Posted: 2/1/2007 2:42:56 PM EDT
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I need your help. I have been out of the 1911's since the late 80's. Which manufacturer do I get my new baby from? I would like a few things though: 1- accuracy 2- dependability 3- stainless or bitone 4- under a thousand $ Mostly used for targets, some carry, and SHTF. Thanks, Kara |
 Seriously, in that price range, the COLT XSE Stainless will offer a LOT of gun for the money. Then you don't have issues with MIM parts, either IIRC. The Kimber & Springfield are nice & all, but they're not a Colt. Personally, I don't have the same monetary budget you do, so I'm probably going to wind up with a Springfield, or MAYBE a Colt 1991 SS. |
The 1911 did, correct. The 1911A1 did have the refinements added. It was also in blued steel too............ 
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Thanks for your info guys. 1- The Detonics look nice but I think they are out of my league. 2- I think I may change from stainless. 3- I have narrowed it down (I think) to the springfield armory loaded mc operator in armorykote bi tone. Or the Kimber tle/rlII . What is the best one? Why? Also can anybody tell me if the front strap of th SA is checkered? Kara |
I would prefer the Springfield as it has no firing pin block. |
The problem with the Detonics is also that they're PURPOSELY running them on dead springs. THERE IS NO SPRING that can last 5000+ rounds without sustaining any reduction in wear. They're just pushing the gun to the limits of the springs & frame. YES, there are actually MANY springs out there that will still run fine after 8000+ rounds fired through it. The gun WILL still cycle & fire properly, but the spring WILL be wearing down and the frame WILL be taking a harder hit as the round count progresses. The fact that Detonics tests their guns like this IS a good reassurance, and certainly good marketing tact. Does that justify their prices though? Not IMHO. I also highly suggest the Springfield due to the lack of firing pin safety. Then you don't have to deal with a sloppy/mushy trigger with too much 'uptake' before it breaks as you don't have to actuate a firing pin safety with the trigger pull like on a S80 Colt. There's no special tools needed to disassemble a Springfield government style 1911, they're accurate, their triggers can be honed into one of the BEST around, and they're reliable. |