1911

[merc859]

Long time lurker here, first time posting. I love the site, and have found it to be very informative. I see there are alot of very knowledgable people here, so I thought I would ask my question here.

I am looking to buy a 1911 soon. I am a 1911 newbie, don't know much about them. I am looking for something under 1000 bucks and wanted to get the opinion of others, other than the gunshop. I just want something to shoot the heck out of, nothing fancy. I appreciate all responses and opinions, thanks.


Levi

[M4Guru]

For the money, not knowing exactly what you want, I think the Springfield MC Operator is the best value in 1911s. One of my shooting partners payed $940 for his. It's a lot of gun for the money

[rob_s]

You may be able to find a Kimber Warrior used for under $1k.

It would help us make recomendations though if you gave us more information about what you want the pistol for. Target shooting? Defense? Competition? Collectible? Etc.

[trio]

yeah, need your specs and needs...also if you dont mind used or not...

for example, I just bought a Les Baer stinger from the original owner (i know this because he put it back on consignment at the store he bought it from) for $1100...the store owner is a guy I have known for a while and trust and the gun is immaculate....honestly I had a hard time telling it was "used"....brand new the gun, well...it isnt $1100...

if you are willing to look for "deals" and accept a used gun you can get, IMO, a lot more gun used for what you could new...

Also, IMO, a gun is like a car, in that it devalues the second you shoot it...so if you know you are getting a good one, is firing that first shot yourself that important (especially if you are getting from a company or smith you know stands behind their work)

anyway, just my thoughts...

[Cold Zero]

like said above. you can find good deals used. i recently picked up a used 60 series colt 1911 at a good price with less than 200 rds. thru it. the deals are out there, you have to look to find.

[merc859]

The gun would be used for target shooting, maybe a three gun or two. It wouldn't be carried. I have been lurking over on m1911.org, and I'm kinda leaning towards a Springfield. I just want something that will run and be trouble free. I greatly appreciate the responces, and any more are welcome, thanks.

Levi

Edited to add that I don't mind used, I could possibly get more gun for the money!

[rhino]

If I were going to spend $1K on a new gun, I'd probably go just a little higher and get either an STI Trojan or Springfield TRP.

Or, you could get something like a Springfield mil-spec and use the rest of your $1000 to have a competent smith do some modest customizing to make it the way you want it.

[SGB]

Colt XSE

[merc859]

I really appreciate all the responces. I ended up going with a gun I already am familiar with, I found a m&p45 and bought it today. I love my m&p9, so I'm sure I will like the 45 as well. I ended up getting a black model with the thumb safety. Needless to say I'm to go shoot sunday!

[M4arc]

I really appreciate all the responces. I ended up going with a gun I already am familiar with, I found a m&p45 and bought it today. I love my m&p9, so I'm sure I will like the 45 as well. I ended up getting a black model with the thumb safety. Needless to say I'm to go shoot sunday!

Dude!!!

Where are the freaking pictures??? I gotta see one!