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Vireye · September 6, 2013, 05:38 PM

Hello!

There are actually quite a few options in that price range...

Caveat to everything that follows: I'm VERY new to 1911's. My father has owned one for quite a while, and I've done a fair bit of research, but I only recently bought my own (a Smith & Wesson).

Under $800 new, you can find a Rock Island Armory, and RIA's come in a wide variety of flavors. You should also be able to find some Springfield Armory 1911's in that price range. I got very lucky and got my Smith for $650 barely used (guy I bought it from got it in '07, put <500 rds through it, cleaned it, and put it in a safe until I bought it a month ago). BUT, I don't think it'd be unheard of to find one in that price range.

I love my Smith, although some 1911 purists will look down on it because of the external extractor...

Are you looking for one closer to the original design, or one with alot of the 'modern' bells & whistles? (Beavertail safety, lowered ejection port, etc)

September 6, 2013, 05:38 PM	#2
Vireye Senior Member Join Date: August 21, 2012 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 202	Hello! There are actually quite a few options in that price range... Caveat to everything that follows: I'm VERY new to 1911's. My father has owned one for quite a while, and I've done a fair bit of research, but I only recently bought my own (a Smith & Wesson). Under $800 new, you can find a Rock Island Armory, and RIA's come in a wide variety of flavors. You should also be able to find some Springfield Armory 1911's in that price range. I got very lucky and got my Smith for $650 barely used (guy I bought it from got it in '07, put <500 rds through it, cleaned it, and put it in a safe until I bought it a month ago). BUT, I don't think it'd be unheard of to find one in that price range. I love my Smith, although some 1911 purists will look down on it because of the external extractor... Are you looking for one closer to the original design, or one with alot of the 'modern' bells & whistles? (Beavertail safety, lowered ejection port, etc)