Super F'n nice Wilson Les or Nighthawk But the 45 is still my favorite. The problem with the Target master is that its too damn long to fit the USPSA box. Yes, they are expensive but the differences are real and worth every penny. . Interesting, no Ruger in this article, and no Ruger in the 2018 "Affordable 1911" article. Vintage WWII Colt 1911 Magazine Stamped R Risdon .45 ACP 7 Round Capacity. $19.95. Smith And Wesson Model 586 Classic .357 Mag. Why wasnt the Ruger SR1911 mentioned? If you miss using an EB, it's always your fault :-), Great article! I love the Wilson Combat and the Ed Brown, but I do think that one of the best 1911s money can buy is the Springfield TRP. Condition at purchase: Used. We hate SPAM and promise to keep your email address safe. SW1911 what's around 29.6 oz. My household is very inclusive, diverse and tolerant as well. See our full review of both the C and C2 here and our video review below. IMHO one of the best values in a 1911, is a Colt Mk IV Series 70 Gold Cup from the early 70's. Well ok, but they just work! Desert Eagle 1911 c - my first foray into 1911's and I could not be happier. Change magazines. One was a trophy gold cup and the other a government level. They are absolutely the best 1911 in the 700-900 range. Pete. It was jam-happy. Good luck on the replacement. And one made wherever they are now. in upgrades to make it reliable, and accurate. Anyways I came across this article by chance and to me it is jaw dropping due to its simplicity, snappiness and comprehension. A couple thousand rounds in and nary a hiccup. Don't forget the 1911s chambered in 38 Super! This gun has never let me down and I've never had any kind of malfunction with it. The grip screws and trunions were junky, even when "glued in." Yup. The VELTRO is the best of the best. $33.25. MSRP. Probably the BEST bang-for-your-buck 1911 out there (match grade barrel, forged frame and slide). Ive got a Sig 1911 that is probably the best one I own, but Ive got some small models in .380 & 9mm, 45acp will always be my favorite. Being a beautiful looking 45 that sells at a Grand new 750.00 was a very good price point. I have a colt competition in stainless I really love this 1911 one of the best I have ever shot. For those looking for an excellent mid-sized carry 1911, check out the 4.25-inch commander S&W 1911SC E-Series. You need to include Ruger in your list. Very comfortable, and performed well in one IPSC comp, and won a shoot at my club '06. I own a Taurus PT 1911 full size .45 caliber, is the gun has everything I want. Want more 1911s in 10mm? 1 A couple years later my wife and I took a handgun training/safety course where I shot Dad's gun for the first time. No other words are needed! It still amazes me that NO ONE ever lists the S&W e-Series 1911. Did Vickers use that 1911 or a Glock in Waco? The RR was born in late 43, early 44 and as far as I can tell was not a rebuild, how I would love to hear it's story. I am a firm believer that if you buy a gun then it should not need to be modified. Not to mention an awesome trigger. I do own several 1911's - a 1930 Commercial, a Remington Rand WWII survivor, a Colt officers model I put am ambi safety on and a pristene model 70 (actually belongs to my wife) but I did not have a 1911 for just knocking around and taking to the range or whatever. Oh well, Colt lovers are like bird crap, theyre everywhere. I own a Springfield TRP and really loved it that's until I started shooting Wilson Combat. I have not tried a Staccato yet, it's on my list! 1911 Custom Grips Our grips are pictured with our screws, which are available as a separate purchase. Hmmm. Again, it's personal preference. Only time Ive ever experienced a fail was due to my own lack of knowledge with the gun. The Pro line is also finished in matte stainless steel and features authentic wooden grips instead of laminate. First trip to the range today with mine. I've only shot them a couple times at a range near me and each time they are far and away the best experience I've ever had. But todays Colt 1911, out of their custom shop will probably require $500 in upgrades to make them as reliable as their standard pre 1986 models. 644.99 . While every 1s opinion is fine and dandy I currently have a rock island ,a kimber,a colt and just bought a knighthawk grp. My 30+ years of handgun experience, I strongly believe that the CZ version of Dan Wesson are among the finest 1911's produced today and for the money they are probably the best and most spectacular choice! Forged frame and slide, 25 lpi front strap checkering, metal MSH, full carry melt and night sight. If I could afford to buy 10 different 1911s (my goal for my collection some day) I am sure 6 or 7 of them would be Kimbers. Wesson knows how to tune a 9mm 1911, and.short of a Wilson/Night Hawk, Wessons are the best non-custom 1911s out there.no caveats. I agree ive put every kind of ammo i could get my hands on through my CMD Check out fusion firearms 1911. The 10mm and full sizes they have are also gorgeous. Custom Handguns. Then CZ-USA bought the company. I LOVED the artical! Ended up with the Valor, and have since acquired DW's in CCO-size (Valkyrie) and Officer's-size (ECO). Every 1911 Ive ever pressed the trigger on has been a joy to shootincluding the Colts Ive hadjust poking at the Colt fans. The pistol runs like a champ. I bought my Cold Gold Cup 45 in 1980 while on active duty. It's obviously cheaper than the above stated Rock Island (and from another Filipino factory), but many online reviews say it runs comparable to the O.G. And now I finally have one! Personallyalmost all handguns out there are more accurate than I ever could be. Now I'm fighting the urge to buy a full-size version for myself. The worst gun for jamming was my Colt Light Weight Commander. Their target model is a sweet shooter Bought way back in the 1990s. I just ordered one! These are for people who want a 1911 but cant afford to go out and buy an uber-expensive 1911. The guns here wont be slick hand-fitted showpieces but rather ones that will do the job and get better with a minimal amount of work. And, accuracy out of the 3-inch officer-sized barrel groups well at distances out to 15 yards, even when rapidly fired. I have two and would put them up against any of these 1911's for accuracy or reliability. But with good ammo and good magazines, this gun is ready to rock and roll when you need it. buy Commander 1911 85624 for sale best price. During the 4500 round course, each Operator had between 50 and 500 failures. Springfield Mil Spec, the best there is without going custom. Yes!! Time owned prior to review: 3 years. Fit and finish on both are very good. Many purists decry other brands of 1911s (or calibers) as fakes and unworthy to bear the name. The SW1911 line is also differentiated by size. But they are a touch overpriced. Period. The rock island is worth what you pay for no more no less..The kimber has been a great gun although finicky when it comes to ammobut fun no less.The colt on the other hand has been extremely disappointing first of all the trigger sucks it's been wobbly from out of the box and just got worst tried to get colt to fix it and was told nothing wrong with it and have heard from many people that it's common.on colts so now I got to spend out of pocket to fix it some measuring stick. model is getting ready for the 460 upgrade.. What about the smith and Weston performance center 1911, is that a good 1911 or should I go with the colt? Wilson Combat has several upgrades in this gun that most people have to install after they buy a gun, but here it comes standard. Never a ftf. (BTW - I used that 220 Sig - the first one with a heel mag release for about 10 years - then bought one with an "American" mag release and carried it for 30 years - still have it and it is still an amazing .45, but it has been retired to a "standby" status. Compare . It had trouble feeding modern HP ammo with the bullet getting stuck on the feed ramp. I'm surprised you didn't discuss Dan Wesson 1911s. 2) Colt M1911A1 Canadian Contract: S/N 930,000 to 936,000 = 1943 ( 1,515 military model pistols were shipped to Canada through the Lend-Leased Act from this serial number range.) Smith & Wesson has gone after the base level Colt Defender and the full fat Kimber with a minimalist, younger design. FAST, FREE shipping over $80! JUST MHO though. The DW 38 Pointman has become my favorite 1911 because of the flexibility in velocity and bullet weight. towards your level. The RIA has a superior trigger to the Kimbers. Actually, Both Remington Arms and Remington Rand manufactured 1911 pistols. I recommend checking out the SIG Sauer 1911 TACOPS (45 or 9). Maybe 4-5 FTE in ~2000rds with my Ultra FS and those duds were with the alum cases. The Springfield kick harder than the surplus. In 4500 rounds, the Taurus had 3 failues. $500 starter pistol. Cant wait to get my hands on it! The PT-1911 should be considered by anyone looking to spend less than $500 to get into a 1911. MIM parts everywhere, poorly fitted ejector, beavertails mounted but nowhere blended (my factory SIG 1911 has better fitment). Just a pleasure to shoot. I have the TCP but the Guardian is awesome as well! The Oregon made Kimber is a touch better than the later model as far as fit and finish is concerned. Probably the best option under $1K IMO. A true blast from the past. The Vickers Master Class is most certainly a gun designed with a mission. I cannot believe Dan Wesson didn't make your list. Me too. Ed Brown customer service treats you like they are doing you a favor. they have the best price on the market! You simply press the 2-lb trigger, move the dot over the target, rinse and repeat. .I'm getting old. I have not experienced any failures to fire or feed that were not related to my reloads being slightly out of spec as to the OAL. I had zero of your issues with any of them. * We will perform custom gunsmithing work on most of the following manufacturer's 1911 Pistols: Colt, Dan Wesson, Ed Brown, Kimber, Les Baer, Remington, Rugar, Sig Sauer, Smith & Wesson, Springfield. I purchased a government model which came Cerokoted black/od green from Legacy Sports. The Wesson is assembled with more attention to fitment a d the s&w, and of the Performance Center Smith and Wesson is at all like the E-Series, I was less enthused after disassembly. STI phased out the Trojan in 2017, and no longer produces ANY 1911's!! Several Gold Cup National Match versions included. Weve got a dedicated section for the AR-15 here. 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