Thoughts on a Mid-Price 1911

[Dreams of Steel]

Is that a longslide? I didn't know Ruger made them.

 

[SA Shooter]

I'm partial to the Springfield .45's (go figure, right?) and have a Trophy Match (stainless) which is a bit above your price range, a Champion Operator Lightweight (blued) that I really, really like and use an XDS as my carry piece.

They offer the Range Officer 5", 7rd, in your price range and I can say I have been very very happy with my Springfield .45's.

Here is the Range Officer:

 

[rubberband]

Is that a longslide? I didn't know Ruger made them.

Standard 5" but the picture perspective makes it look longer.

 

[BlindedByScience]

I've got a RO and a Operator in the safe, so I'm a little biased. Having said that, for the features you're looking for, I think the Ruger would be a great choice. Several Rugers here, but most of them go round and round....

 

[skeezix]

I have owned the SR 1911 and a Springfield Armory RO that are both within your price range. The RO was parkerized while the Ruger was stinless, of course. I can highly recommend either.

 

[ZigZagZeke]

I wanted a R1 Enhanced, someone was telling me the triggers aren't that great, but you can fix that.

Since you have to have a BCG anyway look online. Budsgunshop.com has some of the best deals on the web.
Or the kygunco.com.

If there's a better stock trigger than the Rem R1S Enhanced I couldn't find it.

 

[thorborg]

Having previously owned none, shot few newer than 1949, here is my first completely satisfied foray into 1911. trigger is excellent about 3 1/2 to 4 pounds, shoots consistently better than I and without feed / eject issue. (700 plus rounds now)
The only dislike; the grips / checkering were too crisp for me so I made smooth ones. Also, some corners are sharper than I prefer but for the price I am not complaining.
I recommend this gun:

 

[etrain16]

Having previously owned none, shot few newer than 1949, here is my first completely satisfied foray into 1911. trigger is excellent about 3 1/2 to 4 pounds, shoots consistently better than I and without feed / eject issue. (700 plus rounds now)
The only dislike; the grips / checkering were too crisp for me so I made smooth ones. Also, some corners are sharper than I prefer but for the price I am not complaining.
I recommend this gun:
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That is a nice looking 1911 - I do like those new grips you made for it, they look sharp. I don't think I recognize the grain pattern - what would did you use?

 

[thorborg]

Mineral stained walnut. We had a walnut (eating type) that blew apart during the Columbus day storm October 12th 1962. What an exciting day! I saved a couple chunks. Here is a jewelry box I made from some of it while back with a tooled leather top. (sorry for off topic)

 

[orygun]

After having to deal with Kimber on a rifle, Hell WILL freeze over before I buy another one of their guns. They worry far more about aesthetics than function.
We have a Ruger 5". I bought the first one I saw and I believe it was $659 out the door back then. It has been flawless and I'd buy another in a heartbeat if I was in the market.

 

[partsed]

Dangit e-train, now you've made me add another gun to my list of ones to buy....

 

[Ura-Ki]

Dangit e-train, now you've made me add another gun to my list of ones to buy....

You really gotta watch that etrain16 fella, he's sneaky, he gets every one all fired up wanting a new toy. last time "HE" got all worked up over the M-1 Garand, I bet 10 people went out looking for one! LOL

 

[partsed]

LOL-guns/firearms are like potato chips, you can't have just one. That being said, my buddies all tell me I need a Mosin Nagant and at some point an AK of some kind....

 

[nammac]

I'd recommend the Colt XSE, I have the Combat Commander in stainless, very impressed by the fit and finish, as well as accuracy...

Especially if this is not going to be carried, but mostly a range toy or bedside use, definitely go with the Colt...

Just one mans opinion, worth exactly what has been paid for it...

 

[etrain16]

Dangit e-train, now you've made me add another gun to my list of ones to buy....

You really gotta watch that etrain16 fella, he's sneaky, he gets every one all fired up wanting a new toy. last time "HE" got all worked up over the M-1 Garand, I bet 10 people went out looking for one! LOL

You've both discovered my evil plan!!! If I don't have the money to spend, I'll help others spend theirs!!!

 

[etrain16]

LOL-guns/firearms are like potato chips, you can't have just one. That being said, my buddies all tell me I need a Mosin Nagant and at some point an AK of some kind....

Oh you absolutely need to have BOTH...this is not optional. I learned this from some very wise folk myself.

 

[etrain16]

View attachment 310451 I'd recommend the Colt XSE, I have the Combat Commander in stainless, very impressed by the fit and finish, as well as accuracy...

Especially if this is not going to be carried, but mostly a range toy or bedside use, definitely go with the Colt...

Just one mans opinion, worth exactly what has been paid for it...

That looks like a nice option too. Definitely bumping the high end of my hopeful budget, but it's hard to look past the quality and history of a Colt 1911.

 

[Benchrest]

You've both discovered my evil plan!!! If I don't have the money to spend, I'll help others spend theirs!!!

Living vicariously!

NEVER considered a 1911, until this thread. Great, thanks, and another set of dies!

And yes, everyone should own a Nagant!

 

[partsed]

Stupid question time..... If you are buying a 1911-are you buying it in 45 or 9mm??

 

[Benchrest]

45, is there any other?