What 1911 is best under $1,000? Para, Springfield , Kimber, Colt, etc?

[RoyalTenenbaum]

While it doesn't have the beaver tail, I am smitten with my milspec springer 1911. It is like the Toyota of 1911s. Works right out of the box like nobody's business, tight, never fails to feed. On top of that it has classic sexy looks which is not something I think befits Toyotas, not looking to start any fights. As for the beav, it would be simple to add with one of your choice from brownells after you get a good feel for the gun and would allow you the opportunity to get to know a gunsmith in your area while doing a pretty simple task.

 

[AccuRat]

I'm surprised no one's mentioned Dan Wessons. Maybe they're over a grand these days, I don't know, but I bought my NIB CBOB for $850 less than a year ago. UNREAL fit and finish, crazy tight slide to frame interface, lots of Ed Brown parts standard, accurate as hell (!) and simply priced right. I know the CBOB has been discontinued and replaced by the $1400 VBOB, so a used CBOB is probably the best you'll find unless you get lucky. I handled a buddy's semi-custom, $1500 Fusion and was not left wanting to trade in my CBOB.

I have an early STI Trojan as well. It's currently set up for .45 Super, but it's a wonderful all milled steel platform. I thought about selling it when I bought my CBOB, but I just couldn't part with my first 1911. Too accurate, too reliable, too personalized by me to let it go and the support from STI when I needed it was very, very good.

 

[abmears]

I currently own a para, however I think my next will be a Kimber

 

[HICKMAN]

$630 from Brazzos, pure awesome

 

[NHT3]

IMHO Kimber Gen I would be your best bet.. Like a previous post I prefer the 4" pistols.

 

[shawnfox12]

well ive shot a few 1911 and for the money and fit function and daily carrie i would say the springfield 1911-A1 its a grest gun and looks good as well .....every kimber ive priced out is over a grand and the A1 is up there in price but ive alway loved springfield so its all what feels right to you ive have a few friends that all run 1911 in all diffrent makers so pm me and ill round you up a few and let go the range

 

[hzwj67]

I HAVE AND CARRY A KIMBER ULTRA CDP. IT'S A BIT OVER A GRAND, BUT I ABSOLUTELY LOVE IT. LIGHT, EASY TO CARRY, ACCURATE AND I HAVE NO PROBLEM WITH RECOIL. I ALSO OWN AND CARRY A BERETTA ,40 SW COUGAR.

 

[sig1473]

Springfield Loaded Champion by far!!! Bull barrel, match trigger, ambi safety, night sights, etc. Fantastic gun. Most accurate gun that I have ever shot and that includes Sigs, HKs, CZs, XDs, Glocks, Berettas, Taurus, S&Ws, Rugers & Kimbers.

 

[planedriver]

70 series colt.... customize to your heart's content or your wallet is empty

 

[AccuRat]

CBOB with Sarge's custom micarta grips:

STI Trojan with my own handmade desert ironwood grips:

 

[Airborne33]

This question of which is the best under 1K is kind of pointless. Modern 1911's made by any of the major brands all produce fine guns. They also produce lemons as well. Many people have left suggestions on what to look at. Bottom line, since the features that you might want in a 1911 will not be the same as everyone else's, then there is no "Best" 1911 for any pricepoint that will be the same as everyone else.

Shop around, do your homework, find people who live close and have what you are interested in. You can always just take a chance and just grab something up and modify it and shoot it until it becomes the perfect gun for under 1K for you.

Bottom line. I really wish people would quick asking for what the best is under 1k or any price point. All it does is make for some mostly pointless chatter that will get you nowhere at all. Chances are you already have something in mind and are just looking for a few people to mention your brand and model before you go out and buy it.

Asking what is the best gun for under 1k, is like me asking what is the best burger for under 2 bucks.

Sorry for venting. Again I don't mean to insult anyone, I'm just really getting tired of these posts. You see them all the time.

 

[AccuRat]

Come on Airborne, Infebious has all of 37 posts to his credit. He wants to join the 1911 crowd and is just looking for some input. What you posted is nearly 100% correct....each 1911 is an extension of its owners tastes and preferences, but new shooters and afficianados are joining our ranks every day and I think we, as more seasoned handgunners (yeah, I only have 40 posts HERE, thousands elsewhere) owe it to our sport to help educate newer shooters, regardless of how many times the question is asked. Yeah, I get the "use the search button" comment and agree. But we all have to learn sometime, somewhere and this forum seems to have a strong following of educated and helpful folks. Heck, if nothing else, pass on your insight and experiences and pad your post count.

I'm just sayin'....

 

[wetidlerjr]

...Asking what is the best gun for under 1k, is like me asking what is the best burger for under 2 bucks...

Well, what is the best burger for under 2 bucks ?

 

[kennys_67]

Well I have had my Colt for 22 years and would never get rid of it, love the kimbers, SA. I am going to buy another SA and load it the way I want. I guess that is something to consider, is if you want to do the"loaded" yourself. Kimber has it already done for ya and most SA's, if you add things to it, will come out to the same price in the end

 

[kennys_67]

And I vote for the Burger King Buck double for $1

 

[RoyalTenenbaum]

Dude, really? If you are so tired of these posts then you should be good at spotting the tag lines. Do us all a favor and don't bother clicking if you are tired of these types of posts. Each time a question is asked, even if over and over, different answers crop up and we are all here to learn and share info, experience and of course have fun! thats my

This question of which is the best under 1K is kind of pointless. Modern 1911's made by any of the major brands all produce fine guns. They also produce lemons as well. Many people have left suggestions on what to look at. Bottom line, since the features that you might want in a 1911 will not be the same as everyone else's, then there is no "Best" 1911 for any pricepoint that will be the same as everyone else.

Shop around, do your homework, find people who live close and have what you are interested in. You can always just take a chance and just grab something up and modify it and shoot it until it becomes the perfect gun for under 1K for you.

Bottom line. I really wish people would quick asking for what the best is under 1k or any price point. All it does is make for some mostly pointless chatter that will get you nowhere at all. Chances are you already have something in mind and are just looking for a few people to mention your brand and model before you go out and buy it.

Asking what is the best gun for under 1k, is like me asking what is the best burger for under 2 bucks.

Sorry for venting. Again I don't mean to insult anyone, I'm just really getting tired of these posts. You see them all the time.

 

[sig1473]

This question of which is the best under 1K is kind of pointless. Modern 1911's made by any of the major brands all produce fine guns. They also produce lemons as well. Many people have left suggestions on what to look at. Bottom line, since the features that you might want in a 1911 will not be the same as everyone else's, then there is no "Best" 1911 for any pricepoint that will be the same as everyone else.

Shop around, do your homework, find people who live close and have what you are interested in. You can always just take a chance and just grab something up and modify it and shoot it until it becomes the perfect gun for under 1K for you.

Bottom line. I really wish people would quick asking for what the best is under 1k or any price point. All it does is make for some mostly pointless chatter that will get you nowhere at all. Chances are you already have something in mind and are just looking for a few people to mention your brand and model before you go out and buy it.

Asking what is the best gun for under 1k, is like me asking what is the best burger for under 2 bucks.

Sorry for venting. Again I don't mean to insult anyone, I'm just really getting tired of these posts. You see them all the time.

I guess I apologize for wasting your valuable time. Last time I checked you don't have to respond if you don't want to.

 

[hodgej1843]

Well, what is the best burger for under 2 bucks ?

i also would like to know........

 

[hodgej1843]

I guess I apologize for wasting your valuable time. Last time I checked you don't have to respond if you don't want to.

someone needs a hug...

 

[sig1473]

someone needs a hug...

I love hugs....just depends on who they are from