First 1911

Looking at getting my first 1911, looking to spend around 600-700, what would be the best in that range for a first 1911
Have looked at so many, read reviews, watch videos, I'm just lost now

Thanks for all the help

In that range, if you can find it, the Ruger SR 1911. If not I would suggest the best Rock Island in your budget. Don’t fall for the cheap Kimber BS, what you get is a cheap Kimber.

I've had several rock islands and a citadel (also an armscore product) and they have all been awesome.

I would ask what caliber ya want it in? Most see 1911 and go 45, I prefer 9mm

A base model Springfield Armory 1911 is good to go. Smith & Wesson as well.

Up your price point then Dan Wesson 1911 pistols are a great value, well built and extremely accurate.

Stay away from Kimber at any price point.

Tisa's are all the rage on the 1911 Forum. Solid guns

I am not a 1911 fan, but the 10mm Tisas’ have me reconsidering my position.

My first 1911 was a citadel. I still have it, and it's a solid pistol for what I paid.

I just saw this. https://texashuntingforum.com/forum...t-frame-box-3-mags-150rds-d-#Post8900511

It's $150 over your budget, but comes with ammo, which puts it right in your budget. Sig makes a solid pistol too.

Sig does make a good 1911. You'll get good quality even if its a bit over the OP stated budget.

I personally have owned almost everything made, shot many thousands of rounds from everything from a el cheapo rock island to Les Baer’s.. for your price point the best choice is the sprngfield armoy, any model they make because it’s a forged frame and forged slide. Ruger is also a excellent pistol but they seem to be a bit more than your stated budget these days. The springfield has a lifetime warranty. If you start getting into the higher end pistols the Dan Wesson’s are as good as the customs that cost double. In all honesty I doubt anyone could ever justify the difference between a DW and a ed brown or LB.

Best value out there right now would probably be one of the Turkish guns. Girsan or Tisas, I think they're all made by the same outfit and branded per the importer. Very good value. A year ago they were an absolute steal. Probably still a very good buy for the money..

Very happy with my Rock Island. Unlike some foreign clones, GI parts fit.

Thanks for the good info, have looked at Tisas, American Classic II, and Springfield Garrison, hope to make a decision soon

I concur. A used DW can be found for a couple hundred more…..and I own all the makers in this thread except RI and Tisa.

I love my 1911's, carried them on duty throughout the 80's and still carry them. My bud picked up a commander sized Tisas and it is slick. Probably one of the best made for the money. Look online at Classic Firearms. Their 10mm also has my eye.

The springer hands down. Forged frame and slide, better components to build off of snd no unsightly roll stamps.

Another Springfield recommendation. Academy has the Springfield mil spec for $699 right now. Solid as hack pistol. I have had one for several years. That is what I would buy. Plain Jane parkerized finish is not flashy. All forged. Better trigger than my colt. Better sights than my colt. Not picky about magazines or ammo. Accuracy is about the same as the colt.

Follow up and tell us what you get. Also tell us if you put the idiot mark on it after you field strip and clean it.

I like this pick. Its also a blank canvas if you ever want to customize it.

After seeing some buzz about Tisas on here, I asked the owner of 1911 Academy (on 380) about them, and he said, "We have worked on a ton of them and have put them through every test we do, and they're awesome. Go buy a bunch of them before prices go up."

Tisas are definitely a steal at 350 for the base model. They could easily sell them for a few hundred more. The 1911A1 at least has complete parts interchangeability too, and WC mags work in it (at least the 10 rounder I got). It came with Mec-Gars which are solid themselves. I wanted a 1911 like my dad carried in Vietnam and and my grandfather carried in WWII, with the Tisas price I had money left over to get an M1916 holster like my dad used and an M3 like my grandpa used.

I’m a fan of lots of manufacturers. Had a bunch and still do. Price point on a Tisas is the best deal out there.

I sold a couple on here but kept going back for more. Settled on these. Two 9mm (bobtail and black full size) and a 45 (SS). Full disclosure I did swap main spring housings, added magwell, and swap grip panels on the two. Huge difference IMO aesthetically. Overdue for a range trip. Full size 9 is the only one broke in.

Best gun I ever bought for the money.

You guys just cost me some $$$. Have a Tisas 10mm headed my way. Will report back once I put some rounds through it.

Only one I’m missing less sone of there special models and the Retros. If you don’t like it let’s work out a trade, maybe.

Put some chapstick on. You’re gonna smile real wide. Ha!

Just wanted to give an update, decided on Tisas Duty SS45R, plan is to then try it out. Don’t want to spend an arm and a leg to find out a 1911 ain’t for me, if it does work out will get a Ronin then. May trade or sell the Tisas then. Thanks for all the info. Just one more question, anyone ever deal with KYGUNCO heard mixed things about them

Just hold on to the Tisas even if you get the Ronin the 1911 can be addicting

Now that you have a 1911 in .45 ACP, you might consider getting one in .22LR for high volume shooting. The Walther Colt 1911 Rail Gun in .22LR is excellent, and is also great for introducing new shooters.

https://www.sportsmansoutdoorsupers...r-colt-government-1911-a1-22-lr-rail-gun

This may be a silly question but why don't people save up anymore for a good Colt 1911? My Gold Cup with Ellison sights still has a home in the factory brown card board box with Styrofoam insert and can't remember what I paid for it. Have the classic 1911's got that expensive or folks just going bargain priced or Gucci builds nowadays? I used to have a urge for a Ruger 1911 or the Remington but didn't ever jump out and do it.

Colt's are not what they used to be. Other manufacturers have surpassed their reliability and quality and in some cases, for a cheaper price.

Colt's are not what they used to be. Other manufacturers have surpassed their reliability and quality and in some cases, for a cheaper price.[/quot

Thats what I'm saying not the new generations not the stamped out models. The new Python isn't the original just hanging on to the name idea. A person will have to save up granted but you get something not every person can grab off the shelf. Not saying you can't get a 10/22 and it run for ages just some guns are more desirable than others to certain groups.