Best 1911 for under $1000

[mm54943]

I'm thinking about joining the 1911 club and looking at 45ACP. Looks like Rock Island and Kimber have some nice looking offerings for under a grand. Unfortunately Colts and Dan Wessons are a bit out of my budget.

Kimber 1911 reviews seem to be all over the place. People make YouTube videos for the purpose of trashing them. I've seen lots of folks say as soon as they switched the magazine with a better quality one it fixed any jamming issues.

Any thoughts? Recommendations?

 

[kyletxria1911a1]

Rock Island my first choice

 

[baboon]

Sometimes it's better just to save more money.

 

[Sam7sf]

Springfield, remington, ruger, rock island, iver Johnson. I would stay away from kimber.

 

[unicom]

I got no complaints about my kimber. Ruger’s sr1911 is nice


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[Moonpie]

TISAS

https://www.gunbroker.com/item/935676093

 

[Charlie]

S&W and Colt.

 

[1911'S 4 Me]

Rock Island M1911 A 2 FS HC 14 +1 rds. .45
Rock Island M1911 A1 7 08 rds. .45

 

[rotor]

I have a full size Ruger SR1911. Everyone said you have to own a 1911. Never had a problem with the Ruger, everything I fed it worked.

 

[Lonesome Dove]

SA or Ruger you can also find 2nd hand but new Colts for $1000.

 

[GeorgeS]

I've got 1911s from Colt, Kimber (a Gen. 1), Rock Island (5), and S&W.

Rock Island Armory's price points allow for plenty of upgrades if desired, and mine have been utterly reliable.

 

[kyletxria1911a1]

See my handle I love my rocks I've had over 10 over the years just got a 4in 610.00 otd . Haven't done this to the new one yet because of ammo prices
But I've broken in others with 500 rds at one sitting ran them to failure wiped em clean ran em wet after that nary a problem they are my edc ...
I have a fs Springer but it's to heavy now so my 4in rock does duty.

only thing that I will change is the flgr if you want a full size look at the tacs in 9mm 45 or 10 all good imho

 

[1911'S 4 Me]

I broke in a new Rock this morning. M1911 A1 5'' Nickle.
About 100 rds. through KCI MAGA (came with the gun) Colt MAGAzines, Wilson Combat, and even
Pro Mag. Not one problem with any.

 

[striker55]

I have a Para Ordnance that shoots great. I say Ordnance because I think they have better guns than the current Para which I believe is made by Remington.

 

[TxStetson]

Through the years I’ve owned 1911’s from Sig(7), Springfield(3), Kimber(2), Rock Island(2), Colt(2), S&W(1), Remington(1), and STI(1) chambered in 9,40, 45, and 10mm, and have loved almost every one. I‘ve only ever experienced jams twice. The first was a newer Kimber, but only while using a pro-mag, and the 2nd was with a brand new Rock Island double stack, which straightened out after a few full power rounds. But I don’t try to turn each one into a race gun either. My advice is to pick lots of them up and see what feels good in your hand. Don’t be afraid of buying a used one either if the price is right.

TLDR; Buy whatever feels good in your hand.

 

[Byrd666]

Bul Armory And I got it through http://gparms.com/1911-2/

Mine was about $950 when I got it last year. Not including the addition of the Heinie Ledge tritium sight set. Was also told that pricing would be changing in the near future, and I would assume it's already happened

 

[kyletxria1911a1]

Through the years I’ve owned 1911’s from Sig(7), Springfield(3), Kimber(2), Rock Island(2), Colt(2), S&W(1), Remington(1), and STI(1) chambered in 9,40, 45, and 10mm, and have loved almost every one. I‘ve only ever experienced jams twice. The first was a newer Kimber, but only while using a pro-mag, and the 2nd was with a brand new Rock Island double stack, which straightened out after a few full power rounds. But I don’t try to turn each one into a race gun either. My advice is to pick lots of them up and see what feels good in your hand. Don’t be afraid of buying a used one either if the price is right.

TLDR; Buy whatever feels good in your hand.

Tru dat it's whatever feels best and talks to you

 

[TxStetson]

Tru dat it's whatever feels best and talks to you

Yes Sir. I acquired a commander sized Sig 1911 in a trade once that somebody put lots of Wilson Combat parts on. It was a decent enough 1911, but it just never spoke to me. I traded it to a member here who absolutely loves it.

 

[kyletxria1911a1]

Yes Sir. I acquired a commander sized Sig 1911 in a trade once that somebody put lots of Wilson Combat parts on. It was a decent enough 1911, but it just never spoke to me. I traded it to a member here who absolutely loves it.

99.9 % or 1911 lovers say the same thing no matter the maker the whisper to you and you just know that's the one

 

[Grumps21]

I have a full size Ruger SR1911. Everyone said you have to own a 1911. Never had a problem with the Ruger, everything I fed it worked.

I’ve got the commander sized Ruger SR1911, and it‘s a lot of gun for the money. I also have a RIA 1911 and have shot a few other RIA 1911s, and they punch well above their weight as well. I also have a Colt, Remington, & SA in 1911, and based on my experiences, I’d go with either the Ruger or the RIA to start. They are all fine pieces; it’s just my preference