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XD 9 Loaded Sub-Compact · 01-27-2008, 09:20 AM

Ok so I'm toying with the idea of picking up a 1911. I haven't done a ton of research on them but considering virtually every gun maufacture makes a variation of it the research could be a never ending task. So I was wondering some what are some of all your takes on a good one that's easy on the pocket book, I don't need a $1500 + competition match with all the bells and whistles. Or is it that you have to damage your financial situation to get a good one? Like for example the springfield GI base model is it worth it to go that cheap or is it better to keep it closer to the $1000 mark? I really don't know so thats why I'm asking...

**AZXD** · 01-27-2008, 09:35 AM

I have never fired one, but the Taurus PT1911 has gotten some very good reviews, and it comes with a lot of the stuff already installed that people change on a 1911.

GunBlast Review

Ishpeck · 01-27-2008, 09:55 AM

STI Spartan
http://www.stiguns.com/guns/Spartan/Spartan.html

http://www.impactguns.com/store/STI-SPAR5.html

bigun · 01-27-2008, 10:19 AM

Springfield GI or Mil Spec, RIA Tactical, Kimber custom 2. The list is endless but remember most of the lower end guns will require some tinkering to get to function 100%.

jtkratzer · 01-27-2008, 11:47 AM

I got a Dan Wesson Pointman Seven recently for $699 and it's all set up with match grade parts and what not. It's very nice. I doubt you'll find a new one at that price, they usually run 750 - 850+ new.

SpeedRacer · 01-27-2008, 02:04 PM

Any 1911 in the $750+ range will be a nice pistol. Some companies do offer better value than others, but 1911 brand debates can go on forever.
In the $750-1000 range I'd stick with Colt, Springfield, Kimber, or STI. Under $1000 you're getting a production pistol, which can obviously have problems. All brands do occasionally. To me, warranty and service are as important as initial quality. From everything I've read, Springfield is tops when it comes to that.

The only thing I don't like about Springfield is the ILS safety system. Makes the trigger too stiff for my liking. It's a fairly simple fix though, if you don't mind doing a little tinkering (which is one of the funnest things about 1911's!). If I was going to buy a pistol and keep it stock, it probably wouldn't be a Springer.

Lazarus · 01-27-2008, 05:04 PM

I've said it before and I will say it again: Kimber Custom II

thebigx · 01-27-2008, 05:08 PM

kimber target II in 9mm stainless....

save yourself the money and give me a pm!

tonywil · 01-27-2008, 05:14 PM

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Originally Posted by XD 9 Loaded Sub-Compact

Ok so I'm toying with the idea of picking up a 1911. I haven't done a ton of research on them but considering virtually every gun maufacture makes a variation of it the research could be a never ending task. So I was wondering some what are some of all your takes on a good one that's easy on the pocket book, I don't need a $1500 + competition match with all the bells and whistles. Or is it that you have to damage your financial situation to get a good one? Like for example the springfield GI base model is it worth it to go that cheap or is it better to keep it closer to the $1000 mark? I really don't know so thats why I'm asking...

I got a new Dan Wesson Pointman 7 for just $ 775.00 last month.

http://danwessonfirearms.com/product_detail.php?id=65

It's a great gun - I have run about 300 rounds thru it without a problem.
Very accurate too - picture below is from last range trip - at about 15 yards.

Reeek · 01-27-2008, 05:21 PM

I second the Taurus PT1911 for a first or second 1911. Personally, I've had no problems with mine after 500+ rounds including no malfunctions.

I bought mine with the factory Heinie night sights fro $599.

01-27-2008, 09:20 AM	#1
XD 9 Loaded Sub-Compact XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Kansas Posts: 1,147	1911 selection advice Ok so I'm toying with the idea of picking up a 1911. I haven't done a ton of research on them but considering virtually every gun maufacture makes a variation of it the research could be a never ending task. So I was wondering some what are some of all your takes on a good one that's easy on the pocket book, I don't need a $1500 + competition match with all the bells and whistles. Or is it that you have to damage your financial situation to get a good one? Like for example the springfield GI base model is it worth it to go that cheap or is it better to keep it closer to the $1000 mark? I really don't know so thats why I'm asking... __________________ "Only two things are infinite, the universe and human stupidity, and I'm not sure about the former." -- Albert Einstein Last edited by XD 9 Loaded Sub-Compact; 01-27-2008 at 10:20 AM.

01-27-2008, 09:35 AM	#2
AZXD XDTalk 10K Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Valley of the GUN Posts: 14,413	I have never fired one, but the Taurus PT1911 has gotten some very good reviews, and it comes with a lot of the stuff already installed that people change on a 1911. GunBlast Review __________________ Voting for Obama is like putting a gun to your head and hoping he calls for its confiscation before you can pull the trigger - AZXD SCOTUS judge appointments ... Will last much longer than Obama or McCain. Who do you want selecting people who have the ability to support or remove individual rights ?? AZXD

01-27-2008, 09:55 AM	#3
Ishpeck XDTalk 3K Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Earth Posts: 3,996	STI Spartan http://www.stiguns.com/guns/Spartan/Spartan.html http://www.impactguns.com/store/STI-SPAR5.html __________________ If I were to ask you a hypothetical question, what would you like it to be about? http://www.ishpeck.net/

01-27-2008, 10:19 AM	#4
bigun XDTalk 2K Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Southern Iowa Posts: 2,692	Springfield GI or Mil Spec, RIA Tactical, Kimber custom 2. The list is endless but remember most of the lower end guns will require some tinkering to get to function 100%. __________________ Springfield Loaded Stainless,Kimber Pro CDP 2, Kimber Custom Target, Beretta 92D Centurions x2, 92FS, SIG 229 SAS, CZ75, and several other weapons that give Liberals nightmares.

01-27-2008, 11:47 AM	#5
jtkratzer XDTalk 15K Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Lancaster Co., PA Posts: 17,478	I got a Dan Wesson Pointman Seven recently for $699 and it's all set up with match grade parts and what not. It's very nice. I doubt you'll find a new one at that price, they usually run 750 - 850+ new. __________________ "I would rather be exposed to the inconveniences attending too much liberty than to those attending too small a degree of it." - Thomas Jefferson The Gun Lounge Pennyslvania Firearms Owners Association Hockey Forum

01-27-2008, 02:04 PM	#6
SpeedRacer XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: New Orleans, LA Posts: 213	Any 1911 in the $750+ range will be a nice pistol. Some companies do offer better value than others, but 1911 brand debates can go on forever. In the $750-1000 range I'd stick with Colt, Springfield, Kimber, or STI. Under $1000 you're getting a production pistol, which can obviously have problems. All brands do occasionally. To me, warranty and service are as important as initial quality. From everything I've read, Springfield is tops when it comes to that. The only thing I don't like about Springfield is the ILS safety system. Makes the trigger too stiff for my liking. It's a fairly simple fix though, if you don't mind doing a little tinkering (which is one of the funnest things about 1911's!). If I was going to buy a pistol and keep it stock, it probably wouldn't be a Springer. __________________ Springfield XD-45 Tactical Colt Lightweight Commander .45ACP (Series 70) Wilson Combat Sentinel .45ACP Ruger LCP Romy-G AK-47

01-27-2008, 05:04 PM	#7
Lazarus XDTalk 4K Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: New Jersey Posts: 4,961	I've said it before and I will say it again: Kimber Custom II __________________ You never know what you'll miss until its gone.

01-27-2008, 05:08 PM	#8
thebigx XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: no I don't live in VA. I live in Northern VA! Posts: 1,121	kimber target II in 9mm stainless.... save yourself the money and give me a pm!

01-27-2008, 05:21 PM	#10
Reeek XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 1,781	I second the Taurus PT1911 for a first or second 1911. Personally, I've had no problems with mine after 500+ rounds including no malfunctions. I bought mine with the factory Heinie night sights fro $599. __________________ U.S Navy Veteran - CTT - Naval Security Group Guns: XD9SC with Heinie Straight 8 Night Sights CZ P-01 with Meprolights - green/green EAA Witness (Tangfolio) Elite Match .45 Taurus PT1911 with Heinie Straight 8 Night Sights Kel-Tec P3AT Fulton Armory FAR-15 Predator, 24" SS 1x12 Barrel w/Mueller TAC II Savage 93R17 BVSS .17 HMR Remington 870 18" 6+1 w/Choate Mark 6

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