sugestions for a new 1911

[bulldozer3]

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Thanks! Looks great, love me some DW

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[THEOZZ]

Yes with that budget Springfield or Colt. Also you might be able to pickup a nice clean but used Les Baer TRS and these are an excellent gun. Well worth the money for $1400

[TactiCool1976]

i am surprised nobody has mentioned Sig Sauer...

[Sensei]

i am surprised nobody has mentioned Sig Sauer...

Sig is still recovering from the initial, disastrous release of the GSR and the poor QC track record in all of their product lines between 2004-2012. Their current crop of 1911s may be reasonably well built, but Colt and Springfield have an overall better track record.

[duece71]

Colt, I have a few, some great, some not so good (FTFeed every time, no not the magazine). I had a bad experience with Springfield but I would be willing to try again. The Colt Wiley Clap looks perfect, commander would be nice. How about a nice series 70, base model for low price ($800ish), shoot it and then go from there as far as gun smithing is concerned?

[defense523]

So many options I like. The newer Sigs are much better than the GSR's that left the bad taste of their 1911's. Les Baer, another great maker that I don't believe has been mentioned yet. Colt and Springfield are probably the best of the production level guns followed closely by the Kimbers, I'm just not a fan of the Swartz triggers for thinking myself. Another worthwhile mention are the Ruger 1911s. A good model reference is the Wilson Combat website list of "quality" 1911s they're willing to do work on..."Springfield Armory, Colt, Wilson, Kimber, Smith & Wesson, SIG 1911 series, Remington R-1 1911, Ruger SR-1911, Dan Wesson 1911, Les Baer Custom, Ed Brown and other quality, domestically-produced 1911 handguns. ". Good enough for them is good enough for me. Now it's just finding a flavor to your liking, but as someone mentioned, so few only have, or want, one 1911.

[Pappabear]

Colt and Springfield have treated me well. I recently bought a Springfield lipsey model in 9mm. They make those in 45 as well. Very nice guns. I own the Colt Rail gun and it's been reliable, just feels a little loose compared to Springfield's.

A lot of good options in the 1911 world.

PB

[maximus83]

I'd go for Springfield or Dan Wesson. The DW is going to cost more but be one of the most well set up factory ones you can get in that price range, without going higher for custom.

Couple things worth considering, if you can muster the budget for it:
* Go 9mm. Better, more affordable ammo. Less recoil. Equals more practice. There was a time when a 9mm 1911 was considered almost inherently unreliable. That time has passed, if you get a GOOD 9mm 1911, it's the way to go. See Bill Wilson's article on this subject.
* Look at the Dan Wesson specialist, in 9mm. Above your budget, but it's where I'd start today if I had nothing, and wanted to get a dialed-in 1911 that was less than custom.

[1986s4]

Colt, I have a few, some great, some not so good (FTFeed every time, no not the magazine). I had a bad experience with Springfield but I would be willing to try again. The Colt Wiley Clap looks perfect, commander would be nice. How about a nice series 70, base model for low price ($800ish), shoot it and then go from there as far as gun smithing is concerned?

I am very satisfied with my Colt .38 Super, the only 1911 I own for now. I've had two Springfield's, both had to go back to SA but their legendary CS treated me right and fixed the issue to my satisfaction. I would not hesitate to buy one again.

[JoeJ]

You did great with your purchase of a DW - however, now that the 1911 hook is firmly set, look at a Les Baer PII next time - best bang for your buck. Purchasing a used Baer PII with the 1.5" option is probably the way to go next time - you'll never be able to shoot to the Baer PII pistol's capabilities.