Difference in makes of 1911"s?

[mrobnoxious1]

If I were to put 10 different 1911's on the table, blindfolded you, could you pick out the top to bottom by feel?

What I really want to know is, what is the real difference between a ria and a kimber, or colt, or another top end gun?

What makes the higher end guns, higher end?

 

[rlidgard]

well first the rattle of them. some cheap 1911's make noise. but the real question is how they perform. u cant see the quality internals blind folded. but i guess to answer your question. all 1911 should feel similar to the same. thats why they r 1911s. unless u throw a kimber polymer frame or double stack para 1911 in there. now if u shoot them blind folded. u can tell by feel. then u can really notice the 500-1500+ difference. if u want to try a couple 1911s let me know. not to far away

 

[Sirshredalot]

Rattle?...I might have to disagree with you there....My custom shop colt rattles like a baby with a set of keys.

The $400 American Classic II I had was as tight as a drum.

But the difference was the finish, function, and PARTS.

My colt has a forged frame/alloy slide, tight sear notches, millet sights, DEEP blue finish, bull barrel, and a great feed ramp.

The American classic II, was a decent gun, however, it had a cast frame/slide, play in the sear notches, a creeping/notchy trigger, Iffy Finish, Bastard sight dovetails, and a rough feed ramp.

The American classic was a good gun for the money, and I would buy another one, but its trumped overall by a gun that cost 3 times as much.

Blindfolded, the colt would rattle though, and the American classic would be quiet.

God bless
-Shred

 

[army bratt]

when you cycle a few hundred rounds through a high end 1911 you can then tell why the cost what they cost. average price for a high end is around 1k.