Well I have a colt 1911 army issue built in 1913. To each his own. Guns smith looked at it, said "This is a new gum should not be doing this" but it was. There are so many different types of 1911s on the market that almost no one knows where to start. I own a Soecialist and Guardian and couldnt agree more. Really. On a list that is suppose to be the BEST 1911'S in a top ten there should not even be one gun on it under 1000, but almost your whole list was under that. 20# - .45 ACP extra power ammo. These are pistols . gladly to say ..that Remington did not fudge with their design Im planning on getting a rock island in 22 tcm. The gun was than put in a hard case with all parts to rebuild the gun if needed. Not sure there is really a bad 1911. Sweet looking "Commander Size" 1911! Great triggers out of the box, durable, well appointed for the price range and good looking. Does anyone have one they would like to give me ?? Smith & Wesson SW1911 E Series wood grips 2 Mags extra G10 Grips Box and Docs LNIB $45 for 1791 OWB Leather Holster oil is frog oil Meet at exit 129 off of 85 By contacting me you affirm you are a Georgia resident, with valid CCW permit, over Age 21, and are legally able to own handguns. First trip to the range today with mine. I have a Glock 43x for that. Smith & Wesson SW1911 45 ACP Stainless Centerfire Pistol with Adjustable Sight. That 3 inch barrel isn't quite as accurate as the Commander, but at close range for personal defense, it's plenty accurate enough. The RR was born in late 43, early 44 and as far as I can tell was not a rebuild, how I would love to hear it's story. It's hard to include every 1911 on this list. It still amazes me that NO ONE ever lists the S&W e-Series 1911. Around 5k rounds through it and the only hiccups were a bad box of cheap reload ammo and one time I didnt have a good weak-hand-only grip on the gun. I've never understood this. A like new Gunsite model commander length 1911 in .45 acp by S&W. It appears unfired to me. Better trigger than any striker fired plastic fantastic. Smith and Wesson 1899 US Army 38 Long Colt Revolver. The company has upsized its smallest 1911, which was the Dan Wesson Eco, and now the closest we can find on the open market is the 4 inch Commander size Dan Wesson ECP. A Government in stainless steel and a Combat Commander, blued. Shoots like a rifle and zero malfunctions over the two years I've owned it. I carry a 1911 from this list, whenever I can. It features that Staccato action that we all drool over but its small enough to carry in just about anything. This commander length 1911 is packed with features that make it great for concealed carry without sacrificing shootability. 644.99 . Please keep in mind that if the .45 ACP or .40 S&W recoil bothers you, youll need to stay away from 10mm, because its even snappier. Ball ammunition penetrates too far. Only fired 40 rounds so far but a good gun. Precision CNC-controlled machining process results in a superior slide-to-frame fit and smooth slide travel. Great 45 to own. I purchased a government model which came Cerokoted black/od green from Legacy Sports. Take great care of that RR 1911. I had a standard R1 and SR1911s. . If you live in an area where four-legged creatures are a threat, enjoy hunting with a handgun, or just like the 10mm cartridge for self-defense, Colts freshly revised Delta Elite may be what youre looking for. Bought way back in the 1990s. And try out a lot I did. The SW1911 line is also differentiated by size. Paid $489 for it. What, no love for the Auto Ordnance 1911 in .45 ACP? Going to move it to bedside gun status once I hit 1000 rounds, loaded with Federal HST probably. During a lot of that period of time, while I was sold on the effectiveness of the .45 acp round and rather hard wired to the 1911, I am also left handed. That made my day. Also had a list that everyone who worked on it signed off on so they would know who fell down on the job if it didn't. A faithful copy of the 1911A1. We'll only use the information provided according to our privacy policy. Cant wait to get my hands on it! A plus is when your buddies look at it with envy. There is a lot more to say about the Vickers Master Class, so check out our hands-on review of it. 8. It is by far one of the best 1911's Thank you, All I can say about current production 1911 s, I've owned everything on your list. Every American should at least own one. I carry this gun on a regular basis (wearing it in a Dale Fricke Archangel Holster even now as I type this) and consider this gun good enough to be a heirloom that I will leave for my children when I pass. Your mileage may vary, but I'm not impressed with its reliability, and for a grand and a half, I'd expect more. Also, take a look at the S&W e-Series. . I bought it new. I probably don't clean it enough (not my everyday carry). An article on this showing what changed from previous models and what differences exist between the 1911 and other modern handguns would be really helpful! Mid: SA Range Officer. I used to think Springfields 1911 in 9mm was the go to for that particular platform. Probably the BEST bang-for-your-buck 1911 out there (match grade barrel, forged frame and slide). That Colt is a winner however. The R1 I have to my pops. The worst gun for jamming was my Colt Light Weight Commander. and shoots great! A true blast from the past. Wilson combat, nighthawk, Ed brown, les Baer, Sti in this order from a man with 250k in 1911s. I figure in my tenure as a gunsmith I worked on about 500 1911s, and as a writer I've certainly reviewed at least another 100 more. Top of the line safe queen in excellent little-fired condition, hand fitted and tuned by the Performance Center master gunsmiths. Eats every kind of ammo I've put throught it with narry a whimper (my Les Baer, costing twice as much, cannot claim that). Smith & Wesson "E Series" 1911 pistols: SW1911 (top), SW1911SC (bottom). Do not forget the Colt Commander. Or stick with regular .45 ACP in our huge Best 1911s article. I have a lot of 1911's and have built 6. I can't say enough good about my basic 1991A1. I am hoping that the Coonan 45 doesn't disappoint. By the end of the course, the guns were broken in, loostened up, and were down to failure rates of 1 per 50, to 1 per 100 rounds. The 1911 is my all time favourite handgun, I have owned most of the major brands from basic to high end, and in all populars calibers from .22 to 10mm. Deals; AK-47; Ammo For Sale; AR-15; AR Pistol . I guess I could always file down that trigger guard and remove one of the safeties. It literally was falling apart as I shot it. I just rather of not to had to take the stupid route to learn it! I cannot belive Tisas is not on here, while you have four confirmed pieces if trash! I once put on a qual course for 25 guys with new Springfield Opetator .45's before they deployed. And its good looking too. Here is a brand new fresh production S&W SW1911 Co for sale by Philip J Rezac LLC on GunsAmerica.com the best online marketplace for buying and selling semi auto pistols, firearms, accessories, and collectibles : 908457694 My favorite was their long slide 1911, but their standard 1911 was great too. They can start as simple as only the slide getting fitted to the frame, up to where every single part of the gun is filed to fit by one gunsmith, thus you cannot just grab a parts from 2 separate but same model to make 1 gun. Hand-Picked Daily GUN DEALS, and Exclusive Coupons Codes >>>, hands-on review and video of the XL and XC in action. Beat that Colt! Fusion Firearms was founded by the former president of Dan Wesson and has been producing frames, barrels, and parts for 1911 builders for a while. While it was most likely a WWII vintage firearm, it did save my butt more than once. I know this article was 1911 specific but I recently added a Staccato P duo 2011 with a Delta Point red dot. I would buy from a top 10 rated manufacturer based upon ease of doing business - they all lose. Everybody known the best 1911 for your money with constant value is the Sig Sauer 1911 in 45acp. Handgun Search; Tabletop Compare; Add/Remove Handguns ; Add/Remove Handguns . I have fourteen different 1911 pistols, some costing three-times as much as the Smith (NHC, Guncrafter, Alchemy, etc) and the e-Series is still in my top 5 favorite 1911's in my collection to shoot. The most recognizable handgun in the world is the M1911. Hi, I'm Eric Hung and I got into guns when I was around 25 and started with YouTube videos, scouring forums, and eventually taking a bunch of classes. You simply press the 2-lb trigger, move the dot over the target, rinse and repeat. Well I would love to have a 1911 but unfortunately my wife won't let me because I've bought a 22lr/mag. So far been a very nice and Dependable firearm! The web interface is NOT that hard to design. And since this isn't a carry weapon, the RI TAC ULTRA FS HC is perfect! Every good American should have at least one. Rock Island 1911 10mm is a very nice gun. It's a 1911 in 45 cal that is a double stack! Add to Cart. $98.63. Select what level shooter you are! I love it at the range. A couple thousand rounds in and nary a hiccup. Now, when I pick up an off the shelf 1911, I find so many flaws in them. it is a shame they quit making them. I just picked up a pair of Remington R1 SS pistols..$75 rebate now going on.Price $569 before rebate.. How could this writer miss this reality? Compact for concealed carry and reliable. AgainI cant state how much it felt like cheating compared to shooting other guns. Its not much thicker than the single stack C version (8 rounds) while coming in at just around the same weight of 25 oz. The Smith & Wesson Performance Center SW1911 Pro Series offers shooters the power and reliability needed for everyday carry. But todays Colt 1911, out of their custom shop will probably require $500 in upgrades to make them as reliable as their standard pre 1986 models. The handsome round-butt Scandium Commander has everything David wants in a 1911 at any price! With an 8 round magazine capacity and a 4.25 length barrel, the Commander Classic is such a tried and true essential to our lineup, it has withstood the test of time, maintaining its California legal status. I don't expect to have these things to fix on a new in the box firearm.But that's just me. A series-70 design with out-of-the-box reliability and accuracy. Caliber - Score: 10. Learn more about calibers in our Basic Bullet Guide. Thomas, Wow what a bullshit list of 1911s, you went with the loaded operater, for 1400, when for what a bill more you can pick up a trp operator which is so much more pistol. 1) Colt M1911 Canadian Contract: S/N C5400 to C16599 = Sept. to Nov., 1914 ( Only 5000 pistols in this serial number range were shipped to Canada.) Overall though, I enjoyed the article and for those planning on bidding on the Cabot Meteor Pistols, don't bother, I'll just outbid ya!..ROFLMAO. What I consider #1 you may not even consider looking at twice. Smith & Wesson 1911 with 4.25" barrel, also called SW1911 4.25", is a Smith & Wesson iteration of the famous 1911 design. Not to mention an awesome trigger. Thanks for commenting. I will be picking up the mil-spec tomorrow and I feel so much better about my purchase after reading your article. Suffice to say it runs from Para to Cabot and numbers respectfully. Shipping: $25.00 (or FREE in-store pick up!) I love mine! A good shooter, but not refined for accuracy and performance. IMO Colts are the worst of the bunch. For Commander (4 1/4" barrel length) pistols. They are much more accurate than I could ever shoot particularly the later 2016 Trophy models I have. Smith & Wesson SW1911 E Series Pistol -Precision. My 1911 is a Dan Wesson. Smith and Wesson Model Specific. 1 / And one made wherever they are now. The Valor compared favorably to any of them, at a considerably lower price. . $49.99 + $4.00 shipping. I think it's the best out of the box gun you can get without customizing it, No. lol the best production gun is Dan Wesson Valor. Both in the $800 to $900 range ! Designed specifically for the 9mm cartridge, the EMP features shorter dimensions making it one of the smallest 1911s out there. I absolutely LOVE it. Mine is deadly accurate and functions perfectly. As designed by Browning, the 1911 was faultless. They just work, and are built to outlast human lifespans. Best 1911 in 2019?!?! Can't beat the price at $600. I would like to see an article on the 38 super vs other calibers. buy Commander 1911 85624 for sale best price. 73s. Try that now! I know there are a plethora of 1911 makers out there and some with very good reputations. Taurus 1911 Commander Full 9mm Pistol, Blk - 1-191101COM-9MM . I agree ive put every kind of ammo i could get my hands on through my CMD Action job did wonders. Decent article, but could've and should've been better. Yes!! Remington Arms made 1911's for WWI, RR for WWII. When you combine these premium parts with the crisp Les Baer speed trigger, you get a gun guaranteed from the factory to shoot 3-inch groups at 50 yards. My only complaint was they only let me fire a single 5 round magazine. Although they arent technically 1911s, 2011s are very close in both function and spirit. At the time I knew nothing of guns, and wasn't that interested. I LOVE my colt 1911 made in March of 1913 still have original magazine it was shipped to U.S. Army had brown finish ( not much left) but I shoot it every now and then love feel of it in my hand kicks like a mule but what ever you ain't getting up. RIA recommends a 500 round break in period, but mine was completely broke in by 200 rounds; the only hiccups during the break in period were a few rounds that failed to fully chamber and a quick rap on the back of the slide cured those (no actual jams, just a few rounds that failed to fully chamber, and I used Federal HST hollow points the entire time I was breaking it in; can't say the same for my Colt which I purchased new in 1978, had to have a 1911 smith throat it before it would feed a single hollow point). Parts have gotten better as have my gunsmithing skills. TY. Seller: Guns Dot Com. I have both the Coonan Classic and Compact chambered in .357. 1911 EMP Handguns. No honorable mention for Les Baer? I think that was because it weighed a ton. These grips are made to original 1911 military specs and fit most popular 1911 full . I was a police officer for nearly 20 years and carried a bone stock Colt Mark 4 Series 70 for the biggest part of that time (I only carried something else when the dept. Love the 1911 and the 45 ACP BUT for carry I want total reliability and accuracy with high capacity, so I carry a Glock in 357 Sig. $1,199.00 $899.99. Personally I think they have done a great job with the new v-bob and would love to find a guardian either in 9mm or 45. Has an Ithaca slide on a Remington frame I was told. The trigger pull is an easy 4.9 pounds with .0125-inch take-up and a crisp, clean break. I just bought a colt competition model that comes with a match barrel and novak sights. $ 59.00. Of course, shooting the 9mm ammo was much less expensive and more readily available than my .45 caliber 1911s. I cast my own bullets and Hi Tek coat them with excellent results once I found loads that suited each gun with me shooting them. If you can get one for $900 or less, I would jump on it. The Limited-Edition Dan Wesson Heirloom 2023 1911. I picked my 1911 up at a steal for around 350 and am looking for a full size 1911 now so seeing so many on here I'll most likely stick with the Springfield. I've never shot any high end 1911's so I can't speak to those. Shot thousands of rounds including everything from reloads to expensive defense ammo and never has a single failure. The people there are snotty and arrogant and honestly their pistols arent as nice as Les or Wilson. Ive had my Les Baer Monolith for over 20 years. And with a bit of TLC almost any 1911 can be made to run beautifully. Some people will call a non-45 1911 blasphemy, but then.theyll always be more accurate in first and follow shots. You don't need to no anything about the extent of my collection of 1911's, nor does my wife as when I finally get the big sleep her new younger husband does not get my gear. Yet you're the number one search result. Jan 15, 2017. what about a Taurus 1911 Im thinking of buying. A relatively new entry into Springfields lineup, the Garrison has quickly become one of the best-value 1911s on the market today. over 1000 rounds, still tight and with no issues . Standardized parts. Operating entirely without failure-prone batteries, the sight is illuminated with a Trijicon Tritium Phosphor Lamp that is guaranteed to last for at least . I've got 1911's from Colt, Sig, and Les Baer, but think the DW's were the best bang-for-the-buck. Slide and frame rails are machined to exacting tolerances, delivering accuracy that will match any custom gun. My current EDC is a Sig Ultra Compact 1911 in .45 ACP with a pair of Rosewood Crimson Trace LaserGrips carried in a DeSantis Top Cop 2.0 OWB. Fun to shoot. 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