Hey Guys,

 

As an anniversary present, my lovely bride handed me an envelope with some cash inside and a picture of a 1911 on the outside. I was wondering why a couple of weeks ago she asked what I wanted my next gun to be. Little did I expect her to share the cost .

 

As the title states, I am looking for an all around .45 in the $1200 price range. I want this gun for range, some competition, and hopefully someday as a CCW weapon. I want it to be American made and not have any plastic parts. I prefer a stainless finish, but not a deal breaker. I have been reading up on a lot of different guns in this category and it is all sort of getting confusing in my head. I have an old Springfield GI from about 1983, but want something with better sights, barrel, ejection port etc.

 

Thanks in advance for the help. I need to go apply for permits now, got to love N.J.

Smith Wesson Pro Series 1911.

 

http://www.smith-wesson.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/Product4_750001_750051_765953_-1_775658_757896_757896_ProductDisplayErrorView_Y

 

 

Semi Custom light, and a production price tag.

Sig Sauer Scorpion

http://sigsauer.com/CatalogProductDetails/1911-scorpion.aspx

bunch of nice kimber's in that range. i've fallen in love with this one

 

http://www.kimberamerica.com/1911/custom-ii/custom-tle-ii

Friends don't let friends buy new Kimbers. =)

Friends don't let friends buy new Kimbers. =)

 

 

I found mine used..here on the marketplace

If you're planning to use it for CCW, a bobtail or round butt would be nice. I'd look at a Dan Wesson Vbob or S&W E-Series.

You can pick up a really nice E Series S&W 1911 in that price range... I have one and absolutely love it. It has run flawlessly until now (approx 1000 rounds) and shoots like a dream. The Bobtail E series 1911's are really sweet too and worth a look.

Smith Wesson Pro Series 1911.

 

http://www.smith-wesson.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/Product4_750001_750051_765953_-1_775658_757896_757896_ProductDisplayErrorView_Y

 

 

Semi Custom light, and a production price tag.

 

Was looking at this, just worried about the external extractor. Does this one work well?

 

LorenzoS

 

Posted Today, 04:52 PM

If you're planning to use it for CCW, a bobtail or round butt would be nice. I'd look at a Dan Wesson Vbob or S&W E-Series.

 

I really like the look of the Dan Wesson Valor, and I might just save my money until I can get that.

 

 

Ray Ray

 

Posted Today, 04:23 PM

Sig Sauer Scorpion

http://sigsauer.com/...1-scorpion.aspx

 

Ray I am a big Sig fan, just don't want a rail on a 1911. That is nice looking with that finish.

 

 

Does anyone know anywhere that rents Dan Wesson's and S&W? Thanks again guys. I appreciate all the input.

The Smith external extractor does. Kimbers... not so much. =P

 

I have this in a 9mm, have about 10,000 trouble free rounds.

 

njpilot, glennp and others have it in a 45, and as far as I know, 100% trouble free

For not much more $ you can find a used or even new Les Baer 1911.

1911 S&W Pro Series!!!! Maks bought his after he shot mine.

Was looking at this, just worried about the external extractor. Does this one work well?

 

No, not well - awesome! Really. S&W 1911PD owner - bought used, gun runs flawlessly.

 

 

Hey Bob is this new? I can't find it in their products page. I did see the Platinum Elite looks sweet. So many choices.

Wow lots of fans of the Smith, guess I will have to meet up with Wolfy or Keith and give it a go. Any feeding issues with this and hollow points?

Just slightly above your budget are the Dan Wesson Valor and the Springfield TRP. Either is an excellent choice for a quality 1911, with the Valor being the more aesthetically pleasing option:

 

 

why not buy a colt? you can get any of the current ones they make including the gold cup trophy model

 

 

This is a nice gun. I was going to say either S&W or SIG.

 

Damn! That is downright sexy! I've never seen this model from Sig before... Don't know much about the quality of Sig 1911's but I would buy this pistol on looks alone... VERY SEXY! Loving the bobtail on it, too...

I think a Sig is in my future, nice find Bobby.

Dan Wesson CBOB I love mine. But you'd have to buy a VBOB now since they don't make the CBOB anymore.

 

If your ever in Northern NJ, your more than welcome to shoot mine.

Smith has the external extractor right, unlike Kimber did. The Pro series is a nice gun. Dan Wesson makes a great 1911 also. I am liking the Sig too.

S&W Pro

bunch of nice kimber's in that range. i've fallen in love with this one

 

http://www.kimberame...i/custom-tle-ii

 

I'll second what Maks said, yea they do make a pretty gun, but I would rather buy an older used one than a new one with some of the quality issues they have had had these days, but like I said, they do make a good looking gun.

I'll add another vote for the S&W 1911. American made, all steel, and finished very nicely. I have the SW1911 TFP, which is predecessor to the newer E-series models. Never had any issues using all sorts of ammo, fmj, swc, and jhps.

I'll add another vote for the S&W 1911. American made, all steel, and finished very nicely. I have the SW1911 TFP, which is predecessor to the newer E-series models. Never had any issues using all sorts of ammo, fmj, swc, and jhps.

 

The new E series has been having alot of problems..

You guys have NO CLASS what so ever! STI made in Texas by Americans and all

 

forged parts.

S&W Pro series .45, thosuands upon thousands of super light dirty lead reloads (SWCs) through it and not one hiccup. Crazy awesome customer service, great shooting, great looking, not too pricey. Whats not to like? This is 25 yards offhand. Not being a great pistol shot im quite proud of it. 10 rounds.

 

The new E series has been having alot of problems..

 

Really?? Do you have any info on this, as I'm curious what kinds of issues people have been having with them. I bought mine right around the time they were first released to market and haven't had a single problem. It has run flawlessly for me.