favorite 1911?

[o2gt]

simple question what is your favorite 1911 maker? Im thinking about picking one up at the end of the year. my budget will go up to about $1,200. looking forward to hearing peoples thoughts.

 

[Livinloud5]

My favorite 1911's are Ed Browns.

But for your price range it would be hard to beat a Dan wesson Valor or a Springfield Armory TRP/TRP Operator.

You may have to shop around a bit to fit your budget but it can be done.

Blake.

 

[Blown 89]

Find some good gunsmiths in your area and ask them. I know where this conversation is headed and their answers will be different than what you get here.

I have yet to hear a gunsmith call Kimbers anything but garbage (my gunsmith's exact words Sunday). I say that because I know what's coming. Wesson, Springfield, and Colt are the only decent options in your price range.

 

[oldmodman]

Out of all the 1911 I've shot I still prefer my 1974 Colt 45acp Gold Cup.

 

[S8MS-01904]

My choice: Springfield Armory Range Officer

 

[Uncle Meat]

I'm picking up a Sig Sauer 1911 Nightmare carry in about two weeks (currently on order). Sig is running a sale now through the beginning of April. If you purchase a 1911 in .45ACP they will give you a 1911 .22 model free.

U.M.

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[MDShelby]

Tough to beat a Colt, but I did have a Kimber some years back that I thought was very good. I just didn't shoot it much and sold it.

 

[HEMIHUNTER]

Colt Commander for me.
Lots of good manufacturers out there besides Colt.
UM's sig looks good

 

[blackvette101]

if you could swing alittle more money I would say a TRP. But I actually got a new one yesterday in your price range and I choose the smith and wesson enhanced 1911 with rail. If you look at its features its one of the best 1911's in the price range. The early production versions got a bad rap but that was a few years ago. The new ones are top notch.

 

[blackvette101]

but i am more into tactical 1911's. If your looking for more nostalgic 1911's or ones that will have a tight chamber for suberb accuracy its not for you.

 

[VerySneaky]

I'm picking up a Sig Sauer 1911 Nightmare carry in about two weeks (currently on order). Sig is running a sale now through the beginning of April. If you purchase a 1911 in .45ACP they will give you a 1911 .22 model free.

U.M.

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/Drool......
I love those two tones.

On-topic: Depending on the purpose, the top of my list rests with Sig Sauer, Colt and Springfield Arms. I just wish I had a grand to shell out for a P226.

 

[65fastback2+2]

love my springfield

 

[Svtkidd23]

Kimber cdp2

 

[Zemedici]

Sig.

Shot a Remington, sig, and my buddy's kimber last weekend, loved the sig most.

 

[My Monster]

If you can stretch the budget just a bit more, I'd suggest a Dan Wesson Valor or CCO.

 

[ultimateburrito]

My favorite 1911's are Ed Browns.

But for your price range it would be hard to beat a Dan wesson Valor or a Springfield Armory TRP/TRP Operator.

You may have to shop around a bit to fit your budget but it can be done.

Blake.

I have a Springfield Armory 1911 operator. It is my favorite 1911 and i bought it for $800 used. It never fails and is very comfortable.:rockon:

 

[jonb347]

I'm picking up a Sig Sauer 1911 Nightmare carry in about two weeks (currently on order). Sig is running a sale now through the beginning of April. If you purchase a 1911 in .45ACP they will give you a 1911 .22 model free.

U.M.

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they have run out and the deal is over so don't do that!

I spent a long time checking out my options and shot a bunch. I got my first one just the other day. I chose a Para Black Ops. I love it, its the finest mainstream 1911 I've shot, I enjoy it more than the sigs. My second option was a full size nightmare. The black ops has a 100 rebate right now too.

kimbers aren't what they used to be.

 

[MissionMan]

Springfield or Colt. You can't go wrong with either one, period.

 

[venom_inc]

Colt, if you have the money for it. Kimber or Sig otherwise.

 

[Uncle Meat]

they have run out and the deal is over so don't do that!

You sure? Can you point me to a resource confirming this? The company I'm purchasing from (Walter Craig) told me they will give me a certificate along with my 1911 Sig purchase which I fill out and send back to Sig and a 1911-.22 will be sent to me via the dealer at no cost. I just spoke to a Walter Craig employee the day before yesterday and they assured me the promotion is ongoing?

U.M.