1911's...?

[aggie97]

So, my growing collection is missing a 1911. Kimber will not be considered.

Want: reliable, cheap, well functioning and quality.
Don't wan't: expensive, too many options and blah blah blah...

Just looking for a decent 1911 I can enjoy and not get all into modifying because it sucks out of the box even though I didn't spend a fortune!

did any of that make sense....?

basically, need opinions on 1911's that are nice but won't break the bank...maybe even a good used one.


Grassiass!

[jakesford]

What is your budget? On the cheap end I would look at RIA, Springfield's offerings are nice, but more expensive.

[momo]

used would probably be your best bet.

the taurus pt1911 is pretty good especially when it retailed for $550 new. not sure how much they are asking now. personally i'd rather have it over a rock island.

$700 springfields are a little too lacking.

[no4njnk]

Ria

[motoman]

If you're looking for something real cheap like under $500 then you need to be looking at Citadel, Rock Island Armory, Springfield GI, and Metro Arms 1911's.

[94StangFiveO]

I had very similar criteria when I bought mine.

I liked the Springfield Armory Range Officer so I bought it. Good accuracy from a reliable manufacturer but didn't have all the custom features.

It's a basic GI model that has a match grade trigger & barrel with target sights. It has been flawless and dead accurate for me after ~700 rounds. Some of it the evil steel cased stuff.

[01yz2nv]

I have a RIA and like it.

What about those new remington 1911's?

http://www.1911r1.com/Products/Firearms/Model-1911r1.aspx

[helosailor]

I have a RIA and like it.

What about those new remington 1911's?
http://www.1911r1.com/Products/Firea...el-1911r1.aspx

I fondled a few of those Remingtons at the market Hall gun show. Not bad. The fit and finish look good and the have a couple of subtle, but effective custom touches.

[bronco71]

If you go with RIA I would get the tactical or get the Citadel, they are only a couple $ more and have
Adjustable sights and tac trigger and hammer. They are made in the same factory.

[ThreeFingerPete]

STI Spartan or Trojan.

[YALE]

I want another Colt bad.

[LANTIRN]

Springfield. Great guns for the money and superb customer service.

[SS Junk]

Springfield Mil Spec

[VaderTT]

Springfield Mil Spec

I was looking at the 1911-A1 GI Micro Compact.

[motoman]

I was looking at the 1911-A1 GI Micro Compact.

Solid guns man, they shoot really nice. My only complaint on the 3inch frame is the sights, I know you can change out the back but I'm not sure about the front.