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Brand of 1911
Dr.Nipps
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I'm thinking of getting a .45 APC 1911. Which brand would be the best and the worsts? If possible list 1911 brands from worst to best. Thanks
Edit: Something I could keep in door of my truck for defense
Edit: Something I could keep in door of my truck for defense
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added I'd vote for a stainless steel one that isn't an AMT. Google lists Kimber, Springfield-armory, Ruger, Sig, Les Baer, and others.
Next criteria is how much do you want to spend?
added2 You should look for a good used one in that price range.
But, personally, I would never keep a gun in the car unless it was locked in a steel box.
Neal
In order from highest price & what I would personally buy if in the market for a .45 acp 1911.
Wilson Combat
Les Baer
Colt
Kimber
SIG Sauer
Ruger
Kahr
Rock Island
The only 1911 I currently own is a Llama in 9mm that I paid $157 for at a gun show. Works great with fmj ammo and is in the bargain basement price range but mine runs 100%.
S & W makes a nice full sized one you can probably get new for under $ 1,000.
For about the same price, you can get a Kimber stainless Ultra-Carry or Pro-Carry.
Kimber's full size should be about the same, but I can't find a reference at the moment.
Brad Steele
a number of things come in Play.
#1 What is the intended USE [?]
#2 What is the price range you intend to purchase [?]
#3 are you looking for a brand that will most likely slowly loose
Value [?] Stay about the same [?] or stand a good chance
to become more valuable [?]
#4 do you plan on modifying the gun or leave it the way you buy it [?]
The Para's will run with the Wilsons, but are not quite as smooth, or purdy. The NIB Nat.Match...who knows...it has not been fired outside of the factory.
If you go budget, don't go les than Para.
Best
Don...I like that in your signature line...very true...can I borrow it?
If you want a beater gun to bang around in the truck, why go with a 1911? Why not a Glock or other similar weapon?
Unfortunately, I have had two handguns stolen in my life. One was worth $400 and the other was worth $900. Setting all other considerations aside, the $400 loss hurt less.
So for your purposes, I would suggest reliability first, low cost second, and accuracy third. And a 1911, while beautiful and fun, would not be my first choice for a gun to leave in a truck. Nor would .45 APC be my first choice for calibre.
So, my recommendations for your proposed use would be:
Rock island
Remington
(You won't miss them as much if stolen. And with the proper ammo, are reliable)
Para
SIG
I'd avoid Colt and Taurus for good, but opposite reasons.