WTB 1911 - best bang for the buck?

[johnb62]

If you do decide on a Colt XSE (other than the Combat Elite), you might want to hold out for a month or two as the newest production will be coming with a fitted beavertail grip safety (like on the Combat Elite).

That would be worth the wait. That is the only thing keeping me from buying one.

 

[SemperFiUSMC]

I've got a Rock Island Armory with target sights, front fiber optic, full length rail, the whole nine yards. Got it from the gun store in Plainfield. $609 total. $300 buys you a lot of ammo to practice with.

I've got several pistols. My RIA is as accurate as I can shoot at 25 yards anymore. Got a buddy who shoots 1911 competitively. He shot about as tight at 25 yards with the RIA as he did with his $2K Colts. That says something.

 

[wetidlerjr]

I've got a Rock Island Armory with target sights, front fiber optic, full length rail, the whole nine yards. Got it from the gun store in Plainfield. $609 total. $300 buys you a lot of ammo to practice with.

I've got several pistols. My RIA is as accurate as I can shoot at 25 yards anymore. Got a buddy who shoots 1911 competitively. He shot about as tight at 25 yards with the RIA as he did with his $2K Colts. That says something.

What Colt 1911 has a $2000 MSRP ?

 

[rushca01]

I'm sure it's been said already but your going to be hard pressed to beat a Springfield Armory 1911. Get the GI spec one and you will be good to go

 

[theturtle06]

Elmore's in Greenwood?...where bouts is that shop at?...I get to G-wood once in a while and I would like to check it out.

It is off 135 and Fry Road, behind the Mike's Car Wash. You may have to get off at 31 and then backtrack to 135 to get there.

520 N. Indiana 135 # I Greenwood, IN, 46142 - Google Maps

 

[ajb]

Midwest Gun Exchange in Mishawaka usually has a good selection. Bought my Springfield loaded there for $689.

www.midwestgunexchange.com

 

[SemperFiUSMC]

Customized Gold Cup.

What Colt 1911 has a $2000 MSRP ?

 

[Allenicomp]

I own several 1911s from Kahr through Ed Brown. If I had to choose just one, most bang for the buck, it would be Dan Wesson bobtail Classic. Took it and Ed Brown Kobra Carry to Gunsite School. Ended up shooting Dan Wesson 2x as much as Ed. In MHO, the best deal out there.

 

[southern.in.guy]

if you like Kimbers thats a good choice for your budget

 

[mrfjones]

just purchased a springfield last week after doing all the research and my price range was about like yours, I couldn't be happier with it. so far only shot about a hundred rounds through it and I can tell you not to skimp on the ammo, I did not like the 50 blazers I put through it but the Remington ammo was great.

 

[sheriff125]

i agree w/ the Taurus PT1911 i have one that is just as nice as my kimber custom II

 

[g+16]

Drink the Kool-Aid and buy a 1911, Come on over to the dark side, we have cookies

 

[HICKMAN]

I'm thinking about an STi Spartan, seems to be a lot of 1911 for the price.