Handgun Search; Tabletop Compare; Add/Remove Handguns ; Add/Remove Handguns . 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. It is a semi-custom for $1,400 to $1,600. I have a Wilson Combat 1911 and it is a good 1911 but it can't compare to the Les Baer. (BTW - I used that 220 Sig - the first one with a heel mag release for about 10 years - then bought one with an "American" mag release and carried it for 30 years - still have it and it is still an amazing .45, but it has been retired to a "standby" status. Category : Pistols. $548.59. The Springfields started hiccuping within the first 25 rounds. I will have this gun til it gets passed down to my sons.through my will! I know there are a plethora of 1911 makers out there and some with very good reputations. 4. Material: .08 inch KYDEX for a Perfect Custom Molded Fit - Weight: Only 2.5 oz. And it was less than your de facto threshold of $500 (bought during the early part of the Covid run on guns). And one made wherever they are now. Great buy. If you are looking for a beautiful pistol that wont break the bank with the shooting chops to match, this is the one. It is a Series 70 and its beautiful. 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. 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 :-). Yet you're the number one search result. Mine is deadly accurate and functions perfectly. I got rid of it after a week. Copyright 2023 Pew Pew Media, Inc. All rights reserved. No firing pin lock, pretty much GI except for the guide rod (but being one piece, no 'extra' parts!) out to other companies to help keep production numbers up. Damned thing only bats 700. . Remington Arms made 1911's for WWI, RR for WWII. 1911 in .38 super is on the list for future purchase for me, as is a long slide variant. Also have a Norinco 1911 (45)! Far from an expert. That is the Taurus PT-1911. This is the Kimber from their custom shop. 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. No other words are needed! You obviously have your own opinion, which we want to hear too. Smith & Wesson's variations of John Moses Browning's extremely popular 1911 design can be seen in the production, Pro Series, and Performance Center line of SW1911 pistols. series 70 in 45acp. ( I am being sincere ) I've owned this 1911 since 2011 and LOVE the action, Hogue Grips, and the Galco "canted" holster. Smith & Wesson SW1911SC 45 ACP E-Series Centerfire Pistol with Round Butt. I own a Springfield EMP 9mm 1911 and have shot a lot through it. $ 59.00. Great 1911's for the money. SPANS That Colt is a winner however. A quality build. Yes!! . One of my students brought one to a class - He asked if I wanted to shoot it. Second pistol I bought was a Springfield mil spec. 1911 EMP Handguns. 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. The TRP is the official sidearm of the FBI, and you can actually get yourself the actual FBI-spec'd TRP, called the Professional. Now, when I pick up an off the shelf 1911, I find so many flaws in them. Maybe I got lucky? But todays Colt 1911, out of their custom shop will probably require $500 in upgrades to make them as reliable as their standard pre 1986 models. Commander-Style. Nothing wrong with S&W PC, they are great guns. We continue to bring innovative firearms to market that meet the needs of every shooter and deliver on exceptional quality with a brand you've learned to trust. Click below for a FREE LESSON! Got a shoulder rig and an OWB holster for them and two 2 round mag holders. Browning 1911 380s: one is a carry model, the other a match model I never leave home without my trusty Browning 1911 380. It must have been babied because it looked like it had hardly been shot. "Remington" did not manufacture 1911A1 pistols for WW2. A 1911 is a single action pistol, which means the hammer needs to be manually cocked before it will drop when you pull the trigger. Oh and there is no"Best" 1911 in 9mm, that does not exist. Hands down just a great firearm. I come from a country that (idiotically) prohibits citizens from owning firearms. Springfield Mil Spec, the best there is without going custom. 7 years ago, while in Hartford attending a refresher armorers course, I asked the custom shop to build me a duplicate commemorative national match for my son. AgainI cant state how much it felt like cheating compared to shooting other guns. I hung onto that one, and I shoot it far more than my higher-end 1911's. Was tight but still loose enough to not jam if dropped in the mud and water. A 1968 made and it was high mileage, but flawless in reliability. Singer Sewing machine also owned Graflex Cameras. Hmmm. This NOT as fine a piece as a Kimber, but it runs as well as any that I have used (two), is built better that the Rock Island and is now selling for $330. Smith & Wesson the best 1911 value for the money and their customer service is BETTER than anyone elses, even Colt's. AND, they listen. $1,199.00 $899.99. Until then, I'll have fun shooting my ATI and mod'ing it to my liking. When you pick up a Garrison, you feel like you are picking up a $1500 1911, not a $750 one. Probably in the $500 range if you can find one. Parts have gotten better as have my gunsmithing skills. Now I'm fighting the urge to buy a full-size version for myself. Kimber Aegis Custom for me. The Series 70 Colt Commander LW, the perfect carry gun for balance and shootability. I personally would like comments of the accuracy (or guarantee) particularly of the higher end models. See our full review of both the C and C2 here and our video review below. You gotta pay to play. Otherwise, its perfect as a carry gun! Advanced . Add to Cart. Also, I would have loved to have heard your opinion on the Smith & Wesson E-Series 1911's. Also, take a look at the S&W e-Series. Not only did Brownings design (to be produced by Colt) pass with flying colors, it was the only gun to pass all stages of this grueling test. Went 1911 because a buddy carried one and I like the look. The Premier II is no exception. Thanks for the comment. I love mine! Best trigger for the price. Of course the cost more than doubles for the Pro, but you don't have to spend that much to get a very high quality gun. 939.00 . I've never shot any high end 1911's so I can't speak to those. 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 have shot many 1911 in my life,my personal carry gun is a series 70 colt commander. And you recommend a Kimber, one of the most over-priced and over-rated pistols on the market? Sometimes i wonder if these lists of yours, are the best out of the ones, you have personally shot, or the actual best on the market, there is a huge difference. I am a Marine Officer from Vietnam flew the old UH 34, lost it on Hwy One north of Danang - -also lost my 1911A1. I am new to the game at 65 I bought a colt competition that thing is amazing for the $$$ Sold on model 1911. My favorite is a Kimber LTE II. Why? Type your email address and well send All the benefits listed above but in a bigger, bolder caliber! As a matter of fact, even with current hi-demand prices, I can find 1911s under $500 from Taurus and such. We continue to bring innovative firearms to market that meet the needs of every shooter and deliver on exceptional quality with a brand you've learned to trust. I also agree with you adding Nighthawk Custom as well. The Valor compared favorably to any of them, at a considerably lower price. Still shoot it runs great can't beat a 1911 for reliability. At this point, the guns are as close to flawless as you can get before spending a fortune on a handcrafted 1911. . A series 70 design with titanium firing pin, forged frame, forged slide, match-grade barrel and superior customer service (and no, I dont work for S&W). Inexpensive and reliable. - Standard Belt Clip: 1.5 inch ABS ; CountryOrgin : USA The Smith and Wesson Model SW1911PD is a large-frame pistol chambered in .45 ACP. Buy two! I had a trigger job done to fix the factory quality, but Ruger said if I retiurned it to them for service on any of the other flaws, they would charge me to restore the original factory junk trigger, thus restoring it to factory spec's. I liked those so much I bought two of them along with some ten round Wilson Combat mags. Grips : Crimson Trace Laser. Taurus handguns suck in every way, i would never trust my life with a gun made by them..absolute garbage! The DW Valor handles as well, shoots as reliably and is as accurately as the Ed Brown, or Wilson. That Larry Vickers Collab 1911 looks like an absolute steal. Best on the market. Well, I am just looking for my first 1911 and I am just about to settle for the V- Bob by D Wesson I think this should be an excellent way to get my feet wet in the 1911 pool. The 1911 style is still in service in a few select military units and some police and is a widely accepted pistol for self-defense, regardless of the maker or size of the cartridge. And not often seen around town, which makes it that much more special in my eyes! I own a Soecialist and Guardian and couldnt agree more. S&W Semi-Auto Pistols Forum. Classic, original 1911 fire control. My first 1911 was a Smith and Wesson SW1911 in 2004, nice crisp trigger, satin Chrome finish, three dot sites. The Trijicon Smith and Wesson 1911 3 Dot Green Front and Rear Night Sight Set can increase your night-firing accuracy by as much as 5 times--all with the same speed as instinctive shooting. I love my Sig 1911 full size but do not have a lot of experience with other manufacturers. No slide rattle. OVERVIEW: MAGNUM RESEARCH 1911 OVERVIEW:MAGNUM RESEARCH 1911 MODELS Magnum Research 1911 Overview All Magnum Research 1911s feature the classic series 70 design, popular with many fans of John Browning's legendary handgun. Super F'n nice Wilson Les or Nighthawk My favorite, most trusted and carried on occasion is a NorincoMy pistolsmith says it is a little rough but well made with no MIM parts. Genius firearms inventor John Moses Browning sought to give the military a more potent handgun round. 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. I kept the Ruger. Every good American should have at least one. Both of these guns still look like new and fire flawlessly. Available Online. It's very well made, accurate, looks great, and in the almost two years I've owned it, have never experienced a malfunction. Thanks for the comments, my friends. The SW1911 is a nice pistol, but as has been said here before, you have to live with the billboard on the slide. Going to move it to bedside gun status once I hit 1000 rounds, loaded with Federal HST probably. One made in Clackamas Oregon bitd. The guns run fantastically and need nothing to make them perform better. If you ever get the change to fire one at your gun club you surely will sell what ever you have to sell I've owned them all at one time or another, and it's hard to justify $3,000, when $1700 +/- will get you the same. Get proficient on YOUR time. You'll want to go down to the local gun store and handle them yourself for sure - with well above average sized hands you'll have to just test things and find what works best for you. I have the Commander .45 and for $700, not sure you can get a nicer looking and nicer shooting pistol. I hope one day to own some of these so I can chime in with a more informed opinion, but these have impeccable reputations! Shot thousands of rounds including everything from reloads to expensive defense ammo and never has a single failure. 45 is an old 1923 colt, and with aging eyes and wrist surgery, I picked up theabsolutely exquisitely sweet shooting as well as incredibly accurate Dan Wesson Specialist last week. (8) $389.00 $315.00 Add to Cart Magtech 9mm Luger Ammo 115 grain FMJ Case of 10. The first is a Colt Gold Cup Trophy National Match with a 2lb trigger and tritium night sites, no flashlight, no laser, the second is a Colt Delta Elite in 10MM set up the same way with a flared ejection port, the third is A Kimber Super Carry Pro with the exact same trigger and set-up as the Colts. Curious why none of the Colts (except the Delta Elite 10mm) made the list? The DW 38 Pointman has become my favorite 1911 because of the flexibility in velocity and bullet weight. In the next level, I really expected to see the SR1911s from Ruger dominate that slotfrom quality, and innovationSR1911 Light Commander using titanium feed ramp welded into aluminum frame to allow any hollow point to be easily chamberedfully hardened slideshigh quality inside and outbut what do I know? I have Colts, Sigs, Kimbers and STI 1911s, but my go to gun has always been my Dan Wesson Guardian or CCO. over 1000 rounds, still tight and with no issues . X-TAC Supergrade Commander; X-TAC Supergrade Compact; Limited Ten; . I have a couple Kimbers. The biggest drag has always been the seven round capablity. Wow, that sucks about your pistol being stolen. Its kinda wierd that you put the springfield loaded operator on the list but left off the far superior trp operator, and in a BEST 1911 list did not even mention Springfields FBI HRT 1911 Professional, the gun that literally beat out the wilson combat you consider the "BEST" 1911. Not pretty and a little rough but tough. I have carried a 1911 in combat. Subscribe to Pew Pew Tactical's sales and deals email. 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. Think about this: a GI 1911 that looks good, hammer forged barrel, slide (and frame?) I keep the LaserGrips sighted to point of impact at 10 yards and have use either Federal HST or Sig Ammo both JHP. LOL! Go to Gun Group, Com Caliber : 45 Automatic Colt Pistol (ACP) Barrel Length : 5.0". Add to Cart. These 1911's are manufactured with a wide variety of materials, finishes and unique features and are favorites in any collection. Smith & Wesson PC 1911s are good to go, they aren't on the list because of their price. From 1 Trojan Grad Student to the another, I always enjoy the articles. As far as value goes, hard to beat a nicely used Les Baer for a 1911. I have several 1911s, my Gold Cup Trophy was the worst of the lot fit and finish wise. I paid $422 out the door! The Ronins are great pistols. Good move Smith & Wesson! I love mine! With the 4 barrel, and full size frame. The bushing split apart. My custom trigger was 4.5 pounds. Action job did wonders. It's a battle I'm destined to lose, I think. That made my day. Your choices are crazy. guns & If you are late to the game, hopefully, this will help you choose which one to add to your collection. Thank you Mr Brandon Strayer, for making an awful lot of people, worldwide, enyhusiasts of Infinity pistols, happy day and night, time after time!!! Custom fitted 1911 parts are hand-fitted. To send your firearm . Compared to this Springfield XD-S .45, the S&W Scandium 1911 Commander fits the single-stack carry gun size need perfectly. I'm also quite surprised that Sig didn't at least get an 'honorable mention'!! Double stack 1911 duty pistols. fit and function. Personally I think they have done a great job with the new v-bob and would love to find a guardian either in 9mm or 45. Add to Cart The item has been added. If I could afford to buy 10 different 1911s (my goal for my collection some day) I am sure 6 or 7 of them would be Kimbers. I ran the course with a Taurus PT 1911 because It was handy. We already have an account registered for email address No list of best-value 1911's at moderate prices is complete without a Dan Wesson or three on it! The Limited-Edition Dan Wesson Heirloom 2023 1911. Originally developed by John M. Browing, the 1911 style is ubiquitous among pistols. I've put 3 boxes (150 rounds) through the center ring of a target without ever missing on numerous occasions. I just picked up a Coonan chambered in 45.I am dying to get that out and shoot it. Smith & Wesson 637 LaserMax 1.875. I have a Springfield 1911 a-1 I bought at Tacoma guns when I was in the army and I have a tissas 1911 tanker I love them both but I gotta say the tissas is a SWEET SHOOTER . If you want to step into the world of double stacks, the C2 DPO is essentially a pocket sniper rifle. . Plenty accurate and hits point of aim with basic fixed sites. River's QC is leaps and bounds better than Remington. Its my dirt gun; all of the pretty Browns and Nighthawks stay home. Several makers offer a Bobtail . But life is short, so I bought a Les Baer today and must shoot the gun because you don't make money if new, you lose opportunity in firing the baby. I did change all the grips on them to G10's and mine are the stainless ones. Smith and Wesson Model Specific. The ultimate replacement would be John Brownings 1911 chambered in .45 Automatic (AKA .45 ACP, .45 Auto, .45 Automatic Colt Pistol). For WWI, RR for WWII makes it that much more special in my eyes which one to a -!: Only 2.5 oz the $ 500 from Taurus and such flawless reliability. Taurus and such are great guns of fact, even with current prices. Mod'Ing it to bedside gun status once i hit 1000 rounds, loaded with Federal HST Sig. Them perform better that one, and full size but do not have a Wilson Combat mags pistol! 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