1911 for $500

[wilcam47]

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....

I'll sell you my 1911 for $500

 

[TROOPER]

I'll sell you my 1911 for $500

What ya got?

 

[04RWon]

This remington r1 sounds really freaking good. Im still clueless between g.i. and whatever else they come in. Everything i read confuses me more

 

[Magnumite]

GI generally means the original small sights, standard tang grip safety, unaccurized fit and usually parked.

The modern rendition of the 1911 has high visibility sights, beavertail grip safety, generally better fit and finish goes from plain to excellent. All these improvements do make the pistol more shootable and groups are smaller. That is why the features are so prevelant.

Chad expounded on the effectiveness of the grip safeties. One can get near beavertsil effectiveness by going to a WWI tang grip safety but you better bob the hammer if using high thumb hold.

As far as the variations of the R1, usually a chart or a shop with a couple models helps. To sell the guns they need to make what folks want. High or low dollar, the 1911 is a collector's and 'accumulator's' gun.

 

[wilcam47]

What ya got?

its an argentine 1911

 

[TROOPER]

its an argentine 1911

LMAO, I just had a flashback to my time in the Falkland Islands....

I think the Brits took all the Argentine weapons last time we were there..

Anyone looking for a cheap FAL

 

[fivepointstar]

its an argentine 1911

LMAO, I just had a flashback to my time in the Falkland Islands....

I think the Brits took all the Argentine weapons last time we were there..

Anyone looking for a cheap FAL

I have an Argentine 1911, the quality is excellent!!! I think its better than RIA to be honest. They mark their 1911 police and military. Mine is marked with Juan Peron' Secret Police....similar to the Gestapo.

great shooter!

 

[TROOPER]

I have an Argentine 1911, the quality is excellent!!! I think its better than RIA to be honest. They mark their 1911 police and military. Mine is marked with Juan Peron' Secret Police....similar to the Gestapo.

great shooter!

I'm just messing, I'm sure they're good firearms.

Gotta be in great condition though.... "Never fired, only dropped once"..

 

[Semper Noctem]

This remington r1 sounds really freaking good. Im still clueless between g.i. and whatever else they come in. Everything i read confuses me more

I've got the R1 Enhanced and I really like it, however - at $900+ it is a bit beyond Troopers price range. Hell, even the base model R1 is about $650.

Worth it in my opinion.

 

[Silverlode]

Well... enough folks on here have bought the RIA's and had good experiences that it is probably a safe bet. I almost bought a RIA in 9mm, Lou at Shooter's talked me out of it.

External extractor?

 

[TROOPER]

I've got the R1 Enhanced and I really like it, however - at $900+ it is a bit beyond Troopers price range. Hell, even the base model R1 is about $650.

Worth it in my opinion.

I'll probably consider lifting the budget a little higher.

I just had $500 to play with for now (without the girlfriend complaining LOL), so I'm considering selling or trading an AR upper.

That should put me in the $1000 mark, plus plenty of ammo

 

[BradMacc82]

I'm just messing, I'm sure they're good firearms.

Gotta be in great condition though.... "Never fired, only dropped once"..

It's Argentinian - not French...,

 

[TROOPER]

It's Argentinian - not French...,

 

[tech24]

great now my mind went straight to poop

 

[BradMacc82]

That's what I'm talking about!!

Although she isn't smoking, so she can't be french...

 

[wilcam47]

LMAO, I just had a flashback to my time in the Falkland Islands....

I think the Brits took all the Argentine weapons last time we were there..

Anyone looking for a cheap FAL

that pic makes me want to cry... I dunno what the value is on my 1911...I was mostly being sarcastic...lol its prob worth $350...

 

[TROOPER]

I'll probably consider lifting the budget a little higher.

I just had $500 to play with for now (without the girlfriend complaining LOL), so I'm considering selling or trading an AR upper.

That should put me in the $1000 mark, plus plenty of ammo

I'm considering selling/trading this if anyone has a quality 1911.

May put an Ad in the classifieds later when I have time, but I'm at work

May keep the lower, but split the upper and stock if anyone's interested.

There's ~$2000 in this 18" SPR build (circa ~150rnds through it), plus I have a sweet BlackHawk case that fits it.

Build List:

Lower:
Rock River Arms - Stripped Lower
Rock River Arms - 2-Stage trigger kit
Rock River Arms - Winter Trigger Guard
A2 Buffer Tube Assembly
Magpul BAD (Battery Assist Device)
Suregrip Ergo Deluxe Tactical Grip
Engraved Ejection Port Cover - Molon Labe
MagPul PRS Stock

Upper:
Rock River Arms - A4 Upper Receiver Assembly
Rock River Arms - Bolt Carrier Group - Chromed
Bravo Company - BCMGunFighter Charging Handle - Large
YHM Low Profile Gas Block
YHM Rifle Length Gas Tube
YHM Phantom Compensator
YHM Bipod Adaptor
Caldwell XLA 6-9" Bipod
Midwest Industries - T-Series 15" Rail
White Oak Armament - 18" SPR Barrel
Burris Cantilever Scope Mount
Vortex CrossFire 4-12x40 Scope

 

[Yoshi]

Sorry for being off topic, but funny you should post this pic... I just watched a show on the Military Channel last night about the Royal Marines and how they used their semi-auto SLR's to defeat the Argentines who had the full-auto FALs. Even saw a similar pic where some Marines were piling up the FALs for destruction.

Anyway, just though I'd share.

 

[TROOPER]

Sorry for being off topic, but funny you should post this pic... I just watched a show on the Military Channel last night about the Royal Marines and how they used their semi-auto SLR's to defeat the Argentines who had the full-auto FALs. Even saw a similar pic where some Marines were piling up the FALs for destruction.

Anyway, just though I'd share.

Yep, it's true, the Brits only had the semi auto L1A1 SLR, while the Argies had the full autos.

I always found it (L1A1) to be very accurate, and "jam-free" in the right hands.

Always made me chuckle watching some idiot get a blackeye from it

I wasn't a fan of it's replacement though, the SA-80 (L85A1).

 

[Deep Creek Rock]

If you are wondering on the difference on the models of R1s - here is the link for the info from Remingtons webpage:

http://www.1911r1.com/

There are a few limited editions versions of R1's out there -not listed on Remingtons page. There is a "dealer exclusive" OD green, slide, and black frame that must not be too popular - theres plenty of them NIB for sale on Gunbroker.com. The price is not too far off from the standard "Talo" version.

All of the R1 are Gov sized - 5 inch barrels - for now.