[Millerlite]

First off I have a colt mark 4 1911 my grandfather passed down to me, but I'm in the market for a really nice 1911 that I could carry time to time (not primary carry gun).

I looked at the nighthawks but they are alittle too pricy.
I'm looking to stay under 2k if I can, but want a really nice 1911. If you had it to do what would you buy?

Thanks

[canebrake]

The Colt 21st Century Wiley Clapp Commander

• Suggested Retail $1379
• Series '70 style action with no firing pin safety and improved trigger pull
• Alloy receiver for a light pistol that carries easy
• Original style small safety, slide lock and magazine catch, no extensions
• Front & rear slide serrations
• Long black trigger, flat S&A mainspring housing
• Colt's new beavertail grip safety for comfort in long shooting sessions
• Special Novak sights – extra-wide notch and bead front for any-light shooting
• Tactical Oval grips with forward taper and fingerprint checkering
• Pete Single 25 lpi checkering on the pistol's front-strap
• Special factory serial number run

Part# 04840WC

[Wambli]

If you can go to $2k I would look at used Wilson Combats, Nighthawks and other premium brands. With the bad economy there are quite a few hardly used ones (or even safe queens) out there for relatively cheap. If you are dead set on new I would look at Les Baer and Ed Brown. I believe they both have models just under $2k. In the $1k-2K range there are are a lot of great models form Kimber and Springfield Armory too. All of these are great 1911's. Actually I can't think of a 1911 in that price range I would consider a bad choice. More of what features etc you want on it.

[Armedoc]

Les Baer TRS or Comp carry
Used Wilson CQB
Colt Combat Elite

I have a colt commander but I am less than pleased with the way I shoot it.
My full-sized 1911's are accurate.

[boomenshutzen]

Don't forget Dan Wesson. VERY nice 1911s in that lineup for a lot less than you would think. The Valor is one spectacular full size gun. Look at the Guardian or the CCO for a great carry piece.

[Olympus]

Don't get me wrong, I love Dan Wesson. But if you have a limit of $2K, a Les Baer is a no-brainer to me.

[Millerlite]

So my buddy wants to sell his kimber pro carry II to me for $800. Sounds like a good deal?

[Chandler51]

Originally Posted by Millerlite

So my buddy wants to sell his kimber pro carry II to me for $800. Sounds like a good deal?

Get a new one for that, man...

[Millerlite]

Would probably still get the Wilson, les Baer, etc even if I got the kimber.

Thanks for replies still doing research on the models y'all are bringing up. But if I get the pro carry then method of use changes. I would carry the kimber so weight, length, etc isn't an issue

[Millerlite]

Should probably mention - holster mags upgraded sights inclded. Says he has 1200-1300 in it