truckin Posted November 10, 2009 Report Share Posted November 10, 2009 Been looking into getting a 1911 what do you all recommend getting? I'd like to stay in the 500-600 range. Also looking for a nice servicable M1 Garand if anyone has any leads. Looking for more or a vintage rifle not a new off the shelf. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KillJoy Posted November 10, 2009 Report Share Posted November 10, 2009 I am very happy with my Springfield 1911-A1. I had Kevin (formerly of Gander Mtn, then Blackwing, dunno where he is know) do wonders on the Trigger. Also, the Misses Dan Wesson Pointman 7 is AMAZING for the money. I do know that their prices have gone up since our purchase, and rightfully so, IMO. If you are ok with an entry level 1911, that you can Mod to your liking (ie - spend more $$$ on down the road), Springfield's Mil-Specs are nice,. Good Luck! :thumbup: KillJoy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
truckin Posted November 10, 2009 Author Report Share Posted November 10, 2009 I think i'm really likeing the Mil spec, or even the GI 45. Headed to a show in Wilmington in acouple weeks will see if i can pick one up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BloodRed Posted November 10, 2009 Report Share Posted November 10, 2009 If you are looking for a basic 1911, go with the Springfield Arms 1911's or Rock Island Arms 1911 if you can find one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RangerTurbo Posted November 11, 2009 Report Share Posted November 11, 2009 See THIS THREAD for suggestions on 1911's. If you know anyone who has access to CMP, or if you can come up with the credentials yourself to qualify, you can't go wrong picking up a service grade M1 Garand from there. Anywhere else you'll be overpaying. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rustlestiltskin Posted November 11, 2009 Report Share Posted November 11, 2009 If you are looking for a basic 1911, go with the Springfield Arms 1911's or Rock Island Arms 1911 if you can find one. +1. find these for $449 and up Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RyM3rC Posted November 11, 2009 Report Share Posted November 11, 2009 +1. find these for $449 and up I think our Springfield Armory USGI was about $400 or so from Vance's a few years ago. Shoots okay, is fussy about ammo like most 1911's are, and I can't shoot for shit with it but it's an alright gun. I'd take any of my Rugers any day over a cheapish 1911. More magazine capacity, shoots better (for me anyway), more reliable, easier to take down, better to grip, can shoot DA/SA, don't have to carry cocked & locked, and I could go on. I can't understand why these cost so much, it's a friggin USGI design, it should be like $200 like the commy pistols. Be aware that if you get one with plastic grips, they will crack if you look at them oddly. Better have a spare set or two around. Super cheap, and take about 3 seconds to change. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OGRE Posted November 15, 2009 Report Share Posted November 15, 2009 if you want blued the place I got my gun has a 1911-A1 Mil-spec for $499. I couldn't talk them down from thier 690 they wanted for the stainless milspec. mil-specs are a step above the G.I. model. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
copperhead Posted November 15, 2009 Report Share Posted November 15, 2009 Check to see if STI Spartans are in that price range, I'm not sure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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