Thinking of picking up one of these in a 45 ACP. Looking at Kimber, S&W, Sig Sauer, Springfield.....lots of choices - gets a little confusing. Any input on what to consider, what to stay away from, or guys that have experience with them....let's hear it.
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Did you have a budget in mind?
I personally own a springfield and it is a great gun for the money. Doesn't have all the bells and whistles but it is a shooter. I have friends that own the Kimbers and S&W's, those are great as well. Another option would be the colt's.
The biggest thing I notice from the low end 1911's to the high ends is the trigger pull. You get what you pay for here.
If you can, shoot a couple different models and see what you like. Lots of different options with the safety, grips, sights etc. Do some research and find what you like.
I personally own a springfield and it is a great gun for the money. Doesn't have all the bells and whistles but it is a shooter. I have friends that own the Kimbers and S&W's, those are great as well. Another option would be the colt's.
The biggest thing I notice from the low end 1911's to the high ends is the trigger pull. You get what you pay for here.
If you can, shoot a couple different models and see what you like. Lots of different options with the safety, grips, sights etc. Do some research and find what you like.
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Did you have a budget in mind?
I personally own a springfield and it is a great gun for the money. Doesn't have all the bells and whistles but it is a shooter. I have friends that own the Kimbers and S&W's, those are great as well. Another option would be the colt's.
The biggest thing I notice from the low end 1911's to the high ends is the trigger pull. You get what you pay for here.
If you can, shoot a couple different models and see what you like. Lots of different options with the safety, grips, sights etc. Do some research and find what you like.
Budget wise, up to $1500. Obviously, don't need to go there though if I find what I like for less. I have heard that the Ruger SR1911 is a good choice for the price.
I like my Ruger.
I went through the same delima bout 2 years ago and settled on a Sig Sauer STX: http://www.sigsauer.com/CatalogProductDetails/1911-stx.aspx
Shoots great, action is smooth with no issues. I have about 1000 rounds through it so far. Only thing I didn't like is the God awful grips which I replaced with the black ones from Sig.
Shoots great, action is smooth with no issues. I have about 1000 rounds through it so far. Only thing I didn't like is the God awful grips which I replaced with the black ones from Sig.
I'd love to pick up a full sized handgun, but those prices of 1911's are WAYYYYYY up there! I hoped to spend $500-600, not $900-$1,000 on one. It's only going to shoot targets, ya know!:;:thumbsup
I have a few and for the money I like the Rugers. You can get a Colt for close to the same money but it will be more of a plain jane. I am more of a Colt fan but my Ruger is proving to be a good one. I belive my colts will hold there value better.
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I know my Kimber will out shoot my dad's legacy but that's about it.
Unless it was all in our heads when we switched guns to have a little competition.
Unless it was all in our heads when we switched guns to have a little competition.
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You know BW, you're the one that talked me OUT of Glock and I kind of hate you for it.
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A Glock is still on my buy list but I went for the Shield for my CCW.
Remington 1911 R1. Right around $600 or under.
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That's scientifically impossible. I cannot talk anyone out of a Glock. That's like talking Bill Clinton out of an intern.
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You did too. I wanted a 42 because I wanted a single stack which was the only single stack that Glock made and you said I should go with something else.
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say whaaaa? you went with a shield over a glock?
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On Bed Wetters recommendation. I think he actually shit the bed on that one not just wet it.
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For reals 'doh, nothing wrong with the Shield.
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For reals 'doh, nothing wrong with the Shield.
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