First 1911 recommendations

**wetidlerjr** · 05-03-14, 08:48

Originally Posted by gt40

No need to spend all that money and then send it back for more mods. Check out an American Classic II for About $500.00 which comes with most of the mods from the factory and is competitive right out of the box. Here is mine with the first target I shot resting on the bench at 25 yds. only shot 7 shots because that was all that was in the magazine. The only thing I changed was the grips which cost $26.

How many rounds have you put through it?

**gt40** · 05-03-14, 09:08

Originally Posted by wetidlerjr

How many rounds have you put through it?

More than 1,000. If you find one in a store compare how tight the action is compared to all the others they have. Then check out Buds.

**M67A2 Zippo Tank** · 06-08-14, 19:23

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Stick to Wilson ETM 7/8 rounders. I like 8. Wilson Combat ETM 8 rounder magazines make my RIA 1911A1 government run flawlessly.

**Alex V** · 03-24-15, 18:40

Loads of good info here.

Recently I got the idea in my head that I would like to add a 1911 to my handgun line up. It will not be my primary fighting gun, that role is filled by my M&P9. I know myself, and I know that I hate cleaning guns. For this reason and because the dietary habits of a 1911 are more expensive than of a 9mm, this would not be my high volume training platform.

I am looking at the Colt Rail Guns. I have my eye on the black on black, aluminum frame 5" version. It's in my price range and will allow me to place a light on the gun. If for any reason in some unforeseen SHTF scenario I have to switch to the 1911, I would like to make sure I can have a light on it.

What is the general opinion of the Colt Rail Guns?

**krisjon** · 03-26-15, 04:29

Colt rail guns are great, but I'd go steel frame over aluminum. Aluminum is fine for race guns, but if you're just buying one, go steel.

**Wake27** · 03-26-15, 04:39

Originally Posted by Alex V

Loads of good info here.

Recently I got the idea in my head that I would like to add a 1911 to my handgun line up. It will not be my primary fighting gun, that role is filled by my M&P9. I know myself, and I know that I hate cleaning guns. For this reason and because the dietary habits of a 1911 are more expensive than of a 9mm, this would not be my high volume training platform.

I am looking at the Colt Rail Guns. I have my eye on the black on black, aluminum frame 5" version. It's in my price range and will allow me to place a light on the gun. If for any reason in some unforeseen SHTF scenario I have to switch to the 1911, I would like to make sure I can have a light on it.

What is the general opinion of the Colt Rail Guns?

Lots of good stuff on them here. I love mine and I know Grant just got some in for around $1050. Many here think a comparable Springfield will have slightly more perks, but it seems to be a pretty damn close margin. I chose Colt only because of the brand name. I figured if I was going to have a 1911 that was more for nostalgic purposes, it should be a Colt, especially since my dad has one from the 40s. My only compliant is the safety. It was a little harsh for my hand so I had it replaced with a Wilson BP single sided version. I think I have around 3,500 rounds through mine and have been very happy. And just like most guns, if its a decent one, it'll keep going with all kinds of carbon in it.

**PLCedeno** · 03-27-15, 06:27

Originally Posted by RiflemanBobcat

Personally, though I have never shot one, I find the Colt Series 70 reissue rather drool-worthy.

The fact that Colts have a good rep is icing.

The 70 reissue really is drool-worthy. The only modification it needed was the hammer to avoid the bite.

**RHINOWSO** · 05-16-15, 16:35

I have a O1991 Colt on the way. Just because I've never owned a 1911 and figured I can't go wrong with a Colt. Thought long and hard about a Springfield Milspec, Range Officer, or Loaded, but for $700 Colt won out.

I'll be a range toy and safe queen, just to have and enjoy occasionally, as well as learn the weapon and shoot with my son. Only mod I plan to make is some Colt medallion grips and the MSH (if it is plastic). Maybe that'll change in time, but maybe not. It'll be shot but not abused. That is what the HK45C is for, along with my other hard use handguns. This is just because there is something to an all metal and wood firearm, and something to having an American Icon, made in America.