Help picking out 1911

[TLRMADE]

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.

Ohhh haha I know I was just using it for a color reference with the frame and grips. I like the darker colored frames!

[hipower]

As a guy who likes the all, especially 1911's, all the choices mentioned are really great firearms; but I lean more toward a Springfield or a Sig. TRP is wonderful. The LW Loaded Chanpion Operator is a favorite of mine. And the Sig RCS is really great. Now looking at a 5" Sig for the collection.

[JGunner]

Just thought I would chime in here. I just purchased a Ruger SR1911 and I love it. Zero malfunctions, and quite accurate. (Its more accurate than I am at the moment).

I also have a Kimber Ultra TLE II and I love it as well.

[daddyo]

If I were trying to choose a 1911, I would narrow it down to the true 1911's: those with an internal extractor, which was JMB's original design.

Anything else is a 1911 variant, IMO.

[Guest TresOsos]

If I were trying to choose a 1911, I would narrow it down to the true 1911's: those with an internal extractor, which was JMB's original design.

Anything else is a 1911 variant, IMO.

Have to agree with DaddyO here,,,external extrractors rule out S&W and Sig.

Stay away from Kimbers they are all looks, more show than go.

Personally for a first 1911 I'd go with a standard Colt Gov't Model in that price range.

They hold their resale value better and you'd have a good base to build on if you wanted to do that

in the future.

[Guest NashvegasMatt]

dont do a blued or dark finish... they just come off in a short time if you plan on carrying.

[Guest spoolie]

dont do a blued or dark finish... they just come off in a short time if you plan on carrying.

armor-kote or cerakote won't.

[PolePosition]

Always such hate for the Kimber but an over-exaggerated love for Colt or Springfield....I've owned them all and although I carry a Colt now, my absolute favorite gun to shoot was the Kimber Custom II, for a gun in that price range.

Kimbers are an incredibly accurate gun (mechanically accurate that is) with a lot of features for a relatively low price. Throw some Wilson Combat 47D's on there and you're good to go. I found the mechanical accuracy of Colt 70 and 80, SA GI, Loaded, and TRP, to be lacking compared to the basic Custom II.

If you aren't going to war with this thing, then Kimber is the way to go and easy to sell as well if you get tired of it. They are tack drivers out the box.

[eapking]

I'd stay away from Series 80 models.

[Lumber_Jack]

I'd stay away from Series 80 models.

All my 80s series work just as well as the 70s.

[Lumber_Jack]

One of my favorites, TRP. Bought it brand new for $1050 at Austin's in Oak Ridge. most sell for $12-1400 but can be found cheaper. If you can find one in your price range, DO IT, you won't regret it.

[broox]

I think that sig scorpion is a good looking pistol. I have no idea about function, accuracy, etc, but it looks sexy.

Of course that is a dumb reason to buy a gun, but I am known to do dumb things occassionally.

[Guest TresOsos]

Always such hate for the Kimber but an over-exaggerated love for Colt or Springfield....

Kimbers are an incredibly accurate gun (mechanically accurate that is) with a lot of features for a relatively low price.

If you aren't going to war with this thing, then Kimber is the way to go and easy to sell as well if you get tired of it. They are tack drivers out the box.

Glad you like them, it's not Kmimber hate, it's just my honest assesment of the over all quality of the brand.

You're defenition of accuracy and what I'd consider accurate differ.

I agree I would not carry one into harm's way.

I could not in good conscience ever advise someone to spend their hard earned money on a Kmimber, any Kmimber.

[Lumber_Jack]

Just for the record I carry a Kimber eclipse II with over 3000 rounds every day. I don't loose any sleep. I understand it's preference but I have no problem with MIM parts or Kimbers.

[broox]

Just for the record I carry a Kimber eclipse II with over 3000 rounds every day. I don't loose any sleep. I understand it's preference but I have no problem with MIM parts or Kimbers.

You shoot over 3000 rounds every day?

[Lumber_Jack]

You shoot over 3000 rounds every day?

Punctuation is a wonderful thing.

...,with over 3000 rounds, every day!

[Guest NashvegasMatt]

armor-kote or cerakote won't.

true but depending on the budget, a new finish may not be available

[McAllyn]

Since no one seems to be very original with their recommendations, I won't be either, and I'll say STI Trojan.

Mac

[DMark]

..... I agree I would not carry one into harm's way.....

Quick...., Somebody call LAPD SWAT & the SIS unit and tell them that their Kimbers can't be carried during their next shift!!!!!

[mav]

Punctuation is a wonderful thing.

...,with over 3000 rounds, every day!

Sheesh. You carry over 3000 rounds with you everyday? Man, you must be strong as an ox. or

You have shot over 3,000 rounds through your Kimber, and it is your EDC. ?

Just messing with ya.

[timcalhoun]

Sheesh. You carry over 3000 rounds with you everyday? Man, you must be strong as an ox. or

You have shot over 3,000 rounds through your Kimber, and it is your EDC. ?

Just messing with ya.

It would have to mean that he is carrying that many rounds.............. Evidently, kimbers wont run that many rounds. Lumber Jack you KNOW I'm kidding.

[timcalhoun]

armor-kote or cerakote won't.

For a black finish, Ionbond is by far the best product I have ever seen or used. Amazing stuff.

[chances R]

Been to several schools, shot thousands of rounds through a R1. It is not fancy, but it works. I don't think you can go wrong with it.

[Guest TresOsos]

Quick...., Somebody call LAPD SWAT & the SIS unit and tell them that their Kimbers can't be carried during their next shift!!!!!

ooooooooowwwwwwwwww I'm impressed....not.

[DannyP]

I want to get a springfield 1911, i've been keeping my eye out for a deal

Danny