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 01-23-2012, 12:11 PM | #1 | Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: North San Diego Posts: 44 |  Looking to get a 1911 in 9mm
I have a $700 to spend and would like to get a 1911. I am a recreational shooter and and can only to the range every 4-6 weeks. I went looking at my LGS and they suggested a $1000 kimber and $300 conversion so I can have affordable practice sessions. I have nothing against kimber, except the price. I can't justify spending that kind of money for a gun that may do a fair bit of sitting. I did hold the kimber stainless target model and it fit my hand and felt natural. I asked about the Rock Island 1911 and he said he couldn't get them. I am in california if that makes a difference. I would prefer a fullsize model with a 5" barrel. I am ok/capable doing my own work if needed. Let me know if I need to add anything. Thanks in advance for the help.
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| 01-23-2012, 12:42 PM | #2 | Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Houston, Texas Posts: 842 |
I asked about the Rock Island 1911 and he said he couldn't get them. I am in california if that makes a difference.
That says it all right there….good luck on your quest. Try gunbroker or Buds. __________________
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| 01-23-2012, 02:15 PM | #3 | Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Posts: 861 |
Why not buy a budget 1911 in .45 and use the rest of the funds to get a scent reloading setup? I'd rather shoot .45s in a 1911 than 9mm. | |
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| 01-23-2012, 02:53 PM | #4 | Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: North San Diego Posts: 44 |
I am trying to avoid getting a lot of calibers in my collection and I don't really want a .45, right now. Also, I don't have room to set up a reloading station. What would make a 1911 illegal in CA?
I am not against getting a budget model as I can usually fix pretty much anything mechanical as long as I can get parts.
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| 01-23-2012, 02:54 PM | #5 | Supporting Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Weber CO, UT Posts: 1,081 Liked 1 Times on 1 Posts
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Sorry to hear about the CA thing.
You are forced to shop off of the list:
Roster of Handguns Certified for Sale - Firearms Division - California Dept. of Justice - Office of the Attorney General
Check Armscor. I may be wrong but I think they are related to Rock Island, and on the list.
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What would make a 1911 illegal in CA?
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Failure of the manufacturer to jump through the required hoops. __________________
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Greg
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| 01-23-2012, 04:01 PM | #6 | Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Posts: 861 |
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Yes, Armscor produces the Rock Island Armory brand as well as the Citadell brand. | |
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| 01-23-2012, 07:25 PM | #7 | Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: , Oklahoma Posts: 3,538 Liked 1 Times on 1 Posts
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Yes, Armscor produces the Rock Island Armory brand as well as the Citadell brand.
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Dont forget the High Standard :-)
Whats the story on the citadell? I dont hear much about that one __________________
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| 01-23-2012, 07:38 PM | #8 | Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: North San Diego Posts: 44 |
I went through the DOJ list and the only one I saw was the kimber for $1100. That is more than I can/want to spend. Next question is who makes a 1911 with a conversion to 9mm?
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| 01-23-2012, 07:40 PM | #9 | Supporting Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 474 |
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Whats the story on the citadell? I dont hear much about that one
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They are imports from legacy sports international. They do have a 1911 but its in .45acp and .38 super.
can be found here http://www.legacysports.com/products/cit_m1911.html
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| 01-23-2012, 07:44 PM | #10 | Supporting Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 474 |
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Originally Posted by zedpapa
I went through the DOJ list and the only one I saw was the kimber for $1100. That is more than I can/want to spend. Next question is who makes a 1911 with a conversion to 9mm?
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The only conversions I'm aware of go from .40 cal to 9mm and back in that range. I dont know that there is one for .45 to 9mm. __________________
You can have it fast, cheap and accurate...pick any two.
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