Thanks JetGirl. I am gonna have to just look at them, hold them and look at what feels like a solid pistol. Being that all I've ever owned are DAO's, I am unsure as to just how much work in maintenance I am going to have to learn. As far as the above mentioned features, I am not particular on stainless or blued. But I thought that features I may want farther down the road I can change out myself, once I've learned to take it apart and put it back together. The main point in getting one is for carry/HD and just general shooting. I am not looking for any advanced target pistol, but then again, I may purchase one and get the bug. I just had narrowed my choices at this point to the aforementioned models.
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features I may want farther down the road I can change out myself, once I've learned to take it apart and put it back together.
Be aware that some "drop in" parts are not really drop in. You'll likely want a proficient smith to do some stoning/fitting...
Im assuming from your listed choices that your budget will be roughly $550.00 to $800.00. In that price range Id go with a Springfield but the Ruger is tempting too, if you can find one.
Between Ruger and Springfield your dealing with the two best in the industry CS and warranty wise, if that matters to you.
I vote Springfield,
Correcto mundo on my expenditure threshold. I like the Ruger from articles and reviews I've read but as you mention, trying to find one is another thing altogether. So I may lean toward a Springfield Mil-Spec
I honestly dont think youll be sorry going with the Springer. I picked up my Loaded from Bradis for ~850.00 before taxes. Ive had it for a few months now and put about 1k rounds through it of all kinds of ammo and so far its only had 1 mag related FTF, and accuracy I can honestly say, for me personally, it is the most accurate pistol Ive ever shot.
I've had a great experience with my Rem R1. Even with some of the cheap mags I have, it's always gone bang. I don't carry it anymore, but wouldn't hesitate to carry it again.
Why do you not carry it anymore? Have a different model or a non-1911?
I think you would be happy with the Springfield Mil-Spec. I have one in stainless, and it is a well built 1911 for the price point.
If you knew you wanted different sights, or a different hammer, yada yada - it would likely make financial sense to get one with the features you want.
If you want a basic 1911 with mil-spec sights and hammer, and don't care about the bells and whistles, I doubt you could do much better for the cost.
The best part about Springfield is their customer service is excellent.
Ruger also took care of me the one time I dealt with them - and the Ruger 1911 I had the chance to fire was a nice gun also.
Between these two I don't think you can go wrong.s
Also, carrying a full sized 1911 is much more comfortable with a sturdy gunbelt and holster - so since you plan to carry it, I would look into that also - just in case anything you decide to get takes time to ship.