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[Rictex94]

Okay so I made up my mind that I am getting a 1911 over a revolver next so with that being said can you guys recommend a 1911 .45

This will be my first 1911 and by no means am I asking which one is best for a first time one or anything, I'm asking what is the best of the best to own that has the looks, reliability, holds value and performance.

Thank you in advance!

 

[1911'S 4 Me]

Colt Combat Commander

 

[Hoji]

Dan Wesson

 

[Grumps21]

Colt Combat Commander

what took you so long...lol

 

[madwildcat]

Make sure you test out a couple for frame size and barrel length. I was surprised by how different the feel and balance was from a Commander to a Government.

As for specific one, I have a couple pretty ones, but was honestly surprised to find I really like my RIA Tactical (and I don't feel bad if it gets a little beat up). Its eaten everything I have put through it.

 

[Moonpie]

Dan Wesson Commander.

 

[Charlie]

I'd recommend any of the Colts. They shoot good and hold their value.I currently have the Commander (4"barrel) and the Defender (3" barrel). I love them both, as well as the 5"barreled full size which I traded off for something else but I will get another 5" barreled Colt in the near future.

 

[studenygreg]

I would skip the Colts. Lowest I would go is Dan Wesson.

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[Charlie]

Dan Wesson Commander.

Dan Wesson make good guns!

 

[Charlie]

Colts hold their value well.

 

[Charlie]

My next one will be a 5" full size with a threaded barrel to hopefully acquire a suppressor for.

 

[toddnjoyce]

Wilson Combat

 

[Charlie]

Wilson Combat

Good guns, and pricey!

 

[TreyG-20]

Glock 21 if you want it to be functional.

 

[Charlie]

Glock 21 if you want it to be functional.

And plastic. I've owned Glocks and they work fine but I prefer steel.

 

[1911'S 4 Me]

Glock 21 if you want it to be functional.

And a dog chew you can shoot.

 

[Moonpie]

Glock 21 if you want it to be functional.

Please die.

 

[TX oddball]

Wilson Combat

I second this recommendation.

A little pricey, but the fit and finish is excellent, and quite the shooter. My CQB (.45acp) is reliable and a joy to shoot, my very favorite handgun.

 

[Vaquero]

Springfield

 

[Moonpie]

Colt’s can be hit or miss on reliability.
When they run they run very well. When they don’t they blow.
My experience with Colt is the plain guns work well. The tricked out ones give the problems.
Never seen or heard of issues with DW guns. The one i have runs like a champ.
You get a lot of little custom touches with a DW. IMO for an off the shelf gun they’re the best bargain going today.
The boutique guns like Wilson, Brown, Baer, Guncrafter are fantastic guns but very pricey. Extremely well fit they take a lot of shooting to break in. Thats not necessarily a bad thing. Gives you lots of practice.