HiZ

Ok. going to get a 1911

I looked at the
Taurus
Kimber
Springfield
Smith

today

Any advice on what you have experienced.
I do like the Taurus, but not sure on that brand
Please update me!

Schwartz

Kimber

johnnyharris

I'm not wealthy enough to be a true 1911 fan but I wouldn't worry much about buying a Taurus if that's what you like. They stand behind their products and will take care of you if you have a problem. You might want to add the Sig Revolution to your list-similar to a Kimber but its several hundred
cheaper.

Zuki750

From what I've read on the 1911 forums, everyone loves the Kimbers. I myself don't have that kinda cash. I bought a Rock Island Armory. It has quite a following in the 1911 world. $375 and it's gone bang every time I've pulled the trigger.

jdridin

I have a Kimber and they are real nice, but I would also like to get a Detonics. They are very nice as well. Just my 2 cents.

Peace Justin

Catman

I had a springfield years ago and built a race gun with it, extended guide rod, triger,spring, conpensator ??
I liked it. If wilson customs still makes them that was the **** back in the day. For competition i think in 38 super ??
Lots of parts for these guns and fun to build up !

HiZ

Yeah! on the Rock Island. I have been reading a bunch on them

Lazarus

I have a Kimber Custom II that I brought brand new for 650. Its the lower end but its excellent quality and very accurate. You may find some people giving them bad reviews but many are because Kimber used to use an external extractor but they switched back in internal. Also Kimber builds to tight tolerances so you have to keep em clean.

#1 Moses

If you can find a good used Colt. Then you have a 1911 ! keep a eye out a gun shows, Yard sales etc ask the old man if he has anything sometimes they wont bring it out unless you ask ! spread the word many of us older guys are thinning out our collection. Hey if you find a Chinese made Norinco 1911 Buy it thet are great! Good luck

apfire26

My dad bought me a Colt, Gold Cup National Match for my 21st birthday. I've had no problems with it at all. Very nice gun, but very expensive too.

MsgAdams

Kimber custom II all the way. That gun is the sickest 1911 variant out there, next to the Kimber ICQB, which was made for the Marine Special Forces. When you are asked to make custom guns for the newest Special Forces group in the armed services, I think you are pretty special. Go with Kimber, shell out the extra dough.

AzN~BoI_585

S&W and Springfields reputations precedes them...u wont be disapointed

Kimber has a great history with the 1911 style pistols as well, my friends dad carries a officer style one and swears by it.

Taurus...I have not heard so many good things about...simply they shoot and are somewhat cheaper than other brands but have heard of problems with them stove piping (not the 1911 but with other autos)

Check out sigs 1911 another very very nice (but pricey) gun.

IMPO the 1911 is not the best carry gun, I would go with a glock personally for a conceiled carry

MrGixxer600

Here is my next purchase...

MsgAdams

I have heard springfields are pretty beast as well, If anything, go with either a Springfield or a Kimber. Can't go wrong with either. Go for an "Operator" type series if you go Sprinfield

Lazarus

+1

Heres my Kimmy:

College Boy

Build your own, I have a custom built one and it is sweet.

Go with Wilson Combat parts they are the best out there, and use an Essex frame and slide they are really nice too. I only have an Essex frame, my slide is off a Military Issue Colt.

letsride

I'd get a colt

mike1984

if you got the money...
http://www.dlsports.com/signature_firearms_1911.html

the absolute BEST in 1911's!

onewheelneil

+1 ^^^ ****** dope!!

bink98xcab

gota taurus and its the first taurus ive ever had but its sweet for $600, pretty good deal in my eyes, and pretty accurate straight out the box too!