Trying to find a 1911

[bottlerocket]

I really want to get a 1911 now and want to find one that is pretty basic. I don't wanna spend a fortune, but don't want a junker like Para or something. I have been looking closely at a Colt o1911 or o1918 repro, or just a 70 series. Anything in particular I should look for and any idea what I should expect to spend on one in good condition? Ive seen such a wide variety in price, its hard to distinguish what is worth it and just the ones that people have become attached to and set too high of a price due to lack of motivation to sell.

I'd just run on down to a gun show, but the ones around this part of Florida suck, so I'm mostly stuck looking online

[YALE]

There isn't a Model 70. There's a 70 series. They're super nice, but be prepared to spend some coin for a good one. One of the guns on my list is a NIB 70 Series LW Combat Commander in 9mm. Unfortunately, even though Colt made a lot of them, they quit making them a long time ago, so they're about $1200 minimum right now on gunbroker. I could always sell some other guns to buy one, but I'm trying to get out of that habit.

[bottlerocket]

There isn't a Model 70. There's a 70 series. They're super nice, but be prepared to spend some coin for a good one. One of the guns on my list is a NIB 70 Series LW Combat Commander in 9mm. Unfortunately, even though Colt made a lot of them, they quit making them a long time ago, so they're about $1200 minimum right now on gunbroker. I could always sell some other guns to buy one, but I'm trying to get out of that habit.

Whoops, fixed. I honestly have only been looking at the O1911 and the O1918 because damn that carbonia blue looks awesome, but the black is damn nice too. I just added the 70 recently due to my lack of luck finding one at a decent price. I have basically ruled out an original O1911 since they seem to be going for outrageous prices, so repro is probably my best route. If I did go for the 70, it would just be a Gov't model. Like I said, plain and simple

[YALE]

Right on. Enjoy!

[YALE]

Checking Gunbroker just now, they're already at $1750. I'll just save a few more pennies and get a damn WC commander-equivalent.

[bottlerocket]

Checking Gunbroker just now, they're already at $1750. I'll just save a few more pennies and get a damn WC commander-equivalent.

Which ones? I was checking out the O1911ANVIII which is the 70 Series with the O1918 finish and similar rollmarkings, they are going for right around $1000 brand new

[YALE]

Which ones? I was checking out the O1911ANVIII which is the 70 Series with the O1918 finish and similar rollmarkings, they are going for right around $1000 brand new

Combat Commanders in 9mm.

[bottlerocket]

Combat Commanders in 9mm.

Oh wow yea thats steep.

[BlackGT]

Ruger SR1911. No Frills basic 1911 with excellent reviews and 100% American Made Parts!

[KBScobravert]

Ruger SR1911. No Frills basic 1911 with excellent reviews and 100% American Made Parts by a founding founder who was vocally adamant about no citizens need more than 10 round magazines!

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My only grievance with Ruger. I love their 10/22 though.

[ThreeFingerPete]

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My only grievance with Ruger. I love their 10/22 though.

The only good thing about their 10/22 is all of the stuff that other people make for it.

And FWIW: The only SR1911 I've put my hands on had loose barrel lockup and sloppy slide/frame. It felt just like a Kimber!

[BlackGT]

Originally Posted by BlackGT
Ruger SR1911. No Frills basic 1911 with excellent reviews and 100% American Made Parts by a founding founder who was vocally adamant about no citizens need more than 10 round magazines Who is no longer around and the people that run the company now realized that he was wrong and set the company on a better path!
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My only grievance with Ruger.

fixed your fix.

[slow06]

fixed your fix.

They make a 25 round magazine for the 10/22 now, so it would seem that you are right.

[David]

They also still warranty their AC556.

[BlackGT]

They make a 25 round magazine for the 10/22 now, so it would seem that you are right.

Not to mention they make an AR style rifle with 30 round mags...