Thinking Of Getting A 1911

Thanks for the replies to the thread I started. lots of good pics and information. I look at it a couple of times a day to see what has been posted.

Like everyone else I would like to have an old school gun with all steel hand fitted parts. Those guns are still available. For a price. The link I am posting is why I am not too concerned about MIM parts in a gun. I have a couple of S&W revolvers with MIM parts and have had no problems.

I am sure most of you have read this before but it is still a good reminder of what S&W was thinking when they went with MIM parts in their guns. It is pertaining to revolvers but the principles should be the same.

http://smith-wessonforum.com/s-w-revolvers-1980-present/219641-use-mim-parts-s-ws-explanation.html
 
American Classic or upgrade to Metro Arms depending on your price range .

I have a American Classic that will give my DW a run for slide to frame fitting . Its accurate and been 100% reliable.
 
Thanks michael t. I looked at the metro arms. None of those come close to what I am looking for. Read my earlier post and you will see why.
 
Just read through this thread and there have been several great recommendations.

I don't have a recommendation but will mention that I had been looking around for a 1911 for a little while and ended up getting the ATI FX45 1911. It has a black matte finish which I like and seems to have gotten pretty good reviews. I had hoped to find one at a local gun show this past weekend but struck out. The ATI seems to be selling as many places I checked online were out. A local dealer I know was able to find one and ordered it for me yesterday..........$372 OTD.

I had been looking at the RIA too and it seemed to be very close to the same gun with a few minor differences. I guess at the end of the day I liked the look of the ATI a little better and the grips were checkered instead of the smooth RIA grips. Cost seemed to be about the same though the RIA was a little more.

Good luck in your search ratshooter!

Mitch
 
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