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Posted: 12/30/2006 10:01:20 AM EDT
I'm lookin at getting a 1911 .45...but i dont know where to go...the colt is the first. is it the best?...what about charles daily, springfeild armory?  if i can get the money together i think i would get a Para ordnance...good decision?
Link Posted: 12/30/2006 10:42:18 AM EDT
[#1]
Search is your friend.
Link Posted: 12/30/2006 10:44:22 AM EDT
[#2]
All the major manufactures have shat out the good and the bad.  It really depends on your budget.
Link Posted: 12/30/2006 10:53:38 AM EDT
[#3]
I "bet" on Colt and Kimber.
Link Posted: 12/30/2006 11:18:12 AM EDT
[#4]
1911a1 US gov. surplus or if you cant find one a Series 70 Colt. and hard ball.

Remember they all fall to hard ball.

Link Posted: 12/30/2006 11:56:46 AM EDT
[#5]
Mine is, but you can't have it.
Link Posted: 12/30/2006 1:25:09 PM EDT
[#6]

In your opinion what 1911 .45 is the best?


I buy Colts only but your question doesn't have just one answer.
Link Posted: 12/30/2006 1:26:42 PM EDT
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All the major manufactures have shat out the good and the bad.  It really depends on your budget.


I would have to agree with Eddien1984 on this. All of the makers of .45's have had some problems with them at one time or another. In addition to your budget, I think another major consideration would be what you are planning to do with it? Is it going to be a CCW piece, are you going to compete with it or will it be just a casual shooter. For me, this would make a difference between a Kimber race gun or a Springfield Armory G.I. model. It seems that every company that makes firearms is offering a variant of the Colt .45acp, but I don't think you can go wrong with a Colt, Kimber or Springfield Armory pistol.
Link Posted: 12/30/2006 3:17:25 PM EDT
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You get what you pay for.  Buy the best you can afford.
Link Posted: 12/30/2006 4:02:02 PM EDT
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Link Posted: 12/30/2006 4:14:19 PM EDT
[#10]
COLT 1911 !!
Link Posted: 12/30/2006 4:39:06 PM EDT
[#11]
Springfield Armory sells more 1911s than the others, I bet there's a reason for that. Of course, I'm biased with owning four of them.
Link Posted: 12/30/2006 4:51:06 PM EDT
[#12]
ANY YOBO BUILD
Link Posted: 12/30/2006 5:36:11 PM EDT
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I have shot a variety of 1911s over the years, and while I haven't shot them all, there are only two brands that haven't disappointed me: Remingtom Rand, and Wilson Combat.  
Link Posted: 12/30/2006 5:42:00 PM EDT
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Quoted:
ANY YOBO BUILD

Link Posted: 12/30/2006 5:47:31 PM EDT
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For the next two weeks, read this forum, plus 10-8forums.com, plus m1911.org, and 1911forum.com.  Read absolutely everything.  Then add louderthanwords.com.

If you still need to ask, then take a reading comprehension course.

Link Posted: 12/30/2006 9:42:45 PM EDT
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I own Springfields, (TRP, Ultra Compact,and a Mil-spec.) I have shot Kimbers,Colts and other old name guns. Not long ago Taruas came out with there PT-1911. For the money its a good buy @ $450-500. But it's not a Kimber,Springfield or a Colt. Buy what you can afford.
Link Posted: 12/30/2006 9:44:59 PM EDT
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The best 1911 is the one that fits your budget and goes BANG every time.

My Springfield Mil-Spec fits that description 100% for me.  
Link Posted: 12/30/2006 11:53:41 PM EDT
[#18]
Colt Series 70 Repro.
Link Posted: 12/30/2006 11:55:31 PM EDT
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Quoted:

Quoted:
ANY YOBO BUILD



Oh!  and this, too!!!!!!!
Link Posted: 12/31/2006 12:23:20 AM EDT
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i dont know anything..........COLT!
Link Posted: 12/31/2006 12:26:24 AM EDT
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I currently own 4 1911s. Two of which are Springfields. I have owned 5 Springfields total. One was sold to cover a dire finacial need, one was stolen, and one was given to my brother. Of these 5, I have yet to have one that wasn't as reliable as a rock and at least combat accurate. If I were in need or desire of another 1911, a new Springfield would be my choice.
Link Posted: 12/31/2006 7:18:09 PM EDT
[#22]
Colt seems to be very consistant in how well their guns are made. Few real issues, and out of the box the 1991 is one of the most reliable out there(they really got it right with that one). Not to mention it is %100 American made using quality parts
Link Posted: 1/1/2007 4:23:31 PM EDT
[#23]
I like my Sw1911 It  goes bang every time and I like the satin finish!
Link Posted: 1/1/2007 4:59:15 PM EDT
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Quoted:

Quoted:
I'm lookin at getting a 1911 .45...but i dont know where to go...the colt is the first. is it the best?...what about charles daily, springfeild armory?  if i can get the money together i think i would get a Para ordnance...good decision?



Full House Custom Build
Semi Custom - Night Hawk, Ed Brown, Wilson Combat, Les Baer, Springfield Pro, RRA
Sti
Colt
Kimber
Springfield
Dan Wesson
Smith & Wesson
Taurus
Para
Any of the philipine guns




WHAT?!?!?

I have Kimbers and a Dan Wesson

I think the Dan Wesson is built better than The Kimbers.  I do love all of them!

Really hard to say what is best, but I guess you couldn't go wrong with the full on custom build!  Someday, I hope.

Thanks,

Travis
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