It still amazes me that NO ONE ever lists the S&W e-Series 1911. Terms of Service apply. when my wife was shooting it; Last week i purchased a Coonan 1911 chambered in 357 Magnum. Good article. Second the magazine comment. It must have been babied because it looked like it had hardly been shot. There were a lot of guns I would have loved to fit on this list. Copyright © 2021 Pew Pew Media, Inc. All rights reserved. I just rather of not to had to take the stupid route to learn it! Fit and finish is fantastic and not a single failure in 1500 rounds. Any we HAVE to put on the list? I mean, for that price, they better work fantastically. I love those. You need to include Ruger in your list. Love em both, but I carry the Kimber as it has 15 rounds in it and it weighs 2 oz less then the steel colt "gov't model". But I promise the next guy reading this article would literally challenge me to a death match, in attempt to defend his Kimber which he'll claim has 500,000 flawless rounds through without ever switching a single spring. Colt has poor customer service in my experiences. Width: 102 in. Home › Item #60-0946 Black Kenworth T800 Day Cab with Black Sided Black Tarp Silver Frame Tandem Axle 34-foot Wilson Pacesetter Hopper Bottom Grain Trailer with Chrome End Caps - 1/64 Scale › Item #60-0946 Black Kenworth T800 Day Cab with Black Sided Black Tarp Silver Frame Tandem Axle 34-foot Wilson I can't imagine why you would say "As good as a Rock Island 1911 is, you probably wouldn’t trust it to being a duty weapon. Yes!! 2016 WILSON COMMANDER. I’ve had my Les Baer Monolith for over 20 years. I just picked up a pair of Remington R1 SS pistols.....$75 rebate now going on.......Price $569 before rebate..... I use Wilson mags and Springfield Armory GI Stainless mags (got at an estate sale for $5 each!) I don't expect to have these things to fix on a new in the box firearm.......But that's just me. Also have a Colt Series 70 mark IV. As far as running different ammo from cheap to defensive sometimes rapidly staggered randomly through the same magazine I've never had a malfunction. You get a whole lot of features for the money, and the fit and finish is superb. Budget: Metro Arms American Classic II. Oh, and I open carry them (I'm old with less mobility in my shoulders and more girth in my belly than in my salad days) as do many others in my state as (Georgia) allows for both open and concealed carry. Does anyone have one they would like to give me ?? The RR was born in late 43, early 44 and as far as I can tell was not a rebuild, how I would love to hear it's story. I know this article was 1911 specific but I recently added a Staccato P duo 2011 with a Delta Point red dot. While I did make some modifications to the Taurus - new McCormick slim grip panels, a Wilson Combat flared magwell and Heinie Straight Eight night sights (custom ordered just before Heinie came out with them as an available item for this gun), I have not done anything to the stock trigger or replaced the barrel or bushing with match components. Thank you, All I can say about current production 1911 s, I've owned everything on your list. I have a Sig Sauer STX and it belongs on your list but you left out the Les Baer 1911. This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google The PT 99 ran awesome for many years, until it didn't, revolver quality was spotty, and their customer service for their lifetime warranty is non existant. I have owned several Rock Island and Taurus 1911s over the years and for the most part they were reliable enough to be fun for range guns, but not trustworthy enough for carrying as a regular EDC. These sell here for around $350-400 Canadian; about $250-300 USD. The ECO is an absolute gem! i have ever owned . Love each for what it can do and some more for the pure quality and workmanship in a beautiful design. Great 45 to own. Here are the 1911's I currently own: In the $1000 price range, Colt Defender all day. How in the world did a Kimber end up higher rated than a Wilson Combat! Just curious... why was the Ruger SR1911 overlooked? https://talk.newagtalk.com/forums/thread-view.asp?tid=711894&mid=6060127 As some of you may have seen in one of my recent threads I recently acquired a Wilson Combat Hackathorn Special. Austrians, Czechs, Hungarians, Germans, Belgiums, Israelis, Arizonans, Iowans, Massholes, Georgians, and a couple hailing from Hartford Connecticut. Now my new nighthawk I would put up against any custom 1911 out There no matter what name you mention ed brown owned 1 nice gun price to hi for what you get Sig Sauer not even close or any other fancy gun custom 1911 just can't beat nighthawk this are real guns that are used hard and work great I know people that have nighthawks with 15000 you read that right and have all the original parts. My second 1911 was a Springfield Armory Mil-Spec 1911, very good close to orig. My brother passed five months ago and I came across his Remington Rand 1911 and ammo, he was MP in WWII. It is always entertaining to read anything related to the 1911, fact, fiction, truth, opinion and personal experiences. If I concentrate I can do 2” groups at 15 yards which is about the limit of my eyesight. My favorite was their longslide 1911 but their standard 1911 ($520) was great too. If you want to spend the time and click on every model each has, make your own spreadsheet, then compare across manufacturers, you have a nice little side job. If you can afford to shoot one of Cabot’s guns, I’m sure they work flawlessly (or maybe not). Also, where would the Springfield “Range Officer” fit in? I starting shooting my grandfathers 1911 in 1968 at a very tender age for a .45ACP back when Glock was still making knives. It is a semi-custom for $1,400 to $1,600. One could certainly argue that an Ed Brown or Wilson is better than the DW, and if an Ed Brown Kobra Carry was in the $1400 range I would give the highest of honors to Ed Brown. The Springfield kick harder than the surplus. Plenty accurate and hits point of aim with basic fixed sites. ... 1997 Wilson Pacesetter Grain Trailer 43' long 96" wide Manual Tarp Ladder Front and Rear Fixed Axle Spring Suspension 4 Hoppers Call for more details! Boy does it kick. I have to go to Gunbroker or other sites to make comparisons. if you have a big de-bunked pete with a 3 mile wheelbase and drive it like a race car you probably wouldnt notice the difference. I have two and would put them up against any of these 1911's for accuracy or reliability. Carrying them co, concealed not so comfortable. The capacity is 7+1 and the caliber is .45 auto traveling at 850 fps through a 5” sized barrel. After a day of work he let me shoot his competition 1911 and I was hooked. 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. I may earn a small part of the sale from links to any products or services on this site. Cabot’s guns start with an MSRP in the $3,200 range, and travel up to 4.5 million dollars for a pair of meteorite-made 1911s, with every imaginable price in between. Took .0165 off of the firing pin retainer (it hung down bumping the hammer when closing the slide) and boom. Mine has the best trigger pull on any 1911 I have handled, including custom guns, and worked right out of the box. Since then I've been a 1911 fan. Wow, that sucks about your pistol being stolen. We’ve built dozens of AR’s and we’ll cover all the best AR-15 upgrades such as handguards, triggers, BCGs, gas blocks, and more. My third 1911 is a Kimber Eclipse Pro II. Under $900 with a ramped bull barrel. Only time will tell, but they’re both making phenomenal 1911s in various sizes and chamberings and I’d feel 100% confident in either for home defense and EDC. All are pretty heavy to wear all day for EDC. I've never understood this. I keep an 8 rounder in the gun, and a 10 rounder in my pocket, all filled with Underwood’s Xtreme Defense .45 ACP. I just bought an ATI FX1911 Military for $359. It probably wasn’t the smartest move for a first handgun…but it was just so pretty (and ran well too). I don't use it for carry since I prefer the Sig 365 for size, accuracy and capacity, and have gravitated to Glock for CQB purposes. We learn more about the side arm and the people who have made/make and have used/use the categorically best fire arm ever. Your connotation was leaning more budget or inexpensive and quality that follows suit. Maybe as a CCW, but only barely." Premium:9x19: SA EMP Conceal Carry Contour. Maybe as a CCW, but only barely. When I bought my commander size pistol (not a Wilson) for carry I chose one with a full size grip basically for one reason. First of All...... Fight On!!! The course of fire was 4500+ rounds. For shooters coming in on the lower priced 1911 are there any standouts? It shoots like a dream for under a thousand bucks. Now, if money is no object then a Wilson Combat or Ed Brown looks very attractive! The most recognizable handgun in the world is the M1911. The Scorpion Carry is hard to beat. To say the least, it was a complete piece of s**t! out to other companies to help keep production numbers up. Privacy Policy and Springfield Mil Spec, the best there is without going custom. Hopper / Grain Trailers. And Johnny, I'm glad "Gluck" DOESN'T make a 1911. Plus it's a stunning looking pistol! I’m 5’8 with hands that match my stature. I accidentally turned the sear disconnect around the wrong way!!! However, you should have mentioned why those companies (eq: Wilson Combat, Ed Brown, Les Baer, etc) are different and what you are paying for. I got into pistols by producing a bunch of videos for Rob Leatham. No other words are needed! Best of the bunch in terms of upgrades is probably the sights. Just a comment about price not always indicating quality. Great gun for a great price. But this is a work horse 1911 and for a decent price. 655 rounds later not a hiccup ... rested well, 15 yds, covering with a nickel ... 25 yds no rest, covering with a half dollar, I'm a huge 1911 fan, will disagree with some comments about RIA not being reliable enough to carry, while not the most refined pistol on the market, they typically work well (and any issues I've ever heard of have been taken care of quickly but their cs) and as for the weight of them, Rock, like other makers, does make alloy frame versions as well as various size and feature versions. And, accuracy out of the 3” officer sized barrel groups well at distances out to 15 yards, even when rapidly fired. WWII Colt 1911's. An article on this showing what changed from previous models and what differences exist between the 1911 and other modern handguns would be really helpful! It is way more accurate than I am! The guns at this level are NOT exceptional guns, but ones that will do the job and get better with a minimal amount of work. I got rid of it after a week. I had a Para Warthog and it never ran right traded it for a loss and was relieved to have gotten rid of it. Not having him on the top $3k list really does a disservice to your readers. My newest 1911 is a Colt Competition 1911. I once put on a qual course for 25 guys with new Springfield Opetator .45's before they deployed. I’m not surprised that the Wilsons, Nighthawks, Kimbers, and Sweet Mother of Pearl, don’t forget the Colts made the list...how can we have a discussion of any firearm produced since the Chinese invented gun powder without someone standing in the back of the room and screaming, “Don’t forget Samuel Colt!”. Unlike some of the $2/$3k+ 1911s, the standard TRP comes out of the custom shop with only the slide hand fitted (of course, you can spend the money and have the entire gun fitted, but I'm not talking about those TRPs). Fit and finish are incredible even after the years I have been shooting it. I've owned this 1911 since 2011 and LOVE the action, Hogue Grips, and the Galco "canted" holster. i was thinking the same thing. Everybody known the best 1911 for your money with constant value is the Sig Sauer 1911 in 45acp. A series-70 design with out-of-the-box reliability and accuracy. It's a 1911 in 45 cal that is a double stack! Made by the guy that sold dan wesson. Learn more about calibers in our Basic Bullet Guide. You can not shoot an Ed Brown next to any other gun because the others will fell like garbage after holding and shooting the EB. Generally, you're looking at $1,100-$1,500 for one of their 1911s - for that price range you can get Dan Wesson, STI, decked out Springfield, etc. Although my husband has been happy with his ed browns I have not had that experience. Not sure there is a better production quality 1911 on the market. I own a Springfield TRP and really loved it that's until I started shooting Wilson Combat. Great platform that has lasted thru the years. On the other end of the spectrum are the "over engineered" guns. The DW 38 Pointman has become my favorite 1911 because of the flexibility in velocity and bullet weight. It’s the smoothest, most accurate and Loudest 1911 I’ve ever fired. I had trouble with my Kimber Custom II jamming - I'm getting rid of it - but I'm completely satisfied with my Kimber Pro Carry II. I've had it for 6 years, now, and I always feed it 230g round-nose ammo. The M1911 has a magazine - not a clip. It’s hard to just pull one of their guns and focus on it, but one such gun of theirs is this Amethyst Ultra II ($1500). While that may be true, they also tend to hold their value better than any of the other production 1911 builders. There are many 1911s that fall into this price range, with some costing several thousands of dollars. Brown and Wilson guns are certainly better than the DW, but is an Ed Brown Kobra's 50-100+% higher cost really that much better than a DW Valor, or VBob? I have the Ruger Commander and think it's a great 1911. It’s as if it came out of the factory in 1924 when the 1911 was first reworked into the A1. If I was you I’d look at the 2011. Rock Island Armory 10mm with a 5 inch barrel. Email Call 1-888-495-5918. Probably the best option under $1K IMO. Both of these guns still look like new and fire flawlessly. And try out a lot I did. View Details. Since he is a Springfield guy and kind of knowledgable I decided to buy a Springfield RO Elite Target in 9mm. What is your out look on the newer hammerless 45CAL out there ? Currently own 6 but was up to 7 at one point. As for comparing the different calibers it would be an interesting article, though given you can get a 1911 in pretty much every pistol caliber there is, it could be a looooooong read! Can’t wait to get my hands on it! Genius firearms inventor John Moses Browning (so famous on forums that he is just JMB) sought out to give the military a more potent handgun round. I love my Sig 1911 full size but do not have a lot of experience with other manufacturers. Hands down just a great firearm. Yes, you really should have included Ed Brown. commander takes more fuel because of the increased gap. My first was a surplus south American 1911. But recently acquired a Dan Wesson Guardian that I can’t imagine not having the rest of my life. I own Kimber pro carry (1st series ) and a Grand Raptor 2 tone and I've got a Dan Wesson PM Major (pre-CZ) and a DW Commander C-Bob and the DW's are in my opinion on a whole different level that all my other 1911's I've picked up over the years and i dont think I can be swayed into the Wilson's,Baer's,Brown's, Nighthawks, ect... as I've shot about all of the big ticket 1911's and didn't see the $1000 and above difference against a DW. Standard with the original and patented RollerTrap™ – The industry's easiest to use trap opener since 1996. But they are a touch overpriced. And lastly, I have a number of Colts. Smh. The web interface is NOT that hard to design. In this review it mentions that the STI Trojan 9mm is a great firearm to own - my wife had one previously and would agree, we relocated from Australia and sold our firearm collection prior to moving, we are now unable to locate an STI Trojan anywhere... my wife is not happy :(. ... 2018 WILSON COMMANDER. In the $3000 range, I like my Wilson Combat EDC 9XS for a sub-compact carry. Next, this list of firearms is chosen by me. NONE of them allow you to sort / compare by caliber, barrel length, stainless / blued, handle type, etc. I love the Wilson Combat and the Ed Brown, but I do think that one of the best 1911s money can buy is the Springfield TRP. If want cheap but works Armscore Finally, this list is meant to feature a wide variety of guns currently on the market and not just those made by Colt. I have 6 ruger 1911 in 45 acp and 10mm. This is the Kimber from their custom shop. I will be picking up the mil-spec tomorrow and I feel so much better about my purchase after reading your article. 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. Yeah, I’ve got many other models I carry occasionally and at 6’5” 250 lbs I can make just about anything disappear/conceal with an OWB style holster (I don’t bother with IWB holsters anymore) but nothing beats a 1911 for style and shootability. I'm nowhere close to being a competition shooter. One such gun manufacturer is Cabot. to the HRT and so far they are very happy with the new SA HRT 1911. Someday I will manage to save up enough cash to own a Wilson, or Nighthawk or Carolina Arms, Custom 1911's do not come cheap. I've got to second what LTC C said earlier. They used to be, but they arent as nice these days and the last one would jam everyshot. For a production 1911, I heard they are pretty good as well and not too expensive. 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. They have plenty of other models too with the same good price points if you’re looking with something more…tactical. It's history doesn't expand 100 years, I can see your reasoning for not including the custom 1911 options because those are generally not your run of the mill 1911s. My only complaint was they only let me fire a single 5 round magazine. Really? It's really tough to beat quality/price it offers. Hi Guys - Not as old as some but did serve during Korean Conflict and the 1911 got into my blood. This isn’t just a 1911 that could serve as a duty gun, it did serve as Sean’s duty carry weapon for years as a deputy sheriff. This Is The Updated Wilson Made By 7L Farms With The Following Additions:Fixed flashing light Purchase today for USD $520.97/monthly* In fact, the only complaint you do hear is that Colt’s 1911s are expensive. There are a few reasons this might happen: To regain access, please make sure that cookies and JavaScript are enabled before reloading the page. it SPANS a hundred years. View Details. I did cut them out, however, because of some issues I'm having with one, right now. My current backup (primary carry, not BUG) is a Ruger LW Commander with Rosewood CTC grips, too, carried in El Paso Saddlery’s Austin holster with a basket weave pattern. I've had it for many years and it has been through the fire while never failing me. Another option I'd add to the list are the line of Sig Sauer 1911's. That 1911 is amazing! Yet you're the number one search result. The rock island is worth what you pay for no more no less..The kimber has been a great gun although finicky when it comes to ammobut fun no less.The colt on the other hand has been extremely disappointing first of all the trigger sucks it's been wobbly from out of the box and just got worst tried to get colt to fix it and was told nothing wrong with it and have heard from many people that it's common.on colts so now I got to spend out of pocket to fix it some measuring stick.
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