First 1911 purchase - advice

[holt7153]

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that TRP Tactical is a beauty.

[xbxb040]

xbxb040, have you seen this SA Range Officer? I'm just throwing this out there since Bud's is out of stock on the Loaded model.

I can't shoot a pistol worth a darn, I'm buying now just so my 3 kids will each have something to pass down to their kids, and so on. At least that's what I tell the boss. I think a quality gun will always hold its value, even more so in these times.

https://www.budsgunshop.com/catalog/...%5c%22+Package

I do like that one, but that darn DOJ roster is blocking me from it.

[geoint]

I will never understand the appeal of a 105 yr old design with so many modern and reliable choices to choose from. But it Is your money to spend as you wish.....

He said he has glocks. So he's covered in the reliable and modern departments. 1911s may not be the more convenient pistols but if maintained properly they can be phenomenal which is why they're so popular. It's not rocket science

[BigPimping]

I generally buy Glocks only. Reliable, durable, easy to maintain, comes in all calibers. I also get Blue Label prices.

[golfish]

I do like that one, but that darn DOJ roster is blocking me from it.

Sorry Sir, I didn't think to look at the roster.

Buds has had the Park Mil-Spec for around 600.00 all this year. I paid 586.00 for the one I bought in March this year. The Loaded model has been around 750.00 give or take but that's ones a little harder to find.

FWIW, Rifle Gear has a them in stock right now ....a little pricy tho

http://www.riflegear.com/c-85-pistols.aspx#Filter=[ManufacturerID=116*EntityIDs=@(50)@*Sort=3*ava=0]

[SevenSixTwoNATO]

if youre shopping around $1k, a Springfield is the way to go. too bad S&W are no longer on roster, OR, get a Rock island, and lots of ammo, and run it like you hate it

[SVTPete83]

I generally buy Glocks only. Reliable, durable, easy to maintain, comes in all calibers. I also get Blue Label prices.

I generally only eat pizza. It tastes good so why should I eat anything else?

-SVTPete

[xbxb040]

Golfish, no worries. I should have bought one before the SSE was banned. I have to decide if I want to get the Milspec and have it machined for a dovetailed front sight or just spend the extra $ up front and go with the loaded. If i can find one at a decent price. I wont have the cash until the end of june anyway.

And bigpimping...I do own a glock, but I shoot the 1911 so much better!

[blasterp7]

I've got Colt, Kimber and Springfield. I don't understand the anti-Kimber crowd, makes me wonder how many of them actually own one. All are great guns. If you are willing to spend that much coin I would be looking for a used Series 70 Colt that you could build on over time as funds allow.

I love all three of mine, but order of preference is Colt, Kimber and then SA.

(3) Wilson's and (3) Ed Brown"s (neck and neck) depending what you are looking for in options. (4) Colts - great firearms. Kimber next - do not own, but have fired several and they are good! SA you could not pay me to own one - very long story - but the ones I have seen in were BAD!

[xbxb040]

Kimber custom II is making its way to the top of the list. Any Kimber owners feel free to chime in, from what I've been reading most complaints or negative reviews are during the "break in" where frustrated people start trashing Kimber quality and sell/trade off their pistol. Sound about right?

[GW]

I generally buy Glocks only. Reliable, durable, easy to maintain, comes in all calibers. I also get Blue Label prices.

I like Glocks too and am a GSSF life member, so I get Blue Label pricing as well.

But I shoot 1911's better

[golfish]

Golfish, no worries. I should have bought one before the SSE was banned. I have to decide if I want to get the Milspec and have it machined for a dovetailed front sight or just spend the extra $ up front and go with the loaded. If i can find one at a decent price. I wont have the cash until the end of june anyway.

And bigpimping...I do own a glock, but I shoot the 1911 so much better!

Maybe this will help you decide.. Its 596.00 right now. They offer a good layaway plan if that helps. The Mil-Spec is a darn good gun to build up the way you want.

https://www.budsgunshop.com/catalog/product_info.php/cPath/21_24/products_id/32592/Springfield+PB9108LP+1911+Mil-Spec+7+1+45ACP+5%22+Package

[Robert1234]

Got a Kimber, no issues in 15 years and 20k rounds.

Wait for the Loaded. Once you b start figuring all the upgrades just to get a Mill Spec to Loaded condition you're way past the cost of just buying a Loaded.

I'd rather be shooting my gun than waiting for it to come.back from the customizer.

[golfish]

Wait for the Loaded. Once you b start figuring all the upgrades just to get a Mill Spec to Loaded condition you're way past the cost of just buying a Loaded.

I'd rather be shooting my gun than waiting for it to come.back from the customizer.

I agree, the loaded is a deal if you want those upgrade.

The loaded has zero upgrades that I want, that's why I have two Mil Specs, one to shoot and one to upgrade the way I want it.

[Robert1234]

I agree, the loaded is a deal if you want those upgrade.

The loaded has zero upgrades that I want, that's why I have two Mil Specs, one to shoot and one to upgrade the way I want it.

You Sir are in the minority.

Most people who shoot their guns (and I'm not insinuating that you don't) want the BTGS and accompanying bobbed hammer, good sights (I go for adjustable sights, others have different wants), and front cooking serrations (I'm not a big fan of these, again tastes differ).

Just the BTGS, spur hammer and refinishing put the Mil-Spec above the Loaded price and you're still stuck with the crappy Mil-Spec sights to replace.