1911 help needed.

[eric90503]

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[1923mack]

Was reading a gun rag last night, Wilson and Nighthawk 1911's were around $2600. or so.

[JTROKS]

I saw a guy at the range a week ago and he had a Springfield Loaded model and a Sig GSR no rail. He was shooting 2.5" groups with ammo he claims he reloaded with Titegroup and 200 grain lead semi-wadcutter. The quality of 1911s now a days is way higher than the old Colts with drop in barrels of 80s and 90s.

[sholling]

In my opinion the finest target/match 1911 in your price range is a Smith & Wesson Performance Center PC1911. These are not mass produced like Kimbers, or the Springfield Armory loaded or TRP, or the lower priced S&W SW1911. These are hand crafted laser accurate fine art. Stainless Melonite Review

[Black Majik]

There are so many brands, so many models, and so many options to choose from that everyone is just going to give/recommend the brand/model they own.

Try here www.1911forum.com

Knock yourself out.

[The SoCal Gunner]

Yep, many to choose from. I hear lots of good things about those S&W Performance Center 1911s as well.

For a price range of $1700, I'd skip the Kimbers and SA production guns. You'd be able to get new Les Baers or used Wilsons at that price.

[kamagong]

The Supermatch II is a good gun, but very expensive considering what you get. If you want a 1911 with target sights, take a look at the Les Baer Premier II.

[Black Majik]

The Supermatch II is a good gun, but very expensive considering what you get. If you want a 1911 with target sights, take a look at the Les Baer Premier II.

To the OP, excellent recommendation here. I do know of a PII in Socal brand new for under $1600. That is lower than current online retail prices.

OP, better hurry. Our resident 1911 hobbyist just PM'ed me.

[AdiosKali]

For what it is worth, I love my TRP!

[xxdabroxx]

SA has lifetime warranty. Kimber is 1 year. Both are nice entry level 1911's. I am glad i purchased a springfield though.

[jojosdad]

Kimber must have changed their policy. I had warranty work done on a used Compact that I had owned for 18 months at the time.

[Ducman]

To the OP, excellent recommendation here. I do know of a PII in Socal brand new for under $1600. That is lower than current online retail prices.

OP, better hurry. Our resident 1911 hobbyist just PM'ed me.

Pls. do tell

[Colt]

I have shot the Kimbers and Springfield. I prefer the high end (U.S. made) Springfields for fit and use (from very limited experience), but I don't own either brand.

Good luck!

[Black Majik]

To the OP, excellent recommendation here. I do know of a PII in Socal brand new for under $1600. That is lower than current online retail prices.

OP, better hurry. Our resident 1911 hobbyist just PM'ed me.

I stopped by the shop today to verify I wasn't off my rocker. Most seasoned Calgunners will recognize the shop by the tag next to the gun.

I've been following current market price and online vendors are currently selling for $1750, $1850+ for CC and TRSs. B&M shops selling close to 2K or plus.

Here it is, smokin' price.





Iowa marked LB PII. Pristine barrel, no smilies.

[Kruzr]

Iowa marked LB PII. Pristine barrel, no smilies.

I hear the Iowa Baers aren't the same quality as the Illinois Baers were.