All out or not?

[smittty]

Hey there, if you reduce the size of your photo then we read the text, otherwise it's just hurts the eyes!

Just do what my GF did and get a Nightawk Custom. It was her first pistol and it makes me sad that I started off with a Kimber Custom II :_(

[WWDHD?]

I feel the same as you WWDHD, I like to collect things as well and 1911's are collectable item.

I just want to know if there is a huge difference in lower and mid 1911's. or the better question would be, can you make/mod low-end to perform like TRP?

Seems to me there are so many great 1911's out there right out of the box that theres not so much need to do build-ups from base pistols like was done in the past. From what I've read start with the pistols that have forged frames if you really want to build a custom. The RIA has a cast frame so that might not be the best starting point to build off of.

[trigger945]

You can get a Loaded and make it perform like a TRP after spending some $'s on it, but why? Just get a TRP from the get-go. Will be cheaper, too. Unless you dislike some TRP features.

I find that it is wiser to get the stuff you want already included vs adding them later on. The problem sometimes is you don't know what you want just yet.

Whatever you decide on, good luck. The tips from many folks above are really solid.

[jkonquer]

Yeah it seems like it would be cheaper to just buy the trp over modding a lowend 1911.

[SilverTauron]

Buy a TRP.

If you cant admire the looks of one or it's performance at the range,you have no business owning a firearm.

[SCAR Face]

Buy a TRP.

If you cant admire the looks of one or it's performance at the range,you have no business owning a firearm.

Agreed! It's an awesome choice for the price. Just make sure you handle one before you buy. The checkering on the front strap is extremely aggressive and some people don't like it.

[jkonquer]

Yeah i shot my buddy's trp many times and i love it. I just never shot a low-end 1911 to compare the difference and feel of it.

[trigger945]

Yeah i shot my buddy's trp many times and i love it. I just never shot a low-end 1911 to compare the difference and feel of it.

You can rent a low-end one to get a feel for it. But if you already love the TRP, with all it has to offer, no need to get a low-end one. Unless, again, you know exactly what you want and you are looking to modify it to your liking. If that's the case, the Loaded is a good base gun.

[Dark Mod]

Best bang for your buck under $600 = RIA 1911

Best bang for your buck under $1000 = Sig 1911

If you have the cash i would go for a Sig, ive owned many 1911's but the quality of the Sig blows me away every time. Get a target model and no modifications necessary.

If your prepared to spend the money on a dan wesson or a nighthawk, then i would go with a nighthawk. Actually, id get two or three Sigs and be much better off

[GunsNGirls]

Hey there, if you reduce the size of your photo then we read the text, otherwise it's just hurts the eyes!

I'm getting too lazy to do that now! lol

[hambam105]

No such thing as a 'Production, / Custom' 1911. See History 101. This is a slam-dunk question. How obvious does it have to be?

What was the Go-To 1911 in the 70s..Colt. What was the top drawer 1911 in the 80s...Colt, 90s...Colt 1911 unaltered. I wonder what it is today....hummmm.

When Lester & Bill & others retire...never mind.

[negolien]

Don't listen to any advice here posted so far..

Go to your local brick and mortar store. See if they have anything on sale BEFORE YOU DO ANYTHING!!!! Sometimes a store will clear out weapons to make room for new stock. I got my Custom II for $200 below MSRP a few years ago because they were clearing out the stock they had.