Best 1911 for under $2,500

[DT556]

I'm looking at high end 1911's. Ive looked at Wilsons, Nighthawks, Ed Browns and can't decide on what I want. I want some opinions on guys who own these or have shot them. And post pictures up if you have them. Thanks.

[DT556]

I'd prefer a chrome,nickel, or stainless steel model too.

[chadd446]

I'd go Nighthawk Tallon or GRP. Stainless? Is it going to be a BBQ gun, or a shooter?

[AvyDriver]

Personally I'd spend the money on a good low end like a SA loaded or SW1911 and then put the rest of the cash through a very good smith to have your gun made the way you want. Well at least that's what I did.


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[Hk996]

I have a Les Baer premier II and concept VII... I like them and think they are great shooters. I've heard ed brown's have a nice finish, but I like the baer with their tight fit. They are great shooters too...

[Black Majik]

+1 to Les Baer.

[Black_Talon]

Springfield Professional.

No others need apply.

[HK416]

Springfield Professional.

No others need apply.

Check my website for my Springfield Armory Professional personal review.

[Saigon1965]

From all that's out there - The major consensus is the Springfield Pro -

[barca101]

I purchased a NHC GRP a year ago, since then there's been a price increase. Best for under 2,500 would be a Brown Special Forces or a Les Baer TRS.

[9mmepiphany]

While I really think the Baer 5" guns are a great buy and the Concept 5 is indeed available in stainless, I think you would be better served with a Dan Wesson CBOB and just changing out the slide stop, for a tool steel one, when you have the trigger tuned...if you want a checkered MSH this would be a good time to add that too...plus I like the cleaner slide (without the front serrations)

For a pretty nice savings, you'd have a nicer Commander length 1911 (IMO) than the Ed Brown Kobra

[Q619]

As it sits right now, my two high end 1911's are a Les Baer TRS and a Wilson CQB. I have absolutely no qualms with recommending either. They're both excellent guns and performance wise: are BORING. They'll both shoot ragged holes if I can.....they'll both run anything I put in them and are both supremely reliable. In this case, boring is a GREAT thing I don't want any excitement in regards to wondering where I'm going to score a hit or when my gun is going to malfunction. You pay a premium on the Wilson but it's still worth it IMO......The Baer represents a better value however. You have a LOT of options at that price point. Ed Brown's are sweet too. I've got one on order that should be coming in this time next month. Can't wait!

[jak77]

Springfield Professional.

No others need apply.

Another vote for the Pro.

I dont know why, but the Pro is downright sexy in my book.

Here is a Pro for sale in the classified section:

http://www.calguns.net/calgunforum/showthread.php?t=405859&highlight=springfield+professional

[marathonman]

+1 les Baer premier 2 with 1.5" option

[gregshin]

Owned them all and choose the Wilson cqb, Ed brown, les Baer and the Springfield pro. To each their own.