Posted: 2/24/2013 5:13:06 PM EDT
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I'm torn between a few 1911's. I'd like to get a good one under $1000. I'd like to hear some input about the ones I have listed. I also listed my local prices to help make choice..
Kimber custom II walnut grip. (really liking, but I keep reading a bunch of hear say on QC) ~$750 Ruger SR1911 (hard to find, Gandermountain had one at 799! also had a small chip in the finish so I pasedt.) ~$799 Remington R1 (cheap) ~$650 Springfield RO (I like, but not real crazy for the big rear adjustable sight) ~$750 Springfield Park Loaded, ( love to have one but can't find one local) ~$? |
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I have a springfield loaded stainless that i picked up for $789 new in box. It came with two mags, mag holder and a holster. For the money i think the springfields are top notch.
just my two cents. Am looking to pick up a ultra kimber or the sig sauer c3 here real soon. They are price around $1000 |
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I know you said under 1000..But, I have got to tell you... My buddy has a Kimber and an Ed Brown. I shot them both last Friday night, along with my SIG P220. I am now saving up for an Ed Brown.
I can't tell you how awesome that thing shoots. It's a damn tack driver at 20 yards!! Just sayin.... 
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I know you said under 1000..But, I have got to tell you... My buddy has a Kimber and an Ed Brown. I shot them both last Friday night, along with my SIG P220. I am now saving up for an Ed Brown. I can't tell you how awesome that thing shoots. It's a damn tack driver at 20 yards!! Just sayin.... I've got an Ed Brown Classic Custom stainless, a Wilson Combat Professional stainless, and had a Kimber CDP. The Brown and Wilson are incredible, the Kimber fed like crap and I tried numerous brands. I'd go Springfield or save for a higher end gun but that's just me. Some Baer models can be had for 1,500 or so as well. |
| Colt should be on your list and do not over look used. Every 1911 I have owned ( over a dozen) has been a colt except for two les baers. And every one was under 700 bucks. My old 1991 was bought used for 600 bucks and ran like a clock. May not have bells and whistles ( BEaver tail fancy trigger ambi safe) but that stuff is fluff anyway for the most part. |
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I have the park'd Springfield Loaded as my car gun. Great pistol for the money (and sounds like it is your preference). Can't find local, there are several on Gun Broker right now (they have a place on the site that helps you find a dealer to work the transfer for you, very easy to do).
I also have the 3 inch Loaded (which is how I know how great Springfield is at standing behind their product  ) and a Kimber Desert Warrior. All worthy, but of course none can compare to my Wilson Combat CQB. Work your way up to a high end 1911 if you can, you won't regret it!
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