1911 - Which brand/model is the best for the money?

[aeropb]

This simple thread has turned into so much more that ever thought possible. I mean, it was only your typical 1911 question thread started by a forum noob. Then out of the blue one of the forum legends lends a helping few lines of text.. now we have this gem we have come to love.

No doubt. It went from routine to retarded pretty quick.

 

[gillman7]

FWIW, DW's "duty" treatment is now nitrocarburizing. The first year was Cerakote.

I have not heard of this before, I am assuming it is a process bonding the finish to the metal, like the finish on a Glock? Anyone have experience with a finish like this? I have a Springfield Loaded Parkerized, and I really like it, but am thinking about getting a nicer 1911 this next year.

On another note, I have a buddy selling an Eclipse that I could get pretty reasonable, and am wondering if it would be a good platform to start a custom pistol on? Just don't know if, like the good Dr says, I want to do the wait for the custom build or go with a production gun of a higher quality.

 

[Glocktogo]

If it helps, you can use either of my 1911s Barry built.

Thanks for the offer! If he elects to come out from under the bridge he was trolling from, I think I have it covered. I have a Wilson CQB in the pipeline that should get here eventually. In the meantime, I decided that "100 years of service" two tone Colt Rail Gun was too nice for him, so I'm picking it up tomorrow from 2A. At $880.47 out the door, it's "cheaper" than half the Kimbers they have!

 

[Dr. Barry Greyson]

Hi everyone...

I thought that I would sign off here with 2 things before this thread dies a fitting passing (lol):

1) Guess what just popped up on the 1911 forum?:

http://forums.1911forum.com/showthread.php?t=343146

2) I want to wish all of you here on OSA a wonderful Channukah/ Christmas Holidays and a safe and fruitful New Year.

Sincerely...(even you Jayd)

Barry

 

[AKguy1985]

Personally i like RIA 1911's

JMHO

 

[rickeyparker]

Well According to a couple of guys in this thread, They once told me that the Chinese Norinco 1911 is a good gun, Go Figure...

 

[Glocktogo]

Well According to a couple of guys in this thread, They once told me that the Chinese Norinco 1911 is a good gun, Go Figure...

Actually, it is. Better than a LOT of slicker looking 1911's. A lot of smiths don't like working on them because the steel is so hard.

 

[JD8]

Well According to a couple of guys in this thread, They once told me that the Chinese Norinco 1911 is a good gun, Go Figure...

Whomever told you that was right.

 

[rickeyparker]

I wonder if the guy came away with a good prespective on what pistol to buy ? I'm gonna call it a " FAIL" to help this guy out with his purchase of a 1911.

 

[Glocktogo]

I wonder if the guy came away with a good prespective on what pistol to buy ? I'm gonna call it a " FAIL" to help this guy out with his purchase of a 1911.

And to what do you attribute this fail?