What is the best full size 1911?

[Drail]

Depending upon your holster's design the button could get pressed by either the holster or your body and dump your mag on the floor - which could be kind of embarrassing depending on where you are when it happens. I have seen this happen in public and at matches. See if you can make it happen just to check. If you wear your rig on your hip while driving the seat belt buckle can dump the mag. I make spacers to jack my holster just a little bit off of my body. That makes it easier to grip the gun when drawing and keeps the mag button from getting pressed.

 

[Que]

Depending upon your holster's design the button could get pressed by either the holster or your body and dump your mag on the floor - which could be kind of embarrassing depending on where you are when it happens. I have seen this happen in public and at matches. See if you can make it happen just to check. If you wear your rig on your hip while driving the seat belt buckle can dump the mag. I make spacers to jack my holster just a little bit off of my body. That makes it easier to grip the gun when drawing and keeps the mag button from getting pressed.

Yep, I've done that and had my kydex made to suit my carry. Someone inquired about the OP's intent for his gun. I mostly use this particular gun for USPSA and IDPA, but I was just making the point that I don't buy guns specifically for EDC, competition, or home defense, exclusively.

 

[Dean C.]

I absolutely love my Springfield Operator.

 

[RND]

My budget is $600-$1000. I currently have a Springfield XDS and Springfield EMP that I am very fond of. Both of these are much smaller than a full size. That is why I asking the experts!

SA RO Compact

 

[Birds Away]

Yep, I've done that and had my kydex made to suit my carry. Someone inquired about the OP's intent for his gun. I mostly use this particular gun for USPSA and IDPA, but I was just making the point that I don't buy guns specifically for EDC, competition, or home defense, exclusively.

That's interesting. Although I like to think my guns are versatile, I usually buy with a specific use in mind.

 

[LCSOSgt11]

In that price marque, look at the Ruger or Springfield. I would lean toward a Springfield Range Officer. JMO, however.

 

[wtburnette]

So OP, have you made a decision yet? It's been a while since you posted in either of your 1911 threads and I was getting curious

 

[BE Mike]

My budget is $600-$1000. I currently have a Springfield XDS and Springfield EMP that I am very fond of. Both of these are much smaller than a full size. That is why I asking the experts!

With that budget, I'd stay with Springfield Armory and choose among their various models.