I'm looking for a quality 1911 that's made in the USA for around $1000. I would prefer it to be reliable, well made and probably with a rail. I'm thinking about the Colt rail gun but maybe I'm overlooking something else. This is going to be a gift for my dad. Any other ideas?
Sidearms & Scatterguns USA made 1911 for around 1k
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Re: USA made 1911 for around 1k
No rail, but this is one great looking pistol.
http://www.snipershide.com/forum/ubbthre...721#Post3618721
No rail, but this is one great looking pistol.
http://www.snipershide.com/forum/ubbthre...721#Post3618721
Re: USA made 1911 for around 1k
ruger sr1911, no rail and hard to find but it is made in USA and less than 1k$
ruger sr1911, no rail and hard to find but it is made in USA and less than 1k$
Re: USA made 1911 for around 1k
If you can leave without the rail, an early Kimber will give you everything you need and nothing you dont. Forget the newer guns..not even in the same class.
Check out gunbroker.local web sites, shooting clubs, etc. SAve your money and wait for it. When it comes..jump on it.
I am not the seller, have no dog in this fight, just a little over 30 years shooting 1911's. Everything from a stock Colt to a full blown custom made by nationally known smith. Good luck..spend another grand on a reloading setup from Dillon and some quality custom leather. Go forth and shoot!
http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewItem.aspx?Item=311645248
If you can leave without the rail, an early Kimber will give you everything you need and nothing you dont. Forget the newer guns..not even in the same class.
Check out gunbroker.local web sites, shooting clubs, etc. SAve your money and wait for it. When it comes..jump on it.
I am not the seller, have no dog in this fight, just a little over 30 years shooting 1911's. Everything from a stock Colt to a full blown custom made by nationally known smith. Good luck..spend another grand on a reloading setup from Dillon and some quality custom leather. Go forth and shoot!
http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewItem.aspx?Item=311645248
Re: USA made 1911 for around 1k
Sig has several that fit your needs. I have a Tacops model that is pretty slick, and I know they make a few more with a rail. One sold here last week for $800! From what I read the Sig 1911s are all built in NH from all american made parts. I cannot, however, vouch for the veracity of that, as it was not a factor in my decision.
The SR1911 mentioned above is nice too. I bought one for my dad's b-day last week, and it shoots lights out. No checkering on the front strap, and the sights leave something to be desired, but overall a great value 1911 at $625.
Sig has several that fit your needs. I have a Tacops model that is pretty slick, and I know they make a few more with a rail. One sold here last week for $800! From what I read the Sig 1911s are all built in NH from all american made parts. I cannot, however, vouch for the veracity of that, as it was not a factor in my decision.
The SR1911 mentioned above is nice too. I bought one for my dad's b-day last week, and it shoots lights out. No checkering on the front strap, and the sights leave something to be desired, but overall a great value 1911 at $625.
Re: USA made 1911 for around 1k
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: patsim</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Sig has several that fit your needs. I have a Tacops model that is pretty slick, and I know they make a few more with a rail. One sold here last week for $800! From what I read the Sig 1911s are all built in NH from all american made parts. I cannot, however, vouch for the veracity of that, as it was not a factor in my decision. </div></div>
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: patsim</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Sig has several that fit your needs. I have a Tacops model that is pretty slick, and I know they make a few more with a rail. One sold here last week for $800! From what I read the Sig 1911s are all built in NH from all american made parts. I cannot, however, vouch for the veracity of that, as it was not a factor in my decision. </div></div>
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Re: USA made 1911 for around 1k
STI Trojan is made in Texas and is the most accurate pistol I've ever shot. They are very nice, but Colt is the original, and nice also.
STI Trojan is made in Texas and is the most accurate pistol I've ever shot. They are very nice, but Colt is the original, and nice also.
Re: USA made 1911 for around 1k
Springfield loaded stainless, or any springer with a NM s/n prefix is made in USA. I don't think those frames come from Brazil, but I could be wrong. No import markings, so unlikely the blanks could be from Brazil, but when they cut the frame, they do it in the good ol USA. The NM springers are fit VERY tight bushing to barrel, probably tackdrivers from what I've seen.
Other than that, I'd probably lean STI at $1000, most bang for your buck. For a nice new Kimber, I'd rather spend more, seen bad quality control at their $800-1000 range.
Springfield loaded stainless, or any springer with a NM s/n prefix is made in USA. I don't think those frames come from Brazil, but I could be wrong. No import markings, so unlikely the blanks could be from Brazil, but when they cut the frame, they do it in the good ol USA. The NM springers are fit VERY tight bushing to barrel, probably tackdrivers from what I've seen.
Other than that, I'd probably lean STI at $1000, most bang for your buck. For a nice new Kimber, I'd rather spend more, seen bad quality control at their $800-1000 range.
Re: USA made 1911 for around 1k
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Downzero</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Colts are not even comparable. </div></div>
Sad but true.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Downzero</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Colts are not even comparable. </div></div>
Sad but true.
Re: USA made 1911 for around 1k
Colt or STI and I own both. STI gets the nod over Colt but not by a large margin IMO.
Colt or STI and I own both. STI gets the nod over Colt but not by a large margin IMO.
