[ARCHIVED THREAD] - Entry level brand?

Posted: 11/30/2005 8:25:03 PM EDT

Hey guys, I'm thinking about getting a new 1911. What should I look at for under $700? I want a quality piece that I can have for years to come that will be reliable, but I can't afford to spend 1 or 2 grand like some of you lucky ones...

Any help is appreciated!

-Meat

Posted: 11/30/2005 8:30:36 PM EDT

[#1]

Be patient in your search.
Buy used and if you some research you can find a nice Kimber Series I
or a Colt series 70.

Those will both be good guns which you can own for years.
Both will also be guns you can customize as time and finances allow.

Posted: 11/30/2005 8:33:03 PM EDT

[#2]

Springfield Armory, loaded model. I dont think you will be disappointed.

Posted: 11/30/2005 9:03:13 PM EDT

[#3]

Some people are very happy with SA

I have one of the Gunsite 1911's by SA (Millineum edition)

For a custom pistol I am not very happy. Not the tightest fit to say the least.

Also the SA loaded is a good deal for the price BUT its not something you will own for a long time.
1) Not the tightest fits in the world
2) I would avoid it same reason as I would not get a brand new Colt or Kimber. Too many mim parts.

Posted: 12/1/2005 1:13:21 AM EDT

[#4]

Under $700

I have a SA loaded and a G.I. and they have both been great pistols. They will be around my house for a long time to come and I plan on possibly getting another one.

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