Looking for another 1911

SauerGrapes · February 14, 2013, 07:55 PM

I'm in the mood to buy another 1911 in 9mm or 45acp. I'd consider a .40, but I know there have been issues with 1911s' and the 40 cartridge. Besides, I have tons of .45 mags and a bunch from a 9mm I owned.
I think this one needs to be a commander size and thinking stainless since I might consider it for a carry gun.
I never owned a commander size so I thought I'd get some input from members here.
I have 3 government models. An older Colt GC Trophy and 2 Springfields. I'm looking in the $1,000 or less range.

Venom1956 · February 14, 2013, 08:01 PM

I'd say the Spartan V, IV, III are all great guns for the money both in .45 and 9mm, Sub 700 dollar range. I just had a friend get a 5" in 9mm so i'll let you know how it runs, but i've heard really good things. Sadly its not stainless.

k511 · February 14, 2013, 08:04 PM

how about Rugers new commander? Or another Colt? Or my personal favorite springfields EMP (not sure what its considerd)

Chesster · February 16, 2013, 03:20 PM

I have found no advantage with a steel commander over the full size government models. I did have a pair of Colt Combats for carry years ago and noticed no real difference in IWB carry from my fullsize 70 series. My current non Colt favorites are a Springfield Loaded and an RIA Tactical.

MB21 · February 16, 2013, 03:29 PM

Smith and Wesson 1911 E Series. The look isn't for everyone, but I love it!

http://www.smith-wesson.com/webapp/w...layErrorView_Y

geetarman · February 16, 2013, 07:54 PM

^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ Good call.

I bought one about a year ago and it shoots great.

tekarra · February 16, 2013, 08:00 PM

The Ruger Commander appears interesting, but I have yet to see one.

DMacLeod · February 16, 2013, 08:05 PM

1911, my favorite platform.

JWT · February 16, 2013, 09:53 PM

Just picked up a Ruger SR1911 CMD to go with the full size one I have. First trip to the range scheduled for tomorrow. It should be as nice as it's big brother. And that's pretty darned nice IMO. I've really been satsfied with it.

Topthis · February 17, 2013, 01:16 AM

I own 2 Dan Wesson 1911's, both Commander and I love em!!! CBOB and the Guardian in .45, they have the Bobtail so they are less likely to "print" when CCW with an IWB holster. I carry the Guardian mostly because it's a little lighter.

michael t · February 17, 2013, 07:03 AM

I like the balance of the Commander over the fullsize I have 2 Lite weight Commanders 9 and 45 and both are a dream to carry.

In your price range is American Classic Commander.

thedudeabides · February 17, 2013, 07:07 AM

I wouldn't get a 1911 in 40 SW. Just don't do it. If you're looking for other calibers, get a 38 Super or 9mm,

The E series SW 1911 is very similar to the Sig 1911s, so look at those if you want that.

February 14, 2013, 07:55 PM	#1
SauerGrapes Senior Member Join Date: March 22, 2009 Location: S.E.PA. Posts: 920	Looking for another 1911 I'm in the mood to buy another 1911 in 9mm or 45acp. I'd consider a .40, but I know there have been issues with 1911s' and the 40 cartridge. Besides, I have tons of .45 mags and a bunch from a 9mm I owned. I think this one needs to be a commander size and thinking stainless since I might consider it for a carry gun. I never owned a commander size so I thought I'd get some input from members here. I have 3 government models. An older Colt GC Trophy and 2 Springfields. I'm looking in the $1,000 or less range. __________________ NRA member, DCF&S member, PAFOA member, USPSA member, NSCA member R.I.P.____Murphy

February 14, 2013, 08:01 PM	#2
Venom1956 Senior Member Join Date: October 4, 2008 Location: WI Posts: 3,656	I'd say the Spartan V, IV, III are all great guns for the money both in .45 and 9mm, Sub 700 dollar range. I just had a friend get a 5" in 9mm so i'll let you know how it runs, but i've heard really good things. Sadly its not stainless. __________________ E-Shock rounds are engineered to expend maximum energy into soft targets, turning the density mass into an expanding rotational cone of NyTrilium matrix particles, causing neurological collapse to the central nervous system.- Yeah I can do that. I guarantee you will know it if a bicyclist hits your house going 1000 mph. -Smaug

February 16, 2013, 03:20 PM	#4
Chesster Senior Member Join Date: September 6, 2007 Location: Dixie Posts: 2,538	I have found no advantage with a steel commander over the full size government models. I did have a pair of Colt Combats for carry years ago and noticed no real difference in IWB carry from my fullsize 70 series. My current non Colt favorites are a Springfield Loaded and an RIA Tactical. __________________ Chesster Proud NDN "The American Idle" Vote 'Pro-Choice' on 2nd Amendment issues!!!

February 16, 2013, 07:54 PM	#6
geetarman Senior Member Join Date: November 18, 2009 Location: Arizona Posts: 3,157	^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ Good call. I bought one about a year ago and it shoots great. __________________ Geetarman Carpe Cerveza

February 17, 2013, 07:03 AM	#11
michael t Senior Member Join Date: May 17, 2004 Location: Out back Ky Posts: 4,044	I like the balance of the Commander over the fullsize I have 2 Lite weight Commanders 9 and 45 and both are a dream to carry. In your price range is American Classic Commander. __________________ Certified Armed Infidel Colt Defender ,Colt Mustang ,Dan Wesson CBOB, PPK/S, American Classic 1911,Bersa Thunder 380 http://bersachat.comHome of Bersa http://www.metroarms1911forum.com

February 14, 2013, 08:04 PM	#3
k511 Senior Member Join Date: December 1, 2010 Location: Oregon Posts: 461	how about Rugers new commander? Or another Colt? Or my personal favorite springfields EMP (not sure what its considerd)

February 16, 2013, 03:29 PM	#5
MB21 Member Join Date: November 4, 2012 Posts: 77	Smith and Wesson 1911 E Series. The look isn't for everyone, but I love it! http://www.smith-wesson.com/webapp/w...layErrorView_Y

February 16, 2013, 08:00 PM	#7
tekarra Senior Member Join Date: May 26, 2007 Posts: 1,164	The Ruger Commander appears interesting, but I have yet to see one.

February 16, 2013, 08:05 PM	#8
DMacLeod Senior Member Join Date: February 19, 2008 Location: Maine Posts: 425	1911, my favorite platform.

February 16, 2013, 09:53 PM	#9
JWT Senior Member Join Date: March 16, 2007 Location: Southern Arizona Posts: 3,888	Just picked up a Ruger SR1911 CMD to go with the full size one I have. First trip to the range scheduled for tomorrow. It should be as nice as it's big brother. And that's pretty darned nice IMO. I've really been satsfied with it.

February 17, 2013, 01:16 AM	#10
Topthis Senior Member Join Date: January 7, 2005 Posts: 863	I own 2 Dan Wesson 1911's, both Commander and I love em!!! CBOB and the Guardian in .45, they have the Bobtail so they are less likely to "print" when CCW with an IWB holster. I carry the Guardian mostly because it's a little lighter.

February 17, 2013, 07:07 AM	#12
thedudeabides Senior Member Join Date: August 22, 2012 Posts: 1,031	I wouldn't get a 1911 in 40 SW. Just don't do it. If you're looking for other calibers, get a 38 Super or 9mm, The E series SW 1911 is very similar to the Sig 1911s, so look at those if you want that.