1911 Opinions

[the_stranger 13]

Starting to look for a new 1911, a more traditional gun that can be used for wild bunch CAS.

So far my options seem to be Springfield mil-spec, Remington R1, Colt 01991, Armscor (either Rock Island or model offered by Cimarron). I think Para was making a SASS 1911 did not see it on there website. Love the new Turnbull model but am not looking to spend anywhere near that for this gun.

 

Anyone have any of these? Any I should steer clear of or any head and shoulders above the rest?

Did I miss any?

 

 

Thanks!

[diamondd817 828]

I just bought the Remington R1 Stainless. Took it out the first time this week. 300rds no problems. Nice fit and finish. Accurate too. Great value if you ask me. Highly recommended.

 

I have no experience with the others mentioned.

[Steve_G 51]

Of the ones you listed, I would go with the Springer, no real reason other than I have had good luck with Springfield and I have no complaints about them. Also if there is ever a problem, Springfield's customer service is excellent. After saying that though, I would personally go with the modern category and pick up a Springfield Range Officer or Loaded. I hate those old style Mil-Spec sights.

[carl_g 568]

Any feedback on the Ruger SR1911?

[BlueLineFish 615]

Where are you located. I have all the one's you mentioned plus others. If you are close bring ammo and you can try them all. To be honest the one you buy should be the one that fits you best. I have the milspec, range officer, RIA in 9mm, sig scorpion, and some others.

[JayWilling 33]

I have a Sig Revolution. It's a little sharp around the edges but it's a great shooter with a nice crisp trigger and I've never had any trouble with it.

 

[JoeTK37 8]

I have about 300rds through my SR191- overjoyed it and the function had been flawless. Accuracy seems above average in my hands. I picked it up during the hysteria and probably over paid a bit but oh well. I wanted a stainless 1911 that looked good to me. And it fits the bill. Although I would like to pick up someplace grips to match the black slide release, safety etc

[fatty 241]

I have a springfield range officer and would highly recommend it. It should be right in that price range

[the_stranger 13]

Thanks all.

 

Those were the models  knew met this reuqrement:

"non-adjustable “military style” rear sights and blade type front sights"

 

@BlueLineFinish,

 

I really appreciate that but I'm about a mile from the Delaware, although close to 78.

[ogfarmer 138]

range officer was just debuted at Shot in 9mm

 

also quite few other new 1911 debuted, check that thread for more on them

[Combat Auto 174]

Starting to look for a new 1911, a more traditional gun that can be used for wild bunch CAS.

So far my options seem to be Springfield mil-spec, Remington R1, Colt 01991, Armscor (either Rock Island or model offered by Cimarron). I think Para was making a SASS 1911 did not see it on there website. Love the new Turnbull model but am not looking to spend anywhere near that for this gun.

 

Anyone have any of these? Any I should steer clear of or any head and shoulders above the rest?

Did I miss any?

 

 

Thanks!

I got the turnbull 1911 WW1 - it is extreemly beatuful, and shoots exceptionally well. I did a 4" group at 25 yards first time out with standard ball, standing 2 hand. Not an easy feet with the small sights and no checkering on front and back of grip. The gun is custom fitted. The TB customer service - none better. It really is a steel to get an exquisitly (truly) blued (not blackish) custom fiited gun for 1950$

[Combat Auto 174]

I got the turnbull 1911 WW1 - it is extreemly beatuful, and shoots exceptionally well. I did a 4" group at 25 yards first time out with standard ball, standing 2 hand. Not an easy feet with the small sights and no checkering on front and back of grip. The gun is custom fitted. The TB customer service - none better. It really is a steel to get an exquisitly (truly) blued (not blackish) custom fiited gun for 1950$

PS Lifetime warrenty of course.

[warden469 2]

I have the R1. Never have had a problem with it. I shoot lswc reloads out of it all the time without fail. Good gun for the money IMO.

[the_stranger 13]

I got the turnbull 1911 WW1 - it is extreemly beatuful, and shoots exceptionally well. I did a 4" group at 25 yards first time out with standard ball, standing 2 hand. Not an easy feet with the small sights and no checkering on front and back of grip. The gun is custom fitted. The TB customer service - none better. It really is a steel to get an exquisitly (truly) blued (not blackish) custom fiited gun for 1950$

 

 

Well if I did go for the Turnbull Sass model I'd never be able to change my sass alias - it gets engraved on the slide.

[notmetoo 41]

I have the Para Ordnance SSP. Very accurate, nice 1911. I plan on selling it, in fact I'm taking the pictures later today so I can post it. It looks like this one, but with VG grips, extended slide release, and wear marks:

 

If you're interested, PM me and I'll let you know when I list it here.

[Damjan 73]

I have the Remington R1 Stainless from the list. You can try it anytime at EFGA or Heritage Easton. 

About 500rds through. No problems so far. My only gripe is cheap mags. If you get a Remington you need to get better mags.

[Combat Auto 174]

Well if I did go for the Turnbull Sass model I'd never be able to change my sass alias - it gets engraved on the slide.

They have two version w/w-o Sass. Users choice.

[the_stranger 13]

I found another choice. Now sitting at my LGS. Thanks for the opions. Damn the Turnbull was tempting but not sure if this is going to get shot all that much. I didn't know STI made this model.

 

[louu 399]

Thats beautiful man.

[mcbethr 42]

I don't know all of the rules for Wild Bunch CAS, but I assume that they want the most authentic-looking type guns.

 

To me, this would mean a gun with the crappy GI sights.

 

I own an Auto Ordnance with the lousy GI sights.  Para Ordnance makes a GI Expert with the lousy sights as well.  Both will run you around $500.

 

I've reviewed my Auto Ordnance 1911 here before.  It's not designed to be a target gun.  It's a WWII reproduction of a minute-of-badguy gun.  I can put a hole somewhere in the bowling-pin of a man-sized target at 10 yards, which was pretty much what the 1911 was designed to do anyway. 

 

There are better 1911's out there for the money but they may not be aesthetically correct.  I believe civil war reenactors called it "Farbiness."

[jds560 0]

 

 

NORINCO all the way!