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I know this will generate many different opinions. And, I know this question has been asked before. I've got up to about $5k to drop on a new .45. Back in the 1960s and 70s, I'd see the WWII generation guys with their tricked out Colt 1911 pistol and I wanted one. Back then the route to a target capable .45 was to put money into the Colt platform. I had an old mil 1911A1 that rattled in battery and shot so loose that it threw dirt on targets.
In the 1980s, I had a Colt series 80 Gold Cup that I hand-loaded a 200gr lead SWC with 4grs of 700X -- and it was the most accurate 1911 I've owned. I could hit the X ring at 50 yards with that pistol. (Yeah, I sold it in 1994)
Since then, I have owned Kimbers and Springfield Armory 1911s.
Now, the road seems to be specialty manufacturers such as Bauer, Ed Brown, et cetera.
Keeping in mind that it has to be CA rostered -- please give me some input on what I should be considering -- and please expand on your personal experience. All inputs appreciated.
Kindest Regards,
Jake
In the 1980s, I had a Colt series 80 Gold Cup that I hand-loaded a 200gr lead SWC with 4grs of 700X -- and it was the most accurate 1911 I've owned. I could hit the X ring at 50 yards with that pistol. (Yeah, I sold it in 1994)
Since then, I have owned Kimbers and Springfield Armory 1911s.
Now, the road seems to be specialty manufacturers such as Bauer, Ed Brown, et cetera.
Keeping in mind that it has to be CA rostered -- please give me some input on what I should be considering -- and please expand on your personal experience. All inputs appreciated.
Kindest Regards,
Jake
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