1911 Help

[LPPOsecurity]

I recently got bit by the 1911 bug and have narrowed it down to a couple options, should I get a rock island for fairly cheap or spend a bit more and get a Springfield gi stainless, or is there another option u would advise in the $600 and under range of price

 

[Fireaxes]

Springfield. I'm not sure of the price point on the Taurus stainless 1911.

 

[drgnrobo]

Springfield Armory,rock islands are Ok but the fit ,finish & quality of the springfields are much better

 

[SundayShooter]

I have the Springfield GI Stainless and it is a nice piece. The Taurus PT1911's have a lot of custom features for a decent price. Several finishes to choose from, including stainless.

 

[mk2ja]

Springfield. I'm not sure of the price point on the Taurus stainless 1911.

I don't know about the stainless version specifically, but I have a blued Taurus 1911. I got it used for $500; it was in great condition and had less than 1,000 rounds fired. I believe you can get new ones for $600 or under.

I haven't found anything wrong with my Taurus, so I can personally recommend it for the OP's price range. Some may argue, though, that the OP might be better served to spend a little more for a more expensive model such as a Springfield or a Kimber. Since I've not tried any of those, I can't say they're wrong; I just know my Taurus works great and didn't cost as much.

Either way, welcome to the 1911 crowd!

 

[Jon Craig]

I do like my Taurus.

 

[dman65]

Good luck

I know I will take a beeting on this from all of the hard core 1911 people out there but I have had real good luck with these. for the money you just cant beat them. they are hard to find but well worth it. 450.00 new
These are also sold under the name Firestorm. same gun

AMERICAN CLASSIC II 1911 45ACP 5 DLX BL [AC45G-2 (AC45IIB)] - $449.95 : Pistols and Parts LLC, Leave Nothing To Chance

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[Jon Craig]

I know I will take a beeting on this from all of the hard core 1911 people out there but I have had real good luck with these. for the money you just cant beat them. they are hard to find but well worth it. 450.00 new

I saw one of those at a local pawn shop. Seemed pretty nice, actually.

 

[dman65]

commander version

here is the comander version
ACC45B - American Classic Commander 1911 .45 ACP 4.25

 

[jclark]

A friend of mine just picked up a Taurus for just under 600 dollars new.

 

[theturtle06]

CHeck out the Para-Ordnance GI Expert for something else in that price range. The enhanced model comes out of the box with a fiber optic front sight. I had one (sold it before I shot it though to fund a nicer 1911) and it locked up nice, was fitted well for the price. It was the basic GI Expert model, not the enhanced one with beavertail grip and FO sights. Their website says $700 MSRP but I'm sure you could find it for less.

But if nifty sights aren't a necessity, I'd encourage you to go with the SA milspec models. They are quite nice for the $$$ but are basic, no frills guns.

 

[dwp9mm]

Springfield

 

[ultraspec]

I would personally get something that will allow for you to change the sights, the basic model 1911's are not very easy to get the sights changed as there is usually no dovetail to make it happen.

Like someone else said the Para Gi expert seems to be a good deal for the money and the features offered.

 

[Brandon]

I also have an American Classic. Picked it up at the Indy 1500 gun show earlier this year or late last year (I forget right off hand) Anyways I bargained with the guy and got the price of it down to 390.00 plus tax. I did end up picking up different grips (double diamond checkered all black) and a full guide rod instead of the little pos the gun comes with... other then that it has been a great gun... very cost effective.