Next Purchase

[Gary13]

Started shooting again 6 months ago and after renting several different pistols, purchased a new Ruger 22/45, and have put about 2000 rounds through it in the last 3 months. I really want to purchase my next pistol, and have been scanning the Calgun ads every day. In some ways I want to step up to a 9mm, and I like the Glock 17. But I really lust after a 1911, and have shot a Kimber that I really liked. Problem is I want to limit myself to $500 for now. A local shop has several used guns, including a Glock 17 in nice shape with one mag for $400 and a SA 1911 Milspec, also in nice shape and one mag for $485. He is willing to go with me to the local indoor range, and will even supply the ammo so that I can try them both. The Glock is cheaper, and cheaper to shoot, but the 1911 is calling my name.

This would mainly be for target shooting and maybe some amateur competitions, and maybe home protection.

[cookmonsta]

Get a Rock Island Armory 1911 for under $500, you wont be disappointed.

[rckjeep]

This would mainly be for target shooting and maybe some amateur competitions, and maybe home protection.

Since you said "home protection" go 1911. if a
200+lb. guy comes at you in your house a 9mm will not stop him in his tracks. A .45acp will put back a few feet. I've been talking to a lot of Peace officers lately and they all carry at least a .40S&W. Which has more velocity than a .45acp at the end of it's ballistic table, which is why I'm buying a XD40, but out of the two you mentioned go 1911.

[Dangerous1]

If you want something for HD, get a shotgun. A shotgun and a Glock is still less than a lot of 1911's.

[Opus109]

The SA Milspec sounds like a steal! Grab it!!!

1911's are a BLAST, literally and figuratively.

On the other hand, I love my Glock 19. I'm going to be shooting it at Barnwood Arms in Ripon on Monday, around lunchtime. You can't go wrong with either one.

[Rekrab]

You'll love that SA. Great gun to shoot.

If it falls through, consider a new RIA 1911 too!

[Gary13]

I shoot at Barnwood all the time, and that is where we would try them out.

Ok, let's take home defense out of the picture. Does that change any opinions?

Both are used.

[tango5]

Started shooting again 6 months ago and after renting several different pistols, purchased a new Ruger 22/45, and have put about 2000 rounds through it in the last 3 months. I really want to purchase my next pistol, and have been scanning the Calgun ads every day. In some ways I want to step up to a 9mm, and I like the Glock 17. But I really lust after a 1911, and have shot a Kimber that I really liked. Problem is I want to limit myself to $500 for now. A local shop has several used guns, including a Glock 17 in nice shape with one mag for $400 and a SA 1911 Milspec, also in nice shape and one mag for $485. He is willing to go with me to the local indoor range, and will even supply the ammo so that I can try them both. The Glock is cheaper, and cheaper to shoot, but the 1911 is calling my name.

This would mainly be for target shooting and maybe some amateur competitions, and maybe home protection.

You already answered your question. Get what you want, dont settle for something less, you will regret it later.

[Pistolwhipped]

If you want a pistol get a 1911. Like they said above a Rock Island is a good pistol for what your looking to spend. For HD dont get anything but a shotgun, have a back up pistol. IMO. When your adrenaline is rushing its hard to aim, it helps to have something you can fire from the hip and still hit your target.

[cryptkeeper]

Since you said "home protection" go 1911. if a
200+lb. guy comes at you in your house a 9mm will not stop him in his tracks. A .45acp will put back a few feet. I've been talking to a lot of Peace officers lately and they all carry at least a .40S&W. Which has more velocity than a .45acp at the end of it's ballistic table, which is why I'm buying a XD40, but out of the two you mentioned go 1911.

wow. just, wow.

[timmyb21]

1911. Thread done. Great price too.

[Legasat]

if a 200+lb. guy comes at you in your house a 9mm will not stop him in his tracks. A .45acp will put back a few feet.

Yeah right, and a shotgun blast sends people flying through the air when it hits...[/sarcasm]

Get whatever suits YOU, but don't go by these kinds of comments. This only happens in Holloywood movies.

[walter]

i love my glock and i also love 1911's but i cant afford to shoot 45. i can barely afford to shoot 9 right now

[Dangerous1]

i love my glock and i also love 1911's but i cant afford to shoot 45. i can barely afford to shoot 9 right now

How about a 9mm 1911? Or just an all metal 9mm like a Beretta or a Sig... damn these choices.

[Southbay]

Since you said "home protection" go 1911. if a
200+lb. guy comes at you in your house a 9mm will not stop him in his tracks. A .45acp will put back a few feet. I've been talking to a lot of Peace officers lately and they all carry at least a .40S&W. Which has more velocity than a .45acp at the end of it's ballistic table, which is why I'm buying a XD40, but out of the two you mentioned go 1911.