The hunt for my goldilocks 1911

[toddnjoyce]

Arent those typically 3kish? I was under the impression them and nighthawk were high end

I wouldn’t touch a Les Baer, those frames have a proprietary grip. I’d buy a Guncrafter or other smaller shops before I’d buy a Baer. NH and WC are close competitors, my opinion is LB is overpriced for what you get.

 

[MTA]

I wouldn’t touch a Les Baer, those frames have a proprietary grip. I’d buy a Guncrafter or other smaller shops before I’d buy a Baer. NH and WC are close competitors, my opinion is LB is overpriced for what you get.

Yea I think I will stick with dw or possibly the sw if I can test one out

 

[EZ-E]

Get the Dan Wesson.... the CZ of 1911s

 

[Sam7sf]

Mta needs a kimber.

 

[Moonpie]

Why hasn't OP posted pics of his new 1911?

Is OP a slacker?

 

[V-Tach]

Mta needs a kimber.

Was wondering when the "K" word was going to appear....LOL!!!!

 

[S13]

Mine is a M15 Generals Model.

 

[oldag]

I wouldn’t touch a Les Baer, those frames have a proprietary grip. I’d buy a Guncrafter or other smaller shops before I’d buy a Baer. NH and WC are close competitors, my opinion is LB is overpriced for what you get.

And their customer service is reportedly very spotty.

Watch out for used LB, they went through a period of time when they had a serious galling issue.

 

[MTA]

Mta needs a kimber.

The lady at the lgs said “and I have an entire display of kimbers if you want to look at them”. “That wont be necessary”

 

[zackmars]

Were the colts series 70's or 80's?

I wouldn't mess with les baer

 

[zackmars]

Mta needs a kimber.

 

[MTA]

Were the colts series 70's or 80's?

I wouldn't mess with les baer

Hmm not sure but the model names were government .45, custom competition 9mm and defender .45. Everythign else on them felt good, but no front strap checkering and triggers were not great

 

[zackmars]

Hmm not sure but the model names were government .45, custom competition 9mm and defender .45. Everythign else on them felt good, but no front strap checkering and triggers were not great

I'm not up on colts enough to know if those are 70's or 80's, but the triggers on the 80's aren't all that great, and it may explain what you felt.

A smooth fron strap can be worked around, skateboard tape or the wrap around pachmayers work pretty well

 

[WAA]

Don't write off a Colt...just a little stone work is all it needs............

Yessir.

Colt won two world wars. Nighthawk ain’t won shit.

 

[zackmars]

Yessir.

Colt won two world wars. Nighthawk ain’t won shit.

 

[Tnhawk]

If you get a Dan Wesson and you aren't happy with it, call me. I'll take it!

 

[Vaquero]

Sig 1911 have the grip you want.

 

[zackmars]

Sig 1911 have the grip you want.

The only time it's appropriate to recommend a sig is if someone asks what gun they should never buy.

 

[Moonpie]

OP is gay.

 

[Fishkiller]

love the slide design. Never thought id like it but everytime I see a sw 1911 I feel like I need it! How heavy is the spring compared to a basic ole gi 1911?

Well let me tell ya. I have a hard time racking unless the hammer is cocked. Disassemble is impossible for me without the provided tool. Now on all other 1911's I can rack slide with hammer down and disassemble with no extra tools. When the last round is fired the slide release will not let go unless you pull the slide back a bit. Now it was like this out of the box, after 500 rounds or so that should change. All reviews list this as a common issue on the new ones.