I'm in the market for my second handgun, first was a Walther PPQ 9mm which I'm quite happy with. I want to add a 1911 but I'm torn.

 

I want to try to stay under $900-950 all said and done(which I realize is somewhat limiting these days). It will be a range toy, I'm not worried about HD or SD with it, I'm a new shooter so anything I pick up is probably more accurate than I am. Right now I'm considering the SR1911 which is impossible to find but I love the look(I'd have bought it already if I could find one), Springfield Range Officer- the potential accuracy is a plus but I don't even know if I'd notice it, and the R1 Enhanced. I like that the R1 comes with the fiber front sight(not sure the adjustable sights on the RO help me). They all seem pretty close. Reviews seem to suggest the triggering the Remington may trail the others. But otherwise similar guns. I don't think ill be competing. Probably just another "toy" for a once or twice a month range trip. Any thoughts would be greatly appreciated. Thanks, Joe

I m also looking for a 1911 but want a classic look or similar ( i couldnt find the Ruger as well anywhere). Also thinking about a Sig Nightmare 1911 carry or just getting an R1 Stainless.

 

I already have the R1 Enhansed ( i also wanted to stay somwhere below 900$).

Very happy with it. No issues 600rds so far.

I d highly suggest trying it out if you re thinking Remington.

 

If you want to try it out PM me and i can meet u somwhere.

Sig 1911, are nice guns. See if you can find a Smith Wesson 1911, it should be under your budget. Do not be afraid to buy a gently used 1911.

 

Other alternative....

 

STI Trojan or STI Spartan. Any ffl should be able to get you one.

 

They are competition grade 1911's. The Spartan is made in Phillipines by Armscor/RIA and then looked over and finished by STI in Texas.

Have you looked into the Rock Island Armory 1911's they have a lot of features for the money. You can get one tricked out for around $700. They also have a lifetime warranty. Also the sigs seem very nice!

My Sig 1911 stainless is a tack driver. I love it. 799 and no issues at all. Glad I chose Sig for sure.

One more.... Taurus 1911. or Desert Eagle 1911.

 

Taurus guns made in Brazil, just like entry level Springfield 1911's. They come with quite good features. Full, lifetime warranty.

 

Desert Eagle 1911.... fantastic match grade gun. Was designed and is built by BUL in Israel (which makes competition guns), for Charles Daily.... then Magnum Research snuck in, and paid BUL more for the gun design, and slapped on the Desert Eagle name. Poor business practice, but amazing gun for the money. (750 or so)

The last two times I have been to Meltzer's they have had the SR1911 in stock

The last two times I have been to Meltzer's they have had the SR1911 in stock

 

I stopped in there on Thursday and they were sold out unfortunately

 

Joe I sm not sure where in NJ you live but you might want to check Bangers Sport Shop in Winslow. They are really nice people.

I also looked for a less-expensive 1911. Wound up with the Para-Ordinance GI Expert in stainless. Some people love them, some hate them. I enjoy it, came with a great trigger pull out of the box. Maybe I got lucky with one, but it's well below your price point if you can find one.

wait are u getting 1911 in 9mm or .45 ?

I want this one to be .45.

 

My odd list of things I like(mostly cosmetic, and only preferences, not set in stone):

 

Stainless

Beavertail safety

Slide serrations that match the angle of the grip

Grips that don't look like cheap plastic

 

Yup, nothing concrete, and nothing affecting performance, but hey if its mine I get to pick

I'm very happy with Springfield range officer. Out the door for 850. Very accurate, no frills, fells good I'd recent it for a range 1911. I think they make a stainless version but its more I forget the model name.

We should create a stiky: "How to select a 1911" because we have this same question just about every week...So much so, that even the 1911 fan that I am, it has become "boring" (Oh, OK - one Last time ;-), get a Kimber - excelent price vs. performance).

+1 for Kimber

I'm thinking of Custom Aegis 9mm

save your money for ammo get a para gi expert. love mind and shoot side by side with kimber that my brother in law has and my groups are the same with both guns. if you want pretty pay for it. if you want a very good 1911 out the box go para

I had my heart set on the SR1911. Maybe just because I love he look. I don't know. But I found one. And submit the NICS on Tuesday. Maybe ill have it in hand by 2014

I'm in the market for my second handgun, first was a Walther PPQ 9mm which I'm quite happy with. I want to add a 1911 but I'm torn.

 

I want to try to stay under $900-950 all said and done(which I realize is somewhat limiting these days). It will be a range toy, I'm not worried about HD or SD with it, I'm a new shooter so anything I pick up is probably more accurate than I am. Right now I'm considering the SR1911 which is impossible to find but I love the look(I'd have bought it already if I could find one), Springfield Range Officer- the potential accuracy is a plus but I don't even know if I'd notice it, and the R1 Enhanced. I like that the R1 comes with the fiber front sight(not sure the adjustable sights on the RO help me). They all seem pretty close. Reviews seem to suggest the triggering the Remington may trail the others. But otherwise similar guns. I don't think ill be competing. Probably just another "toy" for a once or twice a month range trip. Any thoughts would be greatly appreciated. Thanks, Joe

I got my ruger on gunbroker.

 

Then I took it to shore shot to shoot it, and there was one there in the display case! Might still be there, call them

Mine was transferred in on Tuesday, submit the NICS yesterday, we'll see how long it takes.