First 1911

[BLC]

I am thinking of ordering this one to start the sickness with. What do you think?? Good entry level?? I can reserve one for $511, if anybody has any other suggestions throw them out there. I am on a budget though.

http://www.springfield-armory.com/armory.php?version=12

[andrewj]

Im looking into the same one for when I hit 21... but I plan on going full size

[Black Majik]

Hey Brian, come out and I'll let you run a few through my 1911s.

However, you can't go wrong with Springfield.

[One Shot, One Dropped]

Hey Brian, come out and I'll let you run a few through my 1911s.

However, you can't go wrong with Springfield.

...e specially for $500. I don't know of much else you could get around that price that would be anywhere near as nice...

[Sam]

I'd suggest really going with a gov't model for your first 1911. It'll be easy to shoot and thus learn with. It's good to know that you're catching a disease before going into this madness. I thought I'd only pick up a Wilson and nothing more for a looong time but thinking and doing are two different things.

[RedDawn]

Springfield is an excellent choice. Don't worry, it's a disease you can live with and enjoy for years to come.

[BLC]

Hey Brian, come out and I'll let you run a few through my 1911s.

However, you can't go wrong with Springfield.

Are you guys still out there on Sundays? Sorry I havent been, lifes been hectic but finally starting to slow up a bit.

A 4 inch isnt considered a full size? Thanks for the input guys?

[BLC]

I'd suggest really going with a gov't model for your first 1911. It'll be easy to shoot and thus learn with. It's good to know that you're catching a disease before going into this madness. I thought I'd only pick up a Wilson and nothing more for a looong time but thinking and doing are two different things.

The G.I. models are not the Govt models? Sorry, I am real new to the 1911 platform.

[Kali_M14]

for the money, I would also consider the Rock Island tactical. At about the same price you can have the Novak style sights, beavertail, ambi safety skeltonized trigger. it also has a lifetime warranty. For the most part everyone I know that has one loves them. Some don't like the fact that they are cast as opposed to forged, but they seem to hold out well and armscor is good at replacing anything that has gone wrong with them.

[BHPFan]

The G.I. models are not the Govt models? Sorry, I am real new to the 1911 platform.

Govt Models are Full Size 5" barrel models.

Champion Models or Commander Size models are the 4 to 4.25" barrel models.

GI models can be either one of those.

Your choice for a first 1911 is not bad. As many posters said above, "You can never go wrong with a Springfield."

[1064chubbs]

At that price you cant go wrong with the Springfield.

[Black Majik]

Are you guys still out there on Sundays? Sorry I havent been, lifes been hectic but finally starting to slow up a bit.

A 4 inch isnt considered a full size? Thanks for the input guys?

Yes, we are usually.

A fullsize would be 5 inch, the Government designation refers to a fullsize 5" (usually for Colt but its been used to describe other manufacturers too), 4.25" would be Commander, 4" would be Champion or Pro (Springfield and Kimber designation respectively).

For your first 1911, stick with a fullsize 5" model as they're the most reliable and soaks up the most recoil at 40oz dry.

[BLC]

Govt Models are Full Size 5" barrel models.

Champion Models or Commander Size models are the 4 to 4.25" barrel models.

GI models can be either one of those.

Your choice for a first 1911 is not bad. As many posters said above, "You can never go wrong with a Springfield."

Thanks for the clarification.

I am not really sure why I am partial to the 4" model besides the fact for whatever reason I never cared for a super long pistol. The only true "full size" I have is a 4" XD .40 I got in November and wait for it, wait for it...




I HAVENT SHOT IT YET!! I know, I feel great shame

I am also new to .45ACP, I just picked up my first one yesterday, a Sig P245. I have been drawn to the Springfield 1911 for some time now and figured since I have to buy .45 ammo anyway...

I will be ordering the 1911 on a reserve basis and actually have no idea when it will arrive, it could be a couple months. Thats OK though, the price is good and as I said I am on a budget. I also have plenty of stuff to keep me busy and should actually be concentrating on ammo right now anyway.

I will take a look at the R.I. but am really liking th Springfield.

[casting kid]

"I would also consider the Rock Island tactical."

+1

[BLC]

Since it obviously wont be a carry weapon perhaps I should give the 5" its day in court due to everybody's recommendations.

I could get either of these for the same price, the O.D. is kinda cool...

http://www.springfield-armory.com/armory.php?version=13

http://www.springfield-armory.com/armory.php?version=15

Actually the stainless is about $80 bones more, no biggie.