Sig 1911

[FireInTheWire]

For the money you intend to spend, look around some more. Lots of 1911s available. Used ones are everywhere. Just do your research. Keep an eye on the forum here...a few nice guns have been put up for sale. I just sold a Wiley Clapp Colt .45 NIB for $900.00. Good deals are out there.
Bob

10-4. I'll do that

 

[pipe dreams]

I'm a Springfield guy. I really like their Mod2 pistols. Fit my hand like a glove. I'll take a look at their 1911's

Let us know what you pick up and post pics

 

[TxStetson]

I'm a Springfield guy. I really like their Mod2 pistols. Fit my hand like a glove. I'll take a look at their 1911's

Springfield has some spectacular 1911’s. My EDC is a Range Officer Champion in 45.

 

[FireInTheWire]

Springfield has some spectacular 1911’s. My EDC is a Range Officer Champion in 45.

Hmm... I do believe I'm going to investigate their 1911's

 

[easy rider]

Hmm... I do believe I'm going to investigate their 1911's

I spent about 2 months researching all the 1911's, checking reviews, pros and cons and looking at and feeling them in my hand before I decided on my choice. I like to make sure I get the one I really want instead of wishing I bought something else.

 

[FireInTheWire]

I spent about 2 months researching all the 1911's, checking reviews, pros and cons and looking at and feeling them in my hand before I decided on my choice. I like to make sure I get the one I really want instead of wishing I bought something else.

What did you end up with?

 

[easy rider]

What did you end up with?

I Haven't yet bought it, things came up that I didn't want to spread myself too thin, I plan on buying a Springfield TRP next month.

 

[oldag]

I would not recommend Kimber. Decades ago, Kimber made a fine 1911. But when the boom hit and they really ramped up production the quality seem to slip substantially. Having researched them when I was getting back into buying 1911's, there were just too many reports of problems for me to be comfortable.

With Colt, you pay a premium just for the name. Probably everyone should have a Colt 1911 at some point. But I would not pay that premium today, especially when their models that come with a plastic MSH.

Have read mostly good stuff about Dan Wesson. However, they did go through a period not too long ago of having galling problems with their stainless models. I have heard that the problem was corrected.

Also have read mostly good things about Les Baer, but their CS seems to be lacking compared to the others.

At the entry level end, Ruger seems to be making a solid 1911. Ditto for Remington, although I don't know that I would buy a Remington right now with the company in Chapter 11.

I had a very bad experience with a Springfield TRP. Failed miserably. Evidence of extremely poor QC systems.

For semi-customs, you have Guncrafter, Ed Brown, Night Hawk and Wilson Combat.

I have not spent much time examining WC, so I won't say anything about them other than they have a great reputation. Of the remaining three, Guncrafter is definitely the best of the bunch (having examined them closely side by side). The best craftsmanship I have ever seen in a handgun. Incredible trigger.

Right now, with the market down, you can probably find a lightly used semi-custom for around $2200-$2300.

 

[FireInTheWire]

I would not recommend Kimber. Decades ago, Kimber made a fine 1911. But when the boom hit and they really ramped up production the quality seem to slip substantially. Having researched them when I was getting back into buying 1911's, there were just too many reports of problems for me to be comfortable.

With Colt, you pay a premium just for the name. Probably everyone should have a Colt 1911 at some point. But I would not pay that premium today, especially when their models that come with a plastic MSH.

Have read mostly good stuff about Dan Wesson. However, they did go through a period not too long ago of having galling problems with their stainless models. I have heard that the problem was corrected.

Also have read mostly good things about Les Baer, but their CS seems to be lacking compared to the others.

At the entry level end, Ruger seems to be making a solid 1911. Ditto for Remington, although I don't know that I would buy a Remington right now with the company in Chapter 11.

I had a very bad experience with a Springfield TRP. Failed miserably. Evidence of extremely poor QC systems.

For semi-customs, you have Guncrafter, Ed Brown, Night Hawk and Wilson Combat.

I have not spent much time examining WC, so I won't say anything about them other than they have a great reputation. Of the remaining three, Guncrafter is definitely the best of the bunch (having examined them closely side by side). The best craftsmanship I have ever seen in a handgun. Incredible trigger.

Right now, with the market down, you can probably find a lightly used semi-custom for around $2200-$2300.

One of my co-workers has a Para Ordnance. Beautiful pistol...
You know much about those?

 

[oldag]

One of my co-workers has a Para Ordnance. Beautiful pistol...
You know much about those?

Apologize, but I am not up to speed all the entry level 1911's.

I have read good things about RIA, mixed on Para. But again, I have really not researched these so take that with a large grain of salt.

 

[Churchmouse]

RIA's are a crap shot roll of the dice. You might get a good one and you might not. I have seen to much crap inside of them to ever consider owning one.
PARA is crap. The older ones were pretty fair pieces and we owned several over the years. Never again. Just crap.
No knock on any RIA/Para owners intended.

Dan Wesson has some very good offerings for the price point. I have ran several in the last year that really impressed me.

We are dyed in the wool Springfield people.

 

[Charlie]

Lots of decent brands of 1911s out there. I like Colts.
https://www.budsgunshop.com/catalog/model_search.php/model/23/v/1/sort/1a/

 

[OIF2]

Lots of decent brands of 1911s out there. I like Colts.
https://www.budsgunshop.com/catalog/model_search.php/model/23/v/1/sort/1a/

Yup.
Bob

 

[tomballpa]

Looks like that one is out of stock. Don't own one myself, but I know many that do and they certainly like them.

we have 3 of them in stock

 

[ZX9RCAM]

we have 3 of them in stock

Which are you refering to?
I couldn't tell.

 

[tomballpa]

we have 3 of them in stock

Sig 1911 We the People

 

[OIF2]

SIGs are OK. Here's another out of their custom shop (the one under the Colt), built for the USAR Service Pistol Team. I like it.
Bob