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rock island
Best 1911 for $500-$700
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Just wondering what y'all think.
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The one that suits your needs, feeds the rounds you want to use in a reliable way (designed for ball ammo, so be careful with hollow points or other non ball ammo), and ejects the spent cases in a reliable way (if you reload and collect brass, go with a model with a larger [lowered] ejection port, otherwise the cases will get dinged up).
It boils down to personal preference.
SA makes some models that might be of interest...
It boils down to personal preference.
SA makes some models that might be of interest...
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If we're talking "new", the only one I'm aware of that have a forged frame and slide would be Springfield in your price range.
You can find used Colt's, Norinco's and Kimber's in that price range as well. They also have forged slides and frames. :thumb:
You can find used Colt's, Norinco's and Kimber's in that price range as well. They also have forged slides and frames. :thumb:
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Check out this:
http://www.springfield-armory.com/armory.php?model=7
You can't go wrong with a SA. The MilSpec features the lowered ejection port, something I would look for if buying a 1911.
Depending on use the sights can be changed to your liking.
http://www.springfield-armory.com/armory.php?model=7
You can't go wrong with a SA. The MilSpec features the lowered ejection port, something I would look for if buying a 1911.
Depending on use the sights can be changed to your liking.
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i have a rock island and like it a lot but they have gone up in price since i picked mine up for $289, if i were looking for a low budget 1911 the S/A might be appealing for a few bucks more. i added a trigger and run mccormick mags, it keeps up with my kimber and outshoots my colts.
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If you can find a SA GI .45, they will be in your price range.. I've seen some on gunbroker.com. Rock Island makes a good 1911 that can be had for ~$400.. I paid $400 for mine earlier this year.
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Rock Island Tactical Government Model or
An American Classic Government Model
in the $500.00 to $600.00 Range
The Remington R1 in the $600.00 to $700.00
Hands Down.
Jungle Work
An American Classic Government Model
in the $500.00 to $600.00 Range
The Remington R1 in the $600.00 to $700.00
Hands Down.
Jungle Work
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Just an FYI also: The Rock Island has cast frame and slide.. The Remington R1 has a cast frame, not sure if the slide is cast also though.
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Springfield Armory. Not all Springfield's have forged frames, however i know for sure the RO does.
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They don't? I thought they all did. Learn something new every day.. I hope the GI .45 does.. It is what I want to purchase someday in the next year.
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Check out the RIA's.
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I agree here, Ruger SR1911 can be had for under $700.
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I'm interested in the SR1911 also. They're very difficult to find in my area though.
I went with a Springfield Mil Spec because I was unable to find the Ruger.
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Im also interested in info about the Ruger. here some info from first checking it out...
http://ezine.m1911.org/showthread.php?t=91
http://ezine.m1911.org/showthread.php?t=91
Conclusion and Next Steps
The SR1911 is a well-made, carefully thought-out expression of the Model of 1911A1. It delivers outstanding value for its modest MSRP of $799 (street price in the low- to-mid $600 range, with examples seen on offer in the $500 range). The pistol exudes quality. The configuration will not please all; however, it was intended to please most customers, which it seems to have accomplished.
The use of MIM parts, while off-putting to some, is to be expected at this price point. The SR1911’s product manager has assured us that Ruger has mastered the MIM process, and that their MIM parts are as reliable as those made via any other method. Time will tell.
Two components merit comment. First, the magazine catch, when firmly depressed, will “trap” the magazine and keep the magazine from dropping until some of the pressure on the catch button is released. It is a simple task to relieve the magazine catch inner surface; however, the catch should be “relieved” at manufacture. For those uncertain with a file, 10-8 Performance offers a pre-relieved catch.
Second, the slide stop pin, or shaft, is noticeably undersized, at 0.196” instead of the nominal and desired 0.200”. This should be corrected, as it may contribute to the premature lockbacks experienced during testing. What does contribute to lockbacks for certain is the over-long slide stop lug. A revised slide stop would seem to be in order. Meanwhile, slide stops with proper dimensions are available from a number of sources.
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Separated at birth?
One of these slide stops is from the SR1911, the other from another major manufacturer’s 1911-type pistol.
Why the 0.008” step?
While the barrel bushing is not as tight as in a match gun, this is not a match gun. For those who wish a match fit, aftermarket bushings are readily available and easily fitted. EGW will even make you one with dimensions to order.
Similarly, we have come to expect the barrel to lock up by means of the barrel lugs contacting the slide stop pin. However, in service-grade pistols such as this “standing on the link” is not only common, it also reflects the original M1911 design.
Changing out the front sight may require slight modification, i.e., flattening, to the slide top just behind the front sight dovetail. As we move forward with this pistol, we will examine this area more closely.
Speaking of moving forward, Drake thinks highly enough of this pistol that he has purchased this sample. He feels that the SR1911 may be the best base pistol currently available for a custom build. To that end, he will be installing a Dawson rail so that he can use the pistol in the training he conducts at our state’s police academy. He is planning to change out the sights with a fiber optic front and a rear sight of his own design. Drake will be “texturing” the front strap in a pattern to be determined. Of course, he will replace the slide stop and relieve the magazine catch. Also, he will replace the plunger spring and tweak the thumb safety detents so that the force required to engage the safety is balanced with the force required to disengage it. Other minor refinements, as documented in our recent book, will also be made.
Walt, having had this T&E pistol appropriated by Drake, has a second sample on order for his own testing and development. That pistol will not be returning to Ruger either. There’s perhaps no more sincere comment than purchasing a test article.
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SR1911 (above), Walt’s Larry Vickers Pistolsmith Class pistol (below).
Easy to see why Walt likes the SR1911 configuration.
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I just ordered a Taurus 1911 with out the light rail. A friend has one and it has been a really good shooter. I'll let you know after I get it home and run some rounds through it. 
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