Which 1911?

[Sig Sauer 9mm]

I have a Sig and a TRP. Both are great guns, but if I had $1000 cash in hand, I'd hang loose for a little while to save a few hundred more to drop on a TRP. Seriously, it's that much cooler. I love both, but my TRP is my favorite by far.



__

how much do you think I could pick one up for?

[keenkeen]

Because the shop was asking $1599. Supply and demand. But for the extra $50 it was well wroth getting the TRP. He's happy with it and that's all it matters. Now he cant blame the gun for sure for his horrible shooting. Lol

$1600 for a Gold Cup Trophy? I picked on up last month for under $1200.

What model TRP did they have for $1649?

[Anchors]

[QUOTE=littlejake;9065666]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?[/QUOTE]

They do, but their models are more expensive than their competitor's comparable models, while their customer service is not even comparable.

Again, just an opinion of mine.

[Sac-AR15]

$1600 for a Gold Cup Trophy? I picked on up last month for under $1200.

What model TRP did they have for $1649?

The SS TRP. PC9107LP. Prices have gone up locally. He could have gotten it for less 2 weeks ago when Discount Shooter Supplies had one for $1450 but he was being undecisive at the time and it got sold. He actually got it for $1619. I picked mine up last week for $1469 and also got a free box of ammo.

[opie4386]

My 1911 says "ITHACA GUN CO.,INC" on the slide.

Ille give you 1k for it!

[drkphibr]

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

I've seen people praise both and I've seen just the opposite as well. There is an active thread now on Sig 1911 fit/finish and you'll see the same thing for SA every once in a while as well, especially the debate over N and NM SN's.

If you're picky on fit and finish (tight fit, alignment, tool marks, etc.) make sure you look at either model BEFORE purchasing it. Once it's yours, the excellent warranty from either mfg. is about functionality, not looks. Something actually has to be wrong with the gun for a repair. Your specs are not the same as the mfg when it comes to acceptable tolerances and such.

You really can't go wrong with either IMO. Buy one, save up and buy the other. Then sell the one you like less at either break even or small trial fee (the difference of your cost vs. what you actually sell it for).

[TurboChrisB]

According to RyanAnchors, SA's is better than that. Don't imagine Sig would have taken care of pitting.

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.

[XDJYo]

IMHO, all things being equal between the Sig and the SA, I would opt for the SA based solely on their reputation for customer service and top notch warranty work.

I am about the buy a 1911 soon. Still saving up some more pennies (ok, ALOT of pennies!) for either a Loaded or a Sig Sauer Nitron or Stainless. They both felt practically identical in the hand.

Hearing about the short supply of SA's out in the market, kind of wish I had taken the Loaded in SS.

In any event, I'm sure you will be happy with either. Make a choice and enjoy the crap out of it!

[XDJYo]

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.

Sorry for the newbie question, but what is the difference between Series 70 and 80?

Thanks!

[Brandon04GT]

Sorry for the newbie question, but what is the difference between Series 70 and 80?

Thanks!

They are originally Colt 1911 terms but in a nutshell a series 70 style 1911 has no firing pin safety whereas a series 80 has one.

[XDJYo]

They are originally Colt 1911 terms but in a nutshell a series 70 style 1911 has no firing pin safety whereas a series 80 has one.

Oh! O.K. Thank you. I remember reading about the firing pin safety a while back, but never really put it together now.

THANKS!

[Dinosaur Jr]

I know they're something of a "budget model", but any comments on the Rock Island 1911s? The price is very attractive...

[Brandon04GT]

I know they're something of a "budget model", but any comments on the Rock Island 1911s? The price is very attractive...

Phillipine made, cast frame, series 70, heard nothing but good things about them. Ya it may be a little rough around the edges but they're a great value for your money. As a matter of fact, i'm literally about to head out my door to buy one right now.

[XDJYo]

Re: the RIA I tried one in the store vs. the SA Loaded, a Sig Nitron non-railed and a Kimber. To my uneducated hands, it was a 1911. The short trigger didn't feel as nice and no white dots on the sights.

I steered clear of it only because I like a longer trigger, need some sort of sights and also like the feel of the larger/higher beavertail. Since this will be my first 1911, I want one that I won't have to mess with. I don't want to buy something and immediately send out for triggers, sights etc.

My philosophy is buy once, cry once.

[littlejake]

re: MIM parts

Pretty much everything....including the slide release.

Since that takes beating... seems like a good candidate to swap out. I think I'll put a Wilson Combat slide release in mine.

I did swap out the MSH, the FP and the guide rod. Also the disconnector with a NightHawk barstock -- came pre-polished and dropped in without needing any fitting.