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Avalanche43 · February 12, 2012, 09:32 PM

Good evening everyone. I was hoping for a little advice and opinions from my fellow gun owners.

I am looking to buy myself a 1911 .45 ACP and was trying to decide what the better strategy would be...

Buy my "dream gun" brand new from the factory with all the "bells and whistles" I desire in a 1911, or buy perhaps a cheaper model (ex: Taurus or Para GI) frame and then modify the existing frame to the specifications I am seeking.

Basically I want a full 5'' barrel, military sights, match barrel, machined out trigger and hammer (3.5 - 4lb trigger pull), preferably stainless steel (the humidity in the south doesn't affect stainless nearly as bad). I just want a reliable carry weapon for a reasonable price. The absolute top of the budget would be $1,300.

If you say buy new, my question is what brand and model?

Thanks for your opinions and help everyone!

February 12, 2012, 09:32 PM	#1
Avalanche43 Junior Member Join Date: September 22, 2011 Posts: 7	1911 .45 ACP - What to buy? Good evening everyone. I was hoping for a little advice and opinions from my fellow gun owners. I am looking to buy myself a 1911 .45 ACP and was trying to decide what the better strategy would be... Buy my "dream gun" brand new from the factory with all the "bells and whistles" I desire in a 1911, or buy perhaps a cheaper model (ex: Taurus or Para GI) frame and then modify the existing frame to the specifications I am seeking. Basically I want a full 5'' barrel, military sights, match barrel, machined out trigger and hammer (3.5 - 4lb trigger pull), preferably stainless steel (the humidity in the south doesn't affect stainless nearly as bad). I just want a reliable carry weapon for a reasonable price. The absolute top of the budget would be $1,300. If you say buy new, my question is what brand and model? Thanks for your opinions and help everyone!