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Moderately Priced 1911 Suggestions
« on: February 07, 2012, 01:44:58 PM »
Looking to give my father in law some guidance in looking for a 1911. I think hes looking around $700, preferably more military (parkerized) than flashy.

I think theyre all pretty much the same at that price, but wanted to get some other opinions.

My suggestion to him was used Colt, but my knowledge in that area is very weak so if you know a good used or new Colt Im all ears.
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Re: Moderately Priced 1911 Suggestions
« Reply #1 on: February 07, 2012, 02:08:55 PM »
Having just done this, id watch the boards for a used 1911.

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Re: Moderately Priced 1911 Suggestions
« Reply #2 on: February 07, 2012, 05:49:46 PM »
Got a pair of Rock Islands in the shop right now, and they're as close to the original military design as you're going to find.  :)
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Re: Moderately Priced 1911 Suggestions
« Reply #3 on: February 07, 2012, 05:50:10 PM »
In all honesty, the Springfield GI series is a nice, everyday .45 for the money (and being Brazilian...).


Colt? Ehh. You have two types of Colts. Ones that work, and ones that gunsmiths make a living off of.  :-X
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Re: Moderately Priced 1911 Suggestions
« Reply #4 on: February 07, 2012, 06:39:22 PM »
sti spartan....great gun, lifetime warranty and under $700
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Re: Moderately Priced 1911 Suggestions
« Reply #5 on: February 07, 2012, 06:44:25 PM »
Ruger SR1911 brand new $669.00 Stainless not parkerized but awesome gun for the money!

Just my .02
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Re: Moderately Priced 1911 Suggestions
« Reply #6 on: February 07, 2012, 07:34:16 PM »
Citidel 1911. Italian and shoots and handles very well. Blued are like 450. Stainless are in the 5-600 range!
I have one and I love it! Got it at CFNT in Orange!

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Re: Moderately Priced 1911 Suggestions
« Reply #7 on: February 07, 2012, 07:41:01 PM »
Quote from: Zindo on February 07, 2012, 07:34:16 PM
Citidel 1911. Italian and shoots and handles very well. Blued are like 450. Stainless are in the 5-600 range!
I have one and I love it! Got it at CFNT in Orange!

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Re: Moderately Priced 1911 Suggestions
« Reply #8 on: February 07, 2012, 08:31:43 PM »
Quote from: Alan Laidlaw on February 07, 2012, 06:44:25 PM
Ruger SR1911 brand new $669.00 Stainless not parkerized but awesome gun for the money!

Just my .02

My buddy actually just picked one of these up last night, and i was just gonna suggest this gun but alan beat me to it! my friend got it at hoffmans, i think they might be running a sale on them, cuz i could have sworn he said he got the gun and a box of ammo for $659ish... i cant remember the number for certain but it was under $700...
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Re: Moderately Priced 1911 Suggestions
« Reply #9 on: February 07, 2012, 08:45:02 PM »
Damn thats good, I cant find any for over $700.
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Re: Moderately Priced 1911 Suggestions
« Reply #10 on: February 08, 2012, 11:01:58 PM »
Quote from: sludwinjr on February 07, 2012, 06:39:22 PM
sti spartan....great gun, lifetime warranty and under $700


+1, my spartan is great and STI is a great company.  Awesome value for a $600 1911.
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Re: Moderately Priced 1911 Suggestions
« Reply #11 on: February 09, 2012, 09:33:05 AM »
Quote from: GunTechie on February 07, 2012, 02:08:55 PM
Having just done this, id watch the boards for a used 1911.

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I agree, there have been some great deals lately.  Also if you can walk the gun stores used sections.  My co-worker just picked up are really nice Kimber dirt cheap from Hoffmans.  Last time I was in there they had a pretty nice compact STi in the used case.  You just have to keep an eye out because the good ones go fast. 
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