1911 .45
I am looking to buy a plain, vanilla 1911 Model 45 in the basic parkerized military finish. I see Kahr sells one for ca. $465; Charles Daly for $348; Llama for ca. $300. I see where one can buy the basic Springfield for $475. Realizing that you get what you pay for what are the best choices if I want a basic gun that is of good quality and will last?
Thanks,
dchristian
Thanks,
dchristian
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Springfield-Springfield-Springfield... 0 -
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Yes , springfield is a good choice , stay far away from the Llama ,
they are not true 1911 style (parts & mags dont interchange), also
sarco inc. (shotgun news ad) has a really good deal on some 1911
style 45's , apx 325 (dealer) each ...real good basic gun !!!!!
Good Luck & smart choice on a shooter (1911 45)...................
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Given those choices, I'm with Jeanders-
Springfield-Springfield-Springfield...
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In Spanish, Llama means sh$t.
Best regards,Rich0 -
I keep reading that the newer Auto-Ordnances (under Kahr ownership) are good guns. Springfields are excellent too.
However, I still prefer, and recommend, the "gen-yew-wine" Colt 1991A1.0 -
I just bought my first 1911, a mil-spec springfield, Iv shot about 300 rds through it no malfunctions. Just when you get it home clean it real well before you shoot it the first time. Great gun. 0 -
If your willing to spend the extra cash - go with the springfield. I bought a basic colt series 80 for $550. But I ended up wanting a beavertail, better trigger, better hammer, n ight sights - hell, now iv'e spent 1200 on the gun when I could have bought the springfield "loaded" that has all that stuff for $750. 0 -
Ditto for Springfield.
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might i suggest looking at the Griffon 45, imported from s africa. i had one a while back, and it shot fantasticly. quality was great, comes with number of nice features-extended safety, slide stop, beveled mag well, full lenght guide rod, beavertail safety, nite sites, trigger was very good. only real mod i did was install a comp on it. shot as well as my kimbers and colts. held up very well, no failures...id still have it if i hadnt met a fool wanting to trade a python for a 45. id buy another of those griffons with no reservations. paid about 375 for mine. 0 -
I'm suprised that no one has mentioned the new Rock Island Armory M1911A1 retail at $315.00 See SGN for full page adds. Have had one on the bench and the fit and finish is far better than I would have thought. 98% parts compatiable. 2% is headspace concerns with parts swapping. If you want a 1911A1 to impress your neighbor, but the Kimber. If you want a shooter with fixed sights, look at the Rock Island Armory. 0 -
My opinion the Springfield 1911 loaded is hard to beat.But if you dont want to spend that much money Auto Ordnance,which was just purchased by Kahr makes a quality 1911.
Best!!
Rugster0 -
I bought 2 springfield chapion models 1911-A1 in stainless finish. I have it currently listed on gunbroker with extras included. It is listed as what it cost me as a dealer. Check it out or email me mjwright@isoc.net.
I am looking to buy a plain, vanilla 1911 Model 45 in the basic parkerized military finish. I see Kahr sells one for ca. $465; Charles Daly for $348; Llama for ca. $300. I see where one can buy the basic Springfield for $475. Realizing that you get what you pay for what are the best choices if I want a basic gun that is of good quality and will last?
Thanks,
dchristian
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I read an article in shotgun news where they compared the lama, springfield, colt, Rock Island and a couple of others. They said the rock island was a very good no frills reproduction of the mil spec 1911 and they are around $325.00 new. The springfield I believe rated most accurate out of the group. They were were all low end 1911's.
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