Which 1911?

[snarlingdog]

I got about $650 and want a 1911. Should I just get a Springfield milspec or is RIA a real option? And is there any other budget friendly 1911s I should look at. Thanks

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[Alexx1401]

I got about $650 and want a 1911. Should I just get a Springfield milspec or is RIA a real option? And is there any other budget friendly 1911s I should look at. Thanks

Do you want any of the "extra's"? If you even think you might get the pistol that already has them. The cost of buying them factory is pennies on the dollar compared to having them done after. Springfield, Remington, Ruger, Taurus, RIA, and more I am missing will all fit in the budget you set.

 

[YoungBlood]

I have a RIA gov model, no complaints other than the feed ramp with hollow points. I also didn't but it for looks, the finish has worn quickly but I think it looks cool

 

[Velzey]

Out of those two I would pick the RIA. Very very accurate pistols right out of the box. Only thing it really needs is a trigger job.

For just a little more money a Ruger 1911 is within reach. One of the Best Buy's on the market right now.

The Springfield mil spec is "ok" but I would do a trigger job and replace all the springs.

 

[EPS]

Maybe look for a used one .
There are some good deals out there

 

[CountryGent]

I bought a RIA back in the first quarter of 2007. It has been rock solid over a decade and, considering I paid very little for it, it has been a good investment. I don't know what they go for nowadays though.

 

[EPS]

Kimber tac II I bought it used all I changed was the grips and added the Perce rubber grip in the front

 

[Kruel J]

Ruger SR1911.

That is all, folks.

 

[EPS]

Kimber tac II I bought it used all I changed was the grips and added the Perce rubber grip in the frontView attachment 456407

Awesome gun STRAIGHT shooter but is what they call a BBQ GUN kinda big heavy to carry Conciled more of a open carry gun

 

[EPS]

Ruger SR1911.

That is all, folks.

Yep that's a good one for the price range .
My used Kimber was more than 650

 

[Kruel J]

Yep that's a good one for the price range .
My used Kimber was more than 650

And unless it's an old Kimber, you paid more for less gun. Sorry EPS but it's true.

 

[EPS]

And unless it's an old Kimber, you paid more for less gun. Sorry EPS but it's true.

Well it wasn't used that much but it was stock wood grips and your PROBABLY right I paid the extra money for the name .
But it's a nice gun I can hit $#!+ With it LOL

 

[Kruel J]

Well it wasn't used that much but it was stock wood grips and your PROBABLY right I paid the extra money for the name .
But it's a nice gun I can hit $#!+ With it LOL

Too bad the name "Kimber" doesn't mean what it used to.

 

[EPS]

I looked around before I bought it lol Basically I had 1000 Buck's to spend I could have gotten a brand new gun .
But I found this one I paid 800 for it with 4 mag's mmmm maybe not the greatest deal but it is what it

 

[Kruel J]

I looked around before I bought it lol Basically I had 1000 Buck's to spend I could have gotten a brand new gun .
But I found this one I paid 800 for it with 4 mag's mmmm maybe not the greatest deal but it is what it

It happens, brother. It happens.

 

[01rednavigator]

I'd go with a Ruger, I have one and I love it! Sportsman's has the Remington 1911 on sale for $599

My my brother has a Remington and he likes it, if I ever get another 1911 it will probably be a Remington in Stainless.

Remington 1911 R1 Pistol | Sportsman's Warehouse

 

[EPS]

It is what it is I have know idea how to find out how old it is

 

[Kruel J]

It is what it is I have know idea how to find out how old it is

If you got a reliable one that shoots straight, it doesn't matter.

 

[EPS]

It happens, brother. It happens.

I did look at the Ruger and the spring field

 

[Boboclown]

as much as I love the Colt 70 series, RIA would be the best bang for the dollar.