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01-02-2010, 03:26 PM
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New Gun
my buddy is in the market for a new gun, he has fired some 1911's and really enjoyed them, he has also fired the XD and enjoyed it, he roughly has $600-$650 in his budget and he needs a good home defense pistol.....if he gets a 1911 instead of the XD is there any in that price range that you guys would recommend?
i told him i would ask you guys and let him know thank you for all your recommendations
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01-02-2010, 07:44 PM
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Is he looking for a new or used 1911?
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01-02-2010, 11:20 PM
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Originally Posted by jimbobpissypants
Is he looking for a new or used 1911?
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new, he is looking at some taurus light frames right now, any one have experience with them
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01-02-2010, 11:38 PM
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01-03-2010, 12:25 AM
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For that price range and for home defense, maybe he should be looking at revolvers. Or a shotty. I'm just sayin....
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01-09-2010, 12:43 AM
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New 1911s in that price range are gonna be slim pickins. Used will open alot of options. I don't have experience with the xd, but have heard nothing but good as far as reliability and accuracy goes. the only complaints I have heard of the xd were to do with the dao trigger. That is just a personal preference. Some people just like a sa trigger better.
In that price range your friend has alot of options other than just a xd and a 1911. I would suggest that he takes some time and really look at some more options.
A gun show or a large gun shop will allow him to look and lay hands on many options.
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01-09-2010, 12:56 AM
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Originally Posted by Jusselin
my buddy is in the market for a new gun, he has fired some 1911's and really enjoyed them, he has also fired the XD and enjoyed it, he roughly has $600-$650 in his budget and he needs a good home defense pistol.....if he gets a 1911 instead of the XD is there any in that price range that you guys would recommend?
i told him i would ask you guys and let him know thank you for all your recommendations
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Springfield Armory (G.I. and Mil Spec) has new models in that price range. Basic yes, but serviceable.
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01-09-2010, 01:54 AM
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You can pick up a Rock Island Armory 1911 tactical for about $500
i have one and its a great shooter and a good entry level 1911 as well
but dont dismiss the XD right away either i hear from those who own them love them
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01-09-2010, 02:27 AM
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For $650 you can find a great used 1911. A Kimber, a Colt, etc.... You can also buy the XD for $500 or so and have $100 to get some good ammo, a holster, or mags. I personally own a Kimber and an XD45. They are both outstanding weapons and I've trusted my life with both.
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01-09-2010, 03:07 AM
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For $650 you can find a great used 1911. A Kimber, a Colt, etc....
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YOU might can,but I can't! 
If it's a strictly home defense gun and he is set on a pistol I would go with a good .45acp with a 4inch barrel or longer. XD, M&P, SIG, HK,Ruger, FN,etc.just to name a few.
In that price range he'll do good, but I wouldn't put everything into a low end 1911 for home defense.
My .02 
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