I want a 1911... help please

Rebel Panda · Post by **Rebel Panda** » Mon Aug 20, 2012 4:18 am

I wan a 1911, like the title says, but I do not wish to spend a lot of money. :llama:

I know how stupid that sounds when It comes to 1911's but still, I want one, I want a 1911 to be he first 45 I own. What is the cheapest model I can own, and what are the pros and cons, if any, to me buying said brand and model.

Post by **SNL** » Mon Aug 20, 2012 5:00 am

id have to say

http://kentuckyarmoryclub.com/viewtopic.php?f=36&t=4010

for the money taurus has a forged frame and slide, many features vs other value guns, lifetime warranty, and this one comes with ammo. if your stuck on a 45 i suppose this is of no help, but the more you shoot it the more it saves you, and you wont have to add a caliber.

in my typical milwaukees best or arrogant bastard approach to everything...if you dont buy mine i dont suggest buying anything less expensive than a $3000 1911.

good luck picking one out...1911 are an addiction

Post by **Dave1965** » Mon Aug 20, 2012 6:08 am

The Taurus above would be a very good start. But you said you wanted a .45 so if you are stuck with that then read below. If not, buy from SNL...give money.

If you have to go cheaper, you could go with Rock Island Armory, the .45's are in the 400 range from Centerfire and you could drive over and get one rather than pay a lot more in Louisville.

They are made in the Philippines and I would not recommend them except I recently acquired a 9mm and the quality seems to good (not great, but ok for starter 1911). I have owned a couple of Norinco 1911 chinese copies of the Colt and most all the parts will interchange. Quality is good and most people believe they are very good value for the $$, when you get them, you can find them for 4-450 usually. I personally really like them.

Rebel Panda · Post by **Rebel Panda** » Mon Aug 20, 2012 6:43 am

lol nice snl, but naw, if I am getting a 1911 it has to be .45 :llama:

and dave yeah been looking into the ria's but not her much of our chinese overlords copies... ill have to check em out

Post by **SNL** » Mon Aug 20, 2012 7:18 am

Whats your max price point

Post by **BK Meyers** » Mon Aug 20, 2012 7:36 am

Rebel Panda wrote:I wan a 1911

You have a pm.

BK

http://www.youtube.com/user/ssracer02 · Post by **ssracer** » Mon Aug 20, 2012 8:30 am

I love my RIA

Post by **Mexican Kerry** » Mon Aug 20, 2012 8:43 am

Buy a Springfield. A norinco is good if you are looking for a project. I wouldn't recommend one for a first pistol, they are rough, poorly finished, and not a good representation of the 1911 pattern pistol.

Buy a Springfield and shoot it. Its one of the best pistols you can buy for the money.

Post by **Dave1965** » Mon Aug 20, 2012 8:53 am

I have only gotten one Springfield 1911 used and the front sight was loose. Never seen it on any other pistol I have had. I think it was the lower model though. I like the Springfield upper models but I think they would be out of the price range.

Post by **Dead-OnSniperService** » Mon Aug 20, 2012 9:40 am

Mexican Kerry wrote:Buy a Springfield. A norinco is good if you are looking for a project. I wouldn't recommend one for a first pistol, they are rough, poorly finished, and not a good representation of the 1911 pattern pistol.

Buy a Springfield and shoot it. Its one of the best pistols you can buy for the money.

And MK spoke of 1911, and the people were pleased

Post by **CESTILL345** » Mon Aug 20, 2012 12:58 pm

Go to centerfire systems.com they have some nice 45's.

Post by **kyswede** » Mon Aug 20, 2012 1:04 pm

I got my RIA GI model from Centerfire back in February. I had to replace the out of spec mag catch, but otherwise it has been great.

Post by **CESTILL345** » Mon Aug 20, 2012 1:27 pm

Never had a problem with mine, both are still running GREAT.

Post by **Mexican Kerry** » Tue Aug 21, 2012 1:25 am

Dave1965 wrote:I have only gotten one Springfield 1911 used and the front sight was loose. Never seen it on any other pistol I have had. I think it was the lower model though. I like the Springfield upper models but I think they would be out of the price range.

You bought it used, who knows if the previous owner banged it on something (its a mechanical connection, things come loose). That being said, two of my Springfields had the plunger tubes come loose, resulting in a binding of the thumb safety when disengaging. Are they economy? Yes. IMO, still good bang for the buck. The only problems I've ever encountered with them are related to staked parts or bad mags. Easy to fix, and it could happen (and has) to others. I will say this: I've never owned a "high end" Springfield, and have had to swap a part or two. However, they get more use than any of my others.

As for the RIA, good pistol (in my limited experience), I have one. Works good, but I don't place it at the same level as the Springfield.

Post by **Mexican Kerry** » Tue Aug 21, 2012 1:27 am

Dead-OnSniperService wrote:And MK spoke of 1911, and the people were pleased

Haha, thanks. Just my opinion, you know what they say about that....

Post by **Dave1965** » Tue Aug 21, 2012 6:09 am

Op needs to give a price point, then easier to recommend. $1K gun much different than 400 gun.

Post by **nogomoto** » Tue Aug 21, 2012 12:47 pm

Beginner 1911 would have to be the RIA. Made on the same machinery as the origional A1, fit and finish is better than some name brand manufacturers, and they serve thier purpose long enough for you to decide you want to throw some loot at a higher end 1911

Eireguy · Post by **Eireguy** » Sat Sep 01, 2012 1:02 am

Remington R1 @ kygunco is $619.made in the usa

climber211 · Post by **climber211** » Tue Oct 16, 2012 8:08 pm

Rock Island......<$500 and good entry pistol.

Post by **Toddstang** » Tue Oct 16, 2012 9:37 pm

I like my Ruger SR1911. $690 at Oakwood guns

Post by **Mike** » Tue Oct 16, 2012 11:50 pm

Toddstang wrote:I like my Ruger SR1911. $690 at Oakwood guns

This will be my next 1911 also. Place in Frankfort has them for $629

Post by **Dave1965** » Wed Oct 17, 2012 6:25 am

Mike wrote:
Toddstang wrote:I like my Ruger SR1911. $690 at Oakwood guns

This will be my next 1911 also. Place in Frankfort has them for $629

Nope, sold them. Won't know when they coming back in. The day I went to get it, a guy in front of me got it. The owner told him to pay for it whenever he could, he had known the guy a long time. You don't find stores like that anymore.

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