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Are these guns on par with other manufacturers such as colt SA etc. I really like the way it feels but, I have no experience with them at all. Good buy at $800 out the door?
So are sigs considered to be better quality? What I really want is a very very good quality 1911. Any suggestions?Olympus said:They will definitely be a good quality gun from a maker with an excellent reputation. That being said, $800 is a HUGE mark-up on that gun. Being an FFL, I can tell you that's a ridiculous price knowing what dealer cost on that gun is. But the demand is high and the supply is low, so there are others willing to pay that price. It just wouldn't be me.
For the $800 price range, I would seriously consider a Sig 1911. Just throwing out another option to consider.
There are production guns, like Ruger, Springfield, Remington, Sig, etc.So are sigs considered to be better quality? What I really want is a very very good quality 1911. Any suggestions?
Well I'm wanting a production gun, I just don't know who makes the highest quality production 1911 for the money. I'm aware of customs such as Ed brown, les Baer, Wilson combat, nighthawk, etc. I don't really wanna spend that kind of money on one. I treat my guns like they were intended to be treated. I baby nothing. Except a few family heirlooms. So I don't wanna have to worry about ruining such a masterpiece with scratches, dust, dirt etc. any suggestions now that you know what I'm looking for??ScottA said:There are production guns, like Ruger, Springfield, Remington, Sig, etc.
Then there are the custom and semi-custom guns. From here in my neighborhood, Les Baer immediately comes to my mind.
The production guns will all serve you well and are of very good quality. But if you want to brag about having the most expensive or customized to your DNA, you're talking about a whole different group of small shops that you've probably never heard of.
I think my local dealer said it to me best. After 100 years of making the same gun. It's pretty hard to **** it up. I love my SR1911. I've owned two before that and it holds up like I expected. As others have pointed up the price you're saying is a "little" high but still worth it IMO.broke-again124 said:Well I'm wanting a production gun, I just don't know who makes the highest quality production 1911 for the money. I'm aware of customs such as Ed brown, les Baer, Wilson combat, nighthawk, etc. I don't really wanna spend that kind of money on one. I treat my guns like they were intended to be treated. I baby nothing. Except a few family heirlooms. So I don't wanna have to worry about ruining such a masterpiece with scratches, dust, dirt etc. any suggestions now that you know what I'm looking for??
If we are talking spending in the $800 range, I'd probably look at a SA Range Officer for just a little more.broke-again124 said:You guys think I oughtta just buy a colt or springer?
Yeah. I think I def need to re-evaluate what I want. I've added a little money into the budget since the beginning of all this. I made the mistake of fondleing a Les Baer custom carry today. :/ScottA said:You started out the conversation asking about the Ruger, and seemed to find reasons why that may not be the perfect gun. Now you're asking about the Colts and Springers. They are all great guns, but you may want to consider that you will not find your "perfect" 1911 until 10 years from now and 5 gun buys later.
Flip a coin and enjoy it.
Oh Good Lord! Now you've gone and done it!I made the mistake of fondleing a Les Baer custom carry today. :/
I think it's time for a new thread. Lol. Thanks for everything guys.ScottA said:Oh Good Lord! Now you've gone and done it!
The first really top-notch gun I ever handled was a Les Baer 45. Nearly pee'd my pants when I saw the results.