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02-17-2012, 08:28 PM
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Figure out how much you'd like to spend first. I'm assuming you're not looking to spend over $1k.
$400-600
RIA- Rules the budget 1911 market, and has a loyal following.
$600-1000(that I'm impressed with)
Springfield
Colt
Sig
Ruger
(other options)
Taurus
Para Ordnance
Kimber
Remington
S&W
$1000+
Take your pick
SA Loaded offers one of the best value buys in a better than "entry level" 1911 in my novice opinion. I'd like to add one myself. And a Colt, and a Sig and a DW, LOL.
I just picked up Ruger SR1911 for $699, which I'm very happy with.
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02-17-2012, 08:55 PM
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Springfield mil-spec .45 is the one I've been looking at. Then a gentleman at Cabelas showed me the High Standard.
I haven't read anything bad yet about the HS. Thought I'd ask you folks.
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02-18-2012, 12:23 AM
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I'd rather my own son see me die on my feet as a free man, than watch him go, broken, into slavery.
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Springfield mil-spec .45 is the one I've been looking at. Then a gentleman at Cabelas showed me the High Standard.
I haven't read anything bad yet about the HS. Thought I'd ask you folks.
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That springfield is the one I got. I've had it since Tuesday, and I'm in love with it. I haven't even shot it yet, I plan on doing that tomorrow.
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02-18-2012, 03:38 AM
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It is $699 at Cabelas. The parkerized version is $629.
Seems to be a good price.
$499 for the High Standard.
Last edited by Halfwatt; 02-18-2012 at 03:40 AM.
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02-18-2012, 05:35 AM
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I have several Springfield 1911's, as well as Kimber's, Colt's, S&W's,Sig's and a Dan Wesson V-Bob. For a first 1911, I would most definitely go with the Springfield. They're reasonably priced, accurate as hell, durable and they offer several models. A friend of mine has left his Ruger 1911 with me while he does a tour in Afghanistan and I love it. It's less expensive than most of the Springfield's, shoots as well as any of my Springfield's and I hope to have my own by the time he gets back. But if you go with a Springfield, you won't regret it.
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02-18-2012, 05:53 AM
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im always "carryingmypeace"
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It is $699 at Cabelas. The parkerized version is $629.
Seems to be a good price.
$499 for the High Standard.
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High Standard 1911A1
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02-18-2012, 06:42 AM
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Looks like a different finish on the handle.
Looks nice. Thanks for the pics.
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02-18-2012, 06:44 AM
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The trigger and hammer look better too.
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02-18-2012, 12:50 PM
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I'll say it again Mr.Wray, that is one damn fine gun.
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I firmly believe that any man's finest hour, the greatest fulfillement of all that he holds dear, is that moment when he has worked his heart out in a good cause, and lies exhausted on the field of battle... Victorious.
Every normal man must be tempted, at times, to spit on his hands, hoist the black flag, and begin slitting throats.
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02-18-2012, 02:06 PM
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+2 on the damn nice gun comment!!!!
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