nick312

What model is that?

This. There is alot of personal advice for 1911's and every modern maker right now really has some quality hardware for the price. It really comes down to preference when buying one for under $1200. I'd say get the Ruger SR1911 and enjoy the shit out of it. Chances are you'll buy a "higher quality" one down the road, while "higher quality" really doesn't make shit difference in a gun you're gonna run hard, in my opinion. The full size and commander will really have no difference in feel other than felt recoil, so the size is really up too you. CCW, of course you'll want the commander for it size foot print, but yet again a bobtailed frame would be an awesome choice there too. Most custom places will cut the frame into a bobtail version for under $250 bucks, if you really wanted it done. No matter what you pick out, make sure to spend the extra on good magazines. Wilson's ETM 500's are the best magazines on the market right now in regards to springs and followers. I order 3 a month on payday! Enjoy!

Gunbroker and armslist.com might be your best bet. I have only seen used guns in one local store; Ottomanelli's Sporting Arms in Little Falls next to the GunForHire Range.

Checked this place out Saturday with a friend. The huge bear on the sales floor by the door was pretty cool. By far the most firearms I have seen in one place anywhere in Northern NJ. I asked about a 1911 and they were more than friendly to let me see it, and talk about some other models. I was a-little set back on their prices, but they are around the same as most places in Bergen County. If they would match a decent online deal before FFL transfer around the holiday season; I'd buy this week. I left a comment through their website; hopefully I get an email back before the holiday(s.)