Decent 1911

[weems]

Can anyone recommend a decent 1911? I saw one from American Classics for mid 400's but I'm not sure of the reliability. This would be my first handgun, and would be for concealed carry.

Thanks

[Jose]

I wouldn't recommend a "cheap" 1911 as your concealed carry, especially your first. Go with a Glock or XD or something along those lines. Just my $.02.

[ThreeFingerPete]

Jose's reccomendation is pretty solid.

[jakesford]

I wouldn't recommend a "cheap" 1911 as your concealed carry, especially your first. Go with a Glock or XD or something along those lines. Just my $.02.

ditto,

Many 1911's, even the high dollar ones can be a little finicky, which isn't a good quality for a CCW. That said they are a blast to shoot and every gun owner should own one, or ten.

**waiting for the: "My, (insert make) 1911 has 50,000 rounds through it without a single failure line"

[ThreeFingerPete]

ditto,

Many 1911's, even the high dollar ones can be a little finicky, which isn't a good quality for a CCW. That said they are a blast to shoot and every gun owner should own one, or ten.

**waiting for the: "My, (insert make) 1911 has 50,000 rounds through it without a single failure line"

It'll be a Kimber owner, guaranteed. And it'll be a lie.

[Chopped54]

It'll be a Kimber owner, guaranteed. And it'll be a lie.

Hahahaha...
Although I do have about 1000 through mine with no issues.....

[YALE]

You don't want a 1911 for CC, not if you're not already familiar with them. You want a modern polymer frame gun for that, or maybe a Witness.

[Chas_svo]

1911s are a big for for cc as Yale said. I would go small and light if possible. Remember if anyone can see that you are carrying, it's not concealed. Mine is small but not light - ss Colt Mustang 380. It's small enough to easily conceal, but it would be nice if it could be lighter.

Just my 2 cents, but hey, I got my chl in 1996, so what would I know.

[Chopped54]

I got my chl in 1996, so what would I know.

Shows how old we are, I got mine in '96 also....
BUT that said I do CC my 1911.

[YALE]

Shows how old we are, I got mine in '96 also....
BUT that said I do CC my 1911.

You ain't as green as this dude, either.

[LANTIRN]

If you must have a 1911 I'd recommend a Springfield. Proabably the best cost to quality ratio you will find in a 1911.

That said, I would go with something smaller and easier to conceal. My wife's Khar CW9 has been very reliable and very easy to conceal. XDM compacts are good but thicker which could pose a problem. Glocks are also thick, but very reliable and lighter than a full metal gun like a 1911.

[KBScobravert]

You don't want a 1911 for CC, not if you're not already familiar with them. You want a modern polymer frame gun for that, or maybe a Witness.

I will have a 1911 with nice pearl grips in a beautiful leather OWB holster before I pass.

[YALE]

I will have a 1911 with nice pearl grips in a beautiful leather OWB holster before I pass.

Heardja.

[NTexas_V-Star]

You don't want a 1911 for CC, not if you're not already familiar with them. You want a modern polymer frame gun for that, or maybe a Witness.

Exactly. A Smith & Wesson M&P, a Glock, or an XD would be a great first choice. Then, later pick up a 1911 as a range gun, and you can get familiar with them.


FWIW, I do carry a 1911, but that is CCW number.....6? I think.

[weems]

Thanks for the input. As far as the other recommendations go, (glock, s&w and xd) are you recommending .45 or another size?