Which 1911?

[Sig Sauer 9mm]

Hello, I am looking for a 1911 in the $1000 range for informal target shooting and plinking and that could also be used for home defense. I am considering Sig 1911s and the Springfield loaded. If I could talk the salesman down MAYBE even the TRP , although unlikely. I would prefer a 1911 with a rail, but it's ok if there isn't one. any thoughts?? all the help is appreciated

[Brandon04GT]

I think you'd be happy with both....but I would pick the SA Loaded, preferably an NM framed one. Though if you can get a TRP then go with that!

[Sig Sauer 9mm]

I think you'd be happy with both....but I would pick the SA Loaded, preferably an NM framed one. Though if you can get a TRP then go with that!

what makes the SA better? does it have more features then the Sig 1911?

[Brandon04GT]

what makes the SA better? does it have more features then the Sig 1911?

I don't have personal experience with the Sig but I have owned an NM Loaded before and liked it a lot. For one thing I prefer the traditional styling of the SA over the Sig and the Sig is probably not a series 70 design either which is not something I'm usually fond of.

[InGrAM]

Buy the SIG, you obviously have a bias in this matter.

The Sig is just as good as the Springer and visa versa.

[Sig Sauer 9mm]

Buy the SIG, you obviously have a bias in this matter.

The Sig is just as good as the Springer and visa versa.

I didn't mean to sound bias, I was just asking what the SA offers that the sig doesn't and vice versa. Again I wasn't trying to be bias even though my name is Sig Sauer 9mm

[InGrAM]

I didn't mean to sound bias, I was just asking what the SA offers that the sig doesn't and vice versa. Again I wasn't trying to be bias even though my name is Sig Sauer 9mm

And I didn't mean to sound like an *******. But your name kind of gives it away

If you want a Sig 1911 buy one, most that do are not disappointed (myself included)

You can't go wrong with either, IMO.

[SDM44]

IMO, if can get a TRP for $1000, then you either stuck gold where the seller just wanted to get rid of their gun and take a loss, or there's something wrong with the gun that you'll need to address.

There are a few guns to choose from, but if you're stuck on a set $1000 limit, then you may be missing out on some good 1911's that sell for $100-$200 more.

[Sig Sauer 9mm]

IMO, if can get a TRP for $1000, then you either stuck gold where the seller just wanted to get rid of their gun and take a loss, or there's something wrong with the gun that you'll need to address.

There are a few guns to choose from, but if you're stuck on a set $1000 limit, then you may be missing out on some good 1911's that sell for $100-$200 more.

What would the extra couple hundred bucks entail?

[Anchors]

They're both good guns. Sig 1911s are great for the money, but I am partial to Springfields.

Either way, you can't go wrong.

It is worth noting that Sigs use external extractors and have a blockier "Sig like" slide, so they're not as "traditional" as other 1911s (not like my TRP is traditional at all either), but it may make it harder to find a holster sometimes as it won't fit all standard 1911 holsters.

Also worth noting that Springfield has arguably the best customer service in the industry. I've dealt with a lot of companies and they're the best whether you're a customer or FFL.

They refinished a 1911 GI for free that had surface pitting that I bought off a guy, no questions asked. Paid shipping both ways. It only took three weeks.

[Sig Sauer 9mm]

They're both good guns. Sig 1911s are great for the money, but I am partial to Springfields.

Either way, you can't go wrong.

It is worth noting that Sigs use external extractors and have a blockier "Sig like" slide, so they're not as "traditional" as other 1911s (not like my TRP is traditional at all either), but it may make it harder to find a holster sometimes as it won't fit all standard 1911 holsters.

Also worth noting that Springfield has arguably the best customer service in the industry. I've dealt with a lot of companies and they're the best whether you're a customer or FFL.

They refinished a 1911 GI for free that had surface pitting that I bought off a guy, no questions asked. Paid shipping both ways. It only took three weeks.

Nice, I wish I could get a TRP for a grand, Im still going to try with the gun salesman;-), and I like that SA has better customer service.

[ChaneRZ]

SA 1911 loaded

[littlejake]

The SA loaded is fine for the money. I've had one since 2009. There's nothing magic about an NM frame -- likely you won't find an NM right now anyway. Someday, and it looks like it won't be soon, I'd like to move up to a high end 1911 (story for another thread and day.)

Why are the Kimber's not in contention here -- don't they make a good 1911 in the $1000 price range?

[Sig Sauer 9mm]

You can own that one SA for the rest of your life. Send it off to a smith and get it tricked out. I don't see custom builds off Sig 1911s.

True that

[KandyRedCoi]

if you want one with a rail, get one with a rail...imho if its for HD, a light/rail is a must

most if not all 1911 are good and if its not u can easily tune it to your liking