1911s TO AVOID.

[MisterGrubbs]

Whichever one is cheapest and is spec'd correctly to take Wilson parts

 

[HonkyTonkHale]

I have found that here is definitely a difference between the high end and low end 1911s when it comes to fit and finish. The tolerances do affect accuracy, but reliability is pretty solid on all of the government style options I have owned and shot. I agree to avoid any Officer (3" barrel) as it was never designed for that configuration. I have owned both Kimber and Springfield Officer's model, and both were unreliable. The only real dud that I have owned was a Para Ordnance double action. It was dumb of me to get something so different from the original design, and the thing was so loud se that it would rattle.

 

[Pokinfun]

You can get a Remington 1911 for $499 right now.

 

[ProBusiness]

You can get a Remington 1911 for $499 right now.

where please

 

[BobBarker]

Grabsgun has it for $499. Remington has an additional mail in rebate of $75

 

[SoonerP226]

And just to reinforce Gtg's point, I never had any trouble with my Officer's Model 1911s, and they were the ones I shot the best (aside from my Delta Elite, which I should've bloody well kept).

About 20 years ago, there was one brand (Essex, maybe?) that was notorious for cracked frames, but the other brand I recall being on the "1/10, would not buy" list is now on the "ZOMG Pwnies!1!!11!1" list, so who knows...

 

[MisterGrubbs]

Yup. Will be ordering myself one here in a moment as well. Throw a few upgraded parts in there and you'll have a wonderful gun.

 

[Glocktogo]

And just to reinforce Gtg's point, I never had any trouble with my Officer's Model 1911s, and they were the ones I shot the best (aside from my Delta Elite, which I should've bloody well kept).

About 20 years ago, there was one brand (Essex, maybe?) that was notorious for cracked frames, but the other brand I recall being on the "1/10, would not buy" list is now on the "ZOMG Pwnies!1!!11!1" list, so who knows...

Norinco? Great platform for a custom gun, but gunsmiths hate them. They eat tooling due to how hard the frames & slides are.

 

[Evan1678]

I'd stay away from the three-inch guns. Timing is critical on all semi-autos, and three inch 1911s have very little room for error (no pun intended). While it can be done, it is very hard to make a 3 in. 1911 run correctly.

I have heard this also.

 

[Pokinfun]

Thats the same place I was talking about, grabagun http://grabagun.com/rem-1911-45acp-5-7rd-blk-wlnt-2-mgs.html

Grabsgun has it for $499. Remington has an additional mail in rebate of $75

I have a low end RI officers model, for a carry weapon. It works as well as my kimber.

And just to reinforce Gtg's point, I never had any trouble with my Officer's Model 1911s, and they were the ones I shot the best (aside from my Delta Elite, which I should've bloody well kept).

About 20 years ago, there was one brand (Essex, maybe?) that was notorious for cracked frames, but the other brand I recall being on the "1/10, would not buy" list is now on the "ZOMG Pwnies!1!!11!1" list, so who knows...