This is a discussion on 1911 shopping within the Defensive Carry Guns forums, part of the Defensive Carry Discussions category; I'll vouch for Colt, Para Ordinance and Springfield Armory. If you can rent, borrow or cajole other owners try some of the different barrel lengths ...
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I'll vouch for Colt, Para Ordinance and Springfield Armory. If you can rent, borrow or cajole other owners try some of the different barrel lengths and models. I ended up selling my Para because I decided I didn't like double stack grips. I've also found I like 4" Commander length pistols the best hence my Colt Commander. My Springfield Micro Compact is quickly earning a softspot in my heart as well.
If you stand up and be counted, from time to time you may get yourself knocked down. But remember this: A man flattened by an opponent can get up again. A man flattened by conformity stays down for good. ~ Thomas J. Watson, Jr.
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I've never had a problem with my Springfield GI.
I just read about the new Dan Wesson, But that's about a grand.
"[T]he people are not to be disarmed of their weapons.
They are left in full possession of them."
Zacharia Johnson (speech in the Virginia Ratifying Convention,25 June 1778)"The best we can hope for concerning the people at large is that they be properly armed." ~Alexander Hamilton
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I have 4, all by different manufacturers, (Springfield, Kimber, Dan Wesson and Smith & Wesson) and my experience is that, they are all great but far and away, my Smith and Wesson Scandium is the superior. It is my daily carry gun. That said, the new Taurus PT1911 is really drawing my interest. I think my next purchase will be a taurus PT1911.
People sleep peaceably in their beds at night only because rough men stand ready to do violence in their behalf. - George Orwell
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Qwn a SA Mil-spec and have NEVER had a problem with it. To me that says it all. Bac
We sleep safe in our beds because rough men stand ready in the night to visit violence on those who would do us harm.-George Orwell
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Para-Ordinace is worth a look. I have one of their SSP (single stack, full sized) 1911s. Also thier customer service is excelent.
AE
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I have a Springer mil spec pistol which runs great, However I just bought the Taurus PT1911 and Ill tell you what, for the money its been a great gun so far. I have about 500 rounds through it and not a one malfunction so far....Id say look in to Taurus, with the money you spend on a Kimber you could possibly have 2 guns! Something to think about
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+1 for Smith&Wesson.
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By far, dollar for dollar, the winner is the S&W 1911SC. But, this is just my personal opinion.
Charlie - 40FIVER
Why I carry:
"The heart is deceitul above all things, and desperately wicked: who can know it?
Jeremiah 17:9
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I currently own a Kimber Stainless II. In the past I had a stainless Colt 1991A1. I am (was) very happy with them both but the fit and finish on the Kimber is superior.
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Its like buying a car, drive all you can before you buy.
Jungle Work
Graduate: University of South Vietnam-
School of Jungle Warfare
CURRAHEE My Brothers In Blood
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Dan Wesson would me my choice. Check 'em out.
Mike
First check out the new Shooting Illustrated, there is a goodOriginally Posted by GlockinItUp
eval. Only question for me is the 7 lb trigger. If that can be fixed easy
it looks like a good option.
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