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Inexpensive 1911

MaximakingMaximaking Member Posts: 46 ✭✭
edited August 2002 in Ask the Experts
OK guys Im lookin for a reasonable 1911. What does a 1911 in good working order with maybee a little (read alot) of use go for? Not looking to spend a fortune or anything I just think that they are cool guns and would like one for the colection

Todd
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  • nmyersnmyers Member Posts: 16,887 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    You should be able to find something in the $300-500 range.

    Neal
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  • CS8161CS8161 Member Posts: 13,596 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Springfield Mil-Spec would be a good buy....new around 475, used around 400.

    Chris8161
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  • cpermdcpermd Member Posts: 5,273 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Used Springfield or Norinco.
    cpermd
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  • NighthawkNighthawk Member Posts: 12,022 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    A new Charles Daily will cost about $350.00,KBI inc stands behind the guns and they have earned a good name in the Handgun world as well as the shotgun world.


    Good Luck.

    Rugster
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  • William81William81 Member Posts: 25,351 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    A Springfield Mil-Spec is an excellent entry level .45

    Guns only have two enemies: Rust and Liberals....
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  • 4GodandCountry4GodandCountry Member Posts: 3,968
    edited November -1
    Rock Island is supposed to be a decent knock off for around $325.00 Springfield and Colt can be had for @$500.00. Stay away from the Llama and some of the other look alike junk.

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  • YanquiYanqui Member Posts: 58 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    I cannot tell what to buy because I am not an expert. But in The Shotguns News 2nd Annual Treasury Issue there is an article "The Best Buy 1911 Type 45 Pistols" by R.K. Campbell. I picked one up at the grocery store. These 1911's were reviewed.

    Auto-Ordnance http://www.auto-ordnance.com/ao_front_pi.html
    Springfield http://www.springfield-armory.com/
    Colt 1991A1 Govt./Comp http://colt.com/
    Charles Daly http://www.charlesdaly.com/
    Firestorm http://www.firestorm-sgs.com/
    RIA M1911 http://www.rockisland45.com/ or Sarco, Inc. http://sarcoinc.com or The Dealer Warehouse (209)545-2800

    I personally prefer the Colt. Not that it is better. I have owned Colt, Springfield, and Auto-Ordnance. I liked them all. I sold them off. It is just that the resale value of the Colt is better. I never intended on selling them when I bought them. Sometimes you need the money.

    But I have been leaning towards an Auto-Ordnance especially since Kahr Arms bought them out. http://www.kahr.com/

    Search the Net for good deals. They're out there.

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  • martzkj@msn.commartzkj@msn.com Member Posts: 582 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Spend a few extra bucks and get a Colt. You should be able to find a used one for around $400.00. Just a little more than you can buy a new rock Island for and about the same price as a new spring field.
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  • YanquiYanqui Member Posts: 58 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    Buy what you like and feels good to YOU.


    "A sword is never a killer, it's a tool in the killer's hands"
    Lucius Annaeus Seneca "the younger" ca. (4 BC - 65 AD)
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  • rameleni1rameleni1 Member Posts: 998 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    I really like .45's. In my area, all new .45's are 600 and up. I wanted a Colt, and couldn't find a used in good shape under 500. I saw a Norinco used for 300.00 in 99% shape. I bought it, and have about 500 rounds through it. I have had only 2 jams with hollowpoint ammo, none with ball. The "made in China" leaves a bad taste in my mouth, but i'm having a good time shooting it.

    Rameleni1
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  • snarlgardsnarlgard Member Posts: 1,310 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    I have a norinco too.
    bought it new for $300. and have shot it for 8 or 9 years
    still works great
    wife will not let me trade it for a better gun
    We shoot 50 to 100 rounds every other week so
    have not needed any repairs.
    happy with mine

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