rigby
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Post by rigby on Feb 24, 2011 9:03:30 GMT -5
Say you wanted to spend just under $1500 for a 1911 which would you go with. I'm looking at either a higher end Springfield, Kimber, Colt Gold Cup, or Dan Wesson. Familiar with the first three but not DW. Any other suggestions? Thanks.
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Post by serialsolver on Feb 24, 2011 9:42:09 GMT -5
Those are all good choices. I have a full size alloy Kimber and it is very good. The only thing about the Kimber that I don’t like is the firing pin safety. The newest Colts I have seen look very good. The Springers and Dan Wesson I don’t know about. At 1500 dollars your getting close to the price of a Les Baer which is a good option.
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Post by patdaddy on Feb 24, 2011 10:09:43 GMT -5
Springfield has excellent customer service, and an excellent custom shop.
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Post by magman on Feb 24, 2011 11:38:59 GMT -5
If you look around carefully you might find a used Les Baer for under 1500. That's what I did and haven't looked back. Also the DW Valor Botail is a fine handling 1911.
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Post by AxeHandle on Feb 24, 2011 12:09:24 GMT -5
Check out the new Springfield RO.... For $1500 you can have the gun and plenty left for extras.
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Post by s0therngunner on Feb 24, 2011 12:19:07 GMT -5
Check out the new Springfield RO.... For $1500 you can have the gun and plenty left for extras. I was going to suggest that one myself with a mfg list of $1000 I don't think you could go wrong . Nighthawk also makes a really nice 1911 but you would have to shop around to find one for $1500. Good luck on your quest |
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Post by AxeHandle on Feb 24, 2011 12:33:51 GMT -5
I think I have seen the RO on the shelf here for $799.
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gunzo
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Post by gunzo on Feb 24, 2011 13:07:30 GMT -5
I've had excellent results from the many Kimbers & Springfields I have or have had & wouldn't hesitate to buy another. For a nice Les Baer that is just about in the mentioned price range, I don't think you'd have to look long. You could just PM a poor boy named gunzo.  |
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Post by wickerbill on Feb 24, 2011 16:32:00 GMT -5
I think I have seen the RO on the shelf here for $799. I saw one last month for $750. |
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bobke
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Post by bobke on Feb 24, 2011 17:36:51 GMT -5
i picked up an all but new les baer monolith from gunbroker on xmas morning for $1295-took delivery on dec. 31-last gun of the year for me, certain.
handle a baer before you buy anything else. this one's a shooter and hasn't fully broken in with over 600 rounds down the tube, but it's getting there. very tight, both in fit and as a shooter.
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raven5
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Post by raven5 on Mar 6, 2011 14:32:42 GMT -5
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Post by brionic on Mar 6, 2011 19:05:01 GMT -5
I'm not a competitor, so I'm happy with my "base" model guns. My favorite non-oldie is my Kimber pre-series Custom Classic Royal. No problems to report, no pesky extra safeties. They seem to be available around $700 and up for clean used examples.
I like some of the fancier guns, but for me the Kimber is "enough" gun.
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Post by zeus on Mar 6, 2011 23:58:04 GMT -5
I have loved all my Baers. They are a lot of gun for the money. I don't buy Kimbers. I like the Springfield RO mentioned also. But, do yourself a favor and at least look at the Baers before you buy. I've sold a couple over the years for about 1200 a piece. One was a nice Stainless Stinger (commander top and officer frame) that I wish I had back! They are all tack drivers and all of mine have been 100% reliable. I've had a Wilson, Yost Bonitz, and a Nighthawk over the years but the Baer is the only one that remains if that says anything....
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Post by brionic on Mar 7, 2011 0:36:08 GMT -5
Zeus, please bring to CSA. I'm interested. Thanks!
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Post by 38 WCF on Mar 10, 2011 9:02:54 GMT -5
Check out the STi Trojan for 1000.00. I have one in 9mm and am well pleased.
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