Help deciding on a cheap(er) 1911

[chevy46514]

I know what the guy meant though. If I wasn't familiar with how Straight 8 sights work I would have thought wrong.

 

[charley59]

I've had a PT1911 Stainless since 2008. I guess the older models had Heinie straight-8 sights like mine, and the most recent ones have 3 dot Nowaks. Great gun with around 4000 rounds thru the gun. The only problems I've ever had with this gun are: (1) the plunger tube started to work loose. but I restaked it. (2) It will not feed JHP ammo from CMC .45 magazines. But feeds everything from cheap .45 magazines I bought from DPMS. Otherwise, no problems with this gun. And I would not hesitate to buy another.

 

[Spikedog]

Don't discount the Rock Island 1911's. I have a compact tactical and it's great. It's officer sized and fits all 1911 parts that I have purchased.

 

[dyerwatcher]

I would recommend looking for a good used 1911. If you are going to shoot it - you may get a higher quality weapon for the same price as new

 

[Ted]

Springfield Armory manufactures a very good Mil Spec/GI series 1911, that I've found new for $400.

Its a good, solid 1911.

 

[Kev]

I have a Colt Commander. Very smooth shot and no problems to report.
As for the cost.. it was very cheap for me... a b-day present from my brothers.

So best way to get a cheap(er) 1911 is to have great family to buy one for you..