1911 Fever

[Colorado Luckydog]

I'm thinking of getting a 1911. I'm going to use it for my CCW and replace my full size S&W 9mm Sigma. I think something with a 4" barrel. I have been checking out my buddies Springfield and I like it. I've never owned one and wanted to get some suggestions from you guys. I want it to look good, easy to clean and go bang every time I pull the trigger, without breaking the bank. What's the most bang for the buck with a decent resale value? Any suggestions?

[funkfool]

Lots of good 1911's out there these days... I have a Kimber Eclipse Pro Carry - I like it - never had a problem with the gun.... now my back on the other hand....
Remember the weight when you go 1911 for CCW.
Almost any of the good mid-range 1911's will hold their value...

[funkfool]

Oh - and here: http://www.co-ar15.com/forums/showthread.php?t=23166

[ToliXD]

The Kimber Ultra Carry II is a pretty sweet CCW firearm. However, they are not cheap. I think around $1300.00 retail.

[Rigger]

I have the Para Ordnance GI Expert 1911. It comes with a larger ejection port, matched chamber, fixed sights, comp trigger, and skeloton hammer. it is a single stack, so it would not be too bulky for CCW and is a true 1911 single action design. And you can get one for $535. I believe its a smoking deal and the most gun you can buy for the money. I love mine and would never get rid of it. Here is a link to one:
https://www.budsgunshop.com/catalog/...ducts_id/56531

[jaydoc1]

I'm thinking of getting a 1911. I'm going to use it for my CCW and replace my full size S&W 9mm Sigma. I think something with a 4" barrel. I have been checking out my buddies Springfield and I like it. I've never owned one and wanted to get some suggestions from you guys. I want it to look good, easy to clean and go bang every time I pull the trigger, without breaking the bank. What's the most bang for the buck with a decent resale value? Any suggestions?

Ok first off my CCWs are 1911s and I've been through a bunch before I found the two that meet the real requirements for CCW which are reliability and durability. You need to be willing to shoot a lot of ammo with a bunch of different types of magazines to find the right combo for your particular 1911 which will yield the "Goes bang every time" criteria. All 1911s differ in their diet preferences. There are plenty that will eat anything, but there are plenty that won't too.

Easy to clean? Well the definition of easy is different for everyone but I wouldn't call cleaning a 1911 easy when compared to a modern firearm design. Are they difficult to clean? Not particularly. I just wouldn't call them easy.

Don't want to break the bank? Yep, there are plenty of $500 1911s that will be reliable once you add a few hundred bucks in reliability work to them. Of course then it's not really a $500 gun anymore, is it. Of course there are $2000 1911s that would need reliability work too so expensive doesn't mean reliable.

What I'm trying to say is that 1911s are finicky. They require a dedication to their care that most modern pistols don't to be reliable. That being said they are also the most comfortable to carry because of their sllim profile so they are absolutely (to me) worth the extra effort.

Just don't go getting one because they look cool and then expect it to run like a Glock out of the box. Most won't. But the time and effort to make one Glock-like in its reliability is worth it.

[MrPrena]

Myself have a 1911 Fever.
Just this month, I got two 1911s.
One is TRP Operator, and Kimber Desert Warrior (at my FFL to pass 1week to avoid extra paperwork).

I still haven't shot TRP-O yet due to my wrist injury.

[Rigger]

Luckydog, if you are interested. I would have no problems meeting up with you at a range and letting you shoot the para (you supply the ammo of course). Mine is right out of the box, with the exception of an aftermarket grip. I have fired a lot of 1911's and this one is the best I have come across that hasnt been modified. Its not like any other $500 1911 I have ever seen. You should go to a few ranges that rent different makes and try them all before you buy. But I dont think you will find one of these for rent at any range. I purchased this one from out of state without getting to shoot one because I couldnt find one locally. It was a gamble that really paid off for me. Oh, it is a 5 inch barrel though.

[Sixgun]

Yes, l love my 1911's. I really like to show them to my friends, and I show my glocks to my enemies. Just kidding....

[sniper7]

I love my springfield lightweight champion operators!