Does the 1911 have to be $1000+ in order to be what you need it to be? Absolutely not. It's a top notch gun that has stood the test of time. And one of it's first introduction into law enforcement was with the Texas Rangers only a few years after it's introduction and, I understand, is still a favorite among many Texas Lawmen.
(This is a blog I started designed to draw interest among mainstream people to classic relatively inexpensive used guns that you DON'T find at academy or bass pro. I linked texaschlforum in the left sidebar along with several other forums and links to articles and books.)
When you are carrying a weapon which you will potential use to save your or a loved ones life, I don't understand the fuss and muss over shelling out a grand or more for said weapon.
WTR wrote:When you are carrying a weapon which you will potential use to save your or a loved ones life, I don't understand the fuss and muss over shelling out a grand or more for said weapon.
True enough. However, why spend 1000+ when you can spend half that for the same thing. Especially if your budget doesn't allow for it
WTR wrote:When you are carrying a weapon which you will potential use to save your or a loved ones life, I don't understand the fuss and muss over shelling out a grand or more for said weapon.
True enough. However, why spend 1000+ when you can spend half that for the same thing. Especially if your budget doesn't allow for it
I thought we were talking about a reliable 1911. If you can find one for $500.00......more power to you.
Because of all of the 1911 comments on this forum I did break down and bought one. A Ruger SR1911 full size. I believe I paid $650 new. I find that it is a great firearm and a lot of fun to shoot. Never had any problems with any failures. My first 1911.
WTR wrote:When you are carrying a weapon which you will potential use to save your or a loved ones life, I don't understand the fuss and muss over shelling out a grand or more for said weapon.
True enough. However, why spend 1000+ when you can spend half that for the same thing. Especially if your budget doesn't allow for it
I thought we were talking about a reliable 1911. If you can find one for $500.00......more power to you.
Indeed I did! LIke I said, a Springfield Armory GI .45. Never had a problem with it.
I have a RIA Tactical 5" in brushed Nickle. It goes bang EVERY time I pull the trigger. I think I paid $450.00 NIB at a gun show in Pasadena 5 years ago. I don't worry if the grips (some kind of wood) bang against something or if a little holster wear shows around the edges. It is my EDC. My Daddy always said..."the right tool for the right job!"
boomstick wrote:I have a RIA Tactical 5" in brushed Nickle. It goes bang EVERY time I pull the trigger. I think I paid $450.00 NIB at a gun show in Pasadena 5 years ago. I don't worry if the grips (some kind of wood) bang against something or if a little holster wear shows around the edges. It is my EDC. My Daddy always said..."the right tool for the right job!"
He was never wrong...
I have several 1911s from a RIA to a Les Baer. All go bang every time. Not a one that I would not trust my life to.
So, in answer to your question, no they don't have to cost an arm and leg
I bought a Ruger SR1911 lightweight commander for about 700, had barrel throat and extractor issues.
Then got an SW Performance Center 1911 for about 1300, I've owned it for 2 months but it's with SW for the second time since it hasn't shot right since day one. Theyve had it a total of 6 weeks out of the 8 I've owned it now.
Got an RIA for 450 to have while I sorted out the Ruger and SW has been gone, 150 rounds at a tactical range and the ejector broke.
My patience is wearing thin with them but I'm hanging on to some hope.
I got an RIA 1911-A1 GI a little less than a year ago under $500 NIB, and it is a fantastic shooting and reliable handgun. I would and sometimes do trust my life with it.
When looking into "inexpensive" 1911s RIA came up all the time and for the most part everyone had great things to say about them from their GI models to their Tactical stuff.
I wanted a .45 range toy and I got tack driver instead.
FastCarry wrote:I bought a Ruger SR1911 lightweight commander for about 700, had barrel throat and extractor issues.
Then got an SW Performance Center 1911 for about 1300, I've owned it for 2 months but it's with SW for the second time since it hasn't shot right since day one. Theyve had it a total of 6 weeks out of the 8 I've owned it now.
Got an RIA for 450 to have while I sorted out the Ruger and SW has been gone, 150 rounds at a tactical range and the ejector broke.
My patience is wearing thin with them but I'm hanging on to some hope.
Going to go out on a limb here and say it isn't the platform. You have had three different manufacturers and had problems with all three. I think something else is going on.
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