Posted: 12/6/2011 9:50:20 PM EDT
| I've wanted a handgun for a while now, and I have decided that it will be a 1911. I have never owned a handgun before, but have gotten to shoot both of my friends' and my uncle's 1911s. They have been a Springfeld, STI, and Wilson Combat. I'm not 21, but fortunately there's a gun show coming to town in a couple weeks and I can try and find one for sale there via private party. What are things to look for in a 1911? I'm on a tight budget, and would like to keep it sub-$500 if possible. I have been looking at Rock Island Armory and the reviews seem very good. Should I search for one of these or are there other brands that make an entry-level, inexpensive 1911? Thanks for the help ahead of time. |
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For the money, I don't know that you can beat a Rock Island. It was my first as well, and was great to get into the platform. The only other comparable model (that I would consider) would be the Springfield Mil-spec, at ~$150 more, used.
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For the money, I don't know that you can beat a Rock Island. It was my first as well, and was great to get into the platform. The only other comparable model (that I would consider) would be the Springfield Mil-spec, at ~$150 more, used. You can't go wrong with either. Yup **EDIT** Or a Springer GI is in your budget. ***EDIT*** |
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Definitley a Springfield at the very least. My first was a mil spec, I still have it. Made in America where a 1911 should be.
I recently bought a Range Officer to add to the collection got it a a great price, its a competion gun priced like a regular loaded. 725$ At this location https://www.viking-armory.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=2_23&products_id=3153&zenid=c3ebc3f331f3f8f63107f04b82013652 It comes with a stainless match barrel stainless bushing match trigger. Extremely nice 
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| id wait until your 21 specially depending on your state laws. where i come from (wi) can be bad trouble. Plus 1911 will always be on the market and there is always someone who needs money bad. Also if you havent held one and same basic frame a Browning Hi-Power holds nice will fit a lot of 1911 holsters and far cheaper to shoot. You can find a used one for less than 600 |
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id wait until your 21 specially depending on your state laws. where i come from (wi) can be bad trouble. Plus 1911 will always be on the market and there is always someone who needs money bad. Also if you havent held one and same basic frame a Browning Hi-Power holds nice will fit a lot of 1911 holsters and far cheaper to shoot. You can find a used one for less than 600 21 Only has to do with FFL's, not private party transactions in many states. By the time I was 21 I had already owned at least 15 pistols. |
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id wait until your 21 specially depending on your state laws. where i come from (wi) can be bad trouble. Plus 1911 will always be on the market and there is always someone who needs money bad. Also if you havent held one and same basic frame a Browning Hi-Power holds nice will fit a lot of 1911 holsters and far cheaper to shoot. You can find a used one for less than 600 21 Only has to do with FFL's, not private party transactions in many states. By the time I was 21 I had already owned at least 15 pistols. Like i said you just have to make sure...hell for il for a private transcation yopu still need to have a FFL holder on hand to do the background check each state is different safe than sorry |
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Ownership under 21 is fine in Nevada and you don't need an FFL for private sales, so there's no issue there. Thanks for the advise, everyone. If I can find one I think I'll get a springfield. I would much rather have an American gun than a filipino one. Posted Via AR15.Com Mobile |
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Ownership under 21 is fine in Nevada and you don't need an FFL for private sales, so there's no issue there. Thanks for the advise, everyone. If I can find one I think I'll get a springfield. I would much rather have an American gun than a filipino one. Posted Via AR15.Com Mobile FYI i also have a Springfield 1911-A1 awesome shooter consistant groups etc. Plus was able to show up people hitting a box at 100 yards with that gun granted is was more of a mortar than anything but a fun shooter |
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PLEASE read this first: Hilton Yam's perspective on buying a duty 1911
He's a respected 1911 smith, whose work commands top money. He is also an active duty LEO (I think he's SWAT, but may be wrong), so he's all about making sure that stuff works and is passionate about putting out good information for those willing to listen. |