Which 1911 would you buy under $1500?

[Hunter24]

Post your opinions.

Commander or Govt size.

[bubbadavis]

Springfield Loaded - around $800 or $900. Spend the rest on ammo. I've been temped by Dan Wesson's but so far one hasn't made its way into my safe yet.

 

It has everything I want in a decent 1911 without extra cost. I've owned more expensive Kimbers that I wouldn't trade my SA for. It doesn't compare to a high-end 1911 (but nothing does). 

[Dane]

Sig RCS Very accurate right out of the box Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk HD

[nightrunner]

Dan wesson

Then Springfield

[tnhawk]

Springfield TRP

[TNMTBik3r]

Springfield TRP

I do not own a TRP, but tested one at the LGS range. Gritty trigger but very accurate. The checkering could be used as a rasp. All in all, to me was not worth the price. I liked the RO but the adjustable sight is an issue if considering for a carry weapon.

[UncleJak]

Ria government. Under $500 and a great gun Sent barefoot from the hills of Tennessee

[eRay]

Springfield Loaded. I have (13) 1911 pistols. 5 of them are Springfield Loadeds. I wish the other 8 were as well. Best gun out there for the money.

Edited June 13, 2014 by Eray

[mhl6493]

I don't currently own a 1911, but it's on my wish list.  Before I buy one, I plan to take a long hard look at the Ruger SR1911.  For the money, I think it might deserve some serious consideration.  

[gregintenn]

70 Series Colt. Your choice of Commander or Gvt Model.

[jh225]

Dan Wesson, period.

 

Made in USA

 

No MIM parts

 

All parts made in house (except for MSH)

Fit & Finish is nothing short of spectacular for its cost

 

Outstanding CS

 

I have/had high end Kimber, Colt, etc. DW makes them all look like a child built them.

[Links2k]

TRP

[hipower]

Commander for carry.

 

Gov't for shooting and accuracy.

 

Which one under 1500? Wow. That covers a lot of territory. Guess it just depends on which one you like.

 

I like my Sig RCS, my gov't RIA, my Smith Gunsite, and my TacOps.

 

Also the Colt Officers Model, and my ugly, really butt ugly Taurus 1911 in 38Super. It's High Gloss blue/black with gold controls, and faux ivory grips. Can we say south of the border style?

[cgun86]

[quote name="nightrunner" post="1158283" timestamp="1402622032"]Dan wesson Then Springfield[/quote] Ditto Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk - [URL=http://tapatalk.com/m?id=1]now Free[/URL]

[ac3boyz]

Rock Island Tactical if it were me.  Shoots better than I do and the $1000 buck or so you save will buy a lot of ammo.

[Patton]

Either a Sig or a Springfield.

[Motasyco]

Love my Dan Wesson.

[tnhawk]

I do not own a TRP, but tested one at the LGS range. Gritty trigger but very accurate. The checkering could be used as a rasp. All in all, to me was not worth the price. I liked the RO but the adjustable sight is an issue if considering for a carry weapon.

Both of the TRPs I've owned had excellent triggers.  The one you fired at the LGS range should have been sent to Springfield for a repair.

[bigun]

I don't currently own a 1911, but it's on my wish list.  Before I buy one, I plan to take a long hard look at the Ruger SR1911.  For the money, I think it might deserve some serious consideration.  

I think you'll like this gun. I have one my self and I really like it.

[timcalhoun]

In 45:

 

Dan Wesson

 

In 9mm or 40 or 38S:

 

STI

[79troublehead]

I've got a Springfield GI that I put decent sights on and changed out the mainspring housing assy. to get rid of the lock. I like it as much as my P220.

[Dennis1209]

Just one word...

 

 

 

 

 

[Smith]

Smith E-series. True customs for less money.

[alphaX]

For the budget you put, you could find a decent series 70's gov colt. Or you could buy a new sr1911 which is based after that series for around $800 or less and use the rest for ammo. Sent from a mobile device

[daddyo]

Springfield TRP

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This.