The best production 1911s - Page 3

Jagrbomb · September 9, 2020, 02:32 PM

Dan Wesson - best standard production 1911. Not even close.

It's too bad they discontinued the Valor

hdbiker · September 9, 2020, 02:54 PM

My Springfield Loaded Target has been flawless for 12 years but for some early hand loading errors with not enough crimp. A joy to shoot and very accurate. Around 20,000 rounds now. hdbiker

Ruger45LC · September 9, 2020, 03:26 PM

+1 for Dan Wesson, they're the nicest production 1911's I've had or seen

Reloadron · September 9, 2020, 03:56 PM

Well during mid July there was this now closed thread and then came this thread. So the question begs did you ever settle on and actually buy a 1911 gun?

Ron

MarkCO · September 9, 2020, 05:23 PM

Always like to see a new Dan Wesson Reloadron. Maybe he will show us a picture of his. If not, I can go look at mine I guess.

Reloadron · September 9, 2020, 05:46 PM

Maybe or maybe the debate goes on. I would not mind having a Dan Wesson having read countless reviews about them. I collect the older Colt Series 70 guns and just inherited a Colt with a five digit serial number putting it in 1914. Anyway a Dan Wesson would be nice and the thread starter posted a decent budget. Maybe he got one and maybe not?

Ron

Kevin Rohrer · September 12, 2020, 04:59 PM

To the OP: There is nothing wrong w/ a used 1911, as long as it is American-made and does not use MIM parts.

Aqualife · September 13, 2020, 07:16 PM

I love my Colt XSE. Close to 20 years no failures ever, straight out of the box.

I am planning on getting a Ruger commander in the near future. Have heard nothing but good things about them.

OcelotZ3 · September 15, 2020, 01:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jagrbomb

Dan Wesson - best standard production 1911. Not even close.

It's too bad they discontinued the Valor

The Valor is back for 2020.

Bayou · September 15, 2020, 08:39 AM

I don't know the answer to OP's question about "the best" 1911 within his parameters but I do have experience with a new SA Target SS 1911 that cost a bit over $1K recently. (Won it in a raffle - the order went in on Feb. 3 but with the prevailing conditions, the order was not filled until over 6 months later - but it was filled!)

This thing is accurate even for a rank amateur shooter like myself. It's got about 250 rounds down the tube so far. Last weekend, I intentionally shot numerous different bullet configurations - RN, HP, FP, SWC and at different weights - 180, 200, 230 both cast and plated.

Even loading these different configurations in the same mag, no hiccups in cycling whatsoever.

So, I'm happy with this new 1911...

Bayou

pete2 · September 15, 2020, 10:44 AM

I don't know what the best is but I am pleased with my DW Valkyrie Commander. Very pretty, shoots straight and has a good trigger. Plus, it worked right out of the box.

September 9, 2020, 05:23 PM	#55
MarkCO Senior Member Join Date: October 21, 1998 Location: Colorado, USA Posts: 4,308	Always like to see a new Dan Wesson Reloadron. Maybe he will show us a picture of his. If not, I can go look at mine I guess. __________________ Good Shooting, MarkCO www.CarbonArms.us

September 12, 2020, 04:59 PM	#57
Kevin Rohrer Senior Member Join Date: May 19, 2010 Location: Medina, Ohio Posts: 1,049	To the OP: There is nothing wrong w/ a used 1911, as long as it is American-made and does not use MIM parts. __________________ Member: Orange Gunsite Family, NRA--Life, ARTCA, and American Legion. Caveat Emptor: Cavery Grips/AmericanGripz/Prestige Grips/Stealth Grips from Clayton, NC. He is a scammer

September 15, 2020, 08:39 AM	#60
Bayou Senior Member Join Date: March 8, 2016 Location: SE Louisiana Posts: 300	I don't know the answer to OP's question about "the best" 1911 within his parameters but I do have experience with a new SA Target SS 1911 that cost a bit over $1K recently. (Won it in a raffle - the order went in on Feb. 3 but with the prevailing conditions, the order was not filled until over 6 months later - but it was filled!) This thing is accurate even for a rank amateur shooter like myself. It's got about 250 rounds down the tube so far. Last weekend, I intentionally shot numerous different bullet configurations - RN, HP, FP, SWC and at different weights - 180, 200, 230 both cast and plated. Even loading these different configurations in the same mag, no hiccups in cycling whatsoever. So, I'm happy with this new 1911... Bayou __________________ Bayou NRA Life Member "Keep Calm and Reload"

September 9, 2020, 02:32 PM	#51
Jagrbomb Member Join Date: December 29, 2015 Location: Texas Posts: 88	Dan Wesson - best standard production 1911. Not even close. It's too bad they discontinued the Valor

September 9, 2020, 02:54 PM	#52
hdbiker Senior Member Join Date: December 19, 2012 Posts: 297	My Springfield Loaded Target has been flawless for 12 years but for some early hand loading errors with not enough crimp. A joy to shoot and very accurate. Around 20,000 rounds now. hdbiker

September 9, 2020, 03:26 PM	#53
Ruger45LC Senior Member Join Date: July 24, 2005 Location: Kentucky Posts: 768	+1 for Dan Wesson, they're the nicest production 1911's I've had or seen

September 9, 2020, 03:56 PM	#54
Reloadron Senior Member Join Date: June 8, 2016 Location: Cleveland, Ohio Suburbs Posts: 1,750	Well during mid July there was *this now closed thread* and then came this thread. So the question begs did you ever settle on and actually buy a 1911 gun? Ron

September 9, 2020, 05:46 PM	#56
Reloadron Senior Member Join Date: June 8, 2016 Location: Cleveland, Ohio Suburbs Posts: 1,750	Maybe or maybe the debate goes on. I would not mind having a Dan Wesson having read countless reviews about them. I collect the older Colt Series 70 guns and just inherited a Colt with a five digit serial number putting it in 1914. Anyway a Dan Wesson would be nice and the thread starter posted a decent budget. Maybe he got one and maybe not? Ron

September 13, 2020, 07:16 PM	#58
Aqualife Member Join Date: June 2, 2018 Posts: 29	I love my Colt XSE. Close to 20 years no failures ever, straight out of the box. I am planning on getting a Ruger commander in the near future. Have heard nothing but good things about them.

September 15, 2020, 10:44 AM	#61
pete2 Senior Member Join Date: May 15, 2012 Location: Texas Posts: 2,566	I don't know what the best is but I am pleased with my DW Valkyrie Commander. Very pretty, shoots straight and has a good trigger. Plus, it worked right out of the box.