What 1911 should I buy?

View · by **Hammered Squirrel** on Fri Apr 20, 2012 9:54 pm

I told my dad I was looking at buying a 1911, and he said get a Red Jacket one... Ive never really looked into them as a company.

As of right now I'm waiting for the funds to rise a little bit and I'm looking into the Springfield Loaded and TRP, and also the Ruger. I guess I'll probably stay away from the Remington for right now and I don't know their history as a handgun builder.

Thanks for all of the input guys, its been pretty damn helpful as to what I should stay away from and what I should look at more.

View · by **gyrfalcon** on Fri Apr 20, 2012 10:27 pm

Dakotared wrote:And how is my comment the dumbest one on here?

I didn't see anyone say your comment was dumb; only ask if you were joking. Red Jacket firearms was a no-name business until a "reality" TV series formed around them. The cost on that pistol is outrageous, just like the show.

You might as well have recommend buying a Plaxico Burress branded 1911 if there was such a thing.

View · by **sawgrass** on Sat Apr 21, 2012 7:25 am

The Ruger SR1911 is a GREAT gun for the price. The only problem is finding one. It has many features for a $600.00 1911.

View · by **cigartim** on Sat Apr 28, 2012 4:48 pm

I only own two 1911's, so I"ll stick to those. One is a full size stainless Taurus. I have heard lots of good things about them, and mine is no exception. It has been totally flawless. It is definitely a cheaper 1911, but it works well, which is the most important thing. My second is a Dan Wesson CCO. In case you don't know what a CCO 1911 is, it is a 4" slide on a officer size frame. This is on another level than the Taurus. The fit and finis is amazing. I LOVE my Dan Wesson, but it was not cheap.
The Taurus has been carried little because I find it a pain to carry a full size 1911 (but I am a skinny guy). It is mostly a range gun, and performs well in that role. The Wesson is one of the guns I carry most. It is the perfect size 1911 for me to carry, and only weighs 26 oz. I also love the fact that it isn't cluttered by writing all over the slide. It looks so clean. I realize it may well be out of your price range, but sometimes it's better to save for what you really want than to compromise. On the other hand, a cheaper 1911 might serve you just as well as a more expensive one. It just depends on what you want. As has been stated, the most important thing is to figure out exactly what features you want and then make a list of which guns have those features. Then take that list and compare the candidates based on price and reviews. If you are planning on carrying it I would strongly recommend that you consider the size and weight elements very carefully. You will be spending many, many hours with your carry gun, so make sure you get exactly what you want.
For the record, the only correct answer to the question "What 1911 should I buy?" is "At least one of each." Let us never forget this fundamental truth.

Here is some gun porn for your enjoyment

View · by **cigartim** on Sat Apr 28, 2012 4:50 pm

And another Pic.

View · by **Evo** on Sat Apr 28, 2012 8:35 pm

If I were to get into a 1911 again with a limited budget, I would do a Springfield TRP. It's a good quality 1911 and when funds allow you could basically have their custom shop turn it into a Pro. Springfields custom shop does some good work.

I have also heard some good things about S&W E-series but I don't have any personal experience with them.

P.S I saw on your original post that you said you are in college and such and that you are a Glock guy. You might want to just stick to glocks for now because 1911s can get pricey. You can get spoiled with Glocks.

View · by **Hammered Squirrel** on Sat Apr 28, 2012 9:27 pm

Actually guys I'm going to have to put off gun purchases for awhile, my car died and I had to get a new one... damn car payments :tantrum:

View · by **TacticalGunny** on Sat Apr 28, 2012 10:12 pm

sawgrass wrote:The Ruger SR1911 is a GREAT gun for the price. The only problem is finding one. It has many features for a $600.00 1911.

+1 on that...I love my SR1911...fit n finish are great...

View · by **Hammered Squirrel** on Fri May 04, 2012 9:21 am

Well on top of the car payment I was jumped last saturday night and was stabbed in the stomach with a big blade. So now I'm out of work and money. So it looks like no guns or anything new for me for awhile.

View · by **Dakotared** on Fri May 04, 2012 5:50 pm

Sounds like you NEED a gun. Lucky for the guy that stabbed you that you did not have one.

View · by **Hammered Squirrel** on Fri May 04, 2012 5:54 pm

I was actually out at the local bars that night. That's why I wasn't carrying, I didn't know how much I was going to drink. Though if I had been carrying there would be a different ending to this story. Haha

View · by **rukwikenuf** on Fri May 04, 2012 7:39 pm

Hammered Squirrel wrote:Well on top of the car payment I was jumped last saturday night and was stabbed in the stomach with a big blade. So now I'm out of work and money. So it looks like no guns or anything new for me for awhile.

are you serious?! that's ****!

View · by **MKearn** on Fri May 04, 2012 8:27 pm

mmcnx2 wrote:Springfield Loaded would be my first recommendation. TRP if you can afford it. If those price points are over the top then I'd look at a Para. If you go GI model there are a bunch in that price range.

+1

View · by **gman1868** on Fri May 04, 2012 9:51 pm

What about STI, Rock River Arms, or Ed Brown?

View · by **Hammered Squirrel** on Fri May 04, 2012 10:14 pm

rukwikenuf wrote:
Hammered Squirrel wrote:Well on top of the car payment I was jumped last saturday night and was stabbed in the stomach with a big blade. So now I'm out of work and money. So it looks like no guns or anything new for me for awhile.

are you serious?! that's ****!

Yea, down here in Mankato where I go to college. It's finals week and I'm laid up in the hospital.