First 1911 purchase

[Kobguns]

Hello,

I'm looking to purchase my first 1911 because.....well I want one and I don't have one in my collection. I'm not looking to spend too much money, not more than 2k, but I want one but that will be worthy of being the only 1911 in my collection. I've read and read and read many threads on here but just in case I missed one, I thought I'd pose the question again. I think I want to stick to traditional .45 as most of my handguns are 9mm so I don't need another, however I'm not completely against other calibers if it has that "cool" factor.

Thank you everyone in advance.

EDIT: looks like the standard les Baer or Dan Wesson responses looks like I just have to decide between the
One. Thanks.

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[Litespeeds]

For $2,000 I would look at a Les Baer Custom.

[brian5271]

Dan Wesson

[EspoMan]

Springfield Operator

[markgrubb]

Dan Wesson pm7 or valor

[EpiKz]

Springfield TRP

[MosinVirus]

Agree with everything above

SA Operator or TRP
Dan Wesson

For the first 1911 you are certainly putting up enough money to start right.

[trigger945]

Knowing what I know now, and based on my experience and preference, if I had $2,000 to spend on an off-the-shelf 1911, it will be a Les Baer Premier II or maybe a Les Baer Custom Carry. However, I will still prefer, over a Les Baer, a Springfield Mil-Spec for around $700 and send it over to Alchemy Custom to get the features that I want using the $1,300 I have left.

Hope this helps.

[MosinVirus]

Knowing what I know now, and based on my experience and preference, if I had $2,000 to spend on an off-the-shelf 1911, it will be a Les Baer Premier II or maybe a Les Baer Custom Carry. However, I will still prefer, over a Les Baer, a Springfield Mil-Spec for around $700 and send it over to Alchemy Custom to get the features that I want using the $1,300 I have left.

Hope this helps.

I always thought Baers were over 2K

[trigger945]

I always thought Baers were over 2K

Without tax, some new Baers (Premier II, Custom Carry, TRS and other models) can be had for less than $2,000

[MosinVirus]

Without tax, some new Baers (Premier II, Custom Carry, TRS and other models) can be had for less than $2,000

Thank you. good to know.

[Mr. Gillious]

$2,000 is a lot of money IMO for a 1911. But for that much money I think I'd get a Les Baer. I like the NightHawk Customs and Wilson Combats, but those are more money

[skosh69]

Les Baer PII or Custom Carry.


If you can't find locally, call either of the 2 top Baer dealers below for great pricing. I used Crazy John for my Baer Monolith.



Crazy John - 208-772-2339 http://cj1911heaven.com/

Jerry Hammond -276-782-5771 http://hammondgunandtackle.com/

[200Apples]

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Two. That's right: two Springfield Loaded model 1911.

Because two is one, and one is none.