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Kevin_d77
June 19, 2013, 07:48 PM
I am thinking of adding a new addition. Just completed a 10 year goal and quite frankly I think I deserve one. Looking at staying under $1000

Choices:

Sig P229 Scorpion
Sig P226 Scorpion
Springfield Range Officer
CZ75 Variant

I own 1 Sig, a P220. I own two CZ clones, a Baby Eagle and a Tristar C100. I own zero 1911's.

This will be for range fun and HD. I primarily have 9mm's although I wouldn't be opposed to one of the Sigs in 40 to switch around barrels.

GO!

Kevin_d77
June 19, 2013, 07:56 PM
I fondled a Sig P229 recently and it's been on my mind an awful lot! I dunno what it is but I like the Scorpion look a lot!

BillyJack3
June 19, 2013, 08:11 PM
Get a 1911!!!

Contrast Man
June 19, 2013, 08:20 PM
1911 hands down. You have representations of all your other options and you said you don't have a 1911 yet. The range officer you mentioned is a great example of a quality 1911 for the price.

spanishjames
June 19, 2013, 08:26 PM
CZ 75 Polished Stainless.

JWT
June 19, 2013, 08:31 PM
CZ's and Sigs are very good guns but nothing beats a 1911.

therifleman556
June 19, 2013, 08:52 PM
I voted CZ just for the heck of it. I don't have one (yet), but feel like it would be a robust choice like the 1911 with a little Euro class...

2ndsojourn
June 19, 2013, 09:08 PM
*nods for the 1911*

Chowder
June 19, 2013, 10:21 PM
I say the Springfield 1911 because you don't own a 1911 yet. If this is a treat for yourself might as well shake things up a bit. I love my Springfield loaded.

Garycw
June 19, 2013, 10:31 PM
I am thinking of adding a new addition. Just completed a 10 year goal and quite frankly I think I deserve one. Looking at staying under $1000


I own 1 Sig, a P220. I own two CZ clones, a Baby Eagle and a Tristar C100. I own zero 1911's.

GO!

Sounds like you answered your own question. Two 1911's. one in .45 and one in .22
I was going to get a 22 conversion slide for a 1911, when I realized I could get another sig 1911-22 for around the same price and not have to change slides.

LockedBreech
June 19, 2013, 10:31 PM
The Sig 229 in .40

As an owner of one of the better .40s on the market (Beretta PX4), I feel comfortable saying the Sig 229 is the best .40 made.

Dashunde
June 19, 2013, 10:40 PM
Definitely a 1911 for passing a milestone :D

Save just a few more bucks and take a hard look at the Dan Wesson Valor.

Kevin_d77
June 20, 2013, 12:52 PM
Interesting results so far. Didn't think the CZ would fare so well. Got me thinking.....I could get a 75 and a AR lower (another short list item) and still be way cheaper than my 1000 limit.....but then again, it would be nice to have one really nice gun instead of two cheaper ones....


Heck, I could get an STI Spartan and a lower and be cheaper than the R.O.

allaroundhunter
June 20, 2013, 01:01 PM
I would get a Springfield Loaded... If that is not an option, then both the Range Officer and STI Spartan are great guns.

Kevin_d77
June 20, 2013, 08:57 PM
1911 still in the lead huh....

Are any of the Colt models under 1000 worth it? Don't own a Colt yet at all.

qwiksdraw
June 21, 2013, 06:48 AM
Are any of the Colt models under 1000 worth it? Don't own a Colt yet at all.

Colt makes a series 80 government model #01991 which you should find for around $900 +/-. I have one and it is a fantastic gun. Also there is a series 70 model for about $100 more. The Colt Defender/New Agent are Officer sized models in the same price range.


(Note: The Series 80 pistols have a firing pin safety, the Series 70 does not. Which one is better is a debate that hasn't ended in 30 years and will probably never end!)

Pilot
June 21, 2013, 07:55 AM
Get an actual CZ like the all steel SP-01.

Kevin_d77
June 21, 2013, 01:21 PM
I just seen a Colt XSE Commander for 915 shipped or should I stick to 5" barrel?

Bluestarlizzard
June 21, 2013, 02:20 PM
1911.

I find anyone who has not actually put some time into a 1911A1 lacking. Love it or hate it, you should at least know it.
Consider it a right of passage. :D

Kevin_d77
June 21, 2013, 02:36 PM
Lacking what? The opportunity to purchase a $1000 gun?

I had been holding off on buying one because I have been told that I will be getting my wife's grandfathers military issued 1911.

Bluestarlizzard
June 21, 2013, 02:38 PM
Experance. You can get 1911A1s for under $1000 dollers, dude.

Kevin_d77
June 24, 2013, 08:03 PM
Looks like the 1911 has the vote! Now to decide on a 1911 instead of getting a CPO Sig 229 and a lower for around the same price.

Decisions, decisions.....

Brasso
June 25, 2013, 09:59 PM
Get the Range Officer. It has the same fitting as the TRP and the Trophy Match but without the abominable front cocking serrations, FLGR, and ambi safety. It's perfect for HD and Range time. Replace the rear sight and it's ready for duty.

Kevin_d77
June 25, 2013, 10:35 PM
Just had a thought.....CZ97. Fills two voids, it's a CZ and not a 9mm. Adds another 45 to the mix....

Anyone with any experiences with them?

TunnelRat
June 25, 2013, 10:54 PM
Looks like the 1911 has the vote! Now to decide on a 1911 instead of getting a CPO Sig 229 and a lower for around the same price.

Just had a thought.....CZ97. Fills two voids, it's a CZ and not a 9mm. Adds another 45 to the mix....


You don't seem overly concerned about the poll. Why not just get what you want?

Edit: Btw, there are plenty of good 1911s for much less than $1000. How about a Springfield Armory Mil-Spec? You're kind of engaging in a bit of hyperbole with that first quote.

915A
June 26, 2013, 03:21 AM
I had a similar dilema early this year when deciding on a Sig for our Commemorative Unit pistol for our deployment. We went 1911, but now the P229 in .40 is calling(Thanks Mystro)! I have shot a 226 in .40 and it was amazing! But since you dont own a 1911 I think you should pick one up. You liked the Scorpion P series so why not grab the 1911 version?

Kevin_d77
July 5, 2013, 08:07 PM
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