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1911 .45

dchristiandchristian Member Posts: 309 ✭✭✭
edited July 2002 in Ask the Experts
I am looking to buy a plain, vanilla 1911 Model 45 in the basic parkerized military finish. I see Kahr sells one for ca. $465; Charles Daly for $348; Llama for ca. $300. I see where one can buy the basic Springfield for $475. Realizing that you get what you pay for what are the best choices if I want a basic gun that is of good quality and will last?
Thanks,
dchristian
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  • jeandersjeanders Member Posts: 144 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Springfield-Springfield-Springfield...
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  • airborneairborne Member Posts: 1,728 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Colt MKIV, Series 70.

    B - BreatheR - RelaxA - AimS - SightS - Squeeze
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  • azgunnut2@yahoo.comazgunnut2@yahoo.com Member Posts: 305 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Yes , springfield is a good choice , stay far away from the Llama ,
    they are not true 1911 style (parts & mags dont interchange), also
    sarco inc. (shotgun news ad) has a really good deal on some 1911
    style 45's , apx 325 (dealer) each ...real good basic gun !!!!!
    Good Luck & smart choice on a shooter (1911 45)...................

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  • Matt45Matt45 Member Posts: 3,185
    edited November -1
    Given those choices, I'm with Jeanders-

    Springfield-Springfield-Springfield...

    Reserving my Right to Arm Bears!!!!
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  • l-girll-girl Member Posts: 131 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    In Spanish, Llama means sh$t.

    Best regards,Rich
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  • BlokeyBlokey Member Posts: 284 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    I keep reading that the newer Auto-Ordnances (under Kahr ownership) are good guns. Springfields are excellent too.
    However, I still prefer, and recommend, the "gen-yew-wine" Colt 1991A1.
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  • lazywallruslazywallrus Member Posts: 119 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    I just bought my first 1911, a mil-spec springfield, Iv shot about 300 rds through it no malfunctions. Just when you get it home clean it real well before you shoot it the first time. Great gun.
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  • DocHolliday331DocHolliday331 Member Posts: 48 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    If your willing to spend the extra cash - go with the springfield. I bought a basic colt series 80 for $550. But I ended up wanting a beavertail, better trigger, better hammer, n ight sights - hell, now iv'e spent 1200 on the gun when I could have bought the springfield "loaded" that has all that stuff for $750.
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  • mballaimballai Member Posts: 1,280 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Ditto for Springfield.

    Three Precious Metals: Gold, silver and lead
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  • axlerfanaxlerfan Member Posts: 713 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    might i suggest looking at the Griffon 45, imported from s africa. i had one a while back, and it shot fantasticly. quality was great, comes with number of nice features-extended safety, slide stop, beveled mag well, full lenght guide rod, beavertail safety, nite sites, trigger was very good. only real mod i did was install a comp on it. shot as well as my kimbers and colts. held up very well, no failures...id still have it if i hadnt met a fool wanting to trade a python for a 45. id buy another of those griffons with no reservations. paid about 375 for mine.
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  • landtrainlandtrain Member Posts: 22 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    I'm suprised that no one has mentioned the new Rock Island Armory M1911A1 retail at $315.00 See SGN for full page adds. Have had one on the bench and the fit and finish is far better than I would have thought. 98% parts compatiable. 2% is headspace concerns with parts swapping. If you want a 1911A1 to impress your neighbor, but the Kimber. If you want a shooter with fixed sights, look at the Rock Island Armory.
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  • NighthawkNighthawk Member Posts: 12,022 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    My opinion the Springfield 1911 loaded is hard to beat.But if you dont want to spend that much money Auto Ordnance,which was just purchased by Kahr makes a quality 1911.


    Best!!

    Rugster
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  • ksp771ksp771 Member Posts: 17 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    I bought 2 springfield chapion models 1911-A1 in stainless finish. I have it currently listed on gunbroker with extras included. It is listed as what it cost me as a dealer. Check it out or email me mjwright@isoc.net.
    I am looking to buy a plain, vanilla 1911 Model 45 in the basic parkerized military finish. I see Kahr sells one for ca. $465; Charles Daly for $348; Llama for ca. $300. I see where one can buy the basic Springfield for $475. Realizing that you get what you pay for what are the best choices if I want a basic gun that is of good quality and will last?
    Thanks,
    dchristian
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  • 4GodandCountry4GodandCountry Member Posts: 3,968
    edited November -1
    I read an article in shotgun news where they compared the lama, springfield, colt, Rock Island and a couple of others. They said the rock island was a very good no frills reproduction of the mil spec 1911 and they are around $325.00 new. The springfield I believe rated most accurate out of the group. They were were all low end 1911's.

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