Your Preferred 1911 for ~$1000 - Page 3

Reloadron · April 26, 2021, 11:11 AM

Funny! It's like magic, isn't it?

Normally followed by a chorus of my gun is better than your gun, my gun is better than yours my guns is better ...

Every time the subject of a 1911 .45 ACP comes up it becomes the same thing. Keep in mind the thread starter's budget is $1,000 or less. There are plenty of nice 1911 guns above the price point. The question is what is a nice 1911 below the price point?

Ron

101combatvet · April 26, 2021, 01:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Reloadron

Funny! It's like magic, isn't it?

Normally followed by a chorus of my gun is better than your gun, my gun is better than yours my guns is better ...

Every time the subject of a 1911 .45 ACP comes up it becomes the same thing. Keep in mind the thread starter's budget is $1,000 or less. There are plenty of nice 1911 guns above the price point. The question is what is a nice 1911 below the price point?

Ron

I already answered the question. I'll repeat my answer for your convenience; the best option is a Colt Government Model. Any other questions? Price?

Reloadron · April 26, 2021, 03:26 PM

Thank you and I would have to agree. They will not go wrong with a Colt Government Model.

All series 70 including several Gold Cup versions.

They can likely find a Colt Government Model 1911 under their price point. Once they are in stock again. Then too there is no shortage of those who will disagree with both our opinions. I toss out several choices and let the buyer decide.

Ron

101combatvet · April 26, 2021, 05:07 PM

Bingo!

I'm sure in the next few posts; someone will ask me how many Morris Custom Pistols I've had to fix.

pcxxxx42 · April 28, 2021, 10:12 PM

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Originally Posted by TunnelRat

Hi all,
Some years back we had a similar such thread. One of the popular recommendations then was the Dan Wesson Heritage, which was about $1200. These days the Heritage in its newest SKU seems to be $1500. I’m not saying it’s not worth that, but that’s far enough away from $1000 that to me it’s out of the running.

I am not sure what’s the recommendation these days. I had a friend ask me and I honestly don’t know. I’ve owned a Colt, Springfield Armory, Smith and Wesson, and then a Wilson Combat. All of them had issues that needed tweaking. Is Colt still the standard with CZ now in charge (I almost think that would be an improvement)?

As a note, I’m talking a standard 5” government model.

Thanks,
-TR

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I own about a dozen 1911s. Many of them are Clark S70s.

Whilst I have not shot the Clarks extensively, my Kimber "Classic Gold Match" in blue is about the most accurate 45 ACP I can remember shooting.

I'm not saying the Kimber is better than the half dozen Clarks I own. I'm saying I've shot the Kimber lots and it is a superbly accurate handgun.

And, I bought a five pack of Rem "1911 Carry" handguns. Four of the five had excellent slide to frame fit. The last felt like a Series 70.

I've only shot two of them, and they do quite well. Not more than a hundert rounds between them.

**Aguila Blanca** · April 28, 2021, 10:27 PM

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Originally Posted by pcxxxx42

I own about a dozen 1911s. Many of them are Clark S70s.

Clark? I'm a 1911 guy and I am not familiar with a 1911 maker named Clark. Never saw such a company at the SHOT Show.

If you are referring to Clark Custom Guns in Louisiana, they aren't a manufacturer, they're a custom shop. If you have a "Clark" 1911, it's a pistol made by some manufacturer (likely Colt) and then customized and fine tuned by Clark. It's completely unfair to compare a gun like that against out-of-the-box, factory-made firearms.

I own a few Colts, and have owned others in the past. Springfield Armory sells a decent pistol but I would still choose a Colt over a Springfield at the same price point.

mpolk · May 1, 2021, 05:07 AM

I had a second year productin Kimber that someone wanted worse than I did. I regret selling it. Great gun. I have bought two other Kimbers since and have been disappointed both times. I know lots of folks love them but mine were not accurate and the fit and finish was not good. My Ruger and Springfield 1911s performance is much better.

Rob228 · May 1, 2021, 06:13 AM

I am a big fan of Springfield at that price point. I spend another $30 and get rid of their two piece guide rod.

April 26, 2021, 05:07 PM	#54
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April 26, 2021, 11:11 AM	#51
Reloadron Senior Member Join Date: June 8, 2016 Location: Cleveland, Ohio Suburbs Posts: 1,750	Funny! It's like magic, isn't it? Normally followed by a chorus of my gun is better than your gun, my gun is better than yours my guns is better ... Every time the subject of a 1911 .45 ACP comes up it becomes the same thing. Keep in mind the thread starter's budget is $1,000 or less. There are plenty of nice 1911 guns above the price point. The question is what is a nice 1911 below the price point? Ron

April 26, 2021, 03:26 PM	#53
Reloadron Senior Member Join Date: June 8, 2016 Location: Cleveland, Ohio Suburbs Posts: 1,750	Thank you and I would have to agree. They will not go wrong with a Colt Government Model. All series 70 including several Gold Cup versions. They can likely find a Colt Government Model 1911 under their price point. Once they are in stock again. Then too there is no shortage of those who will disagree with both our opinions. I toss out several choices and let the buyer decide. Ron

May 1, 2021, 05:07 AM	#57
mpolk Senior Member Join Date: January 4, 2009 Location: Waco, Texas Posts: 111	I had a second year productin Kimber that someone wanted worse than I did. I regret selling it. Great gun. I have bought two other Kimbers since and have been disappointed both times. I know lots of folks love them but mine were not accurate and the fit and finish was not good. My Ruger and Springfield 1911s performance is much better.

May 1, 2021, 06:13 AM	#58
Rob228 Senior Member Join Date: May 29, 2010 Location: Hampstead NC Posts: 1,450	I am a big fan of Springfield at that price point. I spend another $30 and get rid of their two piece guide rod.