Good 1911 for $600-$700?

[coop44]

SARCO has a batch of colts in your price range, they have lots of "character".

or

Build yourself one, currently building a "plain Jane", if I can control myself it ought to come in under 500 (if you count my labor it'll be a $1000 gun). Foster/Caspian (race ready) frame, basic parts from Sarco, GI type slide, standard controls, I'll start a thread when I get the parts together.

or

Keep your eyes open, don't get impatient, and a deal will come your way. I currently cruise 3 gun forums, there are deals to be had.

 

[Nickb]

If you want to build one, tactical machining is workin on 80% 1911 frames. Stay off the radar that way.

 

[Riot]

If you want to build one, tactical machining is workin on 80% 1911 frames. Stay off the radar that way.

Yes, because a single-stack .45 "puts you on the radar"

 

[Charger]

Remington R1 Enhanced it was my first 1911 and it quickly became my favorite pistol.

 

[jrprich]

Another thought, one I've not seen mentioned yet.
Buy a used Colt. I've seen a handful recently for the $700 mark... Most are Series 80 guns, which I don't prefer, but are still great guns.
FYI, and not just my opinion, Kimbers are very pretty, but quality can be iffy and my experience with their Customer Service leaves much to be desired.

I agree, look for a used Colt.

 

[BAMCIS]

Oh God! Three pages so far and all is summed up here:

Buyer's guide for all you 1911 addicts... | 1911 Addicts

Or here: What is a good 1911 for $700.00?

(Hint: Google is your friend.)

 

[jbett98]

There's a Colt Combat Government MK IV Series 80 for sale here that might fill the bill. It's right next door to Gresham also.

 

[Nickb]

Yes, because a single-stack .45 "puts you on the radar"

He doesn't want to buy one from a dealer, so build one from an 80% or buy used.

 

[rick49]

Posting this on a gun forum...and you are going to make a choice based on the replies? 700 bucks for a quality 1911? may I suggest going to 1911Forum

 

[coop44]

ah yes, the tin foil (mad) hat(ter) crowd is here

 

[coop44]

He doesn't want to buy one from a dealer, so build one from an 80% or buy used.

must be a felon

 

[jrprich]

Well a bit over your $700 but a nice 1911

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[Rix]

Ruger
STI spartan

 

[Phrank]

This seems to fit the bill... How it's not sold yet is a thing of wonder

http://www.northwestfirearms.com/handgun-classifieds/161227-colt-m1991a1-series-80-a.html

 

[BlindedByScience]

This seems to fit the bill... How it's not sold yet is a thing of wonder

http://www.northwestfirearms.com/handgun-classifieds/161227-colt-m1991a1-series-80-a.html

....there's a very, very good answer to the question. Damn....maybe I need another in the safe....