Cheap .45's

[SScott]

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[Oldnoob]

try WTB forum.

[Opus109]

I have a gently used Kimber Custom II (approx. 3,000 rds). Where are you, and how much can you afford?

[SScott]

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[Black Majik]

I'd favor the Springfield GI as the absolute cheapest 1911 .45 personally, but take a look at Rock Island as well.

[Too Slow]

+1

Agreed on the SA 1911, I just bought one. If you've got a couple extra $$ go with the mil spec, nicer sights, larger extraction port, and a couple other things.

[pepsi2451]

My RIA was >$300 new when I bought it a few years ago. After a couple thousand rounds I haven't had any problems with it.

[Flintlock Tom]

I really like the SA G.I. model. I got it for about $425 a few years ago, I think they're $550-$600 now.
I put in heavier springs and replaced the main spring housing to get rid of the Integrated locking system.

[kozelnik]

I love my CZ 97B. Tight, accurate, all metal construction and a 10 round mag. Sweet!! reasonably priced too!

[Black Majik]

If you open up your options past 1911s, as kozelnik listed a 97B, you have a whole lot of affordable .45s to consider.

S&W M&Ps, SA XD, G21, USP, FNP. All those are well under $2000.

[timmyb21]

SA 1911...or did you consider a Glock 21 or SA XD45? All good choices.

[FS00008]

RIA 1911s are great. Most are Series 70 spec so the triggers aren't half bad :-)

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[tmuller]

For less than $650 I like the CZ 97B best, just because I've had experience with it. Heard nothing but good things about SA 1911's as a great bargain tho...

[Jel]

For less than $650 I like the CZ 97B best, just because I've had experience with it. Heard nothing but good things about SA 1911's as a great bargain tho...

Wow...were are CZ 97B's selling for under $650? I've only seen them for much more than that.

Would love to have a 97B in addition to a decent 1911.