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Looking to Purchase a 1911
Posted: Wed Mar 16, 2022 9:04 am
by 03Lightningrocks
I sold my 3 Kimber 1911 Raptor's last year. I had one in each size. I am looking for a new or good condition 1911. I had pretty good luck with Kimber but did have to send the 4" model back due to inconsistent feeding. They fixed it up and problem went away. Cost is somewhat of an issue. I am looking for something in the 3.5-4" category for a daily carry. I need to hear about some forum recommendations for 1911's. Please help.
Re: Looking to Purchase a 1911
Posted: Wed Mar 16, 2022 9:13 am
by RPBrown
Of the ones I have, my S&W PC 1911 in 3" or my Colt Defender are may favorites
Re: Looking to Purchase a 1911
Posted: Wed Mar 16, 2022 10:09 am
by RoyGBiv
Re: Looking to Purchase a 1911
Posted: Wed Mar 16, 2022 12:27 pm
by powerboatr
i really like my Springfield ronin 4.5 its darn smooth and great quality for the price of under 1k
in fact i just ordered a ronin 5.0 and one garrison 1911. no the old ronin is not for sale
for me 1911s are like fresh baked chocolate chips cookies at grandmas house...you can never eat to many
Re: Looking to Purchase a 1911
Posted: Wed Mar 16, 2022 12:40 pm
by RoyGBiv
powerboatr wrote: Wed Mar 16, 2022 12:27 pm
i really like my Springfield ronin 4.5 its darn smooth and great quality for the price of under 1k
in fact i just ordered a ronin 5.0 and one garrison 1911. no the old ronin is not for sale
for me 1911s are like fresh baked chocolate chips cookies at grandmas house...you can never eat to many
https://pistol-forum.com/showthread.php ... 4-amp-5%94
Re: Looking to Purchase a 1911
Posted: Wed Mar 16, 2022 3:25 pm
by cmgee67
Honestly for the price I’d take a look at a few of the rock islands or Rugers. I’ve owned a couple rugers and they were fine pieces. The rock islands tend to be cheaper but seem to work. And don’t let made in the Philippines fool you. They have been making 1911’s for a long long time.
Re: Looking to Purchase a 1911
Posted: Wed Mar 16, 2022 3:40 pm
by Tex1961
cmgee67 wrote: Wed Mar 16, 2022 3:25 pm
Honestly for the price I’d take a look at a few of the rock islands or Rugers. I’ve owned a couple rugers and they were fine pieces. The rock islands tend to be cheaper but seem to work. And don’t let made in the Philippines fool you. They have been making 1911’s for a long long time.
Re: Looking to Purchase a 1911
Posted: Wed Mar 16, 2022 4:12 pm
by puma guy
Tex1961 wrote: Wed Mar 16, 2022 3:40 pm
cmgee67 wrote: Wed Mar 16, 2022 3:25 pm
Honestly for the price I’d take a look at a few of the rock islands or Rugers. I’ve owned a couple rugers and they were fine pieces. The rock islands tend to be cheaper but seem to work. And don’t let made in the Philippines fool you. They have been making 1911’s for a long long time.
Re: Looking to Purchase a 1911
Posted: Wed Mar 16, 2022 4:49 pm
by 03Lightningrocks
Thanks for the replies. I will look at some of these options.
Re: Looking to Purchase a 1911
Posted: Wed Mar 16, 2022 5:32 pm
by puma guy
03Lightningrocks wrote: Wed Mar 16, 2022 4:49 pm
Thanks for the replies. I will look at some of these options.
You'll probably be perusing the internet, but Hickok 45 does a review of the Tisas made 1911 I believe imported by SDS and Paul Harrell does one on the Rock Island (Armscor) 1911. I have a Kimber 1911, but I also have a Charles Daly 1911 that was made by Armscor. The Daly has never missed a lick.
Re: Looking to Purchase a 1911
Posted: Wed Mar 16, 2022 6:02 pm
by AndyC1911
Re: Looking to Purchase a 1911
Posted: Wed Mar 16, 2022 9:18 pm
by LTUME1978
Might take a look at a Dan Wesson. They may be a little more money up front but they won't need a trip to a good gunsmith to address triggers or any other shortcomings of a Springfield or others. I speak from experience with the Springfields (two TRPs and a Trophy Match). They all needed work so they went to Ed VanDenBurg. He got them all tuned up but there was a cost. I have some Dan Wesson Valkyrie 45 ACP (aluminum frame) pistols. None of them needed any attention from VanDenBurg out of the box. One of them is the practice pistol and I have fired 15,000 + rounds through it since I got it trying to see how an aluminum frame will hold up. I can't see any signs of wear and the function has been 100% reliable feeding 200 grain lead SWC bullets. Shop around if you want a 45 ACP, deals can be found on those.
Re: Looking to Purchase a 1911
Posted: Wed Mar 16, 2022 10:15 pm
by carlson1
LTUME1978 wrote: Wed Mar 16, 2022 9:18 pm
Might take a look at a Dan Wesson. They may be a little more money up front but they won't need a trip to a good gunsmith to address triggers or any other shortcomings of a Springfield or others. I speak from experience with the Springfields (two TRPs and a Trophy Match). They all needed work so they went to Ed VanDenBurg. He got them all tuned up but there was a cost. I have some Dan Wesson Valkyrie 45 ACP (aluminum frame) pistols. None of them needed any attention from VanDenBurg out of the box. One of them is the practice pistol and I have fired 15,000 + rounds through it since I got it trying to see how an aluminum frame will hold up. I can't see any signs of wear and the function has been 100% reliable feeding 200 grain lead SWC bullets. Shop around if you want a 45 ACP, deals can be found on those.
I agree. I sold a Wilson Combat and bought two Dan Wessons and have never looked back.
