at 1500-2000....
I am a Sig 1911 lover myself. I've only shot one other 1911, a Kimber 2 gen or 2 series... not sure if that's what it was called but it was a Kimber for sure. It was a completely different shooting experience from the Sig. The guns, even though they are both 1911's are completely different. You need to look into a few things in my opinion that will help you make up your mind. The biggest one I think is do you want a heavier or lighter 1911. That will change what your frame is made of and who manufactures it. Some companies do all steel and thus are much heavier. Others do aluminum which is lighter and gives you a completely different feel.
Well, anyway, what I found is that every 1911 is different. If you can find some people that have different kinds get with them and shoot them, see if one strikes your fancy and take its basic characteristics, barrel length, weight, trigger, etc... and apply it to your research to narrow down which 1911's fit your desire. From there hopefully you can have it down to 3 or 4 and can probably knock one or two out based on poor reviews or feedback on their customer support or other things. Then you've got it really narrowed down and have to make the final decision based on all factors.
I am a Sig 1911 lover myself. I've only shot one other 1911, a Kimber 2 gen or 2 series... not sure if that's what it was called but it was a Kimber for sure. It was a completely different shooting experience from the Sig. The guns, even though they are both 1911's are completely different. You need to look into a few things in my opinion that will help you make up your mind. The biggest one I think is do you want a heavier or lighter 1911. That will change what your frame is made of and who manufactures it. Some companies do all steel and thus are much heavier. Others do aluminum which is lighter and gives you a completely different feel.
Well, anyway, what I found is that every 1911 is different. If you can find some people that have different kinds get with them and shoot them, see if one strikes your fancy and take its basic characteristics, barrel length, weight, trigger, etc... and apply it to your research to narrow down which 1911's fit your desire. From there hopefully you can have it down to 3 or 4 and can probably knock one or two out based on poor reviews or feedback on their customer support or other things. Then you've got it really narrowed down and have to make the final decision based on all factors.