i like the para warthog

 

do some reading here:

http://forums.1911forum.com/

I like the SA GI and the Colt WWI replica.

 

+1 on the website. i prefer http://www.centerfiresystems.com/AC-RI1911-HICAP.aspx

 

i've got a charles daly that i love.. super accurate and feeds GREAT!:thumb:

 

its call colt......

 

DONT get the OA...they are horrid horrid guns.

 

Truthfully, get a Kimber and you will be much happier. The Daly is a low bidder gun. It has been made all over the place. Right now Taurus is making a 1911 copy. At least Taurus has a great warranty.

 

The guys at the range / gun shop said to avoid the Kimber. (That was my former first choice as well) They said the Kimber has the worst return for repair rates of any of the 1911's they sell. He recommended the Taurus.

 

Stay FAAAARRRR away from the AO! I know two folks who each bought one and they both had nothing but trouble out of them. I own a Springfield lightweight Operator, a Norinco 1911, and a Smith and Wesson SW1911. To tell you the truth, I carry the Smith more than any of the others. The Springfield is lighter but the Smith is more accurate and after some Wilson mags and over 1200 rounds of ammo, not one single malfunction. If I didn't have one and was in the market for one, I would buy a plain jane SW1911 from Smith.

 

This is the best price so far I've found on a Colt:

 

Depends on what you want it for. If you want a gun to be totally reliable I wouldn't get anything less than one of the upscale Kimbers or Springfields. Personally I carry an Ed Brown SF.

 

I don't agree with the notion that to be reliable a gun has to be a high dollar upscale gun. I have shot my Smith 1911 for years now and the only problems I had was with the cheap mags she came with. I bough some Wilson mags and have never looked back. Before the Smith I had a Chinese Norinco 1911. Had it forever and it was a dead on reliable pistol. Not knocking you, just don't agree with you.

 

I have not heard anything bad about the Rock Island and they seem economical. However, if you are will to spend up to $540 save another couple hunderd and buy a basic entry level Kimber Custom II they are woth every penny and can be had for around $675.

 

I have the Springfield GI.its pretty good for what it is.Its not American Made,but its built by Imbel in brazil.They have a reputation for building good weaponry.They built FN FAL clones for years and still do I guess.As for the Rock Island,I have heard stories about pretty crappy customer service.

 

My friend just bought a Springfield GI. He broughtit over yesterday. I didn't say anything to him(did not want to rain on his parade), but the sights are awful. It would be difficult to aim in a stressful situation. In addition, the trigger seemed awful heavy.

 

Being a 1911 fan I own several and have owned several dozen over the years. But my opinion is just that an opinion. I carry a Kimber Ultra Carry and shoot a 9mm Kimber Target II in IDPA matches. Both have never failed to do everything I have asked of them. I have fired a few rounds through a Taurus and it seemed fine. The older Colts a good pistols but for the price you will pay for one I would buy the Kimber. The newer Colts are not the pistol of old. The fit and finish leave a lot to be desired. A 1911 is still one of those thing that you get what you pay for. Go to the range and see what your neighbors are shooting and which ones they are having trouble with.

 

The Taurus 1911 is a great value.,

 

I have a Norinco 45 acp and just love it. I know they are very hard to come by and wished I had bought a few before the ban. I have been thinking about getting hi-point 45 and try that brand out. just bought 9mm carbine hi-point and is fun to shoot.

 

I have Colts, Springfield Armories, and Norincos.....all three brands are inherently reliable,
more accurate than I can shoot and have 90% or more forged parts.....I don't trust cast or MIM....

 

which guns are mim free? Kimbers aren't.

 

personally i love Springfield's models, great warranty and great weapons. The operative is my favorite model but to each his own. i would say go to a gunshop and hold each of them to see how they feel to you. The best thing i can say is, which ever model or brand you choose, dont go getting a mess of aftermarket parts, kimbers and springfields are amazing enough, and although the "cool" aftermarket parts are tempting, you will lose reliability more often than not.

 

I own a Kimber and love it. I paid $670.00 OTD for my ultra carry stainless. that being said the Rock Island pistol is a great one for what it is. My fater-in-law has the plain jane G.I. model and it is a fantastic pistol. We have put many rounds through it and it still works good. The only problem with the G.I. model is the sights, I have no problem with them but my Father-In-Law cannot see them.

Tbull

 

Actually the only 1911 that didnt have cast or MIM parts coming from the factory are my two early model Norincos, all steel , all forged......and neither of them have ever malfunctioned......superb steel in these pistols.....

 

I own an original 1917 Colt 45 M1911 that is 100% reliable and an absolute tack driver and also own a Kimber Ultra Carry II in stainless compact .45 ACP 1911 (my every day carry piece).. If you can try EITHER, they will not disappoint..

I'd buy a used original Colt in a second.

 

The Colt Series 70 model and those made prior are made with forged frames and are free of MIM parts. They are my favorites and I own several. I bought several 1911s that were cosmetically challenged/blemished for really cheap prices. They shot just fine as they were but I rebuilt and refinished them just for the fun and experience. They are not for sale.

 

I have a taurus.......love it.

 

I've heard good things about that gun. affordable and gets the job done.

 

give me my old reliable COLT 1911 anyday,it takes a lickin' & keeps on a tickin'.:

 

Diesel Dan,

I agree, My Grandfathers 1911(MADE IN 1916) served him well in World War One and is still serving me today....The only thing that has needed replacing is springs.....forged and hand fitted it is a beautiful and reliable weapon....

 

I recently picked up a Colt WWI replica.
Something the other forum members might want to look into


http://www.coltsmfg.com/cmci/1911WWI.asp

http://forums.1911forum.com/showthread.php?t=19520

 

Very nice FX

OOH OOH Show and tell time.. Here's my 1917 manufacture Colt..

Unfortunately, refurbished and reblued at the Colt factory sometime during the 80s.... I hate these grips as well.. I think I'll put an old checkered grip back on to bring this puppy back to it's original look.. But then again, I could also just say screw it and get Hogue wrap arounds to make this puppy bad assed..

From what I have heard, those replicas are well worth the price..

 

look at that holster and that ammo pouch in the background...NICE

BTW only 5000 of those replicas made. might want to get one while you can brand new