Advice on rail 1911's with prices

[Tannerm]

I am finally making a job change to another department that apparently allows the carry of ur personally bought pistol. I have to carry the city bought Glock 31 (.357 sig) for the first 6 months before I can opt for my own choice, granted I love Glocks and am very intrigued with the .357sig round.

I really want a 1911 for duty carry. My only stipulation is that is MUST have a M1913 rail on it for my TLR light. I'm also a lefty but I can install an aftermarket ambi safety after purchase. What do y'all recommend with prices? Nothing fancy or "competition" grade, just a good 5" barrel 1911 with a rail.
Thanks.

[Tannerm]

Also, I'm coming from a city that doesn't allow free carry. I'm making a move from a Sig 226 (NONrail) woop woop!!! I'm tickled pink to just be able to carry a Glock!

[ThreeFingerPete]

Sti Duty One

http://www.stiguns.com/the-sti-duty-one/

http://www.shootersconnectionstore.com/STI-50-Duty-One-45-ACP-Night-Sights-Stocked-Item-P1195.aspx

Les Baer $~2000

http://www.lesbaer.com/URecon.html

Springfield Operator

http://www.impactguns.com/Springfield-oper-tns-rl-45odblk-pkg-px9105mlp-706397872359.aspx

http://www.springfield-armory.com/armory.php?version=34

[Tannerm]

What about Colt Rail Gun 1911's? Was looking at these and my current sgt swears by Colts. "Why get a knock off when you can have the real McCoy? Colt will retain its value..." Blah blah. The railed Colts seem to run about $1,060 at Euless gun.

[dee]

STI owns Colt hands down as do several other makers Colt is a name you are paying for not the quality of the build. The Sig posted above seems to get good reviews I believe they run an external extractor versus the traditional internal like most 1911's. The Springer Pete posted is very nice but I thought they had been discontinued. I would definitely look at the STI Duty One and the Springfield Operator if I were you.

[pr1042]

Have you looked at the M&P in .45? You can pick these up for around 450 shipped from buds. With the LE prices on a glock or M&P, you could pick up 2 identical guns and support gear for less than the price of say a Springfield TRP. More capacity, less maintenance, etc.

surefire also just came out with the x300 Ultra which is 500 lumens now....

[Tannerm]

Good god 500 lumens in a weaplight?! I thought my tlr-1 was dang bright enough!!
He's old school and knows colt will hold its value like a Harley. I'm technically impartial as long as its not uber expensive and has a rail. Prefer night sights too... I've always loved the Springfield loaded or op. Sig's 1911 I hadn't looked into. The 226 really turned me off to that brand but I know there quality and fit/finish is top notch. Keep the ideas coming gents!

Don't forget to post a generic price associated with the make/model u are posting about.

[YALE]

Grab the STI. Don't cheat yourself. Whatever the department won't cover, you can write off on your taxes.

[Tannerm]

Is STI 'Mercian made or sourced Outa other countries? Not very familiar with sti brand. Like what I see though!

[YALE]

Is STI 'Mercian made or sourced Outa other countries? Not very familiar with sti brand. Like what I see though!

They're made in Georgetown, Texas.

[dee]

They're made in Georgetown, Texas.

Their cheapest model isn't but everything else is and very high quality.

[slow06]

Their cheapest model isn't but everything else is and very high quality.

Would that be the Trojan III? Not what he needs, but I have been looking at it as a possibility.

[dee]

Would that be the Trojan III? Not what he needs, but I have been looking at it as a possibility.

I think it's the Spartan either way it's an Amrscor frame and slide with STI small parts so its still a very good buy.

[wickedblkgt]

I thought about a 1911 for a duty gun, then I thought about how man steps I would have to do to draw from a level 3 holster and decided to stay with my M&P .40 with a TLR. Just something to think about? What department are you going to? You can pm me if you don't want everyone to know.

[ThreeFingerPete]

I thought about a 1911 for a duty gun, then I thought about how man steps I would have to do to draw from a level 3 holster and decided to stay with my M&P .40 with a TLR. Just something to think about? What department are you going to? You can pm me if you don't want everyone to know.

I agree with this. Id carry Tupperware.