Thinking about popping my 1911 cherry

clint · Apr 7, 2015

Consensus seems to be that a good first 1911 is:
1. Springfield Range Officer
2. Ruger SR1911
3. Remington R1 Enhanced

In that order. Am I missing anything in that price range? I would love a Springfield MC Operator but it is too expensive. I could buy 1 and 2 above for almost the same price. I'm also thinking about the Commander version of each but I'm not sure what the trade offs would be. I'm used to dummy proof Glocks so a 1911 is a little intimidating.

budman93 · Apr 8, 2015

Ruger full sized.

DaemonAssassin · Apr 8, 2015

Here I was, thinking that this thread was going to be, shall we say, a bit different...

stu929 · Apr 8, 2015

From that list ranger officer.

I would look at american classic and RIA as very strong budget choices as well.

I had a springfield that was ok. I recently got a Sistema that i LOVE but i did put some work into it.

Bafflingbs · Apr 8, 2015

A lot of great recommendations were given in this thread. Check it out.
http://www.mdshooters.com/showthread.php?t=165842&highlight=1911

-Z/28- · Apr 8, 2015

If you're looking at a gun primarily for target shooting, I highly recommend the Range Officer. I love mine. It's extremely accurate and the trigger is great right from the factory.

Bafflingbs · Apr 8, 2015

I do know that the Ruger is 100% made in America, and has a lot of MIM parts. It has received outstanding reviews. The S/A is made in Brazil, and is made primarily out of forged steel. It is supposed to be an excellent choice for customizing. On par with Colt. I don't know much about the Remington.

Here's a great write up...
https://www.1911addicts.com/threads/buyers-guide-for-all-you-1911-addicts.511/
Or this.
http://www.gunnuts.net/2013/04/12/1911-ratings-list/

-Z/28- · Apr 8, 2015

Bafflingbs said:
The S/A is made in Brazil

I'll expand on this, since it seems to be a point of contention for some over SA 1911s. The Springfield frames are all made in Brazil, but not all the 1911s are actually built there. In the case of the Range Officer, they all have an NM prefix which denotes a US built gun. So while the frame and some parts are made in Brazil, the gun is fitted and assembled in the US.

The Range Officer is a lot of gun for the money.

Rockzilla · Apr 8, 2015

My ole "pin" gun...
a crappy pic

Anyway..been lookin at the R.O. or Rem.
-Rock

Bafflingbs · Apr 8, 2015

-Z/28- said:
I'll expand on this, since it seems to be a point of contention for some over SA 1911s. The Springfield frames are all made in Brazil, but not all the 1911s are actually built there. In the case of the Range Officer, they all have an NM prefix which denotes a US built gun. So while the frame and some parts are made in Brazil, the gun is fitted and assembled in the US.

The Range Officer is a lot of gun for the money.

Sorry Z, I took the lazy way to describe. Actually, the frame, barrel and slide are all pressed in the forges of Brazil. NM markings indicate that >50% of the product was then fitted in Il. USA. The roll markings would then have an Geneseo, Illinois USA, instead of INEB, Brazil. I don't mean to discourage the OP from buying a S/A. I was just trying to help inform him on his dicission. Springfield Arms 1911A1's are in fact, outstanding. They're just not 100% American made. Some people want that. Honestly, I lean closer towards the S/A. I like forged parts, better than MIM parts.
http://forum.m1911.org/showthread.p...l-Number-Prefix-and-Where-the-Pistol-is-Made&

Boom Boom · Apr 8, 2015

I used to own the first two in your list. My choice this time around would be Remington R1 (standard, not enhanced).

Blaster229 · Apr 8, 2015

Either one of those. Welcome to the club finally.

JB62 · Apr 8, 2015

It is not on your list and if you look around should be able find one close to you budget, S&W E series. It has run 100% for me, outstanding factory trigger. Couple folks who have fondled have been very impressed. Couple years ago w/ my free state membership had them clean as it was included with the membership so took advantage. Smith came out a said it was the first e series he had taken down aND was very impressed. Finish and machining are that of much higher priced example.

rickinboots · Apr 8, 2015

I have a RIA TACTICAL and the trigger on it is just as good as my father's LES BAER. deadly accurate right out of the box.

shooterhyde · Apr 8, 2015

I've had a Springfield 1911 for several years, love it. Shoots better than me and eats everything I put in it

pilgrim · Apr 8, 2015

I love my Ruger SR1911 and have always enjoyed the Springfields. No experience with the Remington. I can only recommend buying all three.

Laddertowr · Apr 8, 2015

SR1911 here as well

CJB762 · Apr 8, 2015

I have the Springfield TRP. It is not a budget 1911 though. I guess you can call it a semi custom. Some of the parts are made out of country but custom fitted here by Springfields gun smiths. At least that's what I have read about. Excellent shooting forearm.

Butcher · Apr 8, 2015

Colt Rail Gun

Gryphon · Apr 8, 2015

Since you mentioned it I'll recommend a Remington R1 Carry Commander. It is well balanced, beautiful, and has been "fool proof" and accurate for me. I have had it for not quite 2 years. I recently read the difference in accuracy between the Commander and Full Size is negligible. Plus the Commander is dehorned. Either way it beats the snot out of the full size Kimber Target II it replaced - and I liked that pistol.

Here is an old NRA article on it. http://www.americanrifleman.org/articles/2014/5/27/remington-r1-carry-commander/

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