What's a good 1911 style 45?

[jeff43]

Which one do y'all recommend without spending a fortune?I'd like a stainless one. Ruger, Remington,Springfield or???
Thanks Jeff Edited September 30, 2014 by jeff43

[leroy]

Springfield....

 

leroy

[Patton]

Since I do not own a 1911 I can be get neutral on brands. The Springfields are probably the best all around for the money. What were you thinking?

[tnhawk]

Ruger and SA are both well made pistols from companies with good customer service.  Your budget and desired features will determine the best pistol for your needs.

[bigun]

I have a Ruger and I really like it

[SingleStack]

What will the pistol be used for? whats the budget? does it have to be new, or is used ok?

[nightrunner]

Springfield or Colt

Or a custom if your spending alot

[Raoul]

The Ruger is a pretty good bargain. I've got a couple and they shoot well. No problems with them.

[SingleStack]

there are so many excellent 1911s in varrying price point, are there any you would steer him away from?

I would say avoid the taurus 1911. ive personally seen them fail way to often.

[jeff43]

What will the pistol be used for? whats the budget? does it have to be new, or is used ok?

Mostly plinking , shooting targets.
$500 or so on the budget,got another handgun I'm wanting to trade for one.
New or used is fine

[Mykltn]

Mostly plinking , shooting targets.
$500 or so on the budget,got another handgun I'm wanting to trade for one.
New or used is fine

Rock Island is about the best for your budget. Build like a tank and accurate as the day is long.

[Patton]

For $500 you are a little short from getting a Springer. You are in Rock Island territory which is just fine. The Taurus 1911's are not supposed to be that bad but I would still rather have the Rock Island. You may be able to find a used Para for $500.

[SingleStack]

Ill second that for the RIA   Not exactly sure of the price but the SA range officer looks good.

[hipower]

Rock Island for the win! Although with the increasing interest in the RIA products, don't be surprised to see some price increases.

Had I not overspent, I would have bought a RIA Tactical that I saw at the Lebanon Gun show a few weeks back. It was 599 + all the tax/tic stuff.

[Mykltn]

Here you go.

http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewItem.aspx?Item=445189601

[SingleStack]

how do the cittadel 1911s compare with RIA? they are in the price range. would you guys recomend them?

[SingleStack]

Or  http://www.armslist.com/posts/3478003/nashville-tennessee-handguns-for-sale-trade--original-norinco-1911

[Fourtyfive]

External , internal extractor make a diff for you? Save up for a S&W , can't touch'em.

[Mykltn]

I'd go Rock Island over the Citadel

[Patton]

Save up for a S&W , can't touch'em.

I sold a friend's 2004 production s&w 1911 when he was hard for cash and I wish that I would have bought it instead. I read many reports then and since that the finish is the only downfall.

The Citadel's are pretty much rebadged RIA the best I can tell. Edited October 1, 2014 by Patton

[LawVol]

PSA is having a clearance on Colts. They're selling steel and lightweight frame XSE's for about $875. I would get the all steel pony.

[tnhawk]

If the price of a Springfield Range Officer is too high my next choice would be a Rock Island.  My RI 9mm has been accurate, dependable and fun to shoot.

[RC3]

A used remington isnt bad. I have a taurus and it shoots really well. If you can track one down, a Umarex regent is a solid choice. Owned two and wish I didnt both of them. Cheap, reliable and accurate. But a RIA will most likely be the best fit. 

[jeff43]

I've noticed Centerfire Systems has pretty good prices on RIA 1911's.Once I've started looking around amt 1911's ,I realized that most of them are way too expensive.Why is it that most 1911's are in the $600 to $1200 range, it's not like there is a shortage of them.

[Beretta Racer]

how do the cittadel 1911s compare with RIA? they are in the price range. would you guys recomend them?

Citadel's are made by Armscor/Rock Island. Very decent 1911 for the money and very good customer service. Edited October 2, 2014 by Beretta Racer