Which 1911?
 

Looking for a semi-automatic pistol in 40 caliber or maybe 9mm. Am leaning towards the Glock. Seems to be a pretty good gun and want to stay under $600.00, your thoughts please.

RE: Which 1911?
 

Well a Glock is not a 1911? But if you are looking for a Glock type pistol there are several choices. Springfield XDs, Para Ordanance and Steyr to name a few. If you want a 1911 style in a 40 or 9, I'd look into the Para line. They are nice and you can get std capacity or large capacity styles. They have a catalog on line

RE: Which 1911?
 

Guess I gave away my ignorance regarding the 1911's. I thought it was something that noted a semi-auto pistol with the slide etc.

I am looking for a gun like the Glock, Springfield, S&W, etc. and was wondering what you guys thought. As I said, I am leaning towards the Glock but would appreciate all opinions.

Thanks again.

RE: Which 1911?
 

I'm partial to the Springfield XDs myself. The Glocks don't fit my hand at all, you may want to handle one before you buy.

RE: Which 1911?
 

Nope, you're not looking for a 1911.

I have always hated Glocks. Hated them. They have always felt horrible in my hand, and they still do. I think their grip angle is the worst in the industry. However I admit that I am about to purchase a 26 as my deep concealment piece for Summer weather. The are supremely reliable. They are just great guns.

I like the XDs a lot, and even more so that they have a safety on them. But as fat as the Glocks are, the XD's are even fatter.

I think two some questions you need to ask yourself, before you decide on a firearm, are:

- What am I going to use this for (self defense, home defense, range work, combination)

- am I going to carry this firearm?

RE: Which 1911?
 

If you are looking for a 1911 get a Kimber But if you are not I like the Springfield XD

RE: Which 1911?
 

The best bang for the buck in a .45 1911 is the taurus pt1911. If your budget will allow,the para ordnance is GREAT (own them personally). As to the polymer framed pistols,check out the excellent springfield armory XD or XDm series.

RE: Which 1911?
 

Springfield Armory is my choice.

RE: Which 1911?
 

If you really want a 1911 look at the Taurus PT1911 a great gun for the price, if your wanting something different look at the springfield XD line up they have some great guns for the price.

RE: Which 1911?
 

I carry a Glock 23 in 40 cal and love it, most reliable gun i've ever owned but there not for everyone. Springfield XD is nice to but I think there a little top heavy and to bulky for my taste but if you like it then thats what matters most.

RE: Which 1911?
 

I've got an XD9 and like it a lot. The fit of the grip was what made me select it over a Glock when I bought it.

As for a 1911 style pistol, then the Springfield Armory Mil-spec has a good reputation. It's a basic, no frills 1911. I can't decide on whether or not I want the Mil-spec of the GI Model that will "match" so well with my M1 Garand and 1903 Springfield. :D

RE: Which 1911?
 

Colt Goverment 45 ACP Beautiful weapon.....IMHO

RE: Which 1911?
 

If I were buying one right now, it would be the Doublestar milspec model. I haven't done much research, but it retails around $450ish. It says it has no MIM. Wow!

I will have one after I research and sell my motorcycle.

Also, regardless of your choice. . .resist the urge to buy all the bells and whistles. I have 2 with all the bells and whistles. While this is nice, I'm not sure it is worth the extra money.

I do think front strap checkering is worth the money from what I've felt, but I bought bells and whistles instead! I will probably be sending 2 1911's out for this feature in the near future!

RE: Which 1911?
 

It all depends on which bells and whistles you're talking about. Generally,it's cheaper to buy a factory pistol with the bells and whistles than it is by buying a plain jane model and adding/building as wanted. There's a few items among bells and whistles that's almost universally desired. One thing is a good set of sights. Good sights/sight picture is a MUST,as are a decent trigger. No matter HOW good the rest of package is,if it has a charles atlas trigger,nobody will be able to shoot it well. One thing I HAVE to have is a good beavertail grip safety. I have fairly large,meaty hands,so without a beavertail grip safety,my hands get slide/hammer bite badly. By the time you add all the little things up,you're well over what a decent factory loaded sells for,plus you have the costs of gunsmith installingfitting the parts. A good example of this is the (IF you like that brand) taurus pt1911. It comes from factory loaded so you won't have to change very many parts out. Other brands that's reasonable is springfield armory and (my personal favorite) para ordnance. Of course kimbers are good if you can swing it. Just my .02 Neil

RE: Which 1911?
 

As some of the other guys said, definitely go to the gunshops and handle the weapons. It it will be a carry weapon you wont want something that too heavy empty, because you wont want to carry it when its loaded. I have a glock 23 and love it. If your wanting a compact look at the Ruger LCP, I bought one of those and it shoots great and only weighs about 10 oz.

RE: Which 1911?
 

Let me clarify. . .For $450ish, I can get a Doublestar or Springfield Milspec. For a loaded I'm looking $800. In both Springfields, all of the parts are MIM. In the $450 gun, I can replace the hammer/sear parts and the extractor with a Colt or EGW part, use a non-beavertail grip safety, high viz sights and be out the door for under $800. For a gunsmith to do the work, I would guess add another $250. . .or for that matter just shoot my $450 gun and be happy. Even hi-viz sights are optional, albeit a nice option.

RE: Which 1911?
 

Sell a motorcycle? Unless you have two, that's just not right.

RE: Which 1911?
 

BY FAR THE GLOCK.... I carry the Glock 30 as my main carry gun...I always hated them untill I tried them...they conceal well and they go bang 100% of the time.....I wouldnt bet my life on anything else

RE: Which 1911?
 

Sig GSR1911;)Keep em in a tennis ball at 20 yards free handed