1911 for $500

[TROOPER]

OK guys, let the debate (brand wars) begin.

Can I get a 1911 (full size) for $500 and which one?

Firstly, I've never owned a 1911 (I'm a Sig fan), and not sure if I should go new or used.

Secondly if I'm getting a 1911, it's GOING to be .45 ACP, so don't even recommend anything else.

No, I'm not buying a $3000 Wilson Combat either..

I could be talked into a higher budget (max $800), but I have to justify it for the right reasons..., quality, reliability, parts, repair costs etc etc.

I'd also like Stainless, as I have a dozen evil black firearms already.

So I'll throw a few out there and lets hear your suggestions:

Colt (obviously), Springfield Armory, Rock Island Armory.

GO....

 

[fivepointstar]

dude this question is asked like once a week??? you're a senior member you should know this?

please do a search

 

[TROOPER]

Fair point LOL, I'm just being lazy..!

 

[Silverlode]

dude this question is asked like once a week??? you're a senior member you should know this?

please do a search

Take it easy Bro. You have 23,202 posts. I'm going to go out on a limb and guess at least 202 of them weren't necessary.

 

[jimbobborg]

I purchased a bright Nickel RIA 1911 last year for the princely sum of $435. Is that pimp enough for you? I will say, the sights are ridiculous, I'm getting them swapped out at some point for some that won't blind me during the day.

 

[stu929]

Not to mention at time the search button craps out and isn't worth a damn.

In that price range you would be hard pressed to find a Springfield. For the money I have heard great things about RIA. I've been eyeing a 4.25 inch model for a while.

 

[mikec]

RIA and the other Filipino makers are building decent guns right now. For a little more you can buy a STI Spartan that has STI guts with a RIA frame and slide. I think they are in the $800 range.

Chad also likes the Taurus 1911's.

Whichever you buy you must use quality mags. Wilson makes some of the best mags.

 

[Hotrod Diesel]

why not a SIG 1911? You'll have to atleast double your price point, but I don't consider myself a sig fan and I want a sig 1911. Ok so I am a german gun fan...


Edit: I knew Sig originated with a german company, did not know they were now HQ'd in USA...

 

[fivepointstar]

Take it easy Bro. You have 23,202 posts. I'm going to go out on a limb and guess at least 202 of them weren't necessary.

na.....I'd say 22K weren't necessary

 

[fivepointstar]

Not to mention at time the search button craps out and isn't worth a damn.

.

I did a quick search and found 3-4 threads on the 1st page.....Rookie

 

[TROOPER]

why not a SIG 1911? You'll have to atleast double your price point, but I don't consider myself a sig fan and I want a sig 1911. Ok so I am a german gun fan...

HaHa, yeah THIS.. Double the price point is what I'd like to avoid, or I'd run out and get a Sig POW 1911

Heard some good things about RIA, if I recall there was a MDS group buy on an engraved RIA, that would be sweet if it came up again.

As a side note, I'm looking for a range run..
Until I know more about 1911s etc etc, I'll stig to my Sig for defense.

 

[bean93x]

around $7-8 you can get a springer loaded model. nice fancy features like beveled edges, flared ejection port, night sights, beavertail grip saftey, serrations, etc.. i love mine..

 

[tech24]

I hate searches!
Ones I've handled, and liked (jury is sill out on RIA)

springer..not sure what model: great gun no failures reported
Remington: talo edition, I own this and its really nice for $700. No failures but only shoot 200gn swcs also not available in SS
RIA: my bothers again not sure what model: a few FTF(eed) with 230 ball brass cases cheap plinkin stuff. Will not feed tula steel cases with any reliability at all. Still decent shooter though

all above .45s single stack

 

[glock9mm]

I recommend the RIA in that price range. I have one and it has performed excellent!

 

[Ooops]

I'd stay away from used 1911s. You don't know if some kitchen table gunsmith screwed with it already.

From what I've seen RIAs can be good to go. I bought a Sig 1911 and wasn't impressed. For the money you can get a Colt. Nothing German about that Sig unless somebody was having a brew when they built it.

I would save and get a decent 1911 than drop 500 bucks on something crappy.

Low cost and 1911 don't seem to mix.

 

[BradMacc82]

Ohh my, 5 to 1 odds this thread goes into the shitter by midnight.


RIA or Taurus would probably be the best bets for that price range, may have to spend just a touch more for a Taurus, but for range use, either one should do just fine.

My experience with Taurus' 1911's haven't been that bad at all, good price, good accuracy, and a pretty decent trigger out of the box - still room for improvement, but for the price, not bad guns.

 

[sailskidrive]

I would up your anti a little and shop around for a used Springfield, Kimber, or Colt. The RIA 1911s far exceed the typical quality expectations of a gun in the $450 price category, however they are still pretty rough around the edges in comparison to the big three.

Besides, it just doesn't seem right buying a foreign made 1911A1. It's like buying an American flag hand sown in China.

 

[BradMacc82]

True, sailskidrive - but aren't RIA's made in the phillipine's?

The filipino's I know anyways, love the 1911 almost as much as any american I've met, sometimes more than.

 

[TROOPER]

I recommend the RIA in that price range. I have one and it has performed excellent!

Ohh my, 5 to 1 odds this thread goes into the shitter by midnight.


RIA or Taurus would probably be the best bets for that price range, may have to spend just a touch more for a Taurus, but for range use, either one should do just fine.

My experience with Taurus' 1911's haven't been that bad at all, good price, good accuracy, and a pretty decent trigger out of the box - still room for improvement, but for the price, not bad guns.

RIA, does keep popping up.

And I'm not putting my life on the line here, it's a range gun, because I don't have a .45 LOL

I've already got a Beretta M9A1 (the 1911 replacement), so I'd thought I'd go with an "original"

And while I am somewhat not inclined to buy used, as there is no way to prove the round count. I am also not needing a second mortgage if I spend $500 and end up with a lemon.

 

[sailskidrive]

True, sailskidrive - but aren't RIA's made in the phillipine's?

The filipino's I know anyways, love the 1911 almost as much as any american I've met, sometimes more than.

Granted they are fairly US friendly even though a little over 100 years we decided to "civilize" them....