1911

You need to narrow this down a little man. Like what are you wanting to spend, what features are you looking for, what's the intended use?
 
So I guess this is what im asking, Im considering getting a 1911, I want a American made gun that is a quality gun but wont break the bank and isnt so nice, that I wont want to ever shoot or carry it! With that said I dont want a POS that your gun friends make fun of you when you show them lol. It will prob never be my EDC as I can ever see anything replacing my SCCY for that. As far as 45 vs 9 is one cal better when it comes to the 1911? I know everyone has a opinion on what cal is the better round, but does one preform better as far as the shooting aspect of a 1911. Thanks
 
"Breaking the bank" is very subjective. If one makes $300 a week, than a $1000 gun would do just that. However, one making $5000 per week could well afford that same gun.

Springfield, Colt, and Kimber come to mind almost immediately when talking about 1911's. All three manufacturers have many different models and variations of those models. And the price range is probably anywhere from $700 to $1500 depending upon which model you choose.
 
I'm also on the market. I decided on the Springfield Armory Mil-Spec .45acp. I rented a few others and after comparing a Colt and the Springfield Armory side by side the Springfield Armory actually felt better in my hand. Plus that was the one I had shot earlier in the week.

And you just gotta get it in .45acp, at least if you're me. :D

I'm expecting to pay about $600-$650 for it, plus I want a good holster and maybe some extra grips if I feel like it. In all my research people have consistently said it's the biggest bang for your buck as an entry level 1911 and I agree.

Cheers and happy shopping!


Lee


Edit: Oh, I actually don't think SA is American made. Originally that was a US company but they closed. The current Springfield Armory is Croatian I believe.
If you want exclusively American made I'd just go with Colt...
 
Springfield

The bank well I's like to keep it under 800 but I dont know enough about 1911 yet to know it thats possible. Springfield Ill keep that one in mind, Not sure if I want to go 45 or 9mm just for the fact I like the cost of 9mm for the range. I might start saving for a Ithica 1911, but they are more of a custom gun and come with a custom price tag also.. The Kimber, Ithica, Coonan are all guns that im afaid I wouldnt shoot much or ever carry just because Id want to keep them looking new!
 
Para

I hear a lot of good things about the new Para 1911 and they are now made in the USA. Anyone know more about them?
 
Edit: Oh, I actually don't think SA is American made. Originally that was a US company but they closed. The current Springfield Armory is Croatian I believe.
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You believe wrong. All 1911's are made in the US.

Springfield Armory still resides in Genesco IL, which if you look at a map is still in the good 'ol US of A.

To answer the OP question, you may want to check out the Range Officer from Springfield. Very good value for you money. They are now offering the model in Stainless, as well as the original parked gun.

Para is out of business, being bought by Remington. I personally would pass on anything from Para.
 
1911 recommendations:

1. I'll agree with Red-5 about the Springfield Armory Range officer. It's got the stuff I want and none of the extra frills that cost more. It's got adjustable sights which I really like for a range gun or a fun gun. SA has pretty good quality control and decent customer service.
http://www.springfield-armory.com/1911-series/

2. Ruger SR1911. I pretty much like all things Ruger and I suspect I'd really like their version of the 1911. No adjustable sights but that's not a big deal for everybody. I've heard good things about Ruger customer service and my personal experience with Ruger has been excellent.
http://www.ruger.com/products/sr1911/models.html

Oh...and get your 1911 in .45 ACP---that's what JMB wanted...:D
 
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I have a plain Jane Remington R1 that has served me well for 4 years. They should even be better now that they are made in Huntsville, Alabama.

It has always been made in the U.S.A. and was made in Ilion, NY prior to moving to Sweet Home Alabama. :)
 
All 1911's are made in the US.
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Nope.

Armscor is from the Phillipines, some do come from Croatia, and there are very big and revered names who have their guns made, rollmarked, and shipped to them from Turkey. Their shop just adds the few custom embellishments that they made their reputation on.

There are cast frames coming in from those sources, not forged, too. If someone wants a truly American made gun in the 1911 specification, it's going to take more research than picking a Brand name.

Norinco is still selling 1911's in Canada. They formerly sold guns here, you can still find them for sale. The Chinese government bartered off their gun sales to gain more open markets, which is how the local BoxMart gets most of it's goods now.

No, buying a 1911 does not guarantee American made, if anything, you have to search carefully and understand exactly who really made them. That high end famous maker gun, or the low end GI, may have come from the same plant overseas.

The Sales Department isn't going to mention it.

Five year old post from TOS: http://www.thehighroad.org/archive/index.php/t-497818.html

Surf the net and you will find a dozen more. I did and found Imbel in Brazil makes a lot of Springfield guns. If anything the American made guns are the minority.
 
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If you want a historically-accurate, military style pistol, the Auto Ordnance "WWII" model is about as close as you can get. The new Inland-brand pistol appears to be all but identical to the A-O, some think it's the same gun, but no track record.

You can go so many directions from there, it would be nice to know what the gun's primary use will be? Saying you want a "1911" is like saying you are in the market for a new car; compact, sports car, SUV, limousine, etc.?
An excellent all-around shooter would be the Springfield Range Officer. If concealed carry is a consideration, there's a compact version, and it comes in both .45 and 9mm.

Springfield 1911s used to originate, in complete form or in parts, from Brazil, but the guns appear to be American, now; new guns have no import markings.

EDIT: Brazil, not Argentina.

Buds had the new Colt Competition model for $750 last week, and that would be a great combination of function and history. Essentially the same features as the RO, and it's a Colt.
 
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In the price range of under $1,000 look at Springfield and Colt ...but I don't think they're 100% US made parts in those guns.

( 100% US made parts you're looking at Wilson Combat or Ed Brown --- and $3,000 minimum price range )...

I have 1911's in 9mm and .45 acp.../ and these days I shoot and carry the 5" all steel gun in 9mm more than the .45 acp...and I enjoy shooting the 9mm more at the range...less recoil, less expensive.../ if the gun is properly made - and you have good mags in the gun ...either caliber will run very well in a 1911.
 
Nope.

Armscor is from the Phillipines, some do come from Croatia, and there are very big and revered names who have their guns made, rollmarked, and shipped to them from Turkey. Their shop just adds the few custom embellishments that they made their reputation on.

There are cast frames coming in from those sources, not forged, too. If someone wants a truly American made gun in the 1911 specification, it's going to take more research than picking a Brand name.

Norinco is still selling 1911's in Canada. They formerly sold guns here, you can still find them for sale. The Chinese government bartered off their gun sales to gain more open markets, which is how the local BoxMart gets most of it's goods now.
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If you read my reply, I was referring to Springfield Armory, in response to the post saying that they are made in Croatia and that Springfield is no longer a US company, and has closed their US facility.

No, buying a 1911 does not guarantee American made, if anything, you have to search carefully and understand exactly who really made them. That high end famous maker gun, or the low end GI, may have come from the same plant overseas.

The Sales Department isn't going to mention it.

Five year old post from TOS: http://www.thehighroad.org/archive/i.../t-497818.html

Surf the net and you will find a dozen more. I did and found Imbel in Brazil makes a lot of Springfield guns. If anything the American made guns are the minority.
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Wrong again. They are no longer using frames from Imbel for their 1911's and have not been using them for several years.

If you would like to link a 6 year old thread to prove your point, it is old and out of date.

Again, all Springfield 1911's are made in Genesco, IL and no, their frames are not being made in Brazil any longer.
 
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