best 1911 for the money????

[hoosiersasquatch]

where are you located????

I live near the Muncie area, but travel to Indy and Bloomington on a reqular basis

 

[churchmouse]

There is a good place for decent deals on the west side of indy. It is called "West side loan"
Yes, it is a pawn shop but they have a really decent assortment of New and used guns on display. The new pieces are priced as fairly as anywhere i have looked. They have some really nice 1911's in the case. a NIB Springer Trophy NM (one of my favorites) a Rem. in stainless down to the RIA's. Several Glocks and many others in all price ranges. Many AR's, shot and bolt guns as well. There is a NIB 10/22 ruger for $319 and that is as good a price as I have seen locally. My buddy Al (fellow ingo member) will take good care of you.
They are located at 10th and Tibbs. Stop in and check out the clientele for entertainment.

 

[bulldogg]

Never knew they sold guns there. I will check them out. I am at 10 and lynhurst

 

[MadAngler1]

Looking to get a 1911. I have noticed quite a variety available and at different prices. I have a friend who loves his Springfield mil spec, but was curious about reviews on the lower priced ones such as Remington, Rock Island etc. Any input is appreciated. thanks

Dan Wesson hands down. They use mostly the right parts, and they seem to be put together well. Other than buying a > $2k pistol, I think a Dan Wesson is a far better choice than a Kimber or Springfield Loaded. I haven't had any experience with the newer Colts, so I can't comment on their quality.

 

[Str8himalaya]

Gen I Kimber if you can find one

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Agreed once I got my extractor dialed in, been very very pleased with mine. Best money I ever spend on a firearm!

 

[BehindBlueI's]

There are a lot of good choices out there. Frankly, we live in the renaissance of 1911s, and everyone and his dog makes one.

Personally, I think Springfield is the best value, especially the Loaded lineup. You are getting a 1911 with all the standard modifications already done, done correctly, and warrantied. I bought one in 2002 or 2003, and other than the night sights are getting dim now its almost like new. Eats anything you want to run through it, the mag funnel is perfect (not too big, not too small), the trigger is soooo good. How good? Its like eating a bacon sandwich while watching attractive ladies do yoga, and getting paid for the experience. Yes, its that good.

There are guns that are cheaper that are just as reliable (Rock River comes to mind), and there are more expensive models that might be a touch nicer (Kimbers from "back in the day" come to mind). Springfield resides in the middle of the "X" where price and value meet.

 

[schick84]

I'm new to the site and i personally do not own one but what about a Taurus pt1911? I think you can pick one up in the 550-650 range new.

 

[rockhopper46038]

I'm new to the site and i personally do not own one but what about a Taurus pt1911? I think you can pick one up in the 550-650 range new.

I am not a fan of them, but there are quite a few of them out there. I think you can do a bit better than that on price, though.

 

[code_red]

Another Springfield fan here. I recently aquired a milspec model that has a few upgrades. Accurate and finish is great!

 

[Mitchell0481]

Springfield TRP. I'm not bias or anything.

 

[Sniper 79]

I have a Para GI Expert in stainless and absolutly couldnt be happier with it. I carry it and have shot informal matches with it. Use Chip McCormic stainless mags. I also reload 230 grain cast bullets for it. Very accurate, not a lot of frills gun,with a few modern updats such as bobbed hammer, nice target trigger, white dot sights. I paid 625 for it.

 

[Sniper 79]

I have also had experiance with a Colt 1991. Shot very well and never had any issues.

 

[troopjones]

Love my Rock Island Compact Tactical

 

[David]

Dan Wesson hands down. They use mostly the right parts, and they seem to be put together well. Other than buying a > $2k pistol, I think a Dan Wesson is a far better choice than a Kimber or Springfield Loaded. I haven't had any experience with the newer Colts, so I can't comment on their quality.

If you know who is selling Dan Wessons for what the OP is looking to pay.....PM me, please....i'll go buy em out.
I have a couple DWs and they are very nice guns, but hardly entry level priced. I also have a couple Rock Islands and a few in between. In my opinion the Rock Island tactical is the best value out there, they come with sights, hammer, and beavertail already upgraded from the GI model and can be had for not much over $400 if you shop around. I have had one for a few years now, it shoots any bullet out of any magazine and never gives me any trouble.

 

[Chetna]

Check out the lineup from Dan Wesson might be a little pricey it's a quality piece you can keep for life. Even if you decide to sell it they have almost a cult following. Fit and finish is second to none besides some of the custom pieces out there. Even my razorback 10mm which at the time was a lower end pistol from them it's great and always gets looks at the range

 

[dhw9am]

Metro Arms

This summer I had the chance to shoot a Metro Arms 45 1911.
The owner tells me it shoots better than his Remington.
I thought it was the most accurate pistol I have ever shot.
For your info.

 

[ederue]

I love my Kimber Custom II- base line for a Kimber but it out performs many of the other 1911s that I've shot. The mag it comes with is mediocre, I'd invest in a few Wilson mags- but the Kimber frame can't be beat.