June 22, 2017, 11:10 AM | #26 |
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I own both an all-stainless SW1911 GM size and a scandium-aluminum framed 1911SC bobtailed CDR size. Great out of the box.
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I see Springfield TRP's in my area ...for around $ 1,400 / and personally for the money I think the TRP model gives you a lot of gun for the money..... but the new Colts seem to be ok as well and they are a little less.
On the lower priced guns ...specifically on some of the Colt's...make sure it has all the features you want...like checkering on the front strap / I'm seeing a few of the lower end priced models are leaving that off...so it depends on how you want it spec'd. |
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For my own part I want either stippling or _nothing_ on the front strap. Stippling is great. A smooth front strap can be easily fixed with some skateboard tape. Things like most fish scale or only vertical scoring aren't very grippy in the hand and are more difficult to get skateboard tape to adhere.
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Between the Springfield Armory Range Officer and Colt Government model I owned the SA was both more reliable and had a nicer trigger. I know a lot of folks really like the new Colts though and even if mine was one of them it's only a sample of one. If I could spend all of that budget you mention I'd get a Dan Wesson.
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I also don't see much mention here of the S&W 1911. For the money a Gov't S&W Pro Series is one fine 1911 with many options to choose some. A lot of their firearms coming out of their Performance Center are top notch.
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Without a doubt it would be a Dan Wesson. I own guns from Colt, Springfield, Sig, and others. The DW models use better parts, are manufactured to close tolerances, and are reliable. That's not to say they never have issues because all 1911 manufacturers make guns with issues. I've had to send two back to them and they turned both around in just a couple of days. One poster mentioned an issue with a 2008 model. DW. Has different management and turned a very good product into an excellent product
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Another vote for Dan Wesson.
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I have a S&W 1911SC, the original 1911SC (the one that essentially was renamed as the 1911PD some years back). I've had it for probably around 10 years. Never one hiccup of any kind out of the gun. 100% reliable and quite accurate. I wouldn't hesitate to buy another S&W 1911.
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Next to me as I type is a SA 1911 SS Loaded. 5" barrel, nice grips, ambi thumb safety, very accurate. +/- $850 otd.
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Under Dan Wesson price......mim mim mim
Dan Wesson or better....quality Colt....some mim, but good mim. Need I say more? |
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I have eight 1911's and half of them are Colts. My two favorite shooters are my series 70 Gold Cup and my five year old Government Model. But a very close third is my lowly Rock Island Officers Model. I paid $430 OTD for it and it has never missed a beat.
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Hello BBousa, I think I've owned examples of most major manufacturer's 1911 type pistols, and some semi- customs. These would include multiple Colts, Kimbers, Springfields, Baers, Wilsons, STIs,etc. I've had very good examples, and some real stinkers, from several manufacturers, large and small. The guns that seemed the most solid, smooth and precise right out of the box to me were the Dan Wessons. Some of my guns have MIM components. In case it matters, I did not come across anything I could identify as MIM in the two DWs I've owned. Some have experienced, or perhaps heard of, the glass smooth slide/frame fit of the SIG P210s. Cycling the slide of the Dan Wessons has much the same feel to me. Both my DWs were boringly reliable with any kind of ammo used, and they were in the reportedly problematic 9MM caliber. Of course, this is just my perspective and many other good guns, that would likely serve serve you well, have been mentioned.
PS, sorry to hear about the bad Kimber you had. My current Eclipse Target in 38 Super has been flawless with any factory or handloaded ammo I've used. No malfunctions of any kind.
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Best 1911 under $1400.
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I'll second those... my SR1911 is very accurate. Just took it to the range yesterday, and shot a ragged hole from 15 yards in. The lane I was on had an issue with the target holder, and couldn't get into the light at 25 yards... couldn't make out the paper. R/O refused to let me move to the next lane. Quote:
There definitely is good and bad MIM... but I wouldn't say that Colt is the only one to use it. Ruger has been doing MIM for years, and for the most part, has a very good record with it. You always see the one failure in a few hundred thousand parts, and it is usually posted over and over on the internet. I'm likely swapping the MIM parts on my Ruger... but not because of strength. It is my only 1911, and I want it to be completely stainless. |
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Colt is a great suggestion but it's hard to not at least look at a Springfield TRP. Sort of a semi custom gun that is well made and very reliable.
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