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[ARCHIVED THREAD] - Help Me Pick The Best $700 Used 1911

Posted: 4/26/2017 2:12:05 PM EDT

I'm in the market for a decent used 1911 chambered in 45acp as the only 1911 I still have is an older Colt Delta Elite. Looking to spent around $700. Ambi features are desireable as I shoot left handed but I don't mind finding a good basic gun to use as the start of Build.

Until about 2005 I shot 1911s regularly and had a Colt Series 70 Gold Cup, a Kimber Target II, and a Kimber Pro Carry II at various times. Since then I have not kept up to speed with makers, models, etc...

Any suggestions?

Edit: limited experiance with Springfield, Para, etc. but not apprised. I'd prefer American made.

Posted: 4/26/2017 6:07:17 PM EDT

[#1]

I bought a used Ruger SR1911 from the EE. You should too.

Posted: 4/26/2017 7:33:48 PM EDT

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I'm in the market for a decent used 1911 chambered in 45acp as the only 1911 I still have is an older Colt Delta Elite. Looking to spent around $700. Ambi features are desireable as I shoot left handed but I don't mind finding a good basic gun to use as the start of Build.

Until about 2005 I shot 1911s regularly and had a Colt Series 70 Gold Cup, a Kimber Target II, and a Kimber Pro Carry II at various times. Since then I have not kept up to speed with makers, models, etc...

Any suggestions?

Edit: limited experiance with Springfield, Para, etc. but not apprised. I'd prefer American made.

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Don't worry about used. Get a new Rock Island GI. Just got a new one for 439.00. They will eat anything, lifetime warranty.

Posted: 4/26/2017 7:39:35 PM EDT

[#3]

In that price range, I would look at Desert Eagle or Ruger. I have the commander model in both. Desert Eagle is the most accurate handgun in my arsenal.

Posted: 4/26/2017 8:07:33 PM EDT

[#4]

Springfield Armory Range Officer.

Posted: 4/26/2017 8:25:20 PM EDT

[#5]

In the order I would purchase.

You can buy all of those used on your budget actually you can buy most of the Ruger sr1911 new for that at grabagun.......... i just bought the railed version not long ago.

S&W enhanced if your not a traditionalist.

Springfield Armory Range Officer

Ruger sr1911

Spingfield armory loaded

Posted: 4/26/2017 10:46:28 PM EDT

[#6]

Springfield Range officer or Loaded..

Posted: 4/27/2017 6:11:01 AM EDT

[#7]

Check the EE for Springfield Loadeds

Posted: 4/28/2017 3:01:01 PM EDT

[#8]

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I'm in the market for a decent used 1911 chambered in 45acp as the only 1911 I still have is an older Colt Delta Elite. Looking to spent around $700. Ambi features are desireable as I shoot left handed but I don't mind finding a good basic gun to use as the start of Build.

Until about 2005 I shot 1911s regularly and had a Colt Series 70 Gold Cup, a Kimber Target II, and a Kimber Pro Carry II at various times. Since then I have not kept up to speed with makers, models, etc...

Any suggestions?

Edit: limited experiance with Springfield, Para, etc. but not apprised. I'd prefer American made.

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For used in your price range, I'd suggest a S&W E-series SW1911 if you can find one. Doesn't have the ambi-safety but its a hell of a pistol for the dough (or lack thereof).

Posted: 4/29/2017 7:19:42 AM EDT

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Check the EE for Springfield Loadeds

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Agreed. Good base gun that will hold its value.

Posted: 4/30/2017 3:05:32 PM EDT

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Don't worry about used. Get a new Rock Island GI. Just got a new one for 439.00. They will eat anything, lifetime warranty.

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This! They're great guns.

Posted: 5/1/2017 8:48:59 AM EDT

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I think the Ruger offers the best value in a 1911 right now. I owned several Loaded Springfields many years ago. They were decent pistols, I know they have changed quite a bit but my biggest bitch on them was they handled like a box of razors. Taking a high round count pistol class was torture with those guns...

Posted: 5/2/2017 6:19:05 PM EDT

[#12]

Springfield Armory Loaded.

Posted: 5/16/2017 10:50:52 PM EDT

[#13]

Norinco 1911 + Novak sights. You'll still have some left over for mags and a holster.

Posted: 5/17/2017 2:47:36 PM EDT

[#14]

Used for $700?

SIG, S&W, Colt, or even Kimber. I would consider a SA RO but I've never been impressed with their Loadeds. The ROs tend to have a better barrel fit.

Ruger makes a decent 1911 too.

Posted: 5/21/2017 9:56:59 AM EDT

[#15]

Old colt. Sa mil spec, norinco, sw, ruger....

Sig ...not so much

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