pony_express1973 183 Posted May 21, 2012 Report Share Posted May 21, 2012 Ok heres the story I have a safe full of guns but not one 1911. I'm not looking for something to pass down like an heirloom but somthing good quality that can be shot. I shoot all my guns and want my kids to do the same. So the qusetion is what kind and what price range should I be looking at to get a nice quality 1911 that can be shot often and looks good ? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
pony_express1973 183 Posted May 21, 2012 Author Report Share Posted May 21, 2012 wow no help thats surprising Quote Link to post Share on other sites
SNARF 3 Posted May 21, 2012 Report Share Posted May 21, 2012 I would get a norinco or polytech 1911. I know people will hate my response but there all hammer forged, with some of the strongest metals. If you keep your eyes pealed you might be able to pick one up for 400 500 max. Cast 1911s like taurus dont hold up like forged steel does, even tho people sware by them you never know when its going to break could be never could be after a few shots. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
patriot 7,197 Posted May 21, 2012 Report Share Posted May 21, 2012 If you want a collector go Colt or US Mil. For a decent shooter, the Springfields are hard to beat, with metals of a known quality, and a company that will stand behind their product. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jarhead 1 Posted May 21, 2012 Report Share Posted May 21, 2012 Check out the Rock Island Armory 1911, is manufactured in the Phillipines. I purchased one about a year ago after researching many reveiws. IMHO is a lot of gun for not much money. Mine has digested every flavor of ammo and never missed a beat. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TonyRumore 1,332 Posted May 21, 2012 Report Share Posted May 21, 2012 I real nice "sleeper" 1911 is the Safari Arms Custom Shop, Schuetzen Pisol Works. It's run by ex-Detonics pistolsmith, Richard Niemer. He built me this 6" chambered in 40 Super. I fired a pair of back to back five shot groups at 50 yards that went under 1.5". That's at 50 yards, not 25. I don't think they get much respect, since they are sold through Olympic Arms. Tony Here's a 5" with barrels in 400 Corbon, 45 ACP, and 40 Super. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
SNARF 3 Posted May 21, 2012 Report Share Posted May 21, 2012 Thats realy nice Tony but, I think this is more about factory guns and not high end customs. Thanks for the picture share tho thats really nice I wonder how many people can afford something like that. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dieb4iwake 60 Posted May 21, 2012 Report Share Posted May 21, 2012 check out classicarms .us not .com they have a nice selection of 1911's Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TacSat 90 Posted May 21, 2012 Report Share Posted May 21, 2012 Springfield. lots of round through mine still shoots like new. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
magsite20 1,664 Posted May 22, 2012 Report Share Posted May 22, 2012 (edited) The guns Tony spoke of are about $900 to $1000 MSRP, then you can always add more workmanship. added: as per Tony "they are sold through Olympic Arms" the two photos are right off the sight. Edited May 22, 2012 by 20-Mags Quote Link to post Share on other sites
pony_express1973 183 Posted May 22, 2012 Author Report Share Posted May 22, 2012 The guns Tony spoke of are about $900 to $1000 MSRP, then you can always add more workmanship. CAN SOMEONE PM ME THE SITE I CANT FIND IT Quote Link to post Share on other sites
The_Caged_Bird 474 Posted May 22, 2012 Report Share Posted May 22, 2012 My vote is for Springfield or Colt, buy once, cry once... Although everything that I've seen from Rock Island was pretty nice... But then again, I'm pretty adept with the 1911 platform and feel confident that I could take care of any problems that might arise with a Rock Island. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
22_Shooter 1,560 Posted May 26, 2012 Report Share Posted May 26, 2012 If you want a collector go Colt or US Mil. For a decent shooter, the Springfields are hard to beat, with metals of a known quality, and a company that will stand behind their product. I gotta go with this. Just the fact that you're looking to pass this down through the family as an heirloom, my vote is for a really nice Colt. Check out the Rock Island Armory 1911, is manufactured in the Phillipines. I purchased one about a year ago after researching many reveiws. IMHO is a lot of gun for not much money. Mine has digested every flavor of ammo and never missed a beat. I've heard many great things about RIA 1911's. But I have to be honest, it just doesn't fit the "heirloom gun" part of OP's requirement to me. Now if we're talking about picking up an affordable shooter, RIA for sure. Just my opinion. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Arik 565 Posted May 27, 2012 Report Share Posted May 27, 2012 If you want a collector go Colt or US Mil. For a decent shooter, the Springfields are hard to beat, with metals of a known quality, and a company that will stand behind their product. I gotta go with this. Just the fact that you're looking to pass this down through the family as an heirloom, my vote is for a really nice Colt. Check out the Rock Island Armory 1911, is manufactured in the Phillipines. I purchased one about a year ago after researching many reveiws. IMHO is a lot of gun for not much money. Mine has digested every flavor of ammo and never missed a beat. I've heard many great things about RIA 1911's. But I have to be honest, it just doesn't fit the "heirloom gun" part of OP's requirement to me. Now if we're talking about picking up an affordable shooter, RIA for sure. Just my opinion. OP said he's "not looking for heirloom" Quote Link to post Share on other sites
22_Shooter 1,560 Posted May 27, 2012 Report Share Posted May 27, 2012 If you want a collector go Colt or US Mil. For a decent shooter, the Springfields are hard to beat, with metals of a known quality, and a company that will stand behind their product. I gotta go with this. Just the fact that you're looking to pass this down through the family as an heirloom, my vote is for a really nice Colt. Check out the Rock Island Armory 1911, is manufactured in the Phillipines. I purchased one about a year ago after researching many reveiws. IMHO is a lot of gun for not much money. Mine has digested every flavor of ammo and never missed a beat. I've heard many great things about RIA 1911's. But I have to be honest, it just doesn't fit the "heirloom gun" part of OP's requirement to me. Now if we're talking about picking up an affordable shooter, RIA for sure. Just my opinion. OP said he's "not looking for heirloom" Derp. Reading comprehension fail on my part, lol. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Fallschirmjager667 729 Posted May 27, 2012 Report Share Posted May 27, 2012 i have a colt series 80 mk4 and i love it, that one tony posted is really cool too, i'd be interested in one of those Quote Link to post Share on other sites
VaiFanatic90 360 Posted May 29, 2012 Report Share Posted May 29, 2012 I've been looking for a Colt Series 70, but I can't ever find what I'm looking for. The price for them is on the rise though. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dieb4iwake 60 Posted May 29, 2012 Report Share Posted May 29, 2012 http://www.coonaninc.com/ this!!!! 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
The_Caged_Bird 474 Posted May 29, 2012 Report Share Posted May 29, 2012 http://www.coonaninc.com/ this!!!! Lol! I'm trying to convince the wife that I need one... been trying since they were re-introduced a couple of years ago, good luck... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dieb4iwake 60 Posted May 29, 2012 Report Share Posted May 29, 2012 http://www.coonaninc.com/ this!!!! Lol! I'm trying to convince the wife that I need one... been trying since they were re-introduced a couple of years ago, good luck... me too i can get by with about 1k but anything more is VERY dangerous to mention so I think ima stash 1k and in 6 months get the rest lol Quote Link to post Share on other sites
SNARF 3 Posted May 30, 2012 Report Share Posted May 30, 2012 Look for a norinco 1911 all the low end guns you are mentioning is cast crap that breaks norinco is the only "cheap" 1911 made properly, look on gunbroker. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
KennyFSU 249 Posted May 30, 2012 Report Share Posted May 30, 2012 Another vote for Springfield here. I have a Loaded and love it, every collection needs to have at least one 1911 (.45 ACP is the only way to go). Gratuitous pic (with aluminum Wicked Grips). 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dieb4iwake 60 Posted May 30, 2012 Report Share Posted May 30, 2012 Another vote for Springfield here. I have a Loaded and love it, every collection needs to have at least one 1911 (.45 ACP is the only way to go). Gratuitous pic (with aluminum Wicked Grips). i dont like stainless steel guns but that is impressive Quote Link to post Share on other sites
KennyFSU 249 Posted May 30, 2012 Report Share Posted May 30, 2012 Lol thanks man. I usually don't like any "shiny" guns either; most of mine are all black but at least this one is only HALF stainless. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
The_Caged_Bird 474 Posted June 3, 2012 Report Share Posted June 3, 2012 (edited) Another vote for Springfield here. I have a Loaded and love it, every collection needs to have at least one 1911 (.45 ACP is the only way to go). Gratuitous pic (with aluminum Wicked Grips). I'm not hating or anything but... Does Leo DiCaprio come over when you shoot it???? Edited June 3, 2012 by Caged 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
KennyFSU 249 Posted June 3, 2012 Report Share Posted June 3, 2012 Another vote for Springfield here. I have a Loaded and love it, every collection needs to have at least one 1911 (.45 ACP is the only way to go). Gratuitous pic (with aluminum Wicked Grips). I'm not hating or anything but... Does Leo DiCaprio come over when you shoot it???? Lmao, where do you think l got my inspiration from?? "Romeo, oh Romeo, wherefore art thou ammo??" Actually, what really inspired me are Devel Guns lol. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ruffian72 548 Posted June 3, 2012 Report Share Posted June 3, 2012 Another vote for Springfield here. I have a Loaded and love it, every collection needs to have at least one 1911 (.45 ACP is the only way to go). Gratuitous pic (with aluminum Wicked Grips). Like mine, except no cut outs, has target sights and mag well. This pistol and S&W Koeing (Speling) edition are only ones that shoot ANY ammo fed, even heavy laquer wolf/old style.. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
VaiFanatic90 360 Posted June 3, 2012 Report Share Posted June 3, 2012 I have my Auto Ordnance .40 S&W 1911 that I'm actually looking to get rid of. Took it out for the first time, and I hated it. Shot like shit, and jammed four times out of 8 rounds. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
22_Shooter 1,560 Posted June 3, 2012 Report Share Posted June 3, 2012 Another vote for Springfield here. I have a Loaded and love it, every collection needs to have at least one 1911 (.45 ACP is the only way to go). Gratuitous pic (with aluminum Wicked Grips). That's different, but I kinda like it. Do the grips have a plexiglass window or is it wide open right to the rounds? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
KennyFSU 249 Posted June 3, 2012 Report Share Posted June 3, 2012 Thanks. Yeah there is a plexiglass window covering the cutout so no debris can ever enter. As seen here: 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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