I know nothing about 1911's other than I want something in commander size and don't want to spend more than like 750 . What are my best options in 45 ACP?

Thanks.

Rock Island Armory has a 1911 in Commander size for like 550. 

i've heard more good things about rock island than bad. I am on the same hunt as you right now and my budget is 600ish. I may end up going with the tac II as it has all the most common upgrades already installed I just hate the giant logo. FWIW, I'm considering these two as they are both somewhere within my budget..

 

http://us.armscor.com/products/tac-1911-ii-fs-45acp

 

http://www.taurususa.com/product-details.cfm?id=59&category=Pistol

Try the Springfield Armory mil-spec. Shoot it for a bit, and when you have more funds, it'll make a great base gun for a custom build.

 

Unfortunately, you can't really have a decent 1911 built to modern specs for a cheap price.

 

BTW, I highly suggest sticking with a government length 1911 rather than commander length. Especially if you go with a lower priced one.

there are some springfield armory 1911's under that price, as well as Remington & Taurus

I know Ruger makes one and the is also this other company metro arms American Classic. Anyone know anything about them?

also curious about metro arms as well as taylor &Co

i have a magnum research 1911, and its fantastic.  build quality is outstanding and its 681 last time i checked buds.

cant say enough about this gun.

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If you're not carrying does the barrel length matter? Plastic guns look good stubby. But I just think the 1911 with that hammer and the beaver tail look great full size.

Remington R1

Remington R1

 

Is this just as good of a platform as the springfield to customize down the road?

I was on the 1911 forum (http://forums.1911forum.com/) the other day. Everyone had good things to say about the Armscor (Rock Island) 1911

I have a Taurus 1911 that's run 100% for about 7 years now. All the bells and whistles at a very affordable price.

I've had nothing but good luck with my fullsize Sig 1911 TTT.  I got it off gunbroker a few years ago for around $900 shipped, because I wanted that exact model.  You may be able to find a new or lightly used Sig 1911 online for near your price - I haven't looked at Sig 1911 pricing online since I bought mine.  I'd at least give them a look - I <flame suit on> prefer the looks of the Sig-esque 1911 I have over most of the more traditional 1911s out there. <flame suit off>

 

I do wish Sig made a 6" or even 7" 1911...I've had a thing for those recently...

 

Good luck in your search

Is this just as good of a platform as the springfield to customize down the road?

I bought mine with no intention to upgrade. Its a standard 1911 so I don't see why it can't be customized.

i've heard more good things about rock island than bad. I am on the same hunt as you right now and my budget is 600ish. I may end up going with the tac II as it has all the most common upgrades already installed I just hate the giant logo. FWIW, I'm considering these two as they are both somewhere within my budget..

 

http://us.armscor.com/products/tac-1911-ii-fs-45acp

 

http://www.taurususa.com/product-details.cfm?id=59&category=Pistol

They changed their rollmark for 2014. It's 1263790x better

 

 

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They changed their rollmark for 2014. It's 1263790x better

 

 

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Yes i saw that. the trick is making sure you get one with the new roll mark on it if its ordered online. Steve has a really fair price through gallery of guns but i dunno if its the older version or not

Those Taurus look nice.. I like this one and it is a 5 inch barrel. (not commander size)

http://www.taurususa.com/product-details.cfm?id=60&category=Pistol&toggle=tp&breadcrumbseries=19

I have a lot of 1911's and less expensive doesn't mean cheap. I have taurus, rock island, springer mil spec and a bunch of others. If you ever want to try some buy some 45 and come to bayonne

Yes i saw that. the trick is making sure you get one with the new roll mark on it if its ordered online. Steve has a really fair price through gallery of guns but i dunno if its the older version or not

 

$369 for the base and $506 for the tactical model, including tax! Do the skeletonized hammer and trigger have a practical benefit, or is it just aesthetic?

 

edit: Sorry, guess it was the Eagle Rare bourbon, but I was wrong and the transfer fees and taxes are extra.

$369 for the base and $506 for the tactical model, including tax! Do the skeletonized hammer and trigger have a practical benefit, or is it just aesthetic?

Valid question. I have no first hand experience I have just browsed forums and noticed many people end up replacing the Beavertail, trigger, and hammer. Hopefully someone with more experience can chime in

 

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Back in the early '90s I carried a Springfield Armory 1911 (9mm, city didn't allow .45) as a duty weapon as both Military & city LEO. I can't say anything bad about it all. It fired every time I pulled the trigger, was comfortable to hold & shoot, easy to maintain and looked Cool As Hell. I switched to a Glock 17 after about 10 months because of the weight difference. I was working both jobs at the time and dropping an extra pound off my belt for (sometimes) 14-16 hours /day was the deciding factor me. I didn't have the $$ at the time to keep both so I traded the 1911 in for the G17.

 

 

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Jim Flynn has a NIB Springfield range officer for $750..

Great guy to deal with and good prices.

I got a Sig Carry SS 1911 (commander size) at Hague's on sale for $699 a couple weeks ago. Great gun great price.

I like my RIA GI Tactical.  Contact remixer, he can get one for you quick.

 

Might get the ATI Fatboy next...

I have the Taurus PT-1911. Have had it only a little over 2 yrs and about 500 rds through it, but it shoots great and every time. Only shot out to about 15yds with it, but seems nice and accurate. Great gun for the price.

The Ruger 1911 has a 70 series trigger, and they have a commander model. It is under your price cap.

The Ruger 1911 has a 70 series trigger, and they have a commander model. It is under your price cap.

Yeah thanks. I have been reading a lot about them. This is what I'm going with. Made in the USA also.