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XD 40 Man · 04-30-2008, 10:54 AM

I just bought a new XD40SC for my carry gun but I want to get a 1911 to shoot targets and competative. For you guys that have been shooting competative and targets what 1911 would you think I should look at getting! Any info would be greatly appreciated and thanks!

XD 40 Man · 05-01-2008, 06:30 AM

No one wants to put there 2 cents in! I could really use some advice on getting a 1911. I have never shot one and could use some help on picking one out ! I would like to stick with springfield arms! Any help would be appreciated!

dave11b · 05-01-2008, 08:14 AM

i have shot the springfield gi model 1911 which is a great pistol. accurate, good trigger, etc. the operator is springfield's tactical model, i have heard good things about it. but in my opinion the kimber 1911's are the best in the business. i own a TLE II and it has never done me wrong, ive fired all kinds of **** thru it and never has given me any problems. they are a bit more pricey, i picked mine up for about 950, not too bad compared to some other 1911s costing upwards of 2 grand plus.

**Bycyclist** · 05-01-2008, 08:19 AM

Depends on the $$ you're willing to spend. Check out the other thread going on 1911?s - much pictures, etc. of the top end ones. 1911's??

My personal experience and opinion is Wilson Combat or Les Baer. But it you're intent on Springfield, then get one of the higher end models.

Super Trucker · 05-01-2008, 05:22 PM

If you only want a SA, the Champion is nice. I would like a Ed Brown Kobra Carry, they are about $2200.00 though. A Dan Wesson CBOB is also nice and only cost about $950.00.

xdfan80 · 05-01-2008, 05:35 PM

I would like to eventually get a SA loaded. Sweet pistol.

GW45NUT · 05-01-2008, 09:52 PM

Look at the Dan Wesson line of 1911's. I own a PM7 and love it. As far as value goes for what you get it is hard to beat this line!

danp · 05-01-2008, 11:47 PM

I love my MC Operator...you can pick one up for just over a grand.

JBHorne · 05-02-2008, 12:03 AM

The SA 1911 Loaded Target models are sweet. That's what I have. Hell of a gun for $750 with factory target sights.

Personally, the sky is the limit with 1911's, but the major features one would want such as a lightweight firing pin, target sights, match-grade barrel, tight slide fit, beavertail safety, skeletonized hardware, lightweight crisp trigger with minimal creep, and many other features are all present in the "loaded" models. Anything higher is just improving on the necessities, imho.

GURR · 05-02-2008, 06:41 AM

I own a Colt Series 80 1991-A1. It's nice weapon; however, they have doubled in price since I bought mine!! The SA G.I. would be a good starter to work on. The options are endless on the 1911 models. I guess it depends on how much you want to invest. GOOD LUCK on your search. By the way, that XDSC 40 is a SWEET carry weapon

04-30-2008, 10:54 AM	#1
XD 40 Man XDTalk Newbie Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Greenville, Michigan Posts: 18	Which 1911 to buy??? I just bought a new XD40SC for my carry gun but I want to get a 1911 to shoot targets and competative. For you guys that have been shooting competative and targets what 1911 would you think I should look at getting! Any info would be greatly appreciated and thanks!

05-01-2008, 06:30 AM	#2
XD 40 Man XDTalk Newbie Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Greenville, Michigan Posts: 18	Help!!! No one wants to put there 2 cents in! I could really use some advice on getting a 1911. I have never shot one and could use some help on picking one out ! I would like to stick with springfield arms! Any help would be appreciated!

05-01-2008, 08:19 AM	#4
Bycyclist XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: NorCaliforneeya Posts: 1,814	Depends on the $$ you're willing to spend. Check out the other thread going on 1911?s - much pictures, etc. of the top end ones. 1911's?? My personal experience and opinion is Wilson Combat or Les Baer. But it you're intent on Springfield, then get one of the higher end models. __________________ =============================================== BYcyclist - the worst day on a ride (or at the range) is better than the best day in the office =============================================== Last edited by Bycyclist : 05-01-2008 at 08:24 AM.

05-01-2008, 05:35 PM	#6
xdfan80 XDTalk 2K Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Michigan Posts: 2,600	I would like to eventually get a SA loaded. Sweet pistol. __________________ Ruger Sp-101 .357 magnum SA XD Tactical .45 acp Mossberg 500 12 gauge pump Marlin 25N bolt action .22 rifle

05-01-2008, 11:47 PM	#8
danp XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Sacramento, California Posts: 1,243	I love my MC Operator...you can pick one up for just over a grand. __________________ God made cops so that firefighters could have heros too. "There is no hunting like the hunting of man, and those who have hunted armed men long enough and liked it, never care for anything else thereafter." - Ernest Hemingway

05-01-2008, 08:14 AM	#3
dave11b XDTalk Newbie Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: ft stewart, ga/ grapevine, tx/ anbar prov. Iraq Posts: 9	i have shot the springfield gi model 1911 which is a great pistol. accurate, good trigger, etc. the operator is springfield's tactical model, i have heard good things about it. but in my opinion the kimber 1911's are the best in the business. i own a TLE II and it has never done me wrong, ive fired all kinds of **** thru it and never has given me any problems. they are a bit more pricey, i picked mine up for about 950, not too bad compared to some other 1911s costing upwards of 2 grand plus.

05-01-2008, 05:22 PM	#5
Super Trucker XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Michigan Posts: 387	If you only want a SA, the Champion is nice. I would like a Ed Brown Kobra Carry, they are about $2200.00 though. A Dan Wesson CBOB is also nice and only cost about $950.00.

05-01-2008, 09:52 PM	#7
GW45NUT XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Arizona Posts: 223	Look at the Dan Wesson line of 1911's. I own a PM7 and love it. As far as value goes for what you get it is hard to beat this line!

05-02-2008, 12:03 AM	#9
JBHorne XDTalk 500 Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Tucson, AZ Posts: 868	The SA 1911 Loaded Target models are sweet. That's what I have. Hell of a gun for $750 with factory target sights. Personally, the sky is the limit with 1911's, but the major features one would want such as a lightweight firing pin, target sights, match-grade barrel, tight slide fit, beavertail safety, skeletonized hardware, lightweight crisp trigger with minimal creep, and many other features are all present in the "loaded" models. Anything higher is just improving on the necessities, imho. __________________ I WOULD RATHER BE JUDGED BY 12 THAN CARRIED BY 6

05-02-2008, 06:41 AM	#10
GURR XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: MINNESOTA Posts: 157	I own a Colt Series 80 1991-A1. It's nice weapon; however, they have doubled in price since I bought mine!! The SA G.I. would be a good starter to work on. The options are endless on the 1911 models. I guess it depends on how much you want to invest. GOOD LUCK on your search. By the way, that XDSC 40 is a SWEET carry weapon

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