After reading the great link in a thread below for buying a used 1911, I just have to ask what sort of things determine what NEW model to buy? I have pretty much decided to be in the market for a 1911 of some sort, but honestly get a headache within 5 minutes of starting to shop for one. I have asked a few friends that own them, and they all tell me the same things.
1. Don't screw around with the cheap ones, you will regret it.
2. Cheap is anything that you can get for under $1,000.
3. Get a (here is where it gets funny) Kimber, Springfield, Colt, or whatever they happen to have bought.
You all seem pretty sensible, what would you say the best course of action in finding my first 1911 should be? I am not after a "best brand" war, but maybe some direction to differences to base a decision on.
I keep telling myself that maybe I will just go pick one that I like to look at and then start changing things to fit my likes and dislikes. I am hesitant to go down that road however, as I have about a dozen Ruger 10/22's that came from that line of thinking..
The first question that will probably be asked of me is "What do you intend to use it for?" Not sure really, but I really think I should have one. Adjustable sights are probably a good idea, and I hate crummy triggers. Both of those appear to be changed easily, so not much of a factor probably.
Another item of interest: Local gun shop has a Mitchell's 1911 in stainless without sights or a magazine that I overheard the manager offer to a favored customer yesterday for $275. I gave it a glance after the 1911 fan decided he would prefer to spend an $200 for the Springfield Mill Spec in the same finish that was brand new instead of risking the money on however the Mitchell acted.
Did he pass on a good thing, or save me from making a mistake myself?
Sorry for the rambling, this might be the longest post I have ever made on any board.
Thanks in advance for the guidance.
1. Don't screw around with the cheap ones, you will regret it.
2. Cheap is anything that you can get for under $1,000.
3. Get a (here is where it gets funny) Kimber, Springfield, Colt, or whatever they happen to have bought.
You all seem pretty sensible, what would you say the best course of action in finding my first 1911 should be? I am not after a "best brand" war, but maybe some direction to differences to base a decision on.
I keep telling myself that maybe I will just go pick one that I like to look at and then start changing things to fit my likes and dislikes. I am hesitant to go down that road however, as I have about a dozen Ruger 10/22's that came from that line of thinking..
The first question that will probably be asked of me is "What do you intend to use it for?" Not sure really, but I really think I should have one. Adjustable sights are probably a good idea, and I hate crummy triggers. Both of those appear to be changed easily, so not much of a factor probably.
Another item of interest: Local gun shop has a Mitchell's 1911 in stainless without sights or a magazine that I overheard the manager offer to a favored customer yesterday for $275. I gave it a glance after the 1911 fan decided he would prefer to spend an $200 for the Springfield Mill Spec in the same finish that was brand new instead of risking the money on however the Mitchell acted.
Did he pass on a good thing, or save me from making a mistake myself?
Sorry for the rambling, this might be the longest post I have ever made on any board.
Thanks in advance for the guidance.