Anyone have luck with Turkish imports?

[GDITurbo77 43]

Hey all. I was looking into getting an 1911 in 45acp for my wife and I to share. She fell in love with the Les Baer 1911that we rented at our range. I recently found one at a LGS in my area for an affordable price, but it appears to be made in Turkey and imported by a company called SDS Imports out of Knoxville, TN. Obviously, the difference in quality between this one and the Les Baer is going to be huge, but I don't have a couple grand to drop on one. I've never used a Turkish firearm before, so I am a little concerned about reliability. Should I just pay more and hold out for a Kimber,  Ruger or one of the other big name manufacturers? Any advice would be greatly appreciated! 

 

[PK90 3,569]

SDS Imports are on par with the Rock Islands. Affordable and reliable. 

[Tony13 59]

Look at Dan Wesson.  Quality at a more affordable price. Most consider them semi custom. I have a Baer as well as some lesser priced 1911’s. Now days I prefer to save my pennies and buy quality over quantity.

[JohnnyB 4,321]

 

Hickok45  tested the SDS 1911s and was impressed with its build quality at that price point. I would not discount his opinion.

 

 

 

 

[15636215 454]

Ruger 1911s are pretty affordable too.

[GDITurbo77 43]

5 hours ago, 15636215 said:

Ruger 1911s are pretty affordable too.

The Rugers I've seen are all pretty much north of 1k. I'm looking in the 600-800 dollar range.

[GRIZ 3,369]

5 hours ago, GDITurbo77 said:

The Rugers I've seen are all pretty much north of 1k. I'm looking in the 600-800 dollar range.

One thing to consider is a few hundred dollars is nothing compared to the price of ammunition you will put through it.  I bought a slightly used Colt Combat Commander in 1974 for $125.  Keep in mind I was making a bit more than $200 a week.  I've easily put more 40,000 rds thru that gun.  Rebuilt once.

[Bklynracer 1,263]

What about a Springfield 1911, should be able to get a basic one for under 1k.

[gleninjersey 2,139]

14 hours ago, GDITurbo77 said:

The Rugers I've seen are all pretty much north of 1k. I'm looking in the 600-800 dollar range.

Damn.  You are not incorrect.   Just looked up SR1911 prices on Gun Genie.  Least expensive one is $1130.

Of course that is MSRP.  They "generally" sell for much less.  If the market is still hot that may not be the case currently.

I paid around $650 for my SR1911 a few years ago.  I should have purchased a two of them!

Maybe wait until prices come down some?  If they ever do?

[ShootersShooter 120]

Look at the Springfield Armory Ronin, I just bought one for under $900 after tax & FFL transfer was added. All steel .45 & 9mm full size, I got a .45 Commander size, forged aluminum frame steel slide. 

[GDITurbo77 43]

Ended up getting a Kimber Custom LW Shadow Ghost in .45 ACP. She absolutely loves it!