Help picking out 1911

[jredbryant]

If you want to get the most from your 1911 then you need to consider the full size 5" version in 45 ACP. If you think that you may want to change it in the future you need to consider a couple of things like how the front sight is installed. Dovetailed front sights make changing the sights easier and less costly. Most Colts have a pinned front sight which require special tools or a trip to the gunsmith. Also look at the lowered and flared ejection port which is stand for Kimbers, Springfields, etc... but Colt does not have. If you plan on carrying then you need low profile sights like the Novak style on the springfields. As you can tell from the many replies there is lots of love and hate for certain products. I would recommend the TRP but the Springfield triggers are not the best. The ones that I have owned have alot of creep and needs to have a trigger job performed to becomed great. Do not get me wrong, they are good out of the box but not great. Out of the box the Kimbers have the best trigger. The Kimbers are also a little easier to sell if you do not like it. However do not expect to go to the gun shop and pay 'new' price, plus tax and $10 then expect to sell the Kimber for what you paid. Once you buy new expect 70-80% back on the price that you paid new. %50 percent on accessories.

Basically my top three recommendations are the TRP, Kimber Custom II, Springfield Loaded Series

[TLRMADE]

So I went into the gun shop the other day. I looked and talked with a knowledgable person(Spoolie) about a few 1911s. He showed me the Sig Sauer Tac Ops 1911 and I fell in love! It's a little over my original budget but I am looking at the threaded barrel version.

Has anybody had any experience with the Tac Ops version? Or handled/heard anything about one?

Thanks, Taylor

[Lumber_Jack]

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.

What, y'all don't carry 374 spare mags? What are you gonna do when you need to reload? I have very sturdy belt.

[Guest TresOsos]

It's a little over my original budget but I am looking at the threaded barrel version.

Has anybody had any experience with the Tac Ops version? Or handled/heard anything about one?

Thanks, Taylor

Are you really going to drop the dollars for a suppressor and $200 for a Tax Stamp?

[Lumber_Jack]

Are you really going to drop the dollars for a suppressor and $200 for a Tax Stamp?

This. You can always buy a threaded barrel and had it fitted later if you want a suppressor. But if you KNOW you are gonna suppress it later then it won't matter

[Guest ed32hall]

Don't rule out Dan Wessons. I've got a .45 CBOB and 9mm Guardian and VERY pleased with both of them.

Next on my list to get is a Heritage. Ed

[Guest Ken]

I'll help you pick one out....a Ruger SR1911. Had one on order since Mid, July, still not in.

Ken