Need Help 1911

[SinisterBud]

So i have about 1100$ for a 1911. whats the best for my money. Hope people with experience can point me in a direction brand wise. so far i have looked at Sigs and Browning just looking for the best bang for my buck. I really want the SR1911 but know i cant get one. Any help would be much appreciated.

[cc426]

Best bang for the buck is probably a Springfield loaded in that price range. Also comes with the best lifetime warranty in the industry

Sigs and kimbers are pretty good at that price point too

If you can save a little more I highly recommend taking a look at the Springfield mc operator or a trp.

[Khromo]

I bought a Springfield Stainless Loaded Target for almost exactly $1,100, out-the-door. I also have a Colt from the eighties and a Kimber Raptor to compare it to.

http://www.springfield-armory.com/armory.php?version=24

The Springfield has been totally reliable, and it shoots and handles very well. It is very accurate with the right ammo. The slide and bushing are tight, the trigger is excellent, and I would definitely put this gun at or near the top of the list if I were looking for a 1911 in that price range. I seem to see them at the local shops, so it won't be hard to find one to look at.

[GunDog]

Eleven hundred bucks will get you two RIA 1911s (.45 ACP and/or .38 Super) and you may even have money left over for ammo. Furthermore, should the need arise, RIA's warranty service is every bit as good as Springfield Armory's.

[Xanatos]

But then you're stuck with not only one but two RIAs. It's like buying 6 Honda Civics when you have the money for a Ferrari.

[ptgarcia]

Turners has the Kimber Classic II on sale this week for $779. That's a very good price on a very good gun and leaves you plenty of money left over for a couple extra magazines and some ammo.

[drunktank]

Ugh, my RIA tactical felt like crap compared to my current Springfield Mil-Spec. Everything was so much rougher on the RIA and it wasn't reliable.

OP, Sig's are good for the money also. Only drawback is less holster availability.

You CAN get an SR1911, just find a shop that does SSE.

[Gottmituns]

One RIA 38 Super, then buy the conversions to 9mm & Tokarev. Get holsters (IWB/OWB) and stock up on ammo.
Can't go wrong.

I have a Kimber and an RIA 38 super. That frame/caliber on the RIA is so versatile for conversions. RIA is very, very reliable.

[SILENT GUNMAN]

Go with a Kimber. I've got about 11,000 rounds through TLE II and it has never malfunctioned. 100% reliable from day one.

[BigL]

But then you're stuck with not only one but two RIAs. It's like buying 6 Honda Civics when you have the money for a Ferrari.

Lol

[SDM44]

Springfield Loaded or Kimber TLE


Everyone has their own opinion on which one to get and why. After handling both extensively, I would (and did) get the Kimber TLE.

[SinisterBud]

SSE?

[Essj000]

I had two sig 1911's, stainless target and nitron rail. Awesome guns, very reliable and super accurate out the box!

[BakoJ]

Springfield TRP. Great gun. You'll have it the rest of your life.

[Blackhorse2010]

Everyone is going to give you a different answer. Here's mine.
Sig 1911 Scorpion:



Here's some 5 shot, 20 yard groups when I was testing ammo for EDC: