First 1911 Help

[Clint]

I have had the itch to own a 1911 for a while now. Only problem is, I chose my glock23 after renting 4 different guns but no one around me rents any 1911s. Im looking for something that is 100% reliable out of the box for less than $1,000(preferably 800), has a blued finish,and is a government model. I have been looking at different colt 70 series and wondered if anyone had owned one. By the way I could care less how accurate it is at 50 yards on a bench this will be a ccw in the winter and a range gun. Opinions?

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[Don Glock]

look no further

[atctimmy]

Look at Springfields loaded line of pistols. I think they are about the best 1911 style pistol in your price range.

Springfield Armory

[dsee11789]

Look at Springfields loaded line of pistols. I think they are about the best 1911 style pistol in your price range.

Springfield Armory

+1.

[edr9x23super]

Thats my opinion - Buy a Springfield, I have carried them since 1986 and haven't looked back....

[Sportsterguy]

Hard to go wrong with a Springer. It is and would be my 1911 of choice. Had a lemon of a Champion but that was years ago. My full size 1990 Standard model will eat anything including LSWC's.

[Clint]

Wow lots of Springfield love. Ive been getting a lot of love for S&W too and I love their revolvers and the M&P but there is no way im buying a 1911 with an ugly external extractor. I have to admit I started lookin at Colt because A) The History B)They are beautiful C) If I decide I dont like carry around a full size 1911 the resale value is high. I have also never heard anyone say anything bad about the 70 series line. I am finding the Springfield Loaded very interesting tho........

[peckman28]

Springfield Operator series should be good. Only reason I don't recommend the Loaded is I don't like the full length guide rod. However, if you like it or just don't mind it that would be a good choice too.

[chrise2004]

I was in the same boat you were in and after reading tons of reviews here and on The M1911 Pistols Organization Forums Site and I finally settled with a RIA (Rock Island Armory) Tactical 5in. model.

I couldn't be happier. I got the gun for $500 out the door no issues/nothing. I shot 250 rounds of FMJ through it and then hollow-points and it's shooting them great.

They have great customer service and the best part is I saved a ton of money and saved it for accessories.

That's just my $.02 let us know either way you go!

[jca1]

You could get a SA GI model for a shade over $500. That's a government model.

[GM]

Other vote for Springfield GI. And you will still have money over to buy a holster and to customize it if you want.

[atctimmy]

Wow lots of Springfield love. Ive been getting a lot of love for S&W too and I love their revolvers and the M&P but there is no way im buying a 1911 with an ugly external extractor. I have to admit I started lookin at Colt because A) The History B)They are beautiful C) If I decide I dont like carry around a full size 1911 the resale value is high. I have also never heard anyone say anything bad about the 70 series line. I am finding the Springfield Loaded very interesting tho........

Springfield has a solid reputation and superb customer service.

[peckman28]

Other vote for Springfield GI. And you will still have money over to buy a holster and to customize it if you want.

Third vote for that. Got one myself, excellent gun. Only reason I didn't put it in the first place is he said he wanted a blued gun; it's definitely parkerized.

[Tar Heel]

I've had a Springfield 1911-A1 full-size Govt. model since 1998 and haven't had any problems at all - it eats anything but MagTech. While I've had a number of upgrades done it (comp. trigger, beavertail grip safety, night sights, full-length guide rod, ambi. thumb safety, etc., it was nice right out of the box.

[TGC]

Springfield Armory....I have the Mil-Spec...love it.