What competitions are you going to do? That sometimes determine the gun. For example, if you just want to IDPA/IPSC shoot single stack, then any reliable 1911 is good to go, probably not something too expensive because you'll definitely be scratching it. If you want to do NRA bullseye, shooting at 25 and 50 yards where everybody has accurate guns, then you want something as accurate as you can afford. Also, what kinds of sights do you want? some optical sights may may not be compatible with some guns..BIG DADDY wrote:Well, I guess it's time for my first 1911 purchase, but I seem to have a dilemma. Do I buy a production model , ex: Kimber, Springfield, etc., which would be a good choice. Or spend about the same money and get a custom STI from Brazos Custom with a preformance package and hard chrome, like the STI Trojan. Or do I go full out and spend a little more and get an Ed Brown Custom or something like it. I'm talking about spending buy the way $1000 to $2000, 45 cal., single stack, to be used for competition and carry.I have shot a few 1911's but never owned one. I would like a few opinions to help me make a good first purchase. Thanks in advance for you answers.
If it's just for personal enjoyment, then for 1911, I'd get the most expensive one and I think looks pretty and from a major custom manufacturer... because they retain their value in case I change my mind in the future.