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Okay I'm thinking of getting a 1911...I know I should probably own 2 or 3 cause that's american[Coffee]. Anyhow, I'm leaning towards a Springfeild Champion 4" just cause I've heard good things, I really know nothing when it comes to the 1911! I want a 4" model maybe 3" just for carry reasons but mostly like the 4". What do you guys recommend?...trying to stay under a grand but might trade an AR if need be[Help]. Thanks for all input[Beer]
I have found that the short barrel length on a stell 1911 was hard to carry. The weight of the grip.butt made the pistol feel like it was levering out of the holster.
If you get a proper holster, concealing a full size 1911 is easy. I conceal my Springfield Operator.
SideShow Bob
05-28-2011, 20:41
Yep,
the Champion would be a good choice, it would come in just under your 1K limit for the operator model. Or at about $600 or slightly less for the GI model, or around $800 for the fully loaded. You can get all models for less if you can find them preowned.
Ounce you go 1911, you never go back.
DeusExMachina
05-28-2011, 21:18
If you're feeling cheap, my Citadel is extremely impressive for the cost. Your first should be a full size too!
@ about .6lbs lighter than a full size 1911...the ultimate 1911 edc IMO. Look for a blem and you can get them for just over $1k.
http://www.cz-usa.com/products/view/dan-wesson-guardian/
You can get them in 9mm of 45.
BPTactical
05-28-2011, 21:34
Yep,
the Champion would be a good choice, it would come in just under your 1K limit for the operator model. Or at about $600 or slightly less for the GI model, or around $800 for the fully loaded. You can get all models for less if you can find them preowned.
Ounce you go 1911, you never go back.
Sound advice from the "Trunk Monkey"- hard to go wrong on a Springy and the 4" barrel models typically won't have the teething pains that a 3.5" may.
Don't discount a Colt either but you will pay for the pedigree a touch.
1911's carry just fine, a holster with a forward cant will make it carry a bit better, especially on slender folks like us.
I carry my Micro Compact daily in a Bianchi IWB and it carries quite well.
Byte Stryke
05-28-2011, 22:26
[Eek3]
All of these "Metal-Heads"
I really need to find a better crowd to run with.
:D
Zombie Steve
05-28-2011, 23:01
Consider a Colt Commander too...
Ounce you go 1911, you never go back.
Probably very true! I shot my buddies full size Colt today with all national match parts, including frame, and it was a dream. I just couldn't get over how nice it was and made me really really want one!!
@ about .6lbs lighter than a full size 1911...the ultimate 1911 edc IMO. Look for a blem and you can get them for just over $1k.
http://www.cz-usa.com/products/view/dan-wesson-guardian/
You can get them in 9mm of 45.
Coming from the man with the most awesomeist 1911 collection, I will check into this.[Beer]
SideShow Bob
05-29-2011, 14:54
[Eek3]
All of these "Metal-Heads"
I really need to find a better crowd to run with.
:D
Are you waiting for someone to show you to the the door ? [ROFL3][LOL]
sneakerd
05-29-2011, 15:24
I say SA Loaded full-size. Great pistol for the money. Of course can be had with ambi-safety if you're a lefty- like me. Parked or SS, depending on your fancy.
I say SA Loaded full-size. Great pistol for the money. Of course can be had with ambi-safety if you're a lefty- like me. Parked or SS, depending on your fancy.
The SA loaded is sweet. My brother in-law let me hang on to his while hes over in the sandbox. I want one now
I like the 4" to 4 1/4" 1911s very much. One of the problems carrying 1911s in general is that the squared-off grip frame tends to "print" on your over garment. I have a bobtail DW 4 1/4" model that is really good from this standpoint. I also have a 3" Kimber that has the bottom of the gripframe rounded a little to control the printing issue. WB
sneakerd
05-31-2011, 23:15
Trigg3r- sounds to me like you have one already. Just buy your bro-in-law a new one when he gets back!!
Didn't see this put out yet but you might want to check out the SR1911
SideShow Bob
06-01-2011, 13:04
The SR1911 is a full size, the OP was wanting a 4" commander/Champion size. I would be interested to see the a 4" SR1911 come out though.
DeusExMachina
06-01-2011, 13:39
Is there a bunch of good reviews about Ruger's 1911 or something? It seems to be the default recommendation for a 1911 all of a sudden. I don't know what about Ruger's build quality in their other guns instills faith in people to buy a 1911 by them.
I have seen good things and liked the feel of one. Go check out hickok45 on YouTube he puts his to the test
I'll throw in my .02, I personally own and use my Springfield 1911 GI Champion- MSRP $624.99, and I love it and use it as my CCW that goes everywhere with me. I've owned it for 7 months and fired well into the 1,000s of rounds. Are there better out there? Yes. But for the price and purpose it is, IMO one of the best guns you can buy. My brother owns a Dan Wesson Custom (Retail: $1460) and besides night sights (which mine doesn't have) it really does the exact same thing as mine. Sure he has a dove tail, better grip and ported hammer, but it serves the same purpose mine does: single stack 7rd mag that's easily concealed, shoots .45 bullets, and is easy to field strip/clean... isn't that all a pistol is supposed to do? KISS= Keep it simple stupid.
Dalendenver
06-02-2011, 18:47
Take a look at the SA Range Officer model. There is a review in the latest American Rifleman but I have read several reviews on it. They are all uniformly praising it. A ready for competition full size for cheap, about $800. With the fabulous SA service backing it.
sneakerd
06-02-2011, 20:10
I agree. I've seen and handled one at a range, good stuff.
Thanks for all the input guys! I'm leaning towards the Springfields and love the Dan Wesson Guardian Graves pointed out but with the wife not working now it a little outa reach. I really want a 4" but the full size is growing on me.
Byte Stryke
06-02-2011, 23:54
http://i1092.photobucket.com/albums/i410/Guy_Bennett/Kimber/100_0107.jpg
Now I am trying to get Momma to give me a pass to go shooting this weekend!
Ohh, and Just for the trunk Monkey:
PFFFFFFTTTT
[ROFL1]
BPTactical
06-03-2011, 10:32
http://i1092.photobucket.com/albums/i410/Guy_Bennett/Kimber/100_0107.jpg
Now I am trying to get Momma to give me a pass to go shooting this weekend!
Ohh, and Just for the trunk Monkey:
PFFFFFFTTTT
[ROFL1]
Meh........... I guess its OK for a Kimber[LOL]
Byte finally took off his training wheels and got a 1911!
[Beer]
BigNick73
06-04-2011, 13:05
I've got a Springer Loaded and a Taurus PT1911, and owned a pre-70 Colt Gold Cup for a time . All have been flawless other than the springer having jacked up sights from the factory. The Colt by far had the best fit and finish and was the most accurate, the springer is nice and is my CCW since it's stainless, but don't discount the Taurus. It was inexpensive and has given me no problems that weren't caused by me changing out parts and playing with stuff.
Go get your self a Rock island armory tactical compact for about 425.00 last time I checked at jensons, or on gunbroker. I have owned and shot alot of 1911's, it has been my favorite gun since I was a Kid. I have fired every thing from a singer 1911 to a RIA. I currently own 2 RIA 1911's one I will never fire as it is highly polished nickle, and the other has a nice trigger job and a pollished feed ramp, and I have never had one hickup with my RIA. It is unbelievably smooth and reliable. I would deffinetly trust my life to it. There is also Charles daly and Armscor. Armscor owns RIA and used to own Charles daly. and Ati mil spec will run you 379.99 before taxes and it comes from the phllillpenes like all the guns mintioned above. Taurus pt 1911 is a great gun I also have 2 of them, its kind of hard to find aftermarket parts to fit, but other than that they are great guns very accurate, and reliable. I have not shot an ATI but I have heard they are as good as a RIA. And I would reccomend a RIA to any one. You can get the tactical 4.25 inch ATI at jensons for just over 400.00 I think that is a great deal. I hope this helps, I have put my Rock island armory up against kimbers and came out on top, just to let you know how accurate they are, look up Kimber vs Rock Island Armory. And notice that the kimber has what looks to be novak sights, and the RIA has the stock iron sights and look how close they are.
I have a SS 4" Champion and like it a lot.
One thing to be aware of is a lot of .45acp HP ammo was designed for a full size (5") barrel. Once you get below a 4.5" barrel length there could be issues with bullet expansion and performance.
http://s1127.photobucket.com/albums/l628/atrain18/my%20gun%20videos/?action=view¤t=003.mp4 My RIA 1911a2
rkfulgor1
11-12-2012, 10:45
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Zombie Steve
11-12-2012, 11:23
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.45 acp - Automatic Colt Pistol. Same thing as .45 Auto. It's the same cartridge that's been around for a century. No real need for a ported gun, but if it's got your fancy (and you know the work was done by Colt) I'd feel confident. I gripe about Colt, but right now they are putting out the best 1911's I've seen from them in several years. I haven't shopped prices in some time, and I don't know what they're asking for this one, but if you're getting into the $1,000 range, I'd take a good look at Dan Wesson too.
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