Best 1911 for the money.

[Crbn79]

So I shot a Hi-Point .45 the other day, I told the owner he should spray paint it yellow and put a DeWalt sticker on it. Safe to say that's not going to be my .45 replacement.

 

[Sigsauerosarus Rex]

Yeah that Hi-Point .45 was big and heavy enough to be considered a crew-served weapon.

 

[osbornk]

Speaking of which....

I have held some RIA 1911's. They always seem to be fitted as well or better than some others I have looked at for up to twice the price. You can get one with VZ grips, decent sights, FL guide rod (meh), ambi safety (ugh), extended beaver tail for $500 or so. And the triggers usually don't suck any worse than most within $300 of that price point. So are the frames/slides of a material inferior enough that these are not worth dropping quality internals into? Or is it a matter of resale value? They just don't seemto be popular with those who are going to work on their pistols. I'm guessing there is a good reason. But to my uneducated mind, if you're going to gut a pistol anyway, why pay $900-1100 for a pistol you're going to gut anyway, why not pay half that if you can find one that's tight enough? I keep wrestling with this. I want a springer, but if I'm going to have it redone, why pay the extra money?

I just ordered a tactical in 9mm from Gallery of Guns. It's supposed to be here tomorrow. It was slightly under $500, including tax and background check. I did a lot of research before I ordered and the people who have them are very happy with them and the CS is outstanding with a lifetime warranty. Armscor is the largest maker of 1911s in the world.

 

[churchmouse]

I just ordered a tactical in 9mm from Gallery of Guns. It's supposed to be here tomorrow. It was slightly under $500, including tax and background check. I did a lot of research before I ordered and the people who have them are very happy with them and the CS is outstanding with a lifetime warranty. Armscor is the largest maker of 1911s in the world.

Post #75 and #76.........Amrscor may make a lot of them but they are not the best at it.

 

[bjenkins]

here you go... Nice 1911 for $600

https://www.indianagunowners.com/forums/handguns-pistols-revolvers/393835-ruger-sr1911-lnib-nwi.html

So I wonder for the money which is nicer the Ruger or the new 1911 from CZ? Not much difference in price if buying new.

 

[churchmouse]

So I wonder for the money which is nicer the Ruger or the new 1911 from CZ? Not much difference in price if buying new.

That is a tough question.
Depends on what you like/want in a gun. You being the proud owner of both you understand.

I like my CZ's. I love my 97b........."But"......I shoot a 1911 so much better. And there is that pesky 9mm/.45ACP thingy.

 

[88E30M50]

So I wonder for the money which is nicer the Ruger or the new 1911 from CZ? Not much difference in price if buying new.

I've not seen the internal parts of the Ruger, but have disassembled my CZ completely. From what I've seen, you would be hard pressed to find a better 1911 for under $800 than the new CZ 1911. There are no MIM parts inside and the machine work is beautiful. The gun is tight, but functions flawlessly through the 300 rounds I've put downrange in the 5 days since getting it. My Kimber cost more, but is filled with MIM parts and had a plastic MSH. My Colt DE cost more, but has sloppy machine work throughout and was also filled with MIM parts and a plastic MSH.

The Rugers are a good looking 1911 and have a good reputation for reliability. Anyone know what the quality of the internals is like?

 

[88E30M50]

That is a tough question.
Depends on what you like/want in a gun. You being the proud owner of both you understand.

I like my CZ's. I love my 97b........."But"......I shoot a 1911 so much better. And there is that pesky 9mm/.45ACP thingy.

Same boat here. As much as I love my CZ 9mms at the range, I still don't care for 9mm in the holster. I love my .40 Glocks and shoot them well, but when it comes right down to it, I shoot the 1911 platform better.

 

[wtburnette]

here you go... Nice 1911 for $600

https://www.indianagunowners.com/forums/handguns-pistols-revolvers/393835-ruger-sr1911-lnib-nwi.html

That's not bad. It's closer to what I paid for mine last year. Back last year in November, CDNN Sports had the SR1911 for $599.99 with $15 shipping. Add the $15 FFL fee and it was right at $630 delivered. For the price, it was one heck of a deal.

I've not seen the internal parts of the Ruger, but have disassembled my CZ completely. From what I've seen, you would be hard pressed to find a better 1911 for under $800 than the new CZ 1911. There are no MIM parts inside and the machine work is beautiful. The gun is tight, but functions flawlessly through the 300 rounds I've put downrange in the 5 days since getting it. My Kimber cost more, but is filled with MIM parts and had a plastic MSH. My Colt DE cost more, but has sloppy machine work throughout and was also filled with MIM parts and a plastic MSH.

The Rugers are a good looking 1911 and have a good reputation for reliability. Anyone know what the quality of the internals is like?

I don't know what to look for. I'll have it at the shoot this month and I'd be happy to let you take a look.

 

[88E30M50]

Can't wait. I have not shot a Ruger 1911 before and hopefully, will change that at the shoot.

 

[wtburnette]

Can't wait. I have not shot a Ruger 1911 before and hopefully, will change that at the shoot.

I really like mine. Very accurate gun and I love the looks of it, especially with the black grey VZ Operator II grips on it

 

[churchmouse]

I've not seen the internal parts of the Ruger, but have disassembled my CZ completely. From what I've seen, you would be hard pressed to find a better 1911 for under $800 than the new CZ 1911. There are no MIM parts inside and the machine work is beautiful. The gun is tight, but functions flawlessly through the 300 rounds I've put downrange in the 5 days since getting it. My Kimber cost more, but is filled with MIM parts and had a plastic MSH. My Colt DE cost more, but has sloppy machine work throughout and was also filled with MIM parts and a plastic MSH.

The Rugers are a good looking 1911 and have a good reputation for reliability. Anyone know what the quality of the internals is like?

The internals are near the same as any other MIM filled 1911. The triggers on a few I have fondled are pretty fair right out of the box.
I always dump the MIM parts and save them for the unfortunates I now that opt for Armscor built pieces and have issues.

 

[bjenkins]

The internals are near the same as any other MIM filled 1911. The triggers on a few I have fondled are pretty fair right out of the box.
I always dump the MIM parts and save them for the unfortunates I now that opt for Armscor built pieces and have issues.

You are brutal CM! LOVE IT!

 

[churchmouse]

You are brutal CM! LOVE IT!

But honest. If you ever get into an Armscor offering and try and up-grade it you will understand.
They are cheap for good reason. I will never own one not even by accident.

 

[RustyHornet]

But honest. If you ever get into an Armscor offering and try and up-grade it you will understand.
They are cheap for good reason. I will never own one not even by accident.

Only reason I own one is because TCM!

Had to scroll up and check to be sure I wasn't in the CZickness thread!

 

[jgreiner]

What about the Taurus 1911s? Are they that inexpensive for a reason?

YES

 

[jgreiner]

Here's a nice 1911 for the money on ar15.com and the guy has a lot of feedback.
I think these are about $1000-1100 new.
The add has been bumped a lot, so I'll bet it could be had for $800
Good looking gun too
The SW1911TA is like a regular E-series, but has a rail and night sights.

S&W 1911TA with accessory rail $875 SHIPPED - AR15.COM

Nice gun, I have the regular E series Bobtail two tone (pict is my avatar). I shot a lot of 1911's, fondled far more, only found one even close to as good feleing as the E series. That was a Kimber. But after reading about Kimber issues, I opted for the S&W. And i have never looked back. finest gun I have EVER owned OR shot.

 

[jgreiner]

Not a fan of the snake scale cuts.

I know some aren't. I like em..and they grip well.

 

[churchmouse]

I know some aren't. I like em..and they grip well.

I have had a few E-series and they ran very well. No operational complaints.

I am not a purest in the least but the snake scale cuts/external extractor just were not for me.

Just a personal preference. They are handsome and well made guns.

 

[churchmouse]

Only reason I own one is because TCM!

Had to scroll up and check to be sure I wasn't in the CZickness thread!

The TCM is a nice piece.

I should state I do not like Armscor 1911's