I'm buying my first 1911 (Springfield Armory Parkerized PX9109L) through the AR15.com/1911Forum.com Group Purchase.
Looking for Sugestions for My First 1911
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Lycanthrope
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This site is good for info and pics of many 1911 models.
I've been looking into a Kimber myself after shooting my first one 3 weeks ago.
http://www.m1911.org/m1911dt.htm
I've been looking into a Kimber myself after shooting my first one 3 weeks ago.
http://www.m1911.org/m1911dt.htm
teca99,
In your original post you state that you can't shell out more than $1000, but want room for customization.
For just under $1000 you can probably take your pick (get one that has everything you want or get a basic model and add everything you want).
You can get one of the Kimbers or the Springfields that has all the features you want, or you can buy a "mil-spec" and add parts as you like. If you buy a good brand, it should last a long, long time.
I guess what I'm trying to say is for the money you are willing to spend you wouldn't need to leave room for customization (unless you want real fancy), you could just buy everything you want right off the bat. If you do want to tinker and add parts, you can just get a mil-spec.
The word "Custom" as you are probably seeing it (Kimbers) doesn't mean the gun isn't mass produced. Kimber named their guns Custom because when they initially started producing 1911s they had features normally associated with customized 1911s.
You really could do well with a Kimber or a Springfield.
Shake
In your original post you state that you can't shell out more than $1000, but want room for customization.
For just under $1000 you can probably take your pick (get one that has everything you want or get a basic model and add everything you want).
You can get one of the Kimbers or the Springfields that has all the features you want, or you can buy a "mil-spec" and add parts as you like. If you buy a good brand, it should last a long, long time.
I guess what I'm trying to say is for the money you are willing to spend you wouldn't need to leave room for customization (unless you want real fancy), you could just buy everything you want right off the bat. If you do want to tinker and add parts, you can just get a mil-spec.
The word "Custom" as you are probably seeing it (Kimbers) doesn't mean the gun isn't mass produced. Kimber named their guns Custom because when they initially started producing 1911s they had features normally associated with customized 1911s.
You really could do well with a Kimber or a Springfield.
Shake
Stoli&Cranberry
New member
I like my S/S Springfield 1911 Loaded V12. I only put 300 rounds through it, but not a single failure so far. If you don't like ported barrels then go with the standard Loaded 1911. Finish is your choice. Blued finish is cheaper, but if you can afford stainless, it is alot nicer looking on a 1911.
I hear good and bad with the aluminum models. I stay away from them myself.
I hear good and bad with the aluminum models. I stay away from them myself.
CastleBravo
New member
I'd say get a new Colt Government Model. The ones I've seen are around $500.
Other good choices: Kimber Custom, Springfield Armory Loaded. You can sometimes also find good deals on older Colts.
Other good choices: Kimber Custom, Springfield Armory Loaded. You can sometimes also find good deals on older Colts.
Coronach
I ordered a Sistema from Cruffler.com at the beginning of September and got it about a month later. I just took it out to the range today for the first time band put 125 rounds through it (100 230g Blazers, 25 230g Rem Golden Sabers). The gun cost $300 (+FFL fees etc.) but I put some tweaking work into it: beavertail safety grip, feed ramp, trigger job. Anyway, my first outing was very satisfactory. No jams or miscues of any kind and accuracy better than my Glocks (which I like very much). I wanted a basic 1911 I could customize and this seems a good alternative to a new entry-level Springfield, Colt, or Kimber. There's somethng about a classic old GI .45 (albeit tweaked) that warms the heart.
I ordered a Sistema from Cruffler.com at the beginning of September and got it about a month later. I just took it out to the range today for the first time band put 125 rounds through it (100 230g Blazers, 25 230g Rem Golden Sabers). The gun cost $300 (+FFL fees etc.) but I put some tweaking work into it: beavertail safety grip, feed ramp, trigger job. Anyway, my first outing was very satisfactory. No jams or miscues of any kind and accuracy better than my Glocks (which I like very much). I wanted a basic 1911 I could customize and this seems a good alternative to a new entry-level Springfield, Colt, or Kimber. There's somethng about a classic old GI .45 (albeit tweaked) that warms the heart.
Jack Carson
New member
No advice, just a suggestion like you asked for
Unless you are wanting a project gun I suggest you get a Kimber. If you want a project gun go with a Colt or Springfield. I've never shot a bad Kimber but I hear there are some out there. If you draw the short straw and get a bad one just sell it and try again. Judging from the ration of satisfied Kimber owners and non-satisfied Kimber owners, you will probably get a good one. I've yet to shoot a bad one.
Jack
Unless you are wanting a project gun I suggest you get a Kimber. If you want a project gun go with a Colt or Springfield. I've never shot a bad Kimber but I hear there are some out there. If you draw the short straw and get a bad one just sell it and try again. Judging from the ration of satisfied Kimber owners and non-satisfied Kimber owners, you will probably get a good one. I've yet to shoot a bad one.
Jack
