For shooters coming in on the lower priced 1911 are there any standouts? Compare . It ain't heavy enough; I'll never understand why everyone wants all these lightweight pistols when you can shoot a heavier pistol much more accurately. I hung onto that one, and I shoot it far more than my higher-end 1911's. The M1 Garand uses a clip. This is a review of the S&W 1911 PD Gunsite Edition. The Glock 17 in one form or another is dominate. I own a Taurus PT 1911 full size .45 caliber, is the gun has everything I want. My household is very inclusive, diverse and tolerant as well. Nice work with your research. Can't beat the price at $600. While I can't bring myself to daily-carry my dad's 1911 (sentimental reasons), I did buy a Colt of my own - a Defender in .45ACP. gear. This is where custom makers begin to enter the market with absolutely gorgeous firearms with all the bells and whistles. Most all the mod's you could want, many models to choose, lifetime warranty, Made in America by a historical American marque. Colt has poor customer service in my experiences. Wilson is sitting at or near the top of the heap depending on who you ask. Regular Price Special Price. Lol! By the end of the course, the guns were broken in, loostened up, and were down to failure rates of 1 per 50, to 1 per 100 rounds. John Moses Brownings tried and true design hasnt changed much over the years, but now there are some new features and more calibers, opening this pistol up to even more shooters. The 1911 stood up to a 6,000-round torture test, being submerged in mud and acid, shooting deformed cartridges, and other tests. If its a great pistol, the premise should be that resale value is irrelevant because youll never sell it. Processing times are now between . I use a stainless steel Colt Combat Commander (circa 2002) I bought used for everyday carry. If you need a 1911 but with even MORE POWER, take a look at the Best 1911s in 10mm! Maybe as a CCW, but only barely." Click below for a FREE LESSON! The trigger, the hammer, and more are upgraded over what you would normally get we love that! And it is in what Kimber calls the Night Patrol colors, which are gorgeous. Runs like a Swiss watch and is far less finicky about magazine brands as some of my others. We own several as well as from nighthawk custom and ed brown. I have a Nighthawk Custom. That 3 inch barrel isn't quite as accurate as the Commander, but at close range for personal defense, it's plenty accurate enough. I've had a Para, I've had a Kimber both in 5" and don't get me wrong both were sexy good performing 45's. Totally agree. It is the handgun I shoot best. That made my day. Suffice to say it runs from Para to Cabot and numbers respectfully. Anyways I came across this article by chance and to me it is jaw dropping due to its simplicity, snappiness and comprehension. The best shooting 1911 I have had is a Les Baer Premier ll, amazing smooth tight action and it shoots better than I do! We learn more about the side arm and the people who have made/make and have used/use the categorically best fire arm ever. I keep an 8 rounder in the gun, and a 10 rounder in my pocket, all filled with Underwoods Xtreme Defense .45 ACP. So be aware that for every 1911 you listed, there are 20 more that could go on your list. Probably the best option under $1K IMO. .I'm getting old. Browning 1911 380s: one is a carry model, the other a match model I never leave home without my trusty Browning 1911 380. I am an avid (or maybe rabid is a better word) 1911 collector I have something from just about every major manufacturer and a few customs so I know my 1911s. Tight with a good trigger. From then until now I have carried and made a living with firearms of one sort or another. Still hard to believe that Kimber only made this list once and only for their "girly gun" version of the 1911. Since he is a Springfield guy and kind of knowledgable I decided to buy a Springfield RO Elite Target in 9mm. Smith & Wesson Model SW1911SC Scandium Frame Commander .45 ACP . and Performance Center line of SW1911 pistols. Inexpensive and reliable. Myself in the day of high capacity magazines I wouldn't consider a 45 without a double stack high capacity magazine thinking something along the lines of Para-Ordnance :-). Oh, yeah and it has to be the stainless flavor as I have grown accustomed to these types with a 629 Classic 44 S&W and my Beretta 92 FS made in Italy. Second pistol I bought was a Springfield mil spec. It has a backstrap safety so that the grip has to be squeezed before it will fire, it also has a safety on the left side that a down sweep with the right hand thumb will disengage it, the slide release is also on the left side. I regret selling it. And even if you dont plan on competing, this is one bad-ass gun. Weighs only 29.6 oz with 4.25" throated barrel, precision crowned muzzle. rail that allows you to mount a light or laser below the 5-inch barrel. The barrel machining as the bushing slid over it sounded like a zipper (machine marks) a few minutes with a scotchbrite pad polishing along the axis and it slicked up and locked up beautifully. Hope they are as good as most reviews I've read to this point. But more than that and I'd start looking at someone else, like DW/STI/Springfield. Try that now! I'm also quite surprised that Sig didn't at least get an 'honorable mention'!! I love mine! As designed by Browning, the 1911 was faultless. That Larry Vickers Collab 1911 looks like an absolute steal. Do not forget the Colt Commander. I know there are a plethora of 1911 makers out there and some with very good reputations. It's a very, very accurate gun and maybe I'll check it out again in the future. Hard to believe that you gave Nighthawk Custom just an "honorable mention". And a slow-mo of it being super flat shooting. I am hoping that the Coonan 45 doesn't disappoint. The web interface is NOT that hard to design. I probably don't clean it enough (not my everyday carry). Not to mention an awesome trigger. Oh well, Colt lovers are like bird crap, theyre everywhere. Even when caried concealed it is easily the most comfortable of all my other guns. Otherwise, its perfect as a carry gun! Mine is deadly accurate and functions perfectly. Went 1911 because a buddy carried one and I like the look. It's history doesn't expand 100 years, Smith & Wesson "E Series" 1911 pistols: SW1911 (top), SW1911SC (bottom). My brother passed five months ago and I came across his Remington Rand 1911 and ammo, he was MP in WWII. The smith and wesson e series is better than most of these for around the same price point or less. out to other companies to help keep production numbers up. Personalize your experience. Add to Cart. Would suggest a Norinco. Until needs change.). And at the time of buying only some $75.00! Besides, I need to have something that utilizes the hundred or so 1911 mags I have amassed over the years that I will use! Too bad my hands are too small. Again, it's personal preference. If you ever get the change to fire one at your gun club you surely will sell what ever you have to sell I had a Les Baer Black Baer Commanche and loved it. Seller: Guns Dot Com. From Norinco to Nighthawk and Wilson. You need to include Ruger in your list. I think that was because it weighed a ton. I have heard a lot of good things about both. Thank you for sharing. I have owned examples of most of the productions 1911. In fact, if you look at one of Colts current 70-Series offerings, it is exceedingly close to the original M1911A1, First, let me start by saying that this is, This is the most popular section of guns. I purchased a Colt model 1991A a few years ago and was immediately impressed with the obvious difference between it and the less expensive models I had previously owned. 1911 in .38 super is on the list for future purchase for me, as is a long slide variant. 1 / Think you will like it! This pistol competes with other bobtailed 1911's wearing the names Bill Wilson, Kimber, Dan Wesson, and is a welcome addition. I hope it brings a smile to your face with memories of him, each time you send some lead down range. Many purists decry other brands of 1911s (or calibers) as fakes and unworthy to bear the name. If you need a great 1911 for something like duty carry, you cant go wrong with a Sig. I fell in love with a Sig Emperor Scorpion when I saw it. I have Colts, Sigs, Kimbers and STI 1911s, but my go to gun has always been my Dan Wesson Guardian or CCO. I find that the ten round magazines (for 9mm) when fully loaded with no round chambered sometimes jam the Custom II. For those looking to for the pinnacle of speed, accuracy, and shootability, this gun has you covered. Now I still love the 1911 - nothing feels quite like it in the hand and shoots in the same manner. Based on the price points included here, which was an outstanding article, by the way, Id like to see Guncrafter Industries (Frag or No-Name) and Roberts Defense (Recon Desert) added to the firms and pistols for consideration. The 1911 design . I have had many 1911's over the years and still have a Springfield GI model and a Remington R1 both in 45ACP and a Ruger Sr1911 in 10mm. I have a "thing" for 1911's currently I own 7 of them, the Remington R1 is a great starter 1911 at roughly $500 for a plain R1 it's hard to beat, really an underrated 1911. Their shorter barrels resulted in effective yet lighter guns, especially when alloy . For a production 1911, I heard they are pretty good as well and not too expensive. I agree the Colt Defender is a great gun. No malfunction and very accurate. A rental range near me has a Coonan in .357. Basically an affordable 45. Yes, it has a external extractor (that always seems to offend the 1911 "purist"), but its a heavy duty model that has workd flawlessly for me so far after 8000+ rounds. The CQB Elite is truly incredible(damn well better be for the money) and is definitely the pinnacle of 1911's.but a Springfield Mil-Spec, Garrison, Operator will serve you well and are reliable as hell. It was my first hand gun. Anyway, the 1911 Sc is a lightweight, compact semiautomatic .45 pistol that is just about perfect for concealment. Other makers may well use Scandium and a different process to "bake the cake" or make the alloy. The new value of a SMITH AND WESSON 1911 pistol has fallen ($6.41) dollars over the past 12 months to a price of $1,482.67 . Three years ago I put a set of Crimson Trace laser grips on it. Deals; AK-47; Ammo For Sale; AR-15; AR Pistol . I told them to send it back which i had to pay for both ways, and told them id spend the rest of my life trying to make sure they went bankrupt. I love the weight, only 31 oz for a full size. X-TAC Supergrade Commander; X-TAC Supergrade Compact; Limited Ten; . Hi Guys - Not as old as some but did serve during Korean Conflict and the 1911 got into my blood. Smith & Wesson SW1911 E Series wood grips 2 Mags extra G10 Grips Box and Docs LNIB $45 for 1791 OWB Leather Holster oil is frog oil Meet at exit 129 off of 85 By contacting me you affirm you are a Georgia resident, with valid CCW permit, over Age 21, and are legally able to own handguns. I don't believe so since it mostly cosmetic improvements. $56.00 . Brought to you by Wilson Combat, Larry Vickers, and Springfield Armory this is a badass gun. Weve got a dedicated section for the AR-15 here. Add . They can start as simple as only the slide getting fitted to the frame, up to where every single part of the gun is filed to fit by one gunsmith, thus you cannot just grab a parts from 2 separate but same model to make 1 gun. The ultimate replacement would be John Brownings 1911 chambered in .45 Automatic (AKA .45 ACP, .45 Auto, .45 Automatic Colt Pistol). Taurus 1911 Commander Full 9mm Pistol, Blk - 1-191101COM-9MM . Ive tried all three of the mags listed above, and my Mono seems to work best with the Cobra Mags from Tripp. Whether youre scraping the bottom of the barrel to put enough cash together so you can join the club, or youre looking to spend your tax refund on a high-end 1911, weve got you covered! I can't imagine why you would say "As good as a Rock Island 1911 is, you probably wouldnt trust it to being a duty weapon. Reading your article on top picks for a 1911 I would for sure look at the STI 1911 single stack also compares to a wilson with a lower $$ if your looking at a wide body in 1911 ,STI can not be beat!! In 4500 rounds, the Taurus had 3 failues. Not sure there is a better production quality 1911 on the market. I just bought a colt competition model that comes with a match barrel and novak sights. As far as reliability goes, there is almost none better. I guess that's what the 500 round break in is supposed to accomplish. I am a house divided, with 1911's, Glocks, Sigs and Springfield sharing space. Check out the compensated gasses shooting up on top. The Performance Center SW1911 offers a variety of enhancements to the standard 1911 model. Want more 1911s in 10mm? Later, Mark . With the 4 barrel, and full size frame. Neither has ever failed to feed, fire and eject. Are there any reviews for 1911 magazines? Why wasnt the Ruger SR1911 mentioned? The SW1911 Pro in 9mm caliber was a joy to shoot and I barely noticed the recoil because it was so light and I could hardly feel it. I'm sure the "fish scale" slide serrations and external extractor will aesthetically offend some, but, in my humble opinion, it is one of the best bang-for-your-buck (sub-$1000) 1911's on the market. For a <$600 1911 that's saying something! MIM parts everywhere, poorly fitted ejector, beavertails mounted but nowhere blended (my factory SIG 1911 has better fitment). . I ran the course with a Taurus PT 1911 because It was handy. But with good ammo and good magazines, this gun is ready to rock and roll when you need it. They are much more accurate than I could ever shoot particularly the later 2016 Trophy models I have. This gun is looking like it came out of the box after thousands of rounds being fired through it. Actually, Both Remington Arms and Remington Rand manufactured 1911 pistols. They used to be, but they arent as nice these days and the last one would jam everyshot. Notify me of follow-up comments by email. We hate SPAM and promise to keep your email address safe. I am a firm believer that if you buy a gun then it should not need to be modified. I do own several 1911's - a 1930 Commercial, a Remington Rand WWII survivor, a Colt officers model I put am ambi safety on and a pristene model 70 (actually belongs to my wife) but I did not have a 1911 for just knocking around and taking to the range or whatever. Every American should at least own one. A plus is when your buddies look at it with envy. In fact, if you look at one of Colts current 70-Series offerings, it is exceedingly close to the original M1911A1. with a total length of 8", height of 5.5" and width of 1.28". They are simply the best. Are there any we have to put on the list that we missed? I just picked up a Coonan chambered in 45.I am dying to get that out and shoot it. New handguns and the best gun and ammo deals straight to your inbox . My second 1911 was a Springfield Armory Mil-Spec 1911, very good close to orig. Old eyes. TY. On a list that is suppose to be the BEST 1911'S in a top ten there should not even be one gun on it under 1000, but almost your whole list was under that. For instance, the Springfield TRP Operator half rail is a lot of quality for how inexpensive she is. In the hope that should the local status change (possible but not probable) or should any sort of widespread crisis occur, yours-truly would be, at the very least, a tad literate. Interesting, no Ruger in this article, and no Ruger in the 2018 "Affordable 1911" article. If I'da written the article I would have probably tried to squeeze the Desert Eagle 1911's in there somewhere. I see an ambi safety and perhaps better sights in the future of the Tisas. I want to add to the comments regarding the Tisas A1 from SDS imports. Why wasn't Dan Wesson mentioned? Sig was in the running, in fact they were in the original draft. Many feel that it's not true to the 1911 heritage. Wilson tends to overspring their .45 and 10mm's. The glass rods are not meant for a self defense weapon that goes in and out of a holster frequently. I'm also going to disagree with the choice of Colt being the best in any price range (sacrilege I know), Colt certainly doesn't make a bad pistol but they are overrated, and other then their history don't really offer anything more then the other makers do (beyond a pretty dancing pony) Curved back strap and all. I believe that you missed out on one budget 1911 that absolutely should be on this list - probably in lieu of the Rock Island Armory. It's a battle I'm destined to lose, I think. Or stick with regular .45 ACP in our huge Best 1911s article. I have not tried a Staccato yet, it's on my list! . 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