Looking to buy my first 1911.

[churchmouse]

I switched out the 2 piece rod on my loaded to a Wilson Combat single piece unit and I couldn't be happier. I hated the 2 piece stock Springer guide rod. I never could keep the thing tight.

I remember that issue. I only have 1 two piece rod in use and it is in the loaded I mentioned. Went with the 1 piece in the rest. No issues so far.

 

[SERparacord]

I remember that issue. I only have 1 two piece rod in use and it is in the loaded I mentioned. Went with the 1 piece in the rest. No issues so far.

One piece is much better than the 2 piece. They may or may not smooth out the cycling a bit, lots of arguments from both sides on the subject.

 

[SERparacord]

I will have a look.

I have an old an severely abused 70 series Colt that I am looking at doing some work on. Winter project if I ever get the time. I had hopes that once retired I would have more time for such things but has not worked out that way.........

Judging by your AV you spend your time well. Spoil them then send them home.

 

[k1500]

I would suggest renting various models at a gun range. I've usually seen at least 2 different types at any given time at my local gun range. I rented Rock Island Armory and Springfield Armory pistols. The SA was a much better pistol while the RIA had malfunctions. I think the clerk said the SA was around the $800 price range.

 

[sbond]

Lots of 1911's Sig's, Kimbers, and Springfields in the 650-800 range to choose from.

 

[flnt38]

I changed the two piece rod in my loaded for an ed brown G I set. my gunsmith has me switched to the dawson one piece toolless guide rods with the spring loaded catch to hold it together for take down on my 2 bull barreled 1911's. they are kinda expensive but work very well in my experience

 

[PLM2001]

I just bought my first one. A Taurus PT1911 and I love it! Cost less than $700. It feels good, shoots great, and comes with a lifetime warrenty. What more could you ask for?

 

[Roll Tide]

Does browning not make a good 1911? Seems sad that they aren't on many lists...

 

[Taurahe]

Springfield range officer......

 

[NyleRN]

Springfield range officer......

+1

 

[SERparacord]

Does browning not make a good 1911? Seems sad that they aren't on many lists...

Browning does not make a 1911. They make a .22 that they call a 1911.

 

[tmfinney]

I've owned a Rock Island 1911 for about six years now and always have good things to say about it. I paid about $400 for it and dropped some money into it with parts from Wilson and it shoots great!!!

 

[Roll Tide]

Browning does not make a 1911. They make a .22 that they call a 1911.

Seems they should make one...considering.