Looking for a 1911

[Sirraf]

So I am in the market for a 1911. I have never owned a 1911 before. I am not looking for anything custom, and my budget is max $1200. The one I am favoring the most right now is the Sig Emperor Scorpion. I guess my list of must haves are:

5'' barrel
.45 ACP
Night Sights
No guide rod
Good Quality


To you 1911 owners out there, what other recommendations do you have?

 

[VENOM1]

Dan Wesson. Take a look at GunBrokers or other online webpages that have budding platforms. Also, you might be able to find a clean pre-owned piece.


Slinging Led, EDC, Tight Lines, Razor Sharp Knives and Conceal Carrying!

 

[GNBRETT]

Should be able to find a used one for $400-500. A Thompson shud run u $500 or so a Kimber gonna run about $900-1200 unless its really customized. Agreed Gunbroker.com

 

[bglf83]

my recommendation. Both can be had right at your budget.

Colt's Manufacturing LLC

or

PERFORMANCE CENTER Model SW1911 | Smith & Wesson

 

[2013GT'ed]

Had my scorpion for 5 years now, not a single issue. Accurate as hell, often used as my carry too. Have not had to do a single thing to it and it eats any ammo. Love the night sights that came on it.

 

[M91196]

Competition shooter with lots of 1911 and 2011 platform guns in hand.

The vast majority of issues experienced with any of these name brand quality guns is solved with high quality magazines.

So don’t cheap out there.

 

[BlksvtCobra01]

@OETKB


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[CV355]

Dan Wesson.

This. For the price, you can't beat one. You're in the $2k-$4k range with other brands to get the same level of quality.

Another good one to look into would be a Colt Gold Cup Match/Trophy. Kimber is good, but I believe they're a little overpriced. Ruger makes a decent SR1911 too.

 

[TK1299]

Kimber TLEii RL or Kimber Warrior.

 

[Sinister04L]

https://www.svtperformance.com/forums/threads/spin-off-gun-advice-thread-1911-talk.1159582/

 

[Sirraf]

https://www.svtperformance.com/forums/threads/spin-off-gun-advice-thread-1911-talk.1159582/

Perfect, thanks for link!

 

[CobraBob]

Competition shooter with lots of 1911 and 2011 platform guns in hand.

The vast majority of issues experienced with any of these name brand quality guns is solved with high quality magazines. So don’t cheap out there.

Spot on correct there. My primary pistol is my HK VP9SK 9mm. The magazines from the manufacturer aren't cheap, but for me there is no other option. I wanted the best/original HK magazines (made in Germany). Bought 5 @ $36.06 each.

 

[CobraBob]

Kimber TLEii RL or Kimber Warrior.
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That's a good looking 1911. One of these days I'm going to have to spring for my first 1911.

 

[OETKB]

So I am in the market for a 1911. I have never owned a 1911 before. I am not looking for anything custom, and my budget is max $1200. The one I am favoring the most right now is the Sig Emperor Scorpion. I guess my list of must haves are:

5'' barrel
.45 ACP
Night Sights
No guide rod
Good Quality


To you 1911 owners out there, what other recommendations do you have?

Sig's 1911 is proprietary if I recall correctly, and if you decide to change anything on the gun, other 1911 parts from places like Wilson Combat, Ed Brown, Baer, et all, may not fit it. 1911s are hot rods, people change stuff on them.

I was told recently by one of the most knowledgeable folks I know on 1911's that Sig is now being run by the same guy who screwed up Kimber. There are some nice Kimbers still out there, and some nice Sigs, but current production may or may not be up to speed with both company's past reputation.

You can get a Dan Wesson for that money you mentioned if you look.

 

[SVTdreamin04]

You wouldn't regret buying a Sig! They make a great 1911. They come with a great finish and fitment. They don't rattle when you shake them......like a Colt does. Kimber in the last couple of years has went down in quality in my opinion.

I love my Sig Sauer 1911. The slide is like butter, no sharp edges that need to be dehorned and they just work. The stock trigger feels good for a mass produced pistol.

I also like some of the Springfield 1911's in your price range. May check them out too.


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[mustangvsix]

Take a peek at ruger. Really enjoy mine and was my ticket into the 1911 world.

 

[Revvv]

Take a peek at ruger. Really enjoy mine and was my ticket into the 1911 world.

I wish I still had my Ruger 1911 R1. It was an amazing pistol. Perfect shot every time.

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[98 Saleen Cobra]

I love my Springfield Operator TRP..

 

[RedVenom48]

I heard Kimber had some recent quality issues. Something about using MIM parts in places they should have been?

First 1911 I shot was a Kimber, and it was a nice pistol. But if you have the money, you cant beat a Dan Wesson for the 1911 platform.

 

[Revvv]

I heard Kimber had some recent quality issues. Something about using MIM parts in places they should have been?

First 1911 I shot was a Kimber, and it was a nice pistol. But if you have the money, you cant beat a Dan Wesson for the 1911 platform.

If you have the money, Colt all the way, and upgrade with Wilson as needed.

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