The guns run fantastically and need nothing to make them perform better. I am a Marine Officer from Vietnam flew the old UH 34, lost it on Hwy One north of Danang - -also lost my 1911A1. If want cheap but works Armscore This pistol competes with other bobtailed 1911's wearing the names Bill Wilson, Kimber, Dan Wesson, and is a welcome addition. Today I spent quite a bit of time checking out both a Ruger SR1911 and a S&W 1911 E-Series side-by-side. I have 2 DanWesson .45s, and three Dan Wesson 10 mm.s I trust my life with those guns. (4) $259.00 Add to Cart and Performance Center line of SW1911 pistols. The RR was born in late 43, early 44 and as far as I can tell was not a rebuild, how I would love to hear it's story. If you ever get the change to fire one at your gun club you surely will sell what ever you have to sell I leaned a lot and after buying the Springfield Armory's Saint a few months back I started looking for my own 1911. to the HRT and so far they are very happy with the new SA HRT 1911. Category : Pistols. Eats every kind of ammo I've put throught it with narry a whimper (my Les Baer, costing twice as much, cannot claim that). 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For me, a bob tail rear grip is a must. JUST MHO though. I believe that you missed out on one budget 1911 that absolutely should be on this list - probably in lieu of the Rock Island Armory. Smith & Wesson 1911SC E-Series 45ACP Centerfire Pistol with Scandium Frame In Stock Brand: Smith & Wesson; Item Number: 108485; Smith & Wesson SW1911 9mm Performance Center Pro Series Pistol . Can't wait for my Springfield XDM 10mm to get here!! More comfortable, better grip, easier to get from recoil to sights on target. Fit and finish is fantastic and not a single failure in 1500 rounds. Here is a brand new fresh production S&W SW1911 Co for sale by Philip J Rezac LLC on GunsAmerica.com the best online marketplace for buying and selling semi auto pistols, firearms, accessories, and collectibles : 908457694 How in the world did a Kimber end up higher rated than a Wilson Combat! Colt has poor customer service in my experiences. Vintage Factory S&W Smith Wesson Model 39-2 Pistol Magazine 9mm 8rd Blued NICE! I have a Taurus Homeland Defender 1911 45acp & I love it! In fact, the pistols from these other companies can command a very high price when sold. Bought before Bill (I did not have Sex) Clinton, shut everything Down! Wow, your credibility just tanked! That will be a good thing. Coltused it for 24 years in the military. The Pro line is also finished in matte stainless steel and features authentic wooden grips instead of laminate. SIG Ultra Compact. Just saying! If you are late to the game, hopefully, this will help you choose which one to add to your collection. If you need a 1911 but with even MORE POWER, take a look at the Best 1911s in 10mm! The M1 Garand uses a clip. My favorite is a Kimber LTE II. If you live in an area where four-legged creatures are a threat, enjoy hunting with a handgun, or just like the 10mm cartridge for self-defense, Colts freshly revised Delta Elite may be what youre looking for. $98.63. I'm now carrying a RIA compact (3 1/2 inch barrel) and it's as good a gun as my Colt. anything extra and your The full sized #108293 and Co. Learn more about calibers in our Basic Bullet Guide. purchase helps support my work in bringing you more awesome gun and gear articles. And you recommend a Kimber, one of the most over-priced and over-rated pistols on the market? I think a major option was missed with Dan Wesson. Safety : Manual Thumb/Grip. All 1911's - all - lock the slide back on empty. Personalize your experience. Other makers may well use Scandium and a different process to "bake the cake" or make the alloy. After they refused to help me and told me i would have to pay for them to look at the f'd up 3600 dollar paper weight they sold me, i sold that one and the other 3 i had and have been telling people my story ever sense. Juat odd is all. Better fit and better shooter than a friends Mod 70 COLT! And your experience with the 1911 is what? Until then, I'll have fun shooting my ATI and mod'ing it to my liking. It was to match my 1985 department commemorative model. Accepted Payment Methods: . And rightfully so. We all have different hands, different preferences, and very different opinions. "Remington" did not manufacture 1911A1 pistols for WW2. I have a particular hankering for 1911s. The 1911 design . I own plenty of Baer, Dan, Sig, and Springfield. Have you ever looked at Fusion Firearms? Think you will like it! I just ordered one! There are more than 10 Kimbers in that frame size. A 1968 made and it was high mileage, but flawless in reliability. Thank you Mr Brandon Strayer, for making an awful lot of people, worldwide, enyhusiasts of Infinity pistols, happy day and night, time after time!!! I have two and would put them up against any of these 1911's for accuracy or reliability. The Mil-Specdoesnt have any extra words on it and is a gorgeous firearm with a 5-inch barrel thats available in stainless steel or with a parkerized finish. Love each for what it can do and some more for the pure quality and workmanship in a beautiful design. It is a smooth shooter and looks nice too. Lol. Hard to believe the Rock Island gets a mention but nothing on the Roger SR 1911, I own a SR 1911 commander, I would trust my life with this gun over 1000 rounds ball and HP downrange and not one glitch, plus i prefer my 1911's American made but that's just me. One could certainly argue that an Ed Brown or Wilson is better than the DW, and if an Ed Brown Kobra Carry was in the $1400 range I would give the highest of honors to Ed Brown. Fit and finish are incredible even after the years I have been shooting it. Great platform that has lasted thru the years. No matter what's included in the list, you simply cannot satisfy everyone. I have a Springfield 1911 a-1 I bought at Tacoma guns when I was in the army and I have a tissas 1911 tanker I love them both but I gotta say the tissas is a SWEET SHOOTER . You don't need to no anything about the extent of my collection of 1911's, nor does my wife as when I finally get the big sleep her new younger husband does not get my gear. what about a Taurus 1911 Im thinking of buying. And as far as 2011s go, Staccato brings in high-capacity and optic-ready guns like no ones business. This .45 Auto contained a 230-grain projectile capable of reaching speeds of about 850 feet per second and was much more capable as a self-defense round than the .38 Long Colt was. Sorry to hear about your brother. 655 rounds later not a hiccup rested well, 15 yds, covering with a nickel 25 yds no rest, covering with a half dollar, I'm a huge 1911 fan, will disagree with some comments about RIA not being reliable enough to carry, while not the most refined pistol on the market, they typically work well (and any issues I've ever heard of have been taken care of quickly but their cs) and as for the weight of them, Rock, like other makers, does make alloy frame versions as well as various size and feature versions. I picked my 1911 up at a steal for around 350 and am looking for a full size 1911 now so seeing so many on here I'll most likely stick with the Springfield. Smith & Wesson SW1911SC 45 ACP E-Series Centerfire Pistol with Round Butt. I addressed a couple minor issues and it freed the cycling up to perfection. Too bad my hands are too small. Our Custom 1911 pistolsmiths have over 200 combined years of experience and individually hand fit every major component of your firearm. My first was a surplus south American 1911. Several makers offer a Bobtail . The Ruger SR1911 line gets high marks in my book for a really good 1911, as all Ruger's are it is built to take it and take it, it does, mine eats everything I put into it and puts rounds on target every time as long as I do my part. Check out the compensated gasses shooting up on top. Go to Gun Group, Com Fired gov't 1911 in the Marines, have or have owned Para Ordnance, Kimber and Ed Brown. Josh, I had it freshened up with new springs etc at 20K rounds. Fits: 1911 3.5 inch Officer Model (Non-Rail) Type: IWB - Inside The Waistband - Easily Adjustable Retention Pressure & Carry Angle (Cant) 0-15 Degrees with Phillips Screwdriver (No Special Tools Needed!) Greetings. Mid: SA Range Officer. Hi, I'm Eric Hung and I got into guns when I was around 25 and started with YouTube videos, scouring forums, and eventually taking a bunch of classes. . Brand: Smith & Wesson. Runs like a Swiss watch and is far less finicky about magazine brands as some of my others. Add to Cart. Rock Island is one of your top picks, even though they have a reputation for building junk? It will be the last 1911 to go. and some police and is a widely accepted pistol for self-defense, regardless of the maker or size of the cartridge. From then until now I have carried and made a living with firearms of one sort or another. Don't forget the 1911s chambered in 38 Super! Lol! So be aware that for every 1911 you listed, there are 20 more that could go on your list. I'm fairly new to them,always wanted a simple GI or clone,nothing fancy or expensive,shot a couple Rock Island 1911's,handled several in shops along with ATI,Iver Johnson,and Springfield's, Kimbers,Colts,Dan Wesson's and a couple Les Baer just because they are always in the local shops and I could and wanted to see each end of the spectrum as far as quality.Rocks are very nice budget friendly 1911's,but IMO Tisas is the better deal.I found their 1911A1 Service in .45acp,checked it out,looked and felt great,talked to friends with experience and bought it.Glad I did.I run no less than 500 of the cheapest steel case I can find thru any pistol before I even consider for carry.500 Tulamo,Wolf,and Barnhaul steel case,while gun left dirty then 50 S&B JHP and 10 Critical Duty,with zero failures.In the stock 8 round MecGar magazine.Loved it enough to change some things,different trigger,Polished the bow slots and all contact points for the sear,spring and disc,reset pretravel and post travel,and break weight.Replaced hammer spring,firing pin spring and firing pin block with Wilson Combat parts and replaced the grips with wood Classic Double D grips from Altamont. Maybe best of all, the accuracy is outstanding, considering this isnt a match 1911. The DW Valor handles as well, shoots as reliably and is as accurately as the Ed Brown, or Wilson. The others were bought and sold new ashame I know. Boy does it kick. Regular Price Special Price. While known more for their revolvers and M&P pistols, S&W should not be overlooked when it comes to 1911s. Form, fit and function have been 100%. Why? Please keep in mind that if the .45 ACP or .40 S&W recoil bothers you, youll need to stay away from 10mm, because its even snappier. When you pick up a Garrison, you feel like you are picking up a $1500 1911, not a $750 one. In spite of the full length guide rods, they're good guns, and good shooters. $ 59.00. We continue to bring innovative firearms to market that meet the needs of every shooter and deliver on exceptional quality with a brand you've learned to trust. I have owned this gun for about 40 yrs. The Springfield Armory 1911 Cabela's links take to to an XD model on Cabela's website. The guns here wont be slick hand-fitted showpieces but rather ones that will do the job and get better with a minimal amount of work. The trigger was glitchy. But I was wondering the same thing why the S&W doesnt get more love when compared to other 1911s. The SR1911's by Ruger are nice. VG6 Precision Lambda PRS30 Muzzle Brake Stainless. Learn more at. using them for many years as their sidearm and now Springfield Armory has made some changes $1,509.00. His was a Rock Island, but when I got mine, they didn't have them in stockbut they had a Springfield and a Dan Wesson. Smith & Wesson has gone after the base level Colt Defender and the full fat Kimber with a minimalist, younger design. It's a battle I'm destined to lose, I think. Nobody ever mentions the Sig's in any discussions about 1911's. Just a pleasure to shoot. My first Sig was / is a P226 (9mm) purchased in 1985. What a shame. In 4500 rounds, the Taurus had 3 failues. Smith & Wesson Model 586 For Sale . . If I concentrate I can do 2 groups at 15 yards which is about the limit of my eyesight. You can read our full review of the GI model here. One more thing, if I may. That said, like many 1911 pistols, the Kimber Warrior does need to be fed a diet of ammo and magazines it likes. An article on this showing what changed from previous models and what differences exist between the 1911 and other modern handguns would be really helpful! I have the RIA at the top of the list. My choice. Your connotation was leaning more budget or inexpensive and quality that follows suit. when my wife was shooting it; Last week i purchased a Coonan 1911 chambered in 357 Magnum. You can't touch the quality of a DW without spending $500-$1000 more. Caliber : 45 Automatic Colt Pistol (ACP) Barrel Length : 5.0". 1911 Custom Grips Our grips are pictured with our screws, which are available as a separate purchase. The Smith & Wesson Performance Center SW1911 Pro Series offers shooters the power and reliability needed for everyday carry. They used to be, but they arent as nice these days and the last one would jam everyshot. Remington R1 Carry is an excellent gun and should be listed under the Remington listing. This commander length 1911 is packed with features that make it great for concealed carry without sacrificing shootability. By 2500 rounds, the failures went away. Thanks! Can't beat the price at $600. I have a Nighthawk Custom. I have 6 ruger 1911 in 45 acp and 10mm. We probably could fill an entire list with just Springfield products, so it is always tough to pick just a few! I may earn a small part of the sale from links to any products or services on this site. Yes, you really should have included Ed Brown. I have owned a Springfield Ultra Compact V-10, A Para-Ordinance Match Limited, and how own a Colt Combat Elite, which is just drop-dead gorgeous. Curved back strap and all. Then I took it to a smith and told him to make it drill holes in a baseball at 20 yards. I have several 1911s, my Gold Cup Trophy was the worst of the lot fit and finish wise. Browse our large selection and order Today! I am now 76 yrs old and looking for something comparable -Can you help me. What else could you ask for? Either that one again or the Boss. Someday I will manage to save up enough cash to own a Wilson, or Nighthawk or Carolina Arms, Custom 1911's do not come cheap. We now have a hands-on review and video of the XL and XC in action with even better slow-mo footage of how little the gun recoils. I would rather have a DW over many of yhe mid $1000 options listed here. Smith & Wesson SW1911 E Series wood grips 2 Mags extra G10 Grips Box and Docs LNIB $45 for 1791 OWB Leather Holster oil is frog oil Meet at exit 129 off of 85 By contacting me you affirm you are a Georgia resident, with valid CCW permit, over Age 21, and are legally able to own handguns. A recent purchase with 2 quality control issues so far. We own several as well as from nighthawk custom and ed brown. I carry daily a Springfield Champion (1911 45). Kimber Aegis Custom for me. The trigger was too long, but Ruger refused to put an original shorter one that fit my hand. Thanks Again. I find that the ten round magazines (for 9mm) when fully loaded with no round chambered sometimes jam the Custom II. The Scorpion Carry is hard to beat. My current backup (primary carry, not BUG) is a Ruger LW Commander with Rosewood CTC grips, too, carried in El Paso Saddlerys Austin holster with a basket weave pattern. Came here to say the same thing. I just can't justify buying a current Colt, unless I hand selected it in person For that sub 500 price range, I picked up a RIA in .38 Super. I just bought a colt competition model that comes with a match barrel and novak sights. I have a colt competition in stainless I really love this 1911 one of the best I have ever shot. No matter which way you go, 1911's are a ton of fun to shoot. The problem with the Target master is that its too damn long to fit the USPSA box. Somewhere around $80.00 USD! SW1911PD. If you are looking for a beautiful pistol that wont break the bank with the shooting chops to match, this is the one. Good move Smith & Wesson! It was jam-happy. The pistol runs like a champ. Just holding the TRP and wiggling it vs the Colt, you can instantly feel the difference in the tolerance. In fact, if you look at one of Colts current 70-Series offerings, it is exceedingly close to the original M1911A1. Now my new nighthawk I would put up against any custom 1911 out There no matter what name you mention ed brown owned 1 nice gun price to hi for what you get Sig Sauer not even close or any other fancy gun custom 1911 just can't beat nighthawk this are real guns that are used hard and work great I know people that have nighthawks with 15000 you read that right and have all the original parts. The Smith & Wesson e series is what I have for competition it works great shoot straight every time in my opinion it's an excellent gun, Thinking the same thing as im reading the article- no smiths on there?? At the time I knew nothing of guns, and wasn't that interested. Commander-Style. In the bargain to mid-range category, the glaring omission is the Ruger 1911's. The prior owner must have forgot what that means! Smith And Wesson Model 586 Classic .357 Mag. Genuine Series 70 Colt 45 1911 Government Commander 7 Rd Satin Nickel Magazine. I have an Armscor 45 with Karl Lippard hi pressure barrel/link shoots +p nicely..very accuratemy "Rock" govt. And since this isn't a carry weapon, the RI TAC ULTRA FS HC is perfect! And, accuracy out of the 3-inch officer-sized barrel groups well at distances out to 15 yards, even when rapidly fired. The trigger pull is an easy 4.9 pounds with .0125-inch take-up and a crisp, clean break. Can be picked up for around $1000-1500. Made by the guy that sold dan wesson. A longer slide brings a longer sight radius and more weight to keep it even flatter shooting even with factory Blazer Brass 124gr. Even though the Vigil is the entry-level 1911 in the Dan Wesson lineup, it is still nicer than just about any other option in the same price range. However, gleaning international content (with regards to ALL aspects of firearm topics, being assembly / disassembly, safety, cleaning, shooting and manufacturing), keeps me sharp in mind, provides insight and is fun. Great gun for a great price. Thanks for the comment. Most are damn good out of the box. The Heirloom 1911 builds on a forged 70-series frame and slide, which are hand fit for superior tolerances. The militaryneeded a deadlier handgun round than the .38 Long Colt being used at the turn of the century and wanted it to utilize a.45 caliber bullet. Both the Commander-style hammer and rear face of the slide have serrationsthe slide to break up possible glare, and the hammer to . Until now. Ive seen it referred to as the closest in design and manufacture to the original 1911s. Dan Wesson is well-known in the 1911 community for making some of the best pistols out of the box without having to spend for a true custom gun. I got the pleasure of being Introduced to a Kimber Custom Raptor 2. Smith & Wesson Engraved 1911 45 ACP Pistol with E-Series Wood Laminate Grips Notify Me When Available; Brand: Smith & Wesson; Item Number: 10270; Back . Ghost Evo Elite 3.5 Connector Glock. We continue to bring innovative firearms to market that meet the needs of every shooter and deliver on exceptional quality with a brand you've learned to trust. I figure in my tenure as a gunsmith I worked on about 500 1911s, and as a writer I've certainly reviewed at least another 100 more. Grips : Crimson Trace Laser. I have the Commander .45 and for $700, not sure you can get a nicer looking and nicer shooting pistol. Countless articles written on this weapon have Rock Island as their top 3 to avoid (along with Kimber). The SW1911 4.5" is chambered in either .45 ACP with magazine capacity of 8 round of ammunition. Personally I think they have done a great job with the new v-bob and would love to find a guardian either in 9mm or 45. They are absolutely the best 1911 in the 700-900 range. Have you never shot a Dan Wesson? Genius firearms inventor John Moses Browning sought to give the military a more potent handgun round. Then the only kimber on there is purple!! Compare the dimensions and specs of Smith & Wesson M&P 22 Compact and Dan Wesson Commander Classic. The Original "S&A Mag Guide" is the only one piece patented mag guide on the market place (Patent #4,570,370). I was a decent shot with them but by no means would I call myself great. And have for some 35+ years. For instance, the Springfield TRP Operator half rail is a lot of quality for how inexpensive she is. Smith & Wesson SW1911SC E-Series. My main concern (and I didn't see any mention of it) im 6'6" and my hands reflect that so will something like the Springfield Loaded Operator still be my best bet? Love the weight, action and reliability. Well I would love to have a 1911 but unfortunately my wife won't let me because I've bought a 22lr/mag. It must have been babied because it looked like it had hardly been shot. Overall, Sig makes fine firearms. For "factory" though, non-custom, I just don't think anyone can beat the Dan Wesson. Wilson combat, nighthawk, Ed brown, les Baer, Sti in this order from a man with 250k in 1911s. My pleasure, thanks for sharing your own experiences. Hard to believe that you gave Nighthawk Custom just an "honorable mention". Now I'm fighting the urge to buy a full-size version for myself. Cheers! Already had an RIA plus cash offered for it.Have their 4.25" Carry waiting for me to pick up. I have a "thing" for 1911's currently I own 7 of them, the Remington R1 is a great starter 1911 at roughly $500 for a plain R1 it's hard to beat, really an underrated 1911. A couple years later my wife and I took a handgun training/safety course where I shot Dad's gun for the first time. Hard to believe the hassel I got. Guy I bought it from said his grandfather and father carried it in ww1 / ww2 he carried it in Korea. People still opt to do, If you live in an area where four-legged creatures are a threat, enjoy hunting with a handgun, or just like the 10mm cartridge for self-defense, The venerable 10mm outperforms most other self-defense cartridges for semi-automatic weapons. Desert Eagle 1911 c - my first foray into 1911's and I could not be happier. Its a good looking gun that is very accurate out to 15 yards. It shoots like a dream for under a thousand bucks. These are the ones that people can save up for over time. Myself in the day of high capacity magazines I wouldn't consider a 45 without a double stack high capacity magazine thinking something along the lines of Para-Ordnance :-). I realize I will never see that particular weapon again, but was rather good with it in my hand. 1911 handguns are typically divided . $500 starter pistol. I also recently got a Wilson Combat, mine being the CQB Elite. Curious why none of the Colts (except the Delta Elite 10mm) made the list? Great list! Would suggest a Norinco. Whenever I go to a gun show, the used Colts from 20 or more years ago are priced higher than the brand-new ones, and the explanation I always get is that nobody wants the newer ones because they are not as well-made. Login Toggle navigation. Almost as good as my ed browns but one third the cost unless you go full custom then they are the same cost around 3700$. Love the Kimber. Smith and Wesson Model Specific. How could this writer miss this reality? I can't imagine why you would say "As good as a Rock Island 1911 is, you probably wouldnt trust it to being a duty weapon. Make sure to take a look at Seans complete accounting of his many years of owning the Kimber Warrior! If you are willing to accept MIM parts, then Kimber's current crop of government models in. My potential problem was solved when I was introduced to the Sig P220. In terms of 45, The Glock 21 Gen 4 is $551. Made in China and faithful copies of 1911A1. I would buy from a top 10 rated manufacturer based upon ease of doing business - they all lose. Weighs only 29.6 oz with 4.25" throated barrel, precision crowned muzzle. First, let me start by saying that this is not an easy list to narrow down because there are so many excellent pistols being made by many different companies. Fantastic $1000 1911. Shoots lights out. Both cost 3x the RIA and are not even close in quality. I was surprised at the quality of the fit and finish. Its definitely a keeper. So I want to review those guns that I have thoroughly wrung out. Yes, they are expensive but the differences are real and worth every penny. Browning 1911 380s: one is a carry model, the other a match model I never leave home without my trusty Browning 1911 380. For $60 S&W refinished the Rose wood handles, installed all new springs and pins! HOWEVER.That changed one day when my local dealer encouraged me to try a S&W 1911 made the first year in 2003. Unlike some of the $2/$3k+ 1911s, the standard TRP comes out of the custom shop with only the slide hand fitted (of course, you can spend the money and have the entire gun fitted, but I'm not talking about those TRPs). I know many people are not fans of Taurus, but I own a Taurus PT1911AR. A glock ain't even fit for a trot line weight! Went 1911 because a buddy carried one and I like the look. All have great qualities. The CQB Elite is truly incredible(damn well better be for the money) and is definitely the pinnacle of 1911's.but a Springfield Mil-Spec, Garrison, Operator will serve you well and are reliable as hell. I have a kimber and a sig sauer 1911 satin stainless in 5 inch 45 autothere is no comparison between the kimber and the sig..the sig is so far superior in every way.shoots better, smoother straighter , and is overall a better gun and !!! While I did make some modifications to the Taurus - new McCormick slim grip panels, a Wilson Combat flared magwell and Heinie Straight Eight night sights (custom ordered just before Heinie came out with them as an available item for this gun), I have not done anything to the stock trigger or replaced the barrel or bushing with match components. Front sights came loose within the first 70 rounds. The plunger tube eventually worked itself loose within the first 250. 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