Suggestions for a BHP or 1911

[iruquoi]

Yep, looking for some suggestions on a Browning Hi-Power and/or some version of a 1911.

Personal experiences, preferences and even fanboys welcome(love the arguments lol)!

Maybe some with decent price tags?

Thanks again guys

 

[scap99]

STI gets my $$$.

 

[TexasRedneck]

What kinda budget ya on?

 

[iruquoi]

In a perfect world $500, but give me your best!

 

[TexasRedneck]

Within your price point....

RIA
High Standard

Damned close....

STI Spartan

Given the 3 above, ah'd beg, borrow an' steal ta git the Spartan.

 

[TexasRedneck]

Now....iffen ya wanna git wild....

Older Kimbers (2-3+ yrs)
Dan Wesson
Wilson
Ed Brown

 

[Acera]

The Browning HiPower is an outstanding combat handgun. However it's not known for accuracy, and does not have a lot of the features of more modern designs. I would not recommend one as a starter gun, but every collector needs to get one sometime. If the style fits you, then take a look at the CZ-75 (or 85), a derivative of the design, but with a lot of modern features and a good price point. Probably the best new gun you can buy, out of the two styles you list, with your budget.

You can't go wrong with a good 1911, but they will cost you more. You might check the shows and see if you can find a gently used Colt, or some other good brand. High Caliber has a show in Conroe this weekend, just down the road from you.

 

[kyletxria1911a1]

Getting ready to break in a ria tac today, 500+ rds i love my rocks
Have two used ones with over 6k in each
The tac gets run hard today ( gonna break it)or break it in
One way or the other, the tac nib540.00

 

[tussery]

The only way to find a Hi-Power for under $500 right now is to get a surplus FN Hi-Power. I went that route and got a great shooter.

 

[matefrio]

+1 on the CZ75b. Under 500 right now and I think that's a steal.

 

[jfrey]

Own both Hi-Power and 1911's. Shoot all of 'em and love 'em. You'll never get the trigger on a Hi-Power that you can on a well tuned 1911 but it is probably the most ergonomically friendly gun made. Last one I bought was $600.00 used but LNIB. Like everything else the price is going up all the time. You can get a 1911 for around $500.00 to $600.00 and some of them are fairly good. The STI Trojan comes to mind. I shoot a couple of Briley's but they are in the $2000.00 range slightly used if you can find one. Springfield Armory has a good selection of models in most price ranges.

I don't think you can go wrong either way.

 

[TheDan]

Hi-Power > 1911

 

[dadoo]

I am quite partial to the RIA 1911's. My compact Rock was under 400.00 and is my usual carry gun. I also have a full size tactical for under 500.00 that shoots every time, is accurate and dependible. What more can you ask for?

 

[wllmwallace]

1911 - American Classic is around $450, good reviews.
BHP - Arcus DA98 around $350, also good reviews.

Just a couple suggestions.

 

[texasislandboy]

Im looking at grabbing one of the new rocks with a full rail this next month. q

 

[Red78]

To state the obvious, you won't go wrong with any of the aforementioned - and here's another to consider - imported by Magnum Research, made in Israel Magnum Research I own one, and believe it's one of the best 1911's for the money out there.

 

[ZX9RCAM]

To state the obvious, you won't go wrong with any of the aforementioned - and here's another to consider - imported by Magnum Research, made in Israel Magnum Research I own one, and believe it's one of the best 1911's for the money out there.

A friend of mine just got one of these at Tomball Pawn (should be close to OP) & he said he paid $725.00 out the door.


ETA: This price was NIB of course.