1911?

Discussion in 'General Firearm Forum' started by savage07, May 16, 2012.

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  1. May 16, 2012 #1
    savage07

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    I'm wondering about an 1911. I have notice that a lot of different famous gun companies make them. Any idea or comments about a couple of really good 1911 pistol that are not necessary expensive to be good, or if expensive is the only choice to get a good one, wish one are they?
     
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  3. May 16, 2012 #2
    Levelcross

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    The low end one is a Rock Island, a good entry level 1911 with good customer service.

    The mid range are Colt, Springfield, Sig Sauer all have good warranties. Kimber is OK too but only 1 year warranty.

    The higher end ones are Les Baer, Wilson Combat and the likes, everyone says you will not be disappointed with these. Just out of my price range.
     
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  5. May 16, 2012 #3
    dutchs

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    I'm not in the market right now , Gussying up my SAVAGE HOG HUNTER at the moment, but after that the Sprinfield would be my choice, I love a .45 and the 1911 is a gun I will eventually own. Love em.
     
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  6. May 16, 2012 #4
    GlockIt

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    Another question on 1911's, are the .38 Supers good calibers?
     
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  7. May 16, 2012 #5
    savage07

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    Cool, that simplified a lot. I'll do some research based on those!
     
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  8. May 16, 2012 #6
    Ghost23

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    .38 super is an awesome caliber, but it's a bit pricey and hard to find. At least in my area.
     
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  9. May 16, 2012 #7
    GlockIt

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  10. May 16, 2012 #8
    Ghost23

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    That's an awesome looking 1911, but my favorite is the Kimber Eclipse Custom II chambered for the 10mm. Check out my threads, I just posted a new thread called 10mm love that shows it.
     
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  11. May 17, 2012 #9
    Argyle64

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    Get a Colt.
     
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  12. May 17, 2012 #10
    BLCKWLF

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    after all... it is called a Colt 1911...
     
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  13. May 17, 2012 #11
    Argyle64

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    My first 1911 I ever owned I got in a trade last December. It was a Colt 1911. The value of the trade was about $450. I cerakoted the slide in stainless, added an ambi-safety (I'm a southpaw), changed out the main spring housing, polished the trigger internals, grips, and recoil spring assembly. All in all I put in about $200 into the gun and sold it for $700.

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  14. May 18, 2012 #12
    savage07

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    Nice job!!
     
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  15. May 18, 2012 #13
    savage07

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    Are 1911 easy to conceal?
     
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  16. May 18, 2012 #14
    glocknloaded

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    They make them in all different sizes similar to glock they have ones for carry, my uncle has carried a 1911 since I could remember.
     

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  17. May 18, 2012 #15
    savage07

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    Do they tend to jam if you use hallow point ammo?
     
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  18. May 18, 2012 #16
    SeventiesWreckers

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    Not really. My Series 80 doesn't like semi-jacketed hollow points, but it feeds Winchester Ranger T's, and Hornady Zmax just fine.
     
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  19. May 18, 2012 #17
    savage07

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    I guess when this pistol was designed hollow point didn't exist? But I'm not sure if hollow point is an issue for the newest pistols...?
     
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  20. May 18, 2012 #18
    EclecticGlocker

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    I have a kimber custom II (price is around 750), and it has fed everything I have ran through it flawlessly, going on 800 rds now. Thats everything from a variety of hollow points, fmj, and lead ball.
     

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  21. May 18, 2012 #19
    glocknloaded

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    Beautiful gun! Wish I could get one around here for that price
     
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  22. May 18, 2012 #20
    savage07

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    Wow! That's a really beautiful gun!! And a really nice price! I want one about the same size but not sure if is gonna feel comfortable and concealable... What do you think?
     
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