retsupt99

they have been flawless out of the box...the CDP II's...are a custom gun...nightsights...good enough for me...each around a 'grand'.

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Redneck Repairs

good on ya ... imho all that needs is better sights , and depending on your handsize / grip .... different safetys ... be well

QKShooter

If you know somebody in your area that really knows how to do a through visual check & function check a used pistol then I would take that person to the gun shop with you and shop around for a good pre~owned Colt Combat Commander.

dr_cmg

Like Kruz I bought a Springfield GI-45 last month. Take a look at this thread.

http://www.combatcarry.com/vbulletin...ad.php?t=14417

The sights are the only real deficiency in this pistol, but I intend to leave them like they are. This pistol is going to remain a GI-45. I will probably buy another with some of the bells and whistles. For under $500 out the door (including a Wilson Combat mag) I think the Springer is a great pistol.

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davyray

RedneckRepairs,

This is exactly my thinking, I really am after a base gun. I'm not a competition shooter, I just like to shoot. My biggest concern is buying something that turns out to be junk when I might have been able to avoid it altogether. I have come to learn that because of it's popularity, nearly every Joe with a machine shop in a variety of countries is turning out some 1911 version or another. OK maybe its not that bad, but it seems like it sometimes.

All the other comments are well received. Thanks for all the help. Truly in the form of this great forum. I came over from the "other site" and won't be going back. I am really impressed with the comraderie here.

Dave.

raevan

Were I buying my first 1911 today I would buy the Taurus. lots of extras, tight gun, good guarentee, good price.

Musketeer

https://shop.cylinder-slide.com/ccp5...&catstr=HOME:8

$450 is not bad for a plain jane military 1911.

frostyeyes

+1 on the Taurus I've had mine about 8 weeks now and every range visit it surprise's me with better accuracy, it has been flawless out of the box so much so my son and 2 of his friends we shoot with are looking at them.

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OD

I agree with Mr. White, Colt or Springer.

Buds Gun Shop has the Springer GIs for $386.18.

http://www.budsgunshop.com/catalog/p...ducts_id/32588

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Tubby45

Springfield GI. $450-500 street price. I had the pleasure of shooting one and I fell in love. I am going to update it a bit, but for a shooter, it is sweet. Get the one with the beveled mag well.

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