Ok, let’s get this out of the way I agree that 1911s with rails look kind of weird and historically have not personally liked them very much. However, recently I have been considering my next purchases and for some reason I keep being drawn to various rail guns.
So, for a budget of $1500 or less I’ve sort of narrowed my choices to the following:
Colt M45A1 – I guess we can still call this the “USMC Gun” although it remains to be seen how many actually get used in combat. While the dirt color isn’t necessarily my first choice I guess it does check off the “something different” box. Overall it seems like a nice gun and I’m not really looking at collector value, but I do wonder if in ten years they’ll be kind of unique.
Colt Combat Unit Rail Gun - While probably very similar to the M45A1 it does seem to have some additional features like front strap checking. One thing that makes me a little hesitant is that I already own one of the new Colt Competition guns and this is somewhat similar in appearance.
Springfield TRP with Rail – I suppose technically this may be best of my three choices, but as a long time Colt fan it doesn’t excite me quite as much as the previously mentioned contenders. However, I do own one SA 1911 and it is a great gun, so I have no doubt I would be happy with it.
So, any suggestions? What other brands/models should I look at? Should I forget the rail altogether and get a Series 70 Colt?
So, for a budget of $1500 or less I’ve sort of narrowed my choices to the following:
Colt M45A1 – I guess we can still call this the “USMC Gun” although it remains to be seen how many actually get used in combat. While the dirt color isn’t necessarily my first choice I guess it does check off the “something different” box. Overall it seems like a nice gun and I’m not really looking at collector value, but I do wonder if in ten years they’ll be kind of unique.
Colt Combat Unit Rail Gun - While probably very similar to the M45A1 it does seem to have some additional features like front strap checking. One thing that makes me a little hesitant is that I already own one of the new Colt Competition guns and this is somewhat similar in appearance.
Springfield TRP with Rail – I suppose technically this may be best of my three choices, but as a long time Colt fan it doesn’t excite me quite as much as the previously mentioned contenders. However, I do own one SA 1911 and it is a great gun, so I have no doubt I would be happy with it.
So, any suggestions? What other brands/models should I look at? Should I forget the rail altogether and get a Series 70 Colt?