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Hrdluck13 · 07-06-2005, 10:08 AM

Hi All,
I am in the market for a new 1911... I figured I would ask some of you what your opinions are instead of the guys on the 1911 forum being that (for the most part) people seem to know what they are talking about here.

Im looking to spend $1500 or less on a 1911. It is not for CCW maybe something I would like to shoot competition with. I would like to take a 1911 to gunsite when I go later this year...
Does anyone have a TRP or the new operator (Green and black with the rail) If so, how do you like them ??
Thanks,

Hornetsnest · 07-06-2005, 10:38 AM

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Originally Posted by Hrdluck13

Does anyone have a TRP or the new operator (Green and black with the rail) If so, how do you like them ??

I don't personally, but my buddy got one and he loves it. He shoots military competitions with the M9 and 1911, so I think he's a pretty good judge of pistol quality.

For $1500 you should be able to get and/or build a 1911 that will out-shoot almost anyone's capabilities.

kabob983 · 07-06-2005, 11:41 AM

Incredibly enough I've heard that the S&W 1911's are great (which I still have a hard time believing). Their custom 1911's run about $1,800 though.

Other than that I'd say go with either Springfield or Kimber. I'd probably pick the TRP out of all their pistols.

Brickboy240 · 07-06-2005, 12:11 PM

For 1500...or thereabouts...you can get a Wilson, Baer or STI 1911. Might as well have the best, if you're going to lay down that kind of cake for one pistol!

-Brickboy240

HighVelocity · 07-06-2005, 12:21 PM

For 1500 you can get TWO nice 1911's. I think you should have two anyway if you're going to gunsite. Gotta have backup equipment you know.

I'd get two Springfield Loaded models and run about 500 rounds through each one before you head off to Gunsite.

Ctkelly · 07-06-2005, 12:22 PM

Springfield has the best buy going on 1911's right now. Ive also heard the S&W are excellent also...most of them are being assembled by the custom shop anyways.

Basic competition from the custom shop would be an alright choice for competition. Price is around 1600, comes out of the SA Custom shop. Nowlin barrel, good trigger job, low mount bomar adjustable sights etc.

Other choice is to buy a Springfield GI or Milspec and send it off to a gunsmith for a package job and basically build a competition gun. Good sights, a trigger job, properly fitted barrel + bushing (not necessarily a high dollar barrel mind you) would probably be a good place to start.

My loaded SS from SA came with a single piece barrel....it shot 1" group at 25 yds from a rest with a good trigger job. Just an example of what I mean you dont necessarily need a high dollar barrel to get the job done. Personally though...I wouldnt buy a loaded pistol model again. I switched out so many parts it was better off buying a milspec / GI. I ended up getting a GI for carry duty and started customizing it for my tastes.

Hrdluck13 · 07-06-2005, 12:36 PM

That makes sense. I have an old Series 70 1911. Everyone is always saying to build it into a race gun, and all that stuff. It was my dads carry gun for years and am torn if I want to build it.
I know on one hand it will be pretty impressive, and on the other I like it how it is...
We will see,
What about the GSR ? Anyone here good things about them ?

JD McDorce · 07-06-2005, 01:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Hrdluck13

What about the GSR ?

There have certainly been mixed customer comments regarding the early GSRs that hit the market and Impact Guns is reporting that they are currently on production hold http://www.impactguns.com/store/sig_gsr.html

j2fast · 07-06-2005, 01:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Brickboy240

For 1500...or thereabouts...you can get a Wilson, Baer or STI 1911. Might as well have the best, if you're going to lay down that kind of cake for one pistol!

-Brickboy240

You can get and STI Edge that for the most part is ready to run USPSA Limited for somewhere under $1700. Never shot one before but I've heard vvery good things.

hummel · 07-06-2005, 03:28 PM

i just bought a loaded operator and love it.....i can not wait for cooler weather so i can carry it concealed.....well worth the money to me!!!!

07-06-2005, 10:08 AM	#1
Hrdluck13 XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Posts: 116	Springfield 1911 Hi All, I am in the market for a new 1911... I figured I would ask some of you what your opinions are instead of the guys on the 1911 forum being that (for the most part) people seem to know what they are talking about here. Im looking to spend $1500 or less on a 1911. It is not for CCW maybe something I would like to shoot competition with. I would like to take a 1911 to gunsite when I go later this year... Does anyone have a TRP or the new operator (Green and black with the rail) If so, how do you like them ?? Thanks, __________________ Be Well, Brian --------------------------------------------------- XD-.357 sig TFO\'s and all the \"bolt on\'s\" Springfield Stainless TRP \"NEW\" Kimber Warrior

07-06-2005, 12:11 PM	#4
Brickboy240 XDTalk 10K Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Houston, TX, USA Posts: 10,324	For 1500...or thereabouts...you can get a Wilson, Baer or STI 1911. Might as well have the best, if you're going to lay down that kind of cake for one pistol! -Brickboy240 __________________ The top 25% of wage earners in America pay 86% of all federal income taxes collected. (according to 2007 IRS website data) Es mejor morir a pie que vivir arrodillado Volvo...the Swedish Brick!

07-06-2005, 12:22 PM	#6
Ctkelly XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Iowa Posts: 218	Springfield has the best buy going on 1911's right now. Ive also heard the S&W are excellent also...most of them are being assembled by the custom shop anyways. Basic competition from the custom shop would be an alright choice for competition. Price is around 1600, comes out of the SA Custom shop. Nowlin barrel, good trigger job, low mount bomar adjustable sights etc. Other choice is to buy a Springfield GI or Milspec and send it off to a gunsmith for a package job and basically build a competition gun. Good sights, a trigger job, properly fitted barrel + bushing (not necessarily a high dollar barrel mind you) would probably be a good place to start. My loaded SS from SA came with a single piece barrel....it shot 1" group at 25 yds from a rest with a good trigger job. Just an example of what I mean you dont necessarily need a high dollar barrel to get the job done. Personally though...I wouldnt buy a loaded pistol model again. I switched out so many parts it was better off buying a milspec / GI. I ended up getting a GI for carry duty and started customizing it for my tastes. __________________ 2006 Gunlist FN Highpower S&W .41 Magnum 6\" 1911 SA WWII upgraded by Precision Gunworks

07-06-2005, 12:36 PM	#7
Hrdluck13 XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Posts: 116	That makes sense. I have an old Series 70 1911. Everyone is always saying to build it into a race gun, and all that stuff. It was my dads carry gun for years and am torn if I want to build it. I know on one hand it will be pretty impressive, and on the other I like it how it is... We will see, What about the GSR ? Anyone here good things about them ? __________________ Be Well, Brian --------------------------------------------------- XD-.357 sig TFO\'s and all the \"bolt on\'s\" Springfield Stainless TRP \"NEW\" Kimber Warrior

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07-06-2005, 11:41 AM	#3
kabob983 XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Birmingham, AL Posts: 196	Incredibly enough I've heard that the S&W 1911's are great (which I still have a hard time believing). Their custom 1911's run about $1,800 though. Other than that I'd say go with either Springfield or Kimber. I'd probably pick the TRP out of all their pistols.

07-06-2005, 12:21 PM	#5
HighVelocity XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: DFW, TX Posts: 399	For 1500 you can get TWO nice 1911's. I think you should have two anyway if you're going to gunsite. Gotta have backup equipment you know. I'd get two Springfield Loaded models and run about 500 rounds through each one before you head off to Gunsite.

07-06-2005, 03:28 PM	#10
hummel XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: st. louis Posts: 156	i just bought a loaded operator and love it.....i can not wait for cooler weather so i can carry it concealed.....well worth the money to me!!!!