I wish I could put my tax return towards a toy... unfortunately my wife has convinced me that the fung shei of my living room is in dire need of a couple of chairs at a couple thousand a pop. Had Cromwells and Wingbacks not been in the picture,.. I'd say find a good Colt. I have had several, and still own 3 SA 1911s, but my 1 Colt is my favorite. I think if I can get my wife's need for expensive furniture out of the way, a Colt Delta Elite is next on my list.
You can get a lot of 1911 now for under a grand. I believe you can get a stainless loaded for less than a grand.
You will save some coin going online. I saved over $300 by buying a Springfield TRP online as opposed to picking up the one setting on the shelf at H&H. If it were less than a hundred I'd have bought locally. But $300 is a bunch of ammo.
You will save some coin going online. I saved over $300 by buying a Springfield TRP online as opposed to picking up the one setting on the shelf at H&H. If it were less than a hundred I'd have bought locally. But $300 is a bunch of ammo.
I bought a used Springer SS Mil Spec at the gun show last week. Haven't got to shoot it yet. Show is a purdy little bugger.
I have Kimbers and some sti great out the box guns
Dan Wesson is a great bang for the buck, even though they've gotten pricier.
Smith & Wesson is too.
Taurus actually is as well.
Smith & Wesson is too.
Taurus actually is as well.
I would go for a springfield operator if you want rails. I have one and love it. I've had a few nice 1911's and for the $$ I really like the operator. You can get them brand new for $900, used for even less. Plus it has a nice finish compared with the parkerized finish of the RO.
I do have to call BS on this post. These is NO way the RO is going to get 1" groups @20yds out of the box. The TRP and TM say 2-2.5"groups @25yds out of the box.
I can do or better with a RIA for 450 brand new.
