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One of my family members has asked me to help shopping for a quality, 5", railed, suppressor ready, ambi safety, 45acp, single stack 1911, factory model. Primary use will be a nightstand ready gun. Purchasing new some time around December, so plenty of time to have it sent from buds or something as there's few good gun shops where they live.
Sig tacops comes to mind and is at the top of the budget
What other makes and models should be considered?
Springfield? They have a number of models that fit that description.
https://www.springfield-armory.com/1...ries-handguns/
Cz/dan Wesson makes a decent 1911
Dan Wesson has a railed threaded barrel. Best you’ll do without going semi-custom like Baer, Wilson or Nighthawk. I think the Dan Wesson Discretion meets your criteria.
Consider opening up your choices with a none threaded barrel. Then buy a threaded barrel. Many available online.
I chuckled a little when I saw the word modern and 1911 in the same sentence.
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Originally Posted by earplug
Not really going to find so much as a drop in as most have to be fitted along with barrel bushing. There are a few Dan Wesson 1911's that come with a threaded barrel or If you have a big budget theres a Ed Brown Special forces carry on GB with a 2 barrel set now.
https://www.gunbroker.com/item/868544254
Glock 36, except the barrel isn’t long enough.
Unless I show up and fit the second barrel, it wont happen. Hence the factory model requirement
The Sig Tacops is a very nice pistol
...then there's the capacity issue.Quote:
Originally Posted by Not_A_Llama
I still have my G36 in the carry rotation though. The only Glock that fits my hand well.
Might want to convince that relative to up his timetable to have it purchased and BGC completed no later than late Oct....... they may want to have it before the election result announcements.Quote:
Originally Posted by Wulf202
And why in a 1911 specific thread does a a G-lock fanboy think it necessary to interject any model of Glocks ?
Jesus, that is almost as bad as when a libitard shouts racist when they have no sensible response to a question. [LOL] Just yanking your chain Lama....... Or not......
I'm an equal opportunity weapons slut, glocks and 1911's for all!
Specifically made for you, love.Quote:
Originally Posted by SideShow Bob
Though in fairness, OP asked what other makes and models should be considered. I would contend the Glock is the true inheritor of JMB’s legacy and the highest form of the tilt barrel.
I'm glad that I'm not alone in this conclusion.Quote:
Originally Posted by Not_A_Llama
In terms of machining, tolerances and mass production, Gaston perfected [see what I did there?] what John started.
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Sw m&p are better [Peep]
Or when someone asks about a computer problem and the response is, "Get a Mac!"Quote:
Originally Posted by SideShow Bob
I'm with Wulf202. The S&W M&Ps have the same great natural point of aim for me as 1911s. Glocks, not so much. The M&P Shields feel like a concealable 1911 that won't pull my pants down on me.
I?m happy with my sig tac op. 3k plus rounds no issues.
Mines the 1911 Tac Ops traditional
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1911, but lighter:Quote:
Originally Posted by Aloha_Shooter
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Ditched the FLGR, for GI, added the arched MSH and switched the trigger from long to med. Not heavy at all and much thinner than most pistols.
#AllGunsMatter
(Except S&W semi's, Walther (except the p22) & bersa).
[Peep]
Different strokes for different folks.
How dare you insult my Walther PPQ. I also have a P22, but I have no clue how you put Walther's Umarex/Arnsberg guns ahead of Walther's guns made in Ulm. There's really no comparison.
[handbags]
You need to get a 1911 and a Mac.......... ;)Quote:
Originally Posted by Gman
I don?t have any recommendations, but I saw this one on Saturday, and it may just be my next handgun.https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/202...51299b3437.jpg
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That the Wiley Clapp Commander ?
About the only "modern" update to the 1911 is to make it a double stack to compete with growth of the Tupperware guns. Everything else is options or accessories.
Drop the modern tag if want 1911. Lots of Al/Sc framed 1911's to keep weight down. Lots of required features will make search tougher.
Going with what you're looking for I'd check out Dan Wesson, they have a few that come ready to go with your specs. Here's one-
https://www.budsgunshop.com/product_...s_id/415008540
I've owned a couple Vigils and they are outstanding values, not that a carry is in your wheelhouse, the standard versions are also excellent for ecd.
I'm partial to this one however, Colt Gunsite Government. Single side safety, beavertail, I added regular width grips. Very accurate and feeds everything I've tried in it. Current favorite hd round is the Winchester Ranger l.e. 230gr jhp standard velocity. The slide is at Novak right now getting an orange ringed tritium front and wide notch rear with tritium dots. Pics when I get it back, hopefully the end of this week or early next.
https://i.postimg.cc/630KmXbv/51D0EF...F66CAE6C47.jpg
'cept no rail.Quote:
Originally Posted by Doc45
so your saying a frame modification to take newly developed accessories would qualify as a modern model. Like an integral rail?Quote:
Originally Posted by buffalobo
Fitted neccessary parts aren't really accessories imho
Also 45acp is superior to all other calibers..... [Peep]
Had a p99.......nuff said. Btw when smith was importing walther their CS sucked!!!Quote:
Originally Posted by Gman
Not a big fan of the double stack 1911 which sucks because ai was all about the idea till I held a para warthog.Quote:
Originally Posted by buffalobo
I have 2 SW99s from that incestuous relationship. S&W did me right when I screwed up and bent the slide stop spring on my SW99 .45. I sent it back to S&W on their dime via FedEx (as they suggested), enclosed a note saying I screwed up and gave them my information to charge me for the repair. They fixed it and sent it back, no charge.
There was a problem with my SW99 .40 Compact as some customers were having a problem with cracked mag followers. They replaced my followers and threw in an extra mag for my troubles.
I've had nothing but good service on my S&Ws.
Never had an issue with my P22/PPQs. Now that they're out of Ft. Smith, AR, maybe it's better now?
I've got a P14 double stack, and it's junk.
I like my Kimber Stainless Ten II, but the ammo will weigh you down.
(And no rail or threaded barrel)
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Yea that was shortly after they got sued by glock for the sw glock line. I had a p99 in 40 that after 60 rounds of factory started peening the guide rails.Quote:
Originally Posted by Gman
Sent it back 3 different times, the first two the sent it right back saying " aftermarket modification was not included in warranty", I responded by saying that their guns weren't supposed to shoot bullets?
The last time I got a hold of a dude who actually knew what he was doing and I sent it directly to him and he replaced it for me. I got it in the mail and promptly sold it. Figured if I wanted german gun in the future I would just go HK. Btw I miss my USP Tactical in 45.
Never have bought another sw semi or walther again. I will own sw wheel guns but thats about it.
The only problems I ever had with the p22 was the ejector roll pin working out, had the first 2 generations do that to me. But by the third gen it worked perfectly.