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    Thanks for the info on the TRP, they look interesting. Since I was partial to Colt, no particular reason maybe just the classic roll mark, I didn't even consider the Springfield since I don't care fro their XD pistols. I will have to take a look at one in person.

    One other I was considering was the Remington/Turnbull 1918 remake. I have seen a 2 go for under $1500 at auction. I am not sure whether I want a modern shooter or something more like a GI model. I guess I have some time to mull it over while I am saving up.

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    I have had multiple colts as old as over 90 and as New as a couple years old and all ran great. I am currently very happy with my M45A1 and if I was in the market a Colt competition would be my choice. Springfield has a good reputation, but I never liked that back in the days they had the majority of the pistols made in Brazil, they tried to conceal this by hiding the made in Brazil mark at times and always touted " the oldest name in American firearms" despite nearly all products were imports

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    I can vouch for the TRP. It's an excellent value at ~$1400. I got rid of the FLGR on mine, and swapped the grips though.



    I'll also say that I've had nothing but excellent luck with my $300 Norinco. They make excellent pistols, and I'd choose one over a Philippine 1911 any day. My Norc is actually more reliable than my TRP, but obviously not as polished or accurate. They can usually be found for $400-$500. It's a great base gun for a build if you want a project.

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    If I was going to throw $1400 at a 1911, it would be a Colt Combat Unit.
    If I was going to throw $1k, it would be either a used TRP or a Loaded.
    You dig your grave with your fork.

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    I vote Dan Wesson.


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    The Combat Units are nice, The oddly spec'd rail was a deal breaker for me and ultimately why I got rid of mine. But they are loaded with features.

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    Check out the Dan Wesson blem models. I picked up a Specialist for $1,500 and it is a heck of a lot of pistol for the price. My first 1911 was a TRP and it's easily as nice if not better considering that there are no MIM parts.

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    Gonna catch shit for this but here is my take on the TRP. You are paying a premium for a bull barrel and/or the "tactical" name. They receive no hand fitting and use MIM. MIM isn't a bad thing but it is inferior to its alternatives and Springfield certainly isn't passing their manufacturing and production savings onto the consumer. I would get a Loaded model over a TRP any day of the week. Build quality wise they are both the same and only differ in some models in terms of features.

    However, in the $1300-1500 range you can find a Dan Wesson which not only rivals, but in some cases even outperformed several of the "Semi-Custom Shop" 1911's. Unlike the TRP, the slide:frame, fire control parts, and barrel are actually hand fitted/adjusted. Dan Wesson parts are all CNC'd for an incredibly precise fit, but the critical areas I mentioned get even more attention. For that price point that fitting alone sets them light years ahead of their competitors. Additionally, they use no MIM parts whatsoever. Again, MIM parts aren't a bad thing (depending on who made them), but its nice that a relatively affordable 1911 like Dan Wesson didn't cut any corners.

    If I you want to spend $1300 or less...go with a Colt Gold Cup or Springfield Loaded series. Willing to spend $1400-$1500, get a Dan Wesson; highest quality 1911 under $2200. However, depending on what you are looking for, I would suggest a Colt Rail Gun or the Colt Combat Unit Rail Gun (main difference in checkering). They can be had for around $1000 and $1300 respectively. Colt really does make a great 1911 and current versions of the Rail Gun are really nice and my number one recommendation for someone looking to get a nice mid-range 1911. Be advised, there are some parts that I would swap out immediately on the regular Rail Gun but they can be done by a total novice and its under $50-75 worth of parts. PM if you want to go that route.

    A great site for all things 1911 is 1911addicts.com, that is where a lot of TOP 1911 smiths hang out and post. It's a really good group of guys and is basically the M4carbine.net of 1911's. Very friendly to beginners and a lot of the pros will chime in and help DIY'ers along with projects, great atmosphere. Stay away from the other 1911 site; fanboys, soap boxers, and wannabes.
    Last edited by sidewaysil80; 01-25-17 at 06:10.

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    Hard to beat a DW. I have the stainless Valor and it's super. Had not even heard of the "blems" til about a year or so ago. I've seen a few pics of blems and it's near impossible to see them. If the blems were not highlighted in pics by DW, the average person would never detect them. The blem finishes are not warranted (I think). Here you go:

    "Firearms stamped with a “ʎ” symbol have been determined to be “Blems” (Blemished) and/or “Scratch and Dent” by CZ-USA prior to sale or distribution, due to a cosmetic defect. These firearms are warranted to be free from mechanical defects ONLY for five (5) years. These firearms are not warranted to be free from cosmetic defects for any period of time."

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    Quote Originally Posted by bamashooter View Post
    Hard to beat a DW. I have the stainless Valor and it's super. Had not even heard of the "blems" til about a year or so ago. I've seen a few pics of blems and it's near impossible to see them. If the blems were not highlighted in pics by DW, the average person would never detect them. The blem finishes are not warranted (I think). Here you go:

    "Firearms stamped with a “ʎ” symbol have been determined to be “Blems” (Blemished) and/or “Scratch and Dent” by CZ-USA prior to sale or distribution, due to a cosmetic defect. These firearms are warranted to be free from mechanical defects ONLY for five (5) years. These firearms are not warranted to be free from cosmetic defects for any period of time."
    I have no idea where the blemish is on my Specialist and I've looked for it pretty hard. I honestly thought for a while that the “ʎ” symbol was the blemish. HAHA!

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