What is the best 1911 for around $750 tops?

Buckeye 50 · January 26 2015 05:59:05 PM MST

Got the 45 bug and looking at 1911's. SQLBullet suggested Ruger. Quite impressive and under serious consideration. Any other suggestions?

Thanks,

Pat

Gen4G20 · January 26 2015 06:03:38 PM MST

Springfield RO or the Ruger.

P33v3 · January 27 2015 11:48:03 AM MST

I had the Taurus one and added some Wilson G10 grips to it. They are hand fitted at the factory. Mine was a tack driver. I gave to my nephew as a gift when he came back from Afghanistan on his second tour otherwise i would still have it.

Rich10 · January 27 2015 07:43:20 PM MST

Ruger SR1911, hands down.

sstewart · January 27 2015 10:20:11 PM MST

Like my RIA Tac IIs. Have one in 10mm & one in 45. $700 at Cabelas. You can prob. do a little better.

jiminthe burg · January 28 2015 04:59:32 AM MST

I say go for the SR-1911. I was on a waiting list for several months> 2 yrs ago and got it for <591 otd. Think the going price now is about 650. Mine shoots anything I put in it. Trigger pull is about 4 lbs

gandog56 · January 28 2015 05:29:30 AM MST

Quote from: sstewart on January 27 2015 10:20:11 PM MST
Like my RIA Tac IIs. Have one in 10mm & one in 45. $700 at Cabelas. You can prob. do a little better.

My 10mm RIA Tac II cost me right around $600.

macc283 · January 28 2015 07:56:36 AM MST

Sti Spartan or metro arms mac bobcut are best bang for your buck.

Raggedyman · January 28 2015 01:16:17 PM MST

Springfield Milspec or Range Officer. Probably the best pistol in that price range and definitely the best warranty at any price.

dakota1911 · January 31 2015 10:15:41 PM MST

I would say SA RO or Ruger in .45. If you want one in 10mm then I think RIA would be about it, or a used 1911 in 10mm.