Recommend me a 1911

[Snoopy23]

Looking for recommendations for an easily acquired 1911. Here's my criteria:

-45 acp
-optics ready
- half rail for light
- bonus if it comes with a threaded barrel as I do not think I have the skills to fit a new barrel properly
-under $1,500

The newer Springfield Armory Operator AOS with a threaded barrel fits the bill perfectly, but i can't find it for sale anywhere and I just don't want to spend the money for an Ed Brown or hunt for a dan wesson discretion. Don't want a tisas because I'm partially a snob.

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[Oxygen Mask]

Since I was a kid I always thought the 1911 was the very definition of pistol. It just looks.....right. And 45 ... manly gun. Recently I handled one for the first time. It felt great in my hand. But... Damn its Huge, and Heavy! That hole in the hammer isn't for a "lanyard" (whatever that is) - it's where you tie the anchor line!

But seriously, good luck with your search. I'd like to have one too.

 

[Koda]

Im not a fan of slide cutouts but it has everything your looking for and a threaded barrel.

Tisas USA 1911 Night Stalker SF .45 ACP Pistol 5" 8rds, Platinum Gray - High-Performance and Stylish - 10100556

Constructed with Tisas forged foundation, including a forged frame and slide, this firearm ensures exceptional strength and durability, ensuring long-term reliability Equipped with a Tisas forged and machined barrel featuring button rifling, this firearm ensures precision, durability, and...

palmettostatearmory.com

 

[Snoopy23]

What's the word in tisas these days?

 

[Koda]

What's the word in tisas these days?

Ive never owned or shot one. Ive only read good reviews on them.

Note, I dont think they are made in the USA.... I think they are made in Turkey if I recall....
My opinion, if you dont already own a 1911 I would hold out for a USA made one like the Springfields. A threaded barrel isnt a dealbreaker for me but you could get one fitted by a local smith for a reasonable cost.

 

[Snoopy23]

Ive never owned or shot one. Ive only read good reviews on them.

Note, I dont think they are made in the USA.... I think they are made in Turkey if I recall....
My opinion, if you dont already own a 1911 I would hold out for a USA made one like the Springfields. A threaded barrel isnt a dealbreaker for me but you could get one fitted by a local smith for a reasonable cost.

This is pretty much my thought. Im not particularly interested in the Turk mades and I don't really need the threaded barrel at this point.

 

[Koda]

This is pretty much my thought. Im not particularly interested in the Turk mades and I don't really need the threaded barrel at this point.

Then I think the Springfield AOS models will be your easiest bet for both optic ready and pic rail. Springfields are nice 1911s, I own an older one.
Are you looking for a commander or govt size? I suppose if its your first or only 1911 a full size is probably ideal but there is something about the balance and feel of a commander thats worth considering. I cant make up my mind...

Springfield Armory 1911 Operator AOS 45 ACP Pistol 5 Barrel 8+1-Round

The Springfield Armory 1911 Operator AOS Pistol delivers a concealed carry focused pistol with a host of duty-grade features that serious shooters...

www.midwayusa.com

 

[Snoopy23]

Haha one of each! But I'm going to start with the government.

 

[Dirty Cary]

Ruger full size and commander series 70....

 

[Koda]

Haha one of each! But I'm going to start with the government.

Every gun enthusiast should own a govt size 1911 and in 45acp... excellent choice.

 

[Snoopy23]

If only ruger made an optics ready 1911....i owned a 10mm ruger sr1911 awhile back. It was a nice pistol!

 

[Snoopy23]

Every gun enthusiast should own a govt size 1911 and in 45acp... excellent choice.

Thank you! It's long overdue.

 

[TTSX]

Buy Kimber Custom TLERL II 45 ACP Threaded Online

Custom TLE/RL II (TFS) Caliber: .45 ACP Features: Based on the pistol carried by LAPD SWAT, plus a barrel threaded for suppression, the TLE (Tactical Law Enfor

www.budsgunshop.com

Not optics ready, but.... Kinda close

 

[grumpyolman]

Looking for recommendations for an easily acquired 1911. Here's my criteria:

-45 acp
-optics ready
- half rail for light
- bonus if it comes with a threaded barrel as I do not think I have the skills to fit a new barrel properly
-under $1,500

The newer Springfield Armory Operator AOS with a threaded barrel fits the bill perfectly, but i can't find it for sale anywhere and I just don't want to spend the money for an Ed Brown or hunt for a dan wesson discretion. Don't want a tisas because I'm partially a snob.

You can't go wrong with Springfield 1911's. $1000 MSRP

1911 Ronin® AOS .45 ACP Handgun - Springfield Armory

www.springfield-armory.com

 

[64MercurysRule]

In the pistol discussion section it has discussions on the 1911 .... here is one of them :

Thread: Need Opinion for Best 1911 45 acp for $1000 or less https://www.northwestfirearms.com/threads/need-opinion-for-best-1911-45-acp-for-1000-or-less.500644/