His and hers 1911s

[Kungpowentrgrant]

My girlfriend saw his and hers 1911s on fb and is all riled up about that now. My question is whats a decently priced brand..the only stipulations I have going forward are NO GI sights, $800 max per gun and she likes skeletonized trigger and hammer (think minimal aftermarket parting)

 

[red_zr24x4]

Rock Island tacticals. They come with the hammer and trigger you want, have an extended beaver tail on the GP. Come with a lifetime warranty.
I picked up my 9mm for about $460 and my .45 for $490

 

[Atlas5]

The Springfield Armory Lightweight Operator might be a good choice. They have the skeleton style trigger she might like and the sight are tritium 3-dot. I've seen them go for about $800

 

[NHT3]

Rock islands are great for the money invested. If you want to go a little more upscale Kimber would be my choice.

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[partyboy6686]

My girlfriend saw his and hers 1911s on fb and is all riled up about that now. My question is whats a decently priced brand..the only stipulations I have going forward are NO GI sights, $800 max per gun and she likes skeletonized trigger and hammer (think minimal aftermarket parting)

What size 1911's are you looking for? Full size, Commander, Compact? Knowing this might help us with some suggestions.

 

[gunman41mag]

If you shop around you can find some CASPIAN for a great deal

 

[Kungpowentrgrant]

I'm looking at full size 45s. Do the ria tacticals have good three dot sights?

 

[red_zr24x4]

The are plain sights, but they have Novak ish cuts so its not hard to change

 

[mac45]

The Rock Island's are nice. Have one in .38 Super.
Another one worth looking at is the STI Spartan. Nicest trigger of any of my 1911's.
Mine is a .45 Government, but they make 'em in 3" & 4" as well, as well as in 9mm.

 

[GNRPowdeR]

I'm looking at full size 45s.

Springfield Armory Range Officer and a REVIEW

Worth the money, IMO... I have enjoyed several SA 1911s over the years. Best for the money. I've seen a RIA 1911 have issues when the user didn't have his thumbs in the right place. Instead of creating a simple FTE / FTF, he ended up with his thumb safety riding along the slide and charging serrations, leaving a major gouge along the slide. The RIA slides don't seem to have enough meat, IMO. That's me...

 

[Manatee]

How about a Ruger SR-1911 for you and a Commander length for her?