What 1911 should I buy?

View · by **Hammered Squirrel** on Wed Apr 18, 2012 5:53 pm

So I'm looking to buy a 1911 this up coming summer (when I get some damn money) and I was wondering what all of you guys were thinking would be the best to get. Now remember that I'm a college student and going to carry this hopefully. I would also like a full size, I'm thinking about trying to get a Springfield RO or a Remington R1.

What do you guys think? I know alot of you guys are going to tell me to get a Kimber, but remember college student budget.

Thanks in advance guys.

Also I'm a Glock guy... Might have to come over to the dark side though.

View · by **user293** on Wed Apr 18, 2012 6:07 pm

kimber, meh. been there done that. springfield makes a nice 1911. im a big fan of enhanced 1911's. i love their loaded model, and it can be had for a fair price. (less than 900) i really dig remingtons enhanced 1911. im sure someone can find some flaws, but i dont think remingtons has a full length guide rod. does it matter a whole lot? probably not. id say go for the remington. save a few bucks, and try out a newer 1911. ill bet youll be happy.

View · by **WelcomeD** on Wed Apr 18, 2012 6:42 pm

+1

user293 wrote:springfield

Cant go wrong with a loaded model or any in their line for that matter.

View · by **mmcnx2** on Wed Apr 18, 2012 6:45 pm

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.

View · by **user293** on Wed Apr 18, 2012 6:56 pm

yea i forgot to add, dont overlook other guys like para, RIA, and other folks. good 1911's are out there for a fair price. stop in at some shops like gun stop in minnetonka, and check out their stuff. they have many 1911's on hand.

View · by **Hammered Squirrel** on Wed Apr 18, 2012 6:59 pm

I know there isnt really that much of a difference in prices between the RO and some Springfields or even the enhanced R1. I do want the tacticool looking 1911, but I feel that for the 1st of many to come that I should get a classic looking one. Though I am looking more high end you could say...

View · by **user293** on Wed Apr 18, 2012 7:01 pm

yea i guess the answer is to get your hands on them, and just shoot em. make your decision that way. it aint gonna be wrong either way.

View · by **Hammered Squirrel** on Wed Apr 18, 2012 7:24 pm

Thats the best way to figure out what you like the best. Ill have to spend some serious range time trying different ones out this summer once school is let out.

View · by **user293** on Wed Apr 18, 2012 7:47 pm

check out the STI spartan too. didnt know they were that good of a price. 700 MSRP from the website. adjustable rear, fiber optic front sight.

View · by **walstien** on Wed Apr 18, 2012 8:18 pm

Armscor - Rock Island, Citidel, etc... great guns. I have two.

I have Springfields and have had Kimbers. They're nice, but twice the price.

View · by **EllisW** on Wed Apr 18, 2012 8:19 pm

Don't buy Remington.

Springfield MilSpec for a bare bones but still modern 1911. Ruger SR1911 or Springfield Loaded/Range Officer for a mid tier price, high quality 1911.

View · by **PhilaBOR** on Wed Apr 18, 2012 10:01 pm

+5 on the Springfield Loaded. It's my only 1911 and I really like shooting it. It's been very reliable.

View · by **dtapper2** on Wed Apr 18, 2012 10:54 pm

+1 Springfield

View · by **rukwikenuf** on Thu Apr 19, 2012 7:44 am

Get the best one you can afford.
Personally, I love my SIG 1911. lemme know if you'd like to try it

View · by **Hammered Squirrel** on Thu Apr 19, 2012 11:57 am

EllisW wrote:Don't buy Remington.

Just wondering why?

Ive been looking at the RO and the Loaded more now. I would like to get the higher end ones.

rukwikenuf wrote:Get the best one you can afford.
Personally, I love my SIG 1911. lemme know if you'd like to try it

Thanks, when Im back in the cities I might have to take ya up on that offer.