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Looking to buy my first 1911. I don't want to spend over $1000 besides the Rock Island what else would you suggest. I have taken a gun smithing class I want to make this a hobby and do some work myself.
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Same boat as you...Me and a buddy are going to go to the gun show in Irvine at the end of the month. We are looking to go COLT as that is the original and what better way to celebrate it by buying one. I saw one at Turners for $1100...That is close to your budget.
Other brands that I am looking at are S&W and Kimber. My budget is $1300...The M9A1 is waiting again...USA**************************************************USA
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You could go with a SA GI or you could find some Kimber TLE's for under a grandOriginally posted by OutlawDonComment
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If you want to practice some gunsmithing, get the Rock Island GI model.
Not that it won't work, but the cheapest most basic gun. Then change the bushing, do a trigger job, fit the slide, etc.Comment
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If you want to practice gun smithing on it the SA GI is usually the default go to 1911 as it is cheap and decently built from the factory.Comment
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1 rock island and 1.5 cases of AMMO!!!
check out my short range trip i just had this weekend shooting my RIA tac 1911
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I was where you are now. Look what I did! Lot's of fun and turned out to be a great choice. http://www.calguns.net/calgunforum/s...d.php?t=317017Comment
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A Springfield Loaded would fit your budget with a little money to spare.WTT My BCM Carbine upper for your midlength! Check me out!!
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Bass Pro Shops has the S&W Stainless no rail 1911 on sale right now to commemorate the 100 year anniversary of the 1911 for $749. It's regularly $900. I went there unknowingly with the intention to pick up this weapon and to my surprise, the price was even lower. S&W 1911's are one of the most underrated 1911's out there, yet they seem to be one of the most reliable 1911's out there thanks to the external extractor that some purist don't like. For under $1200 my first choice is a S&W, followed by a SA Loaded then a RIA. For $1200-$2000 my choice would be a Les Baer TRS, PremierII followed by SA TRP no rail, TRP Operator half rail, Dan Wesson PM7, SA TRP Operator full rail. The slide/frame fit on this S&W is super tight with no movement. What a quality gun for the price.Comment
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Kimber Custom II is ~$830 MSRP; you could find a good deal shopping around...Chambers-Colt-Glock-DW-EB-NHC-S&Ruger-WC-LB-KMI-SA
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Check out Para....good working gunssigpicComment
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You could always just buy the frame and slide and fit all the parts yourself and make it truly a custom. If you have never fit a slide to frame, I wouldn't recommend it just yet. It's a lot of fun.Comment
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Is it legal to buy a frame and slide or a kit gun in Calif???Comment
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For sure not new from a dealer, can't buy one mail-order. A PPT? But how would you do the 'Safety Demonstration' for the dealer with the dummy rounds?
Better off just buy a whole gun, it's really not that hard, there aren't any bad choices, just different paths...
Me, I'm a purist...Comment
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