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<blockquote data-quote="diggler1833" data-source="post: 3705339" data-attributes="member: 48072"><p>Ruger or S&W would probably get my vote as the least expensive 1911 that has a bit of quality put into them. They're still assembly line guns, put together by people making a bit more than minimum wage and using a lot if MIM parts. However they are at least made in the USA, and both companies have a good reputation for CS if something isn't working right.</p><p></p><p>Not crapping on RIA or Tisas, but they're budget-friendly guns assembled overseas with overseas parts. You could get a fantastic shooter or not. Spending a few hundred more narrows the gap a little between the best and worst guns that roll off the line each day. I'm not necessarily saying that they might not function (they usually do)...more that you'll experience a wide range of tolerances in parts. It is hard to love a gun with sharp edges and ledges/gaps between parts. Either that or you'll love your inexpensive 1911 until you shoot one of better quality...then you'll end up disliking your 1911.</p><p></p><p>Another option if you're okay with overseas made guns is BUL armory or Magnum Research. BUL makes the 1911s for Magnum Research (last time I checked), and they've earned a decent reputation so far for pistols that typically function as they should for under a grand. My dad has a Desert Eagle 1911 (BUL), and while he's probably only put 6-700 rounds through it, I don't think he's ever had a stoppage. He really likes that 1911.</p><p></p><p>Colt makes a decent, basic 1911 for around the $1K mark (sans options). For the extra couple hundred dollars you aren't getting a better pistol than Ruger or S&W though...but the resale will always be higher. If you hang onto it for 10 years and keep it in great condition, there's a good chance that you'll actually be able to sell it for more than you paid for it. I don't understand the Colt collection mania...but I've invested in it and its paid off pretty well so far.</p><p></p><p>Some guys love basic Kimbers. I had one that shot very accurately, but I hated their jam-o-matic magazines, snag free rear sight design, and plastic MSH (Colt does this too now). I sold mine, but I will attest to the accuracy potential of them. </p><p></p><p>Once you creep into the $1,500 range Dan Wesson beats all until you get near $2,500.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="diggler1833, post: 3705339, member: 48072"] Ruger or S&W would probably get my vote as the least expensive 1911 that has a bit of quality put into them. They're still assembly line guns, put together by people making a bit more than minimum wage and using a lot if MIM parts. However they are at least made in the USA, and both companies have a good reputation for CS if something isn't working right. Not crapping on RIA or Tisas, but they're budget-friendly guns assembled overseas with overseas parts. You could get a fantastic shooter or not. Spending a few hundred more narrows the gap a little between the best and worst guns that roll off the line each day. I'm not necessarily saying that they might not function (they usually do)...more that you'll experience a wide range of tolerances in parts. It is hard to love a gun with sharp edges and ledges/gaps between parts. Either that or you'll love your inexpensive 1911 until you shoot one of better quality...then you'll end up disliking your 1911. Another option if you're okay with overseas made guns is BUL armory or Magnum Research. BUL makes the 1911s for Magnum Research (last time I checked), and they've earned a decent reputation so far for pistols that typically function as they should for under a grand. My dad has a Desert Eagle 1911 (BUL), and while he's probably only put 6-700 rounds through it, I don't think he's ever had a stoppage. He really likes that 1911. Colt makes a decent, basic 1911 for around the $1K mark (sans options). For the extra couple hundred dollars you aren't getting a better pistol than Ruger or S&W though...but the resale will always be higher. If you hang onto it for 10 years and keep it in great condition, there's a good chance that you'll actually be able to sell it for more than you paid for it. I don't understand the Colt collection mania...but I've invested in it and its paid off pretty well so far. Some guys love basic Kimbers. I had one that shot very accurately, but I hated their jam-o-matic magazines, snag free rear sight design, and plastic MSH (Colt does this too now). I sold mine, but I will attest to the accuracy potential of them. Once you creep into the $1,500 range Dan Wesson beats all until you get near $2,500. [/QUOTE]
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