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Thread: I'm shopping for a 1911. Any help?

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    Pretty much agree, if your going 1911 you should go full size and 45 caliber. Smaller Caliber 1911's get boring after a while. To me it misses the whole point of owning a 1911 in the first place.
    The Rock GI I've owned for quite some time, and has about a 1000 flawless rounds through it, and The Ruger SR1911 I just got about a week ago. I'm still breaking the Ruger in at the moment and seems to be getting better (more reliable)with each range trip, but the jury is still out on it as a keeper or not.
    Good luck with what ever you decide to do.
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    I have a Springfield EMP 9mm w/G10 grips and like it quite a bit....though it's not a full size.



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    Quote Originally Posted by MrBret View Post
    Afternoon all.

    I am looking for a new 1911 & would like some input, feedback, help etc....

    I will be used 90% as my range gun & I would like the following:
    Full size (5")
    9mm
    $500-$800
    the better looking style (skeleton trigger etc)
    Black, steel, etc does not matter

    Now this is the hard bit, I also need ideas AND somewhere that has it in stock.

    So far i have been looking at the Rock Island, Citadel, STI Spartan V (which I really like), Taurus PT1911, Magnum Research (if it were 9mm), Ruger SR1911 etc

    I may go for a 45ACP if the deal is super sweet.

    Also, I hear the Wilson mags are the ones to get, any others that are pretty good & not $45+


    Any thought or feedback would be great. Also links to places that have them in stock.

    Thanks
    I'm in the same boat (although I prefer a bigger boat a la 45 ACP).
    And am seriously considering a Springfield Range Officer.
    Springfield has a nice reputation.
    And this entry level competition gun is supposed to be a no frills tack driver with exceptional quality and value.

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    I'm sure this could be argued forever (Like Ford vs Chevy's vs Mopar)
    I bought this Kimber~ Love it~ on Gunbroker for $775 Brand new! Nobody bid on it! I had my smith do a BIG dot front sight and I added Carbon Fiber grips.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Barth View Post
    I'm in the same boat (although I prefer a bigger boat a la 45 ACP).
    And am seriously considering a Springfield Range Officer.
    Springfield has a nice reputation.
    And this entry level competition gun is supposed to be a no frills tack driver with exceptional quality and value.
    I had a Range Officer for awhile and found it to be a solid performer. My only complaint with it (though it never caused a problem) is that the ejector is glued into the frame, instead of using a cross pin to hold it in place.

    Nice Kimber downtowntv

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    Quote Originally Posted by downtownv View Post
    I'm sure this could be argued forever (Like Ford vs Chevy's vs Mopar)
    I bought this Kimber~ Love it~ on Gunbroker for $775 Brand new! Nobody bid on it! I had my smith do a BIG dot front sight and I added Carbon Fiber grips.
    I was shocked and Lucky...
    A co worker has a Kimber Custom II Target that he loves.
    People seem to love or hate them (Kimbers).
    I rented a Super Carry Custom HD last month.
    Extremely accurate.
    But FTF on FMJs almost every other mag.

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    Quote Originally Posted by gb6491 View Post
    I had a Range Officer for awhile and found it to be a solid performer. My only complaint with it (though it never caused a problem) is that the ejector is glued into the frame, instead of using a cross pin to hold it in place.

    Nice Kimber downtowntv

    Regards,
    Greg
    I just can't make up my mind on these 45s.
    Part of me just wants to break down and get an Ed Brown.
    But I just can't justify the cost.



    For now my $1,129 double stack HK USP45 Tactical Match LEM Hybrid rules the day...
    I know it's no 1911.
    But it's a shooter and 100% Bomb Proof.
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    Quote Originally Posted by gb6491 View Post

    Nice Kimber downtowntv

    Regards,
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    Of course the custom you made for me would be awesome as well... I can't wait to receive it!
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    It should ship soon. We're waiting on some derelict in the NW to make some suitable handles for it. Totally unreliable type. Just can't count on him for nothing.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Barth View Post
    A co worker has a Kimber Custom II Target that he loves.
    People seem to love or hate them (Kimbers).
    I rented a Super Carry Custom HD last month.
    Extremely accurate.
    But FTF on FMJs almost every other mag.
    I'm on the "love" side of that equation when it comes tom my TLE II:

    Quote Originally Posted by Barth View Post
    I just can't make up my mind on these 45s.
    Part of me just wants to break down and get an Ed Brown.
    But I just can't justify the cost.



    For now my $1,129 double stack HK USP45 Tactical Match LEM Hybrid rules the day...
    I know it's no 1911.
    But it's a shooter and 100% Bomb Proof.
    I've just never warmed up to my USP45. It's a decent pistol, but the ergonomics of it don't work that well for me.

    I recently sold one of my 1911's to fund something else, so I'm looking for it's replacement. Candidates are:
    Ed Brown Classic

    Colt/Talo/Wiley Clapp Government Model (local shop has one, about $1770 out the door).

    Still, I'm in no hurry and of late, I've only been shooting my Remington R1S (i'munobtainium really fond of that one).
    Quote Originally Posted by downtownv View Post
    Of course the custom you made for me would be awesome as well... I can't wait to receive it!
    That's just the mock up kind sir. As it's specs call for hand forged unobtainium, production might be problematic.

    Regards,
    Greg

    Quote Originally Posted by Bawanna View Post
    It should ship soon. We're waiting on some derelict in the NW to make some suitable handles for it. Totally unreliable type. Just can't count on him for nothing.
    We need to put those handles on hold until the unobtainium issue gets sorted out.
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