Posted: 3/6/2009 9:43:25 AM EDT
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I am looking for a first 1911 for informal target shooting/ plinking (maybe 200 rds / year)
1) taurus 1911 in SS for $530 new 2) Taurus 1911 blue $500 new 3) american classic deluxe 1911 $360 new 4) armscor tactical 1911 $399 new 5) para ord SSP ops blue $500 new all have similar looks/ options I really like the SS taurus but for the sxtra $170 over #3 i can buy new grip and sights and ammo or a CZ-82 pistol to shoot with the 45 I plan on making a decision very soon. |
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Not going to help chose, but will offer other options.
The RIA tactical is the same as the armscor tactical. Sarcinc sells it for 389. There is also a nickle version of the tactical for 479. place called gunsite carries them. 859-271-3332 The american classic deluxe is the same as the GI version of the RIA and sells at sarco for 319. american classic deluxe, armscor and RIA are all armscor guns, just RIA and american classic branded. I believe sarco has the gi instock, but the tacticals are backordered. My understanding is they should have come in this week to the importer. |
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I vote for "NONE OF THE ABOVE".
Instead, go with a Springfield Armory Mil-Spec model. Comes with 3-dot sights & lowered & flared ejection port. Should you ever decide to do so, it will also bring more % of resale value than the others you listed, included Taurus. My .o2 |
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While I won't argue the SA being worth more than any of the others down the line, currently that is not the case.
Second a milspec due to current demand and low supply will run you more than the SS taurus. Even the stainless GI runs closer to 600. If a stock GI is what you want, then I would not argue going that route, but if you want the beavertail and commander hammer, then I would go RIA tactical, as taurus has some customer support issues at the moment, and if you have a problem, you will get it fixed if you go with the RIA. There is another post on this somewhere by me RIA tactical vs Springfield GI/milspec. Lays out all the differences. |
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Out of thousands I have spent on 1911s, I have been very happy with PT1911 for the following reasons:
1. No jams or stove pipes since I bought the gun new (I have only about 300 rounds through it now) 2. It is the right price for the basic needs 3. I could go on, but if you can't buy 1911s above $1000, you should consider PT1911 at $500 range or save some money and jump on the Dan Wesson wagon. |
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I vote for "NONE OF THE ABOVE". Instead, go with a Springfield Armory Mil-Spec model. Comes with 3-dot sights & lowered & flared ejection port. Should you ever decide to do so, it will also bring more % of resale value than the others you listed, included Taurus. My .o2 +2 |
| I'll add another vote for the PT1911, in whatever finish you choose. I just got my PT1911DT in today, man is it sexy. I thoroughly inspected it with my FFL before transferring it to me, tore it down, everything looks and feels great. Machining, fitment, action, all perfect...even my FFL, a big Colt guy that does custom work for people on high end 1911s and builds Class III's said that it is an amazingly nice gun. All he recommended was a trigger job, which he recommends for any 1911. After feeling how the pull is on his Colt, I'm going to end up doing it after the gun is broken in a bit. Hopefully I'll have a range report this weekend since the weather is amazing here at least for the weekend. From what I've read and heard about these guns though, I expect to have a good time with no problems. |
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I'd go with the cheapest one made from standard government-spec parts that you can get.
I would then take the extra money and buy stupid improvement parts (trigger, hammer, guide rod, lighter spring, etc) and start screwing around with the gun. Keep shooting it every time you change something. After you have put in about a year doing that, buy your next .45 only after handling and trying the slide/action on every one you are thinking about. Don't buy something so nice that you are afraid to shoot it. |
