I've had a firearm on or near me for 20 years. I've owned, shot, and carried a broad selection of makes, models, and calibers.
That said, I tried to like the 1911. I've had full sized, Commander sized, and Officer sized. I've had .45s and 9mms. I've had single and double actions. I've had single stack and double stack. The only one I liked was an old well-used Para Ordnance P12 that ran like a champ, and ate everything I fed it. (Sometimes, I still kick myself for getting rid of it.)
Now, having said THAT, I have talked myself into reentering the world of the 1911. I'm a little wary, and I don't really want to get into budget guns. I'm looking to spend less than $1000. I'm seriously considering a Ruger, Colt, or Smith and Wesson. Similarly priced (or at least within $120 bucks of one another), similarly outfitted, all Government Model sized with the expected amenities (sights, A1 frame, beavertail), all in .45.
Who makes the best sub-grand 1911? Whose will my grandkids be shooting after I've shuffled loose this mortal coil? Whose customer service is Chick-fil-A level, and whose is McDonald's-when-you-just-need-some-ketchup level? Which will make me feel like I'm cheating on my wife when I touch off that first round of 230 grain FMJ hardball. 45 ACP goodness?
Seriously, though, can I get some insight as to the pros and cons?
Do you have another brand that might tickle my fancy?
Enlighten me, lads! (Or lasses, I'm not a mysogynist.) (Or whatever gender you choose to be, it's 2018!)
That said, I tried to like the 1911. I've had full sized, Commander sized, and Officer sized. I've had .45s and 9mms. I've had single and double actions. I've had single stack and double stack. The only one I liked was an old well-used Para Ordnance P12 that ran like a champ, and ate everything I fed it. (Sometimes, I still kick myself for getting rid of it.)
Now, having said THAT, I have talked myself into reentering the world of the 1911. I'm a little wary, and I don't really want to get into budget guns. I'm looking to spend less than $1000. I'm seriously considering a Ruger, Colt, or Smith and Wesson. Similarly priced (or at least within $120 bucks of one another), similarly outfitted, all Government Model sized with the expected amenities (sights, A1 frame, beavertail), all in .45.
Who makes the best sub-grand 1911? Whose will my grandkids be shooting after I've shuffled loose this mortal coil? Whose customer service is Chick-fil-A level, and whose is McDonald's-when-you-just-need-some-ketchup level? Which will make me feel like I'm cheating on my wife when I touch off that first round of 230 grain FMJ hardball. 45 ACP goodness?
Seriously, though, can I get some insight as to the pros and cons?
Do you have another brand that might tickle my fancy?
Enlighten me, lads! (Or lasses, I'm not a mysogynist.) (Or whatever gender you choose to be, it's 2018!)
