Derek Zeanah
New member
Looking for a full-sized 1911 to go with my Officer's ACP.
I've looked around in town and here's what's available:
Dan Wesson (pretty basic): $450
Colt 1991A1 (black): $570
Colt 1991A1 (Stainless, adjustable sights): $620
Springfield 1911 (Black): $650
Randall (Service model, adjustable sights, stainless): $695
Kimber Custom Classic (black): $725
What I'm looking for is a reasonably accurate and reliable gun. I'll shoot ball through it for the most part, but it'll be loaded with hollow-points most of the time. Might want to take it to Gunsite in a year (finances and wife permitting).
Can anyone comment on the build quality of the above firearms? All are new except the Randall, which seems to show very little wear (but a nice trigger).
Any brands I should avoid at all costs? Saw an Auto Ordinance and a Charles Daily also (cheap), but remember hearing bad things about 'em.
Thanks. Hope this isn't too redundant.
(edited 'cause I'm a dumbass. )
I've looked around in town and here's what's available:
Dan Wesson (pretty basic): $450
Colt 1991A1 (black): $570
Colt 1991A1 (Stainless, adjustable sights): $620
Springfield 1911 (Black): $650
Randall (Service model, adjustable sights, stainless): $695
Kimber Custom Classic (black): $725
What I'm looking for is a reasonably accurate and reliable gun. I'll shoot ball through it for the most part, but it'll be loaded with hollow-points most of the time. Might want to take it to Gunsite in a year (finances and wife permitting).
Can anyone comment on the build quality of the above firearms? All are new except the Randall, which seems to show very little wear (but a nice trigger).
Any brands I should avoid at all costs? Saw an Auto Ordinance and a Charles Daily also (cheap), but remember hearing bad things about 'em.
Thanks. Hope this isn't too redundant.
(edited 'cause I'm a dumbass. )