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  • Hawkshaw
    I guess that I have been under a rock for the last several years. Since I have started to look for a 1911, I've found out that they are scarce as hens teeth. As a FFL holder, I'd like not to have to pay retail plus. None of my usual suppliers have ANY Rugers, Rem 1911;s,very few Para-US, or Colts. Yes, I've looked at the auction side. SOOOO---Does anyone have any comments/experienc with Armscor/Rock Is., or Magnum research 1911's? Or any other makes?
    THX HAWKSHAW
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  • B17-P51
    Or if you want to really start a conversation go to ATE forum!
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  • nononsense
    Hawkshaw,

    I'm not a fan of anything Ruger except maybe the 10/22's, so I personally would skip that one.

    The Remington 1911 has gotten some good reviews but I wonder why you have skipped the Colt 1991 A1 which is right in the price ballpark? This pairing seems a little limited when the 1911 market is overwhelmed with decent choices.

    Best.
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  • iceracerx
    The current Colt Competition is also close to your 'price point'.

    9mm or 45 ACP (the 32 Super is a bit more)

    http://www.GunBroker.com/item/662854317

    http://www.GunBroker.com/item/663319536
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  • Hawkshaw
    Nononsense
    I didn't think I limited your response to the Ruger, or Remington! I clearly asked for "Your thoughts. and any other brand would would be fine."

    THX for the replies guy's
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  • brier-49
    As I own many except a Remington, & I don't own one of those for a reason. The R-1 is not a very good example of a 1911.
    My Ruger shoots as well as My Colt Gold Cup National match & better than my Kimber, or Para Ord. My RIA in 22 TCM runs better than my friends Remington.
    For the price the Ruger is an excellent choice.
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  • SP45
    In that price range you are going to get internal parts that are MIMS or molded metal. That includes Smith & Wesson, Sig Sauer and the lower end Kimber, Ruger, Remington ect.. that is how they offer them at that price. Don't know what Colt is currently doing. That being the case go for the one that looks the best to you. They should all shoot similar. Right now the 1911 market is divided into the 700.00 range or the people who want a semi custom or full custom in the 2,500.00 to 3,500.00 range. My experience is that the mid market 1,200 to 1,800.00 is hard to sell.
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  • kidthatsirish
    Don't forget the Khar owned autoordnance....also in this range.
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  • He Dog
    Unlike Nononsense, I like Rugers and like both the 1911 and the Commander sized 1911 from Ruger. I stay away from Remington. Otherwise I have Colt, Sig and Kimber 1911's. I think Ruger tops them.
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  • punchie
    If you are planning on keeping it and passing down go with Colt. Colt has the name recognition as THE 1911. 50 years from now the rest in that price range will only be known as Colt clones.
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