Just found out about 5 mins ago I'm gett'n a bonus at work for exceeding standards and I've already got the loot for the other pistol I want so now I'm thinking its prime time to pop the 1911 cherry. I've only shot one before, it was a colt gov model and I cant say I was too thrilled but after visiting a local shop and holding the colt gold cup the other day I started itching. They are beautiful guns.
A few questions I have:
What is a good one to buy for someone that wants to use it alot, holster it often, seeks ultimate reliability and better than most handguns type of accuracy?
Are upgraded sights, grips, bbls, etc all compatible with eachother like the AR15? I want to customize it 'alot' over time
Do you have to spend 1K+ to get great accuracy and reliability?
Are they high maintenance and finicky for the most part like I've heard in the past about some models? I'm not a gunsmith, at all...
Why is it that people are so into these pistols and how is it you can buy a new one for 400-500 and then some are up in the 2000-3000 range when they are of the same platform?
I look at everything like the AR15 because I understand the market and makeup of the platform but don't have a clue what is going on in the 1911 world.
I know this post is convaluted and noobish so take it easy on me please.
A few questions I have:
What is a good one to buy for someone that wants to use it alot, holster it often, seeks ultimate reliability and better than most handguns type of accuracy?
Are upgraded sights, grips, bbls, etc all compatible with eachother like the AR15? I want to customize it 'alot' over time
Do you have to spend 1K+ to get great accuracy and reliability?
Are they high maintenance and finicky for the most part like I've heard in the past about some models? I'm not a gunsmith, at all...
Why is it that people are so into these pistols and how is it you can buy a new one for 400-500 and then some are up in the 2000-3000 range when they are of the same platform?
I look at everything like the AR15 because I understand the market and makeup of the platform but don't have a clue what is going on in the 1911 world.
I know this post is convaluted and noobish so take it easy on me please.