Best 1911

trucker jim

I want to get a model 1911 .45. It seems that almost everyone makes a model 1911 now. I am looking for thoughts on who makes the best. I do mostly target shooting.

trucker jim

I was curious what everyone thinks is the best 1911 and how Kimber stacks up against the best...Thanks

Mr. Friendly

quote:Originally posted by trucker jim
I want to get a model 1911 .45. It seems that almost everyone makes a model 1911 now. I am looking for thoughts on who makes the best. I do mostly target shooting.
70's series gold cup

mark christian

Any Series 70 Colt.

royc38

Colt. Next question.

WarGames

Series 70 Colt
Pre 70 series Colt

WG

CapnMidnight

+1 for 70 series Colt, but you must know you can spend ALL the money you want on a 1911. Spend until you feel the pain, if you want, but when all's said and done, you've been given good advice. Buy a Colt 70 series.
W.D.

VirgilCaine

I like my Kimber.

perry shooter

I will join the series 70 colt fan club.

Pearyw

Les Baer.

carbine100

quote:Originally posted by Pearyw
Les Baer.


+1 Others mentioned are not in the same category.

RtWngExtrmst

Buy the best Colt you can afford. If you're on a budget look at Rock Island.

beantownshootah

Here's mine. Its a "plain" series 70 Colt with Bomar match sights and the questionable "collet" bushing. Its even MA-compliant. (If you're from MA, you'll know what that means, if not, feel grateful that you don't).

Can't say with certainty that its the "best", but it certainly doesn't "suck", and I have to say, I was pretty darn happy to get my hands on it! You definitely won't go wrong with a Gold Cup if you want a high quality 1911.

I do think lots of the top-tier guns are pretty good. For example, Les Baer is one that does put out a pretty good product.




By the way, anyone want to tell me what kind of finish my gun has? It looks like brushed chrome. Is that possible/right?

timhill100

GET A COLT SERIES 70 YOU CANT GO WRONG AND IT WILL NEVER GO DOWN IN VALUE