OMG! I want a 1911! Damn budget! - Page 2

gunnerk19 · October 5, 2012, 11:30 PM

Frasier · October 6, 2012, 12:20 AM

My local Cabelas had a new Cimarron 1911 in the display case for $400. I also need a 1911 in my collection, and just got my yearly bonus.

Hawg · October 6, 2012, 06:05 AM

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Well...the one I owned was cheap, and crap. YMMV, and I hope it does.
I won't be travelling that road again.

Rock Island had a bad rep several years ago but the stuff they're making now is top shelf as far as reliability is concerned. I don't like the grips and the finish is chalky looking until its oiled, then it looks pretty good. Their customer service is some of the best in the business. Any problem you have no matter how small they will take care of.

Pistolgripshotty · October 6, 2012, 06:33 AM

To be honest its always a new firearm I want...once I actually go to the shop and purchase the gun I been saving for, I see something else I want and start the process all over again its like it never stops!!! Lol its all good fun though I hope Santa brings what ya want.

baddarryl · October 6, 2012, 02:03 PM

Ok guys, since i have settled on the $800 range for an R1 Enhanced or Springfield R/O I am also looking at Colts. What can I get on the used market that compares? Also are the Colts worth the $ or is it just the name? I just saw a nice Series 70 Combat Commander for $1000. I know it is not really the same gun, but got me thinking, I'd like to have a Colt. Have I drank too much cool aid?

Stevie-Ray · October 6, 2012, 08:18 PM

Nope, Colts are wonderful.

orionengnr · October 6, 2012, 08:51 PM

As un-impressed as I have been with my purchases of RIA (x1), Colt (x3) and Springfield (x4), (nearly all bought used) I guess I will have to advise you to buy someting new, with a bullet proof warranty.

In my experience, only Springfield lives up to that description. And I have had to take advantage of that warrantee more than once, with guns bought used. Their warrantee dept is great.

Let me stipulate that the vast majority of my purchases have been bought used.
That said, I have no plans to own another Springfield, Colt or any Philipiine-manufactured 1911 in the future.

At the moment, if I had to make a recommendation, the S&W 1911 (either new or used) would be my pick.

Other's opinions/experience may differ.

Best, Rich

AdrianVall · October 10, 2012, 09:42 PM

Great thread! Lets keep the replies going, as I'm sort of in the same boat.

October 5, 2012, 11:30 PM	#26
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October 6, 2012, 06:33 AM	#29
Pistolgripshotty Senior Member Join Date: September 19, 2012 Location: Somewhere out there Posts: 184	To be honest its always a new firearm I want...once I actually go to the shop and purchase the gun I been saving for, I see something else I want and start the process all over again its like it never stops!!! Lol its all good fun though I hope Santa brings what ya want. __________________ *12 Gauge Fury!*

October 6, 2012, 08:18 PM	#31
Stevie-Ray Senior Member Join Date: May 22, 2007 Location: The shores of Lake Huron Posts: 4,783	Nope, Colts are wonderful. __________________ Stevie-Ray Join the NRA/ILA I am the weapon; my gun is a tool. It's regrettable that with some people those descriptors are reversed.

October 6, 2012, 12:20 AM	#27
Frasier Senior Member Join Date: March 10, 2011 Posts: 197	My local Cabelas had a new Cimarron 1911 in the display case for $400. I also need a 1911 in my collection, and just got my yearly bonus.

October 6, 2012, 02:03 PM	#30
baddarryl Senior Member Join Date: March 29, 2011 Location: Cape Fear! Posts: 1,683	Ok guys, since i have settled on the $800 range for an R1 Enhanced or Springfield R/O I am also looking at Colts. What can I get on the used market that compares? Also are the Colts worth the $ or is it just the name? I just saw a nice Series 70 Combat Commander for $1000. I know it is not really the same gun, but got me thinking, I'd like to have a Colt. Have I drank too much cool aid?

October 6, 2012, 08:51 PM	#32
orionengnr Senior Member Join Date: July 9, 2004 Posts: 5,177	As un-impressed as I have been with my purchases of RIA (x1), Colt (x3) and Springfield (x4), (nearly all bought used) I guess I will have to advise you to buy someting new, with a bullet proof warranty. In my experience, only Springfield lives up to that description. And I have had to take advantage of that warrantee more than once, with guns bought used. Their warrantee dept is great. Let me stipulate that the vast majority of my purchases have been bought used. That said, I have no plans to own another Springfield, Colt or any Philipiine-manufactured 1911 in the future. At the moment, if I had to make a recommendation, the S&W 1911 (either new or used) would be my pick. Other's opinions/experience may differ. Best, Rich

October 10, 2012, 09:42 PM	#33
AdrianVall Senior Member Join Date: February 11, 2010 Location: West Palm Beach, FL Posts: 144	Great thread! Lets keep the replies going, as I'm sort of in the same boat.