet. but the TRP is an excellent choice for a full size 1911. It's more accurate than I'll ever be to shoot. If concealment is a major factor, the EMP is a good choice. All of my Springfield pistols have been reliable and accurate, but SA has very good customer service if it is needed.

[sschrick]

+1 Springfield. . .check them out online. . .huge selection. I like the Loaded Models.

[Guest msparks]

Check out the Sig 1911's. I know several that have them and love them. I believe they are made in New Hampshire, though I do like the SA Range Officer. Hickok has a video of it: Springfield 1911 Range Officer - YouTube

[Guest spoolie]

Taylor...come by D&T today and let me put a few different 1911's in your hand.

[tugboat]

Springfield anything! Loaded is great! i LOVE mine!

[Guest hawkeye10]

Check the S&W 1911's out. A friend has one and I love it. He has several 1911's and the S&W is his favorite. Don

[DMark]

All good suggestions. There are a number of fine 1911s out there right now.

JMHO..., and I know that this is going to shock some folks - - - I who love to quote the old, "If its Not a Colt, Its Only a Copy."

BUT, For under $1k I have NEVER seen, held, or fired a Kimber (even the series IIs) that didn't look, handle, or shoot just as well as any of my custom Colts.

[TLRMADE]

I really like that Springfield Loaded. I was also thinking about the Range Officer, but it seems like the hype has died down. I haven't heard much more about it since being released?

[Sandman]

The Range Officer's sights make it difficult for carry (according to the interwebz). I have a Sig 1911 and love it.

[TLRMADE]

Taylor...come by D&T today and let me put a few different 1911's in your hand.

Oh I was planning on it. I was gonna have Dave order whatever I was gonna get!

[TLRMADE]

Check out the Sig 1911's. I know several that have them and love them. I believe they are made in New Hampshire, though I do like the SA Range Officer. Hickok has a video of it: Springfield 1911 Range Officer - YouTube

Yea I was kinda looking at the Scorpion, just didn't know much about it?

[ls3_kid]

When I first decided to buy a 1911 I was going to buy a nice one and set my budget at $1500. I wanted a nice Kimber or something along those lines. I ended up buying the Remington R1 (not enhanced). I did not go for the enhanced because I didn't/don't want fixed sights or the fiber optic sight. I do however want an enhanced trigger/hammer, beavertail, and 8 round mags. I guess I could have changed the sights on the Enhanced R1 but I want to go my own route for looks.

Now the regular R1 is an awesome gun. Great quality, despite all of the horror stories I have seen/read. Mine is very accurate and reliable (I have only had 3 or 4 FTF but I believe that was due to the stock mags). Since buying WC and CMC mags I have had zero problems.

If you want all of the options that come with the Enhanced the Remington is a great gun.

[R1100R]

Springfield Loaded.

[C.lunn]

I have a loaded for sale but its not dark

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[TLRMADE]

I think I'm steering towards the Range Officer or the Loaded and some VZ grips!

Something like this!!

Or this

[mav]

I think I'm steering towards the Range Officer or the Loaded and some VZ grips!

Something like this!!

Or this

Well... That 1911 isn't a SA. That was the pic I posted of my Nighthawk Custom T3. I actually changed the grips to the ultrathin Nighthawk Alumagrips. The Alien grips were just a little too much for my taste.

In regards to your price range, I wouldn't rule out the new Ruger 1911. It is considerably cheaper than $1k. A lot of people who have bought one really like them.