gun_fan111v2 wrote:I am surprised with all the recommendations for a cheaper gun that is below the OP's desired budget. It sounds like Eli is not completely new to shooting, is pretty picky about getting a high end 1911, and can afford the gun of his dreams. He is not talking about robbing a bank or living on Ramen Noodles for 2 years to do so, so I assume he will be able to afford some ammo to enjoy his dream gun.
Few more things to consider when at the store looking at different makes/models:
- Sights: two main flavors are Fixed or Adjustable, with a blend option available of Novak cut adjustable sights. Slide is milled differently for both so this is an important decision point. Than you get into the alignment systems - all black, fiber optic, white dots, tritium, gold dot, etc. Everybody is different and these can be changed between of you stay within Fixed and Adjustable categories. Another "newer" option is Red Dot, but that requires special milling as well and drives up the price considerably.
- Magwell: the heel of a 1911 will have multiple flavors as well - standard, round butt, bobtail, round bob (Kimber and Sig and S&W use these), and extended magwell. Take a look at these.
- Trigger: you mentioned trigger before but we kind of ignored this topic. Common these days is a Curved Long trigger, but they come in three length (Short, Medium, Long) and either Curved or Flat trigger face. Flat is not as common, but all high end manufacturers offer it as a custom option. Also the face of the trigger can have different texture - serrated, smooth, frag - at different aggressiveness levels. Trigger length and thickness of grips (standard, thick, slim) will change the feel of a 1911.
- Accessory Rail: if you want to hang a light/laser under the muzzle, get that accessory rail frame right away. Laser grips are also available as another option. This will also soften the muzzle flip as you are adding weight to the gun. These also come in full length or shorter versions.
- Extended dust cover w/o accessory rail: you get some extra weight but no rail. Check out Les Baer Monolith and Heavyweight Monolith as examples.
- Finish: too long of a topic to write about...
Thank you for comments. You understand exactly what i`m truing to find out.
In gun shop i try this gun -
https://secure.arnzenarms.com/sites/def ... ey%201.JPGthan i just make research to find another 1911 with 25 LPI checkered frame and minimalism looking. So i find this guy -
https://www.edbrown.com/executive-elite/ and i think this guy is almost perfect for me.
But few things are bothering me:
1. Wich sigts i must choose? (practice at range, carry, self defence) i do not have so much experience with all kind of sights.
2. Trigger lenth: how to find best trigger length for my hands (i wanna order 1911 with right trigger strait from E.B. )
3. Trigger lbs.. Also need to find the best for me to order 1911 with ideal settings
4. I want add magwell to executive-elite to have easier reload. Will ask e.b. guys about that.