combat reliable 1911

[Jim D]

John Harrison has been spoken of highly from folks I know who've used him. His rates seemed reasonable to me.
http://www.harrisoncustom.com/Services.aspx

The mil-spec should have the ejection port lowered already, this is a different gun than the GI.

[SeaSoldier]

A Rock River 5" Pro Carry or a Les Baer TRS are hard to beat. Both of these models have been in my stable for quite awhile and have been very accurate and reliable.

[OD*]

My TRS has been 100%.

[toddackerman]

A Rock River 5" Pro Carry or a Les Baer TRS are hard to beat. Both of these models have been in my stable for quite awhile and have been very accurate and reliable.

You must be from the Quad Cities.?

How do you compare a 2nd tier production pistol (RRA) to a custom Les Baer? Just asking and NOT trying to start a quarrel.

BTW...I grew up in Rock Island.

[toddackerman]

My TRS has been 100%.

As well it should be for the price.

[OD*]

As well it should be for the price.

And you know how much I paid for it exactly how?

[DocGKR]

Buck gave you very good advice--carefully consider doing exactly what he said.

Also, before you do anything, read Hilton Yam's stuff:

http://www.10-8performance.com/id11.html
http://www.10-8performance.com/id8.html
http://www.10-8performance.com/id9.html
http://www.10-8performance.com/id17.html

[toddackerman]

And you know how much I paid for it exactly how?

I don't...but I know what they sell for new, and who cares? Everyone gets my point. It's a quality piece with a price to match. Everyone comes across a deal now and then. including me.

[David Thomas]

You must be from the Quad Cities.?

How do you compare a 2nd tier production pistol (RRA) to a custom Les Baer? Just asking and NOT trying to start a quarrel.

BTW...I grew up in Rock Island.

How are RRA's 1911s 2nd tier production pistols?

Examples of 2 RRA's 1911s that I own:




I agree with SeaSoldier on the TRS and RRA 1911s; however, the original poster has a Springfield Mil-Spec and a budget of $500. So, it does not sound like he is in the market for either.

Back on topic:

I have heard nothing but good things from Sprinfield's custom shop. They may in fact be the place to go for both quality work and fast turn around time.

I stand by the statement I made earlier, I see the 2 piece barrel as more of a liability than any of the mim small parts. The gun may be reliable with that barrel now, but it is not accurate nor would I consider it to be durable. A new 1 piece barrel and properly fit bushing would be my first change, followed by higher quality small parts.

[Alaskapopo]

5-6 inches at 25 yards is good enough for a combat gun in my opinion.

How is the barrel lockup?

How tight is the barrel bushing?

I prefer to have at least 3 inches with 2 inches at 25 yards being what I want. I won't accept a gun that won't shoot inside at least 4 inches. 6 inches is way too big.
Pat