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A colt competition at around $850 is a very nicely put together 1911, super tight slide to frame fit and barrel to bushing fit and has FO front site and all of the bells and whistles and blue or stainless for around $850. That would be my go to gun in the sub $1000 range. Since you're past that, I'd skip over a Baer and go straight to an Ed Brown. I have a Kobra 5" S/S and it is not only beautiful but also a phenomenally put together and shooting firearm, I always grab it over my WC. | |||
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Just got an e-mail  A fella offered to break in a Springfield Pro for me, So I didn't go broke , buying ammo. There really are nice people in the world  Safety, Situational Awareness and proficiency. Neck Ties, Hats and ammo brass, Never ,ever touch'em w/o asking first | |||
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I recently picked up my CMP surplus USGI 1911A1. It is a mixmaster ( Remington Rand frame rebuilt with a post world war 2 replacement colt slide and barrel) complete with the tiny military sights and built a little loose. It functions perfectly and ran a 2” 50 foot group with the first 5 shots fired from it. All these old tales of military issue 45’s being inaccurate junk are entirely myth. | |||
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And the moral of that story is not to listen to one fool. Instead, listen to an assortment of fools. And know this : You will not be allowed into Heaven if you did not own at least one 1911. No 1911 No HeavenThis message has been edited. Last edited by: DirectDrive, | |||
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was out shooting today and had my fairly new SR1911 45acp with me up against a new to me glock 22 I consistenly shot better with the 1911.. Love that gun As i was gathering up my stuff i mentioned to range boss that i shot the 1911 better than my late model guns He said "most people do " | |||
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Have always wanted one because 1911. However my 220 is overly accurate and engineered so no other features take over, besides nostalgia. So I still want one just because but without urgency. --------------------------------- I know my nation best. That's why I despise it the most. And I know and love my own people too, the swine. I'm a patriot. A dangerous man --Edward Abbey After one look at this planet any visitor from outer space would say "I want to see the manager." - William S. Burroughs | |||
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Bendable (& anyone else not experienced with the 1911 platform): Develop your own opinion based on first-hand experience. It’s a wonderful thing when one acquires a level of skill in marksmanship and I can think of no better design... it has endured for a reason. Think about it. People everywhere have opinions; that doesn’t mean I take ‘em as “gospel” without finding out for myself. I’ve got many handguns and more years and experience than most (yes, I’m older). I truly enjoy my Springfield “Range Officer” for its build quality and accuracy. Also, it only set me back seven bills, out the door. I’ve also got an STI in 10mm that cost a bit more -and WORTH IT. I’ve had Colts, too, both Series 70 & 80. The Colts are down the road, now. But, if I were you I’d put less emphasis on prancing ponies and such and seek value and quality. Now, some 1911 pics! -Bill     Former US Army, Sgt., 82nd Abn. Div. Paratrooper, Infantryman, (81mm Mortars) Certified Armorer Love God, Country, & Family | |||
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I waited too long to decide to purchase. gun shops around here are not totally cleaned out, but the 1911 pickings are very slim. So I got a little bit of anxiety going. then I ran across a fella that has a Springfield armory master class aficionado in .45 acp It's used , ( 50 rounds ,he claims) but looks very nice , so I am researching it as I've never heard of this gun. Safety, Situational Awareness and proficiency. Neck Ties, Hats and ammo brass, Never ,ever touch'em w/o asking first | |||
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I wouldn’t look too long! Former US Army, Sgt., 82nd Abn. Div. Paratrooper, Infantryman, (81mm Mortars) Certified Armorer Love God, Country, & Family | |||
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Not that it is indicative of current issue 1911s or other military weapons systems, but I am old enough to have fired US Army issued 1911s before they were replaced. Every one I saw was old, worn out, beat up and rattled like a 30 year old Chevy truck. The ones I fired ran okay, but accuracy was not good. To say that these guns were loose would be generous. I have a recent 1911 10mm that is very well made and is in no way akin to those old Army 1911s. There are still a bunch of old 1911s out there that could shade some people’s opinion if their experience on the platform is limited to just the GI models. + | |||
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First I have not read all the replies. Second the only reason I rarely carry a 1911 is I do not like a safety on my EDC, I conversation for another day. Third, I shoot 1911'd better than any other handgun. When shooting USPSA, Limited 10 my go to gun was a 1911 for years. Yes they are little a little more maintenance intense. I have had good triggers on some of my polymer guns and my CZ BUT NONE compare to a 1911 trigger. Some 1911 perfectionists my sneer but shoot a 9mm 1911 with hardly any recoil, a ramped barrel for perfect feeding of JHP's, a wonderful trigger, and great accuracy and you will be convinced. Plus they are pretty. __________________Making Good People Helpless . . . Will Not Make Bad People Harmless!___________________ | |||
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It's a limited run of 100 pistols that Springfield did last year. Not quite a full custom 1911, but also not from the factory assembly line. "Semi-custom" is the term used to refer to guns like that, with some production parts but also some limited custom work by a factory gunsmith. (Similar to what Dan Wesson does on their 1911s.) Think of it as an in-between step that Springfield offered, between their Springfield TRP (full production line 1911) and their Springfield Professional (full custom 1911). The Master Class Aficionado was listed as coming with: - Select fit slide & frame - TRP barrel - Custom Shop tool steel action components - 25 lpi checkering - 14 karat gold front sight bead - SAC tactical rear sight - Ball cut slide - Master Class barrel bushing - Melonite finish Retail last year was ~$1500.  | |||
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[/QUOTE] Nah, the FBI Hostage Rescue Team carried 1911s for almost 20 years because they're unreliable pieces of shit you can't hit the broad side of a barn with. [/QUOTE]That Les Bear HRT 1911 was one sweet looking pistol Don't weep for the stupid, or you will be crying all day | |||
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Simple solution is for the person who 'offered' their sage advice based on a third person antidote is to take that person shooting and have them fire a box of .44 mag from a 3 inch barreled revolver at a target 20 feet or less. Then have them fire the 1911 at the same distance and ask them which do they prefer! -------------------------------- On the inside looking out, but not to the west, it's the PRK and its minions! | |||
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No pistol made today by a reputable manufacturer is inaccurate. I see that all the time on Facebook groups "Oh the (whatever) is so inaccurate". False. The person posting that just can't shoot it for shit. I'm a lousy shot with Glock pistols generally. I have a tough time with their trigger. That's on me, not Glock. | |||
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True US Army had terrible experience with "typical issue" 1911. Fact the M1 carbine was developed for support personnel normally issued a sidearm (1911) in WWII. These were normally personnel with little to no firearm experience and training was minimal The typical issue 1911 was not a tack driver. Recoil was also an issue with the lack of experience and training. Up into almost 1980 this remained true when the Beretta 9mm was adopted. Again minimal experience and training. More qualified with the Beretta. A hit is better than a miss with the better cartridge. Career and special units were different in both training experience and better armorer cared 1911s. I have dozen 1911s and all are accurate. Qualified carry license 100% with 1911. Don't carry 1911 as much now tho. | |||
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Re: the SA Aficionado mentioned above - those look like very interesting 1911s - I hope you can snag one! "The sea was angry that day, my friends - like an old man trying to send back soup in a deli." - George Costanza | |||
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By the 70's US Army WWII 1911's were worn out and not very accurate. This resulted in them getting a bad reputation, and it was accepted then that 1911 pistols needed work to make them accurate and reliable. A modern commercial 1911 is both accurate and reliable. I love my Sigs, but I love the 1911 platform equally "If Gun Control worked, Chicago would look like Mayberry, not Thunderdome" - Cam Edwards | |||
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I hope you will shoot a few 1911s and form your own opinion. All of the one's I have owned would out shoot me for sure. This was a recent purchase full size Ed Brown in 9mm.  JEREMIAH 33:3 | |||
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1911 can go from not "hitting a 12 inch x 12 inch target at 35 feet and the hit ratio was miserable." to a match made gun that shoots 1" at 50 yards from the Ransom Rest.  SIGnature NRA Benefactor CMP Pistol Distinguished | |||
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