So ill be buying another pistol soon. Another 1911 to be exact. Out of the choices which would you go with and why. I went to the local gun sotre today and they had a Remington R1, It felt awesome in the hands and the fit and finish looked nice. On the other hand Ive always wanted a SS 1911. I'm not looking to go over 850, but I will if its only by a little.

So any opinions?

I would go for the Remington. I have 16-18 1911s now. That would be a nice shooter.

I think the most bang for the buck nowadays is the Taurus 1911. It pains me to say too because I never had a good thing to say about any Taurus I had ever shot. The S&W is a great 1911, but the traditionalist may cringe at the external extractors. To me they don't look right on a 1911. The Springfields are nice and have a good factory warranty, like the S&W. I owned an Operator in 9mm and it was an absolute tack driver.

Also, are you looking for a target, super accurate 1911? Are you just looking for a classic 1911 shooter? Maybe you should get the opposite of what you have already. A classic Colt is always nice, and you might consider the Commander length. At 4.25", it is shorter than a full length 1911 (which I always thought was a bit nose heavy), but still has the full size frame. Once you start getting into Officer length and shorter, I believe reliability suffers a bit.

Out of all your choices I would go with the Smith. They got the external extractors right, unlike others that tried. Next woul dbe a SA Loaded. Also see if Tony can get a STI Spartan. I think they are in your price range and damn good guns.

I went with the Taurus myself. ONLY reason I am selling is to consolidate to 9mm and get a compact 9mm, quite possibly the G19 Gen 4.

 

I have had ZERO issues with the Pt1911 and if it doesnt sell for what I want to get for it (which is way more then fair), I am going to keep it.

STI Spartan. hmmmmmmmmmmmm

Jeremy, with your price range you are actually really close to affording the STI Trojan. It's just a metter of whether you want to own a big 1911 with TROJAN spelled out on the side.

J, 9mm or 45?

 

If 45....

 

Magnum Research Desert Eagle 1911

STI Spartan

Smith Wesson 1911 (someone on the forum selling theirs for a good price, shoot me a pm

 

if 9mm

 

Smith Pro Series

STI Spartan

I would go for the Remington. I have 16-18 1911s now. That would be a nice shooter.

 

My choice as well.

Remington is gonna be making more of those bad boys once they catch on.

I have a Smith 1911 that I am quite satisfied with. No jam issues whatsoever.

I hear alot about SA 1911s having to go back to SA for repair. S&W not at all...

on the topic of the external extractor... the smith external extractor is a great design and works well. some others had issues.

ok after doing some research I narrowed it down a little. While I like the Idea of the Remington. I keep reading mixed reviews. I'm considering the STI Spartan, One thing I would truly love to get is a Colt. I'm seriously considering this one.

 

 

I know its a 1991, But its gorgeous and it has good reviews. What do you think of this Colt?

 

http://www.budsgunshop.com/catalog/product_info.php/cPath/21_141/products_id/36420

 

I am also considering this Kimber Custom Target ll.

 

http://www.impactguns.com/store/669278320045.html

 

 

Now I keep reading that people get turned off to the Remington R1 because it is series 80. Now why is that a negative? Does that mean parts are harder to get for it?

ok after doing some research I narrowed it down a little. While I like the Idea of the Remington. I keep reading mixed reviews. I'm considering the STI Spartan, One thing I would truly love to get is a Colt. I'm seriously considering this one.

 

 

I know its a 1991, But its gorgeous and it has good reviews. What do you think of this Colt?

 

http://www.budsgunsh...oducts_id/36420

 

I am also considering this Kimber Custom Target ll.

 

http://www.impactgun...9278320045.html

 

 

Now I keep reading that people get turned off to the Remington R1 because it is series 80. Now why is that a negative? Does that mean parts are harder to get for it?

 

Jeremy, the Model 1991 is a very subtle change by Colt from the Model 1911. To me they are nearly indistinguishable. I owned a 1991 Colt Commander and it was a great pistol. I wouldn't hesitate to buy a new Colt Model 1991. You will find some nice deals on GunBroker though if you don't need it to be new.

See the below article for the differences.

http://forums.1911fo...ead.php?t=15201

 

I am not a fan of current Kimbers.

Thanks for the great info Lunker. Score another point for the Colt. I cant wait!

on the topic of the external extractor... the smith external extractor is a great design and works well. some others Kimber had issues.

 

 

Fixed it for you.

 

Lets not forget that JMB also designed the Hi-Power, after the 1911, and it has an external extractor. A 1911 with an EE is just natural evolution as far as I'm concerned.

 

Adios,

 

Pizza Bob

Now I keep reading that people get turned off to the Remington R1 because it is series 80. Now why is that a negative? Does that mean parts are harder to get for it?

 

 

A series 80 has a firing pin block that is deactivated by the trigger - thus it is harder to get a really good trigger pull on a series 80 gun. Kimbers also have firing pin blocks, but they are deactivated by the grip safety. I think I have that right - if not, some 1911 aficianado will jump in here and correct it. Series 70 guns have no firing pin block.

 

If this will ultimately be a gun you may carry, it's not that big an issue. You may prefer to have the additional safety since the correct carry method is cocked and locked, and you don't want an ultra-light trigger on a carry gun. A good gunsmith can get a series 80 trigger down to an acceptable range and feel. My 1911 trigger was done by Les Baer and it would be hard to tell it from a series 70 - ask Old School, he tried it.

 

Everybody seems to like the Spartan, and of the bargain 1911's I guess it's a good deal. The frame (and some other components?) are made by Armscorp in the Phillipines and I don't believe it is forged - that may be neither here nor there. At that price point it is probably more the norm.

 

Good luck with your hunt.

 

Adios,

 

Pizza Bob

Anyone have anything to say about this Smith?

 

http://www.budsgunshop.com/catalog/product_info.php/cPath/21_39_71/products_id/32908

Hey Bro,

Here's one more vote for the STI Spartan. A few friends have them and have nothing but good things to say about them. They get you a lot of bang for your buck. Take the money you save and buy a good holster and a couple of quality spare magazines.

Respectfully,

Harry

I'd go with the Smith Jeremy, can never go wrong with one of those.

Colt Defender.

Check out the new Springfield. Name is kinda dumb though. looks nice, and thanks for the opinions guys. Still not 100% on what to get. Lets just say Smith and Wesson and STI are neck and neck. lol

 

http://www.springfield-armory.com/1911RO/1911RangeOfficer.htm

Get the Spartan. Support the Filipinos.