Need 1911 opinion

[Axxe55]

New Colts are pretty nice and a step
Up from Springfield. IMO

Going back over thirty years since buying my first 1911, I have seen pretty much the exact opposite. The Colts were nice, but the SA 1911's were nicer IMO, for less money.

I won't pass on buying a Colt 1911 at the right price, and I have owned a few over the years, but for the most part, you are paying for name on the side of the pistol. IMO, there are just many better values for a 1911 than the Colt's.

 

[Army 1911]

What would be a good " Entry 500-800" 1911

Rock Island
Used Colt

 

[Lonesome Dove]

Going back over thirty years since buying my first 1911, I have seen pretty much the exact opposite. The Colts were nice, but the SA 1911's were nicer IMO, for less money.

I won't pass on buying a Colt 1911 at the right price, and I have owned a few over the years, but for the most part, you are paying for name on the side of the pistol. IMO, there are just many better values for a 1911 than the Colt's.

True but all guns were better 30 and more years ago. Hand crafted not mega machine produced.

 

[kbaxter60]

What would be a good " Entry 500-800" 1911

My first one was a Springfield USGI model. I don't know if hey still make it, but it was in that range a the time.
But you know.....inflation.....Biden economy....
It's a well made pistol and I still have it. Probably ten years or more old to me.
Next was a Remington R1. Also very well made. Also still have it.

 

[TexasRedneck]

Handle a STI, Baer, Ed Brown...the others mentioned become "also-ran". And there's another level of guns that put those to shame...and on and on. Then again, as you take that step, add about $1k to the budget (or more). Are they worth it? Highly subjective and personal - most I know carry the best gun they can personally afford. Others are just cheap (aka the guy in the 90k truck wanting a $200 gun for his wife to carry to "keep her safe"). I have truck guns that I'm not going to cry about if they get scratched - but if I'm going into a "hot zone", the Elektra IS going with me, no matter what.

 

[SimonRL]

My first one was a Springfield USGI model. I don't know if hey still make it, but it was in that range a the time.
But you know.....inflation.....Biden economy....
It's a well made pistol and I still have it. Probably ten years or more old to me.
Next was a Remington R1. Also very well made. Also still have it.

The Springfield GI model is still available for $500 and change. I have seen them in Shoot Point Blank just recently. They also had the RIA Tac FS in stock. Springfield’s 1911s are outstanding quality for price across their entire range. I have a stainless Range Officer that is an unbelievable shooter and it looks fantastic.

 

[Charlie]

Colt 1911 prices - Google Search

 

[Axxe55]

The Springfield GI model is still available for $500 and change. I have seen them in Shoot Point Blank just recently. They also had the RIA Tac FS in stock. Springfield’s 1911s are outstanding quality for price across their entire range. I have a stainless Range Officer that is an unbelievable shooter and it looks fantastic.

From my best recollections, Springfield Armory hasn't made the GI model in several years, and the lowest priced 1911 they offer is the Mil-Spec Legacy with a MSRP of $640.

Defend Your Legacy Series 1911 Mil-Spec .45 ACP Handgun - Springfield Armory

www.springfield-armory.com

 

[Charlie]

I like Colts.

 

[Charlie]

Springfield are also good guns.

 

[Axxe55]

I like Colts.

Springfield are also good guns.

I like Colts as well, but I just believe there are much better values when it comes to a 1911 these days. Personally, I think SA has better grasp of what 1911 customers want in a 1911. They IMO, offer a greater value for the money spent. They have a very broad range of models to choose from in many different price ranges.

 

[SimonRL]

From my best recollections, Springfield Armory hasn't made the GI model in several years, and the lowest priced 1911 they offer is the Mil-Spec Legacy with a MSRP of $640.

Defend Your Legacy Series 1911 Mil-Spec .45 ACP Handgun - Springfield Armory

www.springfield-armory.com

That’s what I was referring to.

 

[Charlie]

I forget exactly what I paid for my Colts since it's been more than 20 yrs. ago, but they were less than a grand each. I have owned a Springfield and was very happy with it.

 

[BMF500]

So what did you get?

 

[Charlie]

So what did you get?

If that question is for me, I have a Colt Officer's model and a Colt Defender, both in stainless.

 

[Army 1911]

Remember:
The only plastic that belongs on a pistol is a credit card.

 

[kyletxria1911a1]

Remember:
The only plastic that belongs on a pistol is a credit card.

Nooo nooo plastic keeps the ammo fresh

 

[BMF500]

If that question is for me, I have a Colt Officer's model and a Colt Defender, both in stainless.

No but nice choices! @AKM47, did you score one?

 

[A1Oni]

Charles Daly & Rock Island seem to have the best reviews for least expensive 1911's

Between these two which would be the better one

Rock Island Armory or other Filipino made 1911s are good to go

or you could get a CZ97 or a Tanfoglio Witness in .45 Auto. :^)

 

[kyletxria1911a1]

The rock