1911

[Pistolwhipped]

Hey guys I know there are about a million 1911 threads on here but I need to add one more. I want to buy one so bad and I cant help but look at the Auto Ord 1911. Its a nice looking pistol and for about 500 bucks I dont know if I can pass it up. I know some of you are going to tell me to save up and buy a kimber or some other 1000 and up pistol but when you have two little boys 500 is almost impossible so 1000 is impossible. I do want your opinion though because I want to make sure my 500, as little as that may seem, is well spent.
Thanks

[12GAUGE]

I would get a used Mil Spec Springfield Before the Auto Ordinance. They where not known for there quality, or even a RIA over the auto.
Do a little research on them here

http://forums.1911forum.com/

[Blue]

I would get a used Mil Spec Springfield Before the Auto Ordinance. They where not not for there quality, or even a RIA over the auto.

+1 I don't know anything about the AO but I do know that SA has a great warranty and they're in your price range.

[JTROKS]

I'd say Springfield would be the best bet for a less than $500 1911, then the RIA. The Taurus 1911s may be worth looking into.

[Pistolwhipped]

I'd say Springfield would be the best bet for a less than $500 1911, then the RIA. The Taurus 1911s may be worth looking into.

I would love to get the taurus but last i checked it wasnt available in CA?? please correct me if I'm wrong.

[Pistolwhipped]

I would get a used Mil Spec Springfield Before the Auto Ordinance. They where not known for there quality, or even a RIA over the auto.
Do a little research on them here
http://forums.1911forum.com/

Thanks I'll check that one out.

[gdr_11]

I own both Springfield and Rock Island 1911s. I would suggest you buy a used Springfield Mil Spec, but if you want a new gun, the RIA is hard to beat. Rock Island GI model is a great gun and can be bought for $400 or so.

[toneman]

Is there any thing wrong with Auto Ord 1911 ?
seems people not preferred Auto ordnance 1911.

[bear]

The old Auto Ordnance really had a bad reputation. Since Kahr bought them out, and completely changed where and how they are made, I have read good reviews of them. They are not seen around enough to get accurate feedback from fellow shooters, all old-timers will still pooh-pooh them from their bad old days. I suggest try it out in the store, if it feels good enough for you, go for it. They will have some kind of warranty, I don't think you will get "taken" by Kahr. I don't think you can really go wrong with any of these, people bad-mouthed RIA at first, but they are really not bad either, I've shot one, it's not discernably different than my Essex/GI slide mutt.

[82A1CAL]

There are no Great 1911 for $500.

[JTROKS]

I'm sorry I forgot we're in CA.

Is there any thing wrong with Auto Ord 1911 ?
seems people not preferred Auto ordnance 1911.

The Auto Ordnance are about the worst in quality when it comes to cheap 1911s made in the USA. Back in the late 80s I've shot a couple of them and they were jamming with factory ball ammo. Wasn't just the crappy mags they came with, even Wilson mags wouldn't feed the rounds 100%. The guns needed some ramp work and polishing. The accuracy was mediocre. That just left a really bad taste in my mouth. I've been told their quality has gone up, but last I handled one it felt the same rattling 1911. Maybe the very latest one may have something, but I'm not about to buy one to find out.

[Mr. Meeseeks]

Be patient and get a used Springfield Mil or GI Spec.

[DDT]

There are no Great 1911 for $500.

I believe the OP knows that and is not looking for a Great 1911 just the best option in his price range.

[SDgarrick]

I vote Rock Island Armory. The people I know who have one speak highly of them.

[jumbopanda]

Whenever someone talks about buying a gun on a tight budget, I'm gonna remind them that they will need ammo.