1911

[F16mickey]

for under a grand I would be looking at a Colt 70 series of some sort!

 

[.45Fats]

That and I think having a hammer lock on a 1911 is rediculous.

ok that we can agree on...but then again so is an integral lock on any firearm in my opinion.

 

[ByrdC130]

My Pt1911 just passed the 12k mark and the only thing I've changed is grips. Shoot mil ball and hand load lead and HP's, runs well with CM 10 round mags and the stockers work well too.

Will agree that the hammer lock is a bit over the top for good taste, but I want to put a Wilson hammer on it someday.

 

[maxim240sx]

Probably gonna have to stick with Kimber if all those are deal breakers. Personally, I'd recommend the Colt XSE or a USED Sprinfield TRP.

I really like the TRP, but its a lil pricey. Right now I'm watching a STI trojan on GB for $863 I think. I also like the sti spartan's olyeller is selling. I guess you guys are all out on the kimbers? And as far as the taurus goes. I hear good stuff, but ALOT of bad things. I personally think the prices are great. But if they suck, I'd wish I spent another $150 to get a kimber. Whats the going price to throw a beavertail on a base model gun If I had to??

 

[maxim240sx]

Oh yeah. Thanks for all the replies guys

 

[JD8]

I really like the TRP, but its a lil pricey. Right now I'm watching a STI trojan on GB for $863 I think. I also like the sti spartan's olyeller is selling. I guess you guys are all out on the kimbers? And as far as the taurus goes. I hear good stuff, but ALOT of bad things. I personally think the prices are great. But if they suck, I'd wish I spent another $150 to get a kimber. Whats the going price to throw a beavertail on a base model gun If I had to??

~$100 all the way up to~ $200 sometimes if welding is needed from what I have seen. The TRP IS overpriced IMHO right now, but I couldn't think of many 1911s that meet your requirements in that range.

 

[cowadle]

I think the real rag on the pt 1911 is the company customer service. they do have a lifetime warranty.i just haven't needed one. the colt series 70 sounds like a good idea if you are afraid of the pt 1911.if you read up on all of the 1911 out there you are going to find someone that just hates one brand or another just because of something they have read on the net.if you get a base model make sure you get one that is the same as the original colt so you can upgrade. not all 1911 are the same dimensions.

 

[grwd]

I charge $65 for fitting a beavertail. ed brown's run about $40. Refinishing is extra if needed (if its not stainless steel).

 

[twoguns?]

Look at some of the "Factory" Upgrades. My PT1911ss came with Polished feed ramp, lowered ejection port, competion trigger. As did my Springer Lightweight Champion. $600 on the Taurus, $800 on the Springfield

 

[kdlong]

my brother has two pt1911ss one with rail one without.he hasn't had any problems out of his.infact i'm thanking about getting one.one has novak sights the other has heine.