Ok, just sold my HK USP 40 compact never liked the way it fit in my hand. Went to RTSP in Randolph, NJ (Amazing selection of guns) and picked up a Springfield XDM 45 3.8". Had to leave to pick up my kids so I did not really get a good look at the 1911's they had but they did have 30-40 different types. Looking to purchase a 1911 and would like some recommendations keeping in mind a budget up to $1600.00. Thanks in advance.

A budget up to 1600 can buy you a lot of gun. Check out the Dan Wesson Valor.

just get one of these.

I'm waiting to win the lotto before getting one.

http://www.gunbroker...?Item=332908213

http://www.gunbroker...?Item=332283455

Thanks for the reply, have you guys heard of Kimber are they good quality?

Kimber has mixed reviews..... not sure why....

 

I would look at the S&W E-Series line...

 

Your price range does give you pretty much a great selection to choose from.

 

It will just come down to what feels good to you.

 

 

RTSP has a great selection.....

Thanks for the reply, have you guys heard of Kimber are they good quality?

there's a kimber pdf chart you can download to compare them all.

it's so small you'll need to magnify it.

as I understand it, if the name doesn't have "gold" then the barrel will rust cause it's not stainless

Springfield Armory Range Officer. 1/2 the price of your budget, lots of $$ left for ammo. High quality no frills 1911 with an unbeatable lifetime warranty.

 

If you want to spend all of your money, I'm sure you'll get lots more suggestions.

Kimber has mixed reviews..... not sure why....

 

I would look at the S&W E-Series line...

 

Your price range does give you pretty much a great selection to choose from.

 

It will just come down to what feels good to you.

 

 

RTSP has a great selection.....

 

 

Thanks for info, and RTSP has great guns, just did not have that much time, maybe I'll haed back there Saturday to see if they have this:

 

Springfield Armory Range Officer. 1/2 the price of your budget, lots of $$ left for ammo. High quality no frills 1911 with an unbeatable lifetime warranty.

 

If you want to spend all of your money, I'm sure you'll get lots more suggestions.

you get a lot for your $$$ with springfiled. nice sights, bull barrels on some

Springfield Armory Range Officer. 1/2 the price of your budget, lots of $$ left for ammo. High quality no frills 1911 with an unbeatable lifetime warranty.

 

If you want to spend all of your money, I'm sure you'll get lots more suggestions.

 

Thanks

kimber raptors look nice.

I think it's a knock off of the ed brown kobra

 

http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewItem.aspx?Item=332280571

you get a lot for your $$$ with springfiled. nice sights, bull barrels on some

 

Yes, I agree thasts why I picked up the XDM 45 felt good in my hand, better than the HK I got rid of.

kimber raptors look nice.

I think it's a knock off of the ed brown kobra

 

http://www.gunbroker...?Item=332280571

 

Nice gun, not a fan of the woodgrain grips.

Try holding the 5" 1911s. It's awesome when you swing & point long barrels. The wow factor is even more amazing when it goes off.

Nice gun, not a fan of the woodgrain grips.

Don't worry about grips when you buy 1911s.

Many replace them with vzgrips.com

The Micarta is amazingly heavy

Nice gun, not a fan of the woodgrain grips.

Don't worry about grips when you buy 1911s.

Many replace them with vzgrips.com

The Micarta is amazing heavy.

Try holding the 5" 1911s. It's awesome when you swing & point long barrels. The wow factor is even more amazing when it goes off.

 

Ok, will look at that, thanks.

Springfield Armory Range Officer. 1/2 the price of your budget, lots of $$ left for ammo. High quality no frills 1911 with an unbeatable lifetime warranty.

 

If you want to spend all of your money, I'm sure you'll get lots more suggestions.

 

 

 

+1 on the range officer. The wait is killing me to pick mine up at casos... just sitting in the safe...

 

Not sure what you're looking for but I really like having target sights on my 1911. The range officer suposedly has similar qualities as the TRP and Trophy match but without all the bells and whistles. It also has a "match grade" barrel and very tight barrel bushing fit.

 

 

Springfield Armory Range Officer. 1/2 the price of your budget, lots of $$ left for ammo. High quality no frills 1911 with an unbeatable lifetime warranty.

 

If you want to spend all of your money, I'm sure you'll get lots more suggestions.

 

Looking at some photo's looks very nice. Thanks

+1 on the range officer. The wait is killing me to pick mine up at casos... just sitting in the safe...

 

Not sure what you're looking for but I really like having target sights on my 1911. The range officer suposedly has similar qualities as the TRP and Trophy match but without all the bells and whistles. It also has a "match grade" barrel and very tight barrel bushing fit.

 

The problem is that I'm not sure either, everyone I see looks nice, so hard to chose. Springfield Armory Range Officer looks like something I may need to actually see where I can hold one to feel the fit. Nice gun.

Another big plus with the RO is that the frame and slide are forged steel, not aluminum, so theres that original heavy 1911 feel that will last forever.

 

Ive also been partial to full sized 1911's and the slightly longer sight radius. There are just so many to choose from with different materials (aluminum/cast/forged), finishes, interal parts (MIM vs barstock), railed models, etc... Take your sweet time with it so you get exactly what you want out of it.

 

I chose the range officer because its mainly just a range toy with good features and relatively decent price for a lifetime warrantied pistol. STI pistols are also good for that same reason.

Another big plus with the RO is that the frame and slide are forged steel, not aluminum, so theres that original heavy 1911 feel that will last forever.

 

Ive also been partial to full sized 1911's and the slightly longer sight radius. There are just so many to choose from with different materials (aluminum/cast/forged), finishes, interal parts (MIM vs barstock), railed models, etc... Take your sweet time with it so you get exactly what you want out of it.

 

I chose the range officer because its mainly just a range toy with good features and relatively decent price for a lifetime warrantied pistol. STI pistols are also good for that same reason.

 

Thanks for the advice.

I vote for a Springfield Range Officer. Great base gun with alot of nice features. As you "grow into it" and want to get it customized to your liking you still have some money set aside to budget that in.

Older Colt Govt series 70....

 

 

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A budget up to 1600 can buy you a lot of gun. Check out the Dan Wesson Valor.

 

I just picked up this 1:

http://www.1911addicts.com/showthread.php?10134-Dan-Wesson-Valor

Thanks for info, and RTSP has great guns, just did not have that much time, maybe I'll haed back there Saturday to see if they have this:

 

 

Careful with the short barrels.

In that price range, you could get a nice dan wesson or springfield trp. You could also go with the range officer and save a few bucks. The kimbers are fine guns as well, I feel they are overpriced for what you get though. Seems kimber believed their own advertising and is pricing their guns as if they are the best out there, they're not.

Thanks for all the replies, got a lot of great sugestions.

Thanks to all of you for your valuable input. I pretty much have it narrowed down to either the Kimber Custom TLE 2 or the Springfield Range Officer. Now can anyone that owns either give me some key benefits/drawbacks for each. Price aside is the quality/durability the same or is one more durable than the other.

 

I've read that that the Kimber's barrel is prone to rust. Not sure on the Range Officer. Your input would be greatly appreciated.

 

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My kimber barrel has not rusted, but the gun is well taken care of.. shot regularly at uspsa events..

 

The TLE 2 is a sweet gun.. you may have some finish wear if you use a holster.

 

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

 

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