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**SVThuh** · 06-18-2008, 02:16 PM

So, Ive really been wanting to pop my cherry lately with the 1911's. I have my selection narrowed down to a few.

I want to get the most for my money, but I dont want to spend my life savings either. My current budget is I would say between $800 and $1200. I was drooling over the TRP's, and a few others such as the Colt Gold Cup. These are obviously at the high end of my budget, but I also came across a Springfield Armory Loaded Target for $1k new. I like it, but want to gauge it against the other choices.

So in terms of my budget (and the california legal handgun list) what do you think I would be best off with? I want something reliable that I will be able to use for home defense and the coming zombie war, but I also want a few bells and whistles too. I was looking at building up a SA GI for a bit too, but decided I want a lot of the work that I was going to do to it to be done already.

So... What do you guys think??

Slider57 · 06-18-2008, 11:50 PM

I know that Taurus gets a bad rap once and a while, but every, and I mean EVERY guy I talked to at the range that owns one of the PT-1911's absolutely stands behind the gun and marvels at what they got for the minimal dollars spent.

New, you'll see 'em goin 559-599 in black. I got mine for 475 OTD!!! I was looking at a "Loaded" Springer for 889 OTD and figured, save the 400 for ammo, fuel, food. You know, necessities.

**SVThuh** · 06-19-2008, 02:34 AM

I would love to get a PT1911... Only problem is that it is not a CA approved firearm. Damn commies here in Cali need to make everything simple so goddamn difficult.

McD · 06-19-2008, 04:46 AM

I was at Springer Precisions web site last night and I'll tell you Scott has a pretty nice STI package.

bigun · 06-19-2008, 06:35 AM

There are two Kimbers in the Trading post section One a basic the other a fancier model both are series 2 so Cali legal. Both will searve you well.

gahau · 06-19-2008, 07:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by McD

I was at Springer Precisions web site last night and I'll tell you Scott has a pretty nice STI package.

Isnt STI not sold in CA either...

TheLaw · 06-19-2008, 09:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SVThuh

So, Ive really been wanting to pop my cherry lately with the 1911's. I have my selection narrowed down to a few.

So... What do you guys think??

I bought the same gun that Slider bought. I walked out at $510.00. I purchased a paddle holsters, mag holders and an additonal magazine, and two boxes of TAP ammo for a Grand Total of just over $600.00. I was originally planning on purchasing a $1,500 - $2,000.00 1911, but after some long thought, decided to purchase the Taurus as this would have been my first 1911. I wanted to shoot it, carry it, generally get used to Condition 1, to make sure that is what I would want to normally carry before spending the big bucks. EVERY articale from EVERY magazine I have read states this gun is great and so far, I have the same opinion. The gun is very well built, slide is tight to the frame, and since I have purchased mine, it hasn't been off my side excpet to sleep. Good luck on your purchase.

tonywil · 06-19-2008, 09:29 AM

I got a new Dan Wesson Pointman earlier this year for about $ 800.00.
It shoots very well - looks pretty good too.

06-18-2008, 02:16 PM	#1
SVThuh XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Southern California Posts: 1,109	Looking to get my first 1911.. So, Ive really been wanting to pop my cherry lately with the 1911's. I have my selection narrowed down to a few. I want to get the most for my money, but I dont want to spend my life savings either. My current budget is I would say between $800 and $1200. I was drooling over the TRP's, and a few others such as the Colt Gold Cup. These are obviously at the high end of my budget, but I also came across a Springfield Armory Loaded Target for $1k new. I like it, but want to gauge it against the other choices. So in terms of my budget (and the california legal handgun list) what do you think I would be best off with? I want something reliable that I will be able to use for home defense and the coming zombie war, but I also want a few bells and whistles too. I was looking at building up a SA GI for a bit too, but decided I want a lot of the work that I was going to do to it to be done already. So... What do you guys think??

06-18-2008, 11:50 PM	#2
Slider57 XDTalk Newbie Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Arizona Posts: 22	I know that Taurus gets a bad rap once and a while, but every, and I mean EVERY guy I talked to at the range that owns one of the PT-1911's absolutely stands behind the gun and marvels at what they got for the minimal dollars spent. New, you'll see 'em goin 559-599 in black. I got mine for 475 OTD!!! I was looking at a "Loaded" Springer for 889 OTD and figured, save the 400 for ammo, fuel, food. You know, necessities. __________________ XD9 Service XD45 Service S&W Model 29 Taurus PT-1911 Remington 870 Ruger Mini-14

06-19-2008, 04:46 AM	#4
McD XDTalk Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Upstate NY Posts: 36	I was at Springer Precisions web site last night and I'll tell you Scott has a pretty nice STI package. __________________ "Life is tough, It's even tougher when you're STUPID"! John M. Stryker USMC

06-19-2008, 06:35 AM	#5
bigun XDTalk 3K Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Southern Iowa Posts: 3,077	There are two Kimbers in the Trading post section One a basic the other a fancier model both are series 2 so Cali legal. Both will searve you well. __________________ The second ammendment is the ammendment that protects all of the others.

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06-19-2008, 02:34 AM	#3
SVThuh XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Southern California Posts: 1,109	I would love to get a PT1911... Only problem is that it is not a CA approved firearm. Damn commies here in Cali need to make everything simple so goddamn difficult.

06-19-2008, 09:29 AM	#8
tonywil XDTalk Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 64	I got a new Dan Wesson Pointman earlier this year for about $ 800.00. It shoots very well - looks pretty good too.