1911 Choice

[nearsightednate]

Hi Calguns,

I want to pick up a nice 1911 but stay under $2000. I have a line on 2 new guns: Les Baer Custom Carry or STI Sentry Premier. Are there other brands I should be looking at? What are your experiences with these and should I be looking at other brands as well?

Thanks!

[jpm804]

Springfield TRP series, Dan Wesson...

[CK_32]

I'd say in that budget and for all 1911s go Springfield operator series seems to be the best bang for your buck IMO.

[SDM44]

DW or LB

[InGrAM]

Dan Wesson or Les Baer.

[Cyc Wid It]

Under $2000, Les Baer and Dan Wesson are king.

[tdyoung1958]

Hi Calguns,

I want to pick up a nice 1911 but stay under $2000. I have a line on 2 new guns: Les Baer Custom Carry or STI Sentry Premier. Are there other brands I should be looking at? What are your experiences with these and should I be looking at other brands as well?

Thanks!

Looking for a CCW type, the Sig 1911 C3 is real nice

For a full size, way to many great options to list here, Springfield, Sig, Dan Wesson, Brown, Baer, Wilson

[mat19er8]

The Custom Carry would be my choice.

[mysak]

Les Baer, S&W E series are nice too and well below the 2k mark that leaves money for holsters and ammo.

[fullspeed1]

Done.

[ChaneRZ]

Dan Wesson or the SA TRP

[skosh69]

Like others have said...Les Baer or Dan Wesson.

I have a DW Cbob and love it. Have shot several DW Valors, Vbobs and the new Specialist, all great shooters.

Had the pleasure of shooting a Les Bear Custom Carry, grrrreat pistol!!!

Good luck choosing!

[Cyc Wid It]

Those are both great choices. Wilson and STI are the only manufacturers who make a comletely MIM and casting free gun.

Many STI frames are cast Armscor frames. The Sentry is forged. Regarding MIM parts:

Safety, slide stop, FP stop, mag release, beavertail safety, maybe the mainspring housing are MIM on several models.

[Press Check]

I'd probably go with a TRP or Baer.

[FUBAR]

Dan Wesson Valor Black