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  • Kimber

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  • Springfield

    7 63.64%
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  • Taurus

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  • Ed Brown

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  • Dan Wesson

    1 9.09%
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Thread: Favorite 1911 Make

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    Default Favorite 1911 Make

    Looking to buy a 1911 soon for my EDC, just wanted to see what everybodys favorite 1911 make is?
    Last edited by dvlerin41; 03-27-2010 at 08:21 PM.
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    Springfield Armory hands down.
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    springfield all day, take taurus off the list all together...


    posted by 01dc2 jdm
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    Hey you never know, some people just like cheaper stuff. I mean theres nothing wrong with Taurus, just my 2cents, I read something the other day, some guy challenging his taurus 1911 to another guys Ed Brown Kobra Carry! I lol'ed
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    You get what you pay for. Springfield Armory makes some of the best firearms out there period.
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    Low end production ($600-1500) - Springfield & Colt
    High End production ($1500-2500) - ed brown
    Custom ($4000-6000+) - Chuck Rogers, Dave Erickson
    "The 1911 is a collection of subsystems that must work together. Each part must be prepared and fit properly not only in and of itself, but also with regard to the other parts with which it must operate for the gun to function and appear as desired."

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    stainless colt w/pearl grips!!

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    never been a fan od pearl grips


    posted by 01dc2 jdm
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    Me neither a little to flashy for myself, plus I like grips with good GRIP
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    Depends on your budget and needs.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Danny View Post
    Low end production ($600-1500) - Springfield & Colt
    High End production ($1500-2500) - ed brown
    Custom ($4000-6000+) - Chuck Rogers, Dave Erickson
    I would hardly consider Springfield as low end. Is spending more than $1000 on a handgun even worth it when others that are cheaper have the same effect to the person on the wrong end of it? Not bashing the post or anything.

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    Depends on your budget and needs.
    This is a good statement to go on.
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    Quote Originally Posted by SVTsanctuary View Post
    I would hardly consider Springfield as low end.
    Out of the three categories i mentioned, springfield fits the bill as low end production all the way. More technically its probably medium end production, but then that would leave room for RIA to come into the picture... and thats not gonna happen.

    Is spending more than $1000 on a handgun even worth it when others that are cheaper have the same effect to the person on the wrong end of it?
    Is it? This is a car website, we should be the first to realize there is more to cars than just "getting from point A to point B". Same goes with weapons, electronics, clothes, and essentially every other good on the planet.
    "The 1911 is a collection of subsystems that must work together. Each part must be prepared and fit properly not only in and of itself, but also with regard to the other parts with which it must operate for the gun to function and appear as desired."

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    Quote Originally Posted by Jaimecbr900 View Post
    Depends on your budget and needs.

    Come on man, we are asked the worlds most ridiculously open ended question, and you respond with this tid bit of obviousness? Put the smart pipe down and post some ballin ass 1911s
    "The 1911 is a collection of subsystems that must work together. Each part must be prepared and fit properly not only in and of itself, but also with regard to the other parts with which it must operate for the gun to function and appear as desired."

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    THE PERFECT CARRY 1911.
    Retro'd out colt CCO by Jason Burton
    Attached Thumbnails Attached Thumbnails -1-jpg  
    "The 1911 is a collection of subsystems that must work together. Each part must be prepared and fit properly not only in and of itself, but also with regard to the other parts with which it must operate for the gun to function and appear as desired."

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    Good point is good.
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    Not going to add input on this thread. But I would like to add a picture of my new CCO slide i got in. Bolted it up to the milspec frame just to see what she looked like. First thing I did out of the box was remove the series 80 FP safety. LULz..

    And dammit if my camera is dead now. I will post pics in a few.

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    Colt CCO Slide (Factory NM Barrel, Night Sites, and Flat serrated top of slide)
    FOR PIC ONLY: Springer MilSPec Frame (Custom hob job to come after I sell 3 more of my 1911s, lame)
    Attached Thumbnails Attached Thumbnails -dsc00333-jpg  
    Last edited by Truegiant; 03-31-2010 at 08:22 PM.
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    I love 1911s. Would almost consider trading my XDM plus cash for one. Two of my co-workers both have 1911s and one of them is solid black with wood grips made by SA.

    EDIT: His is just like this one:

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    Ooohhh.. The champion loaded operater is a beast. I likey!
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    He paid close to $1300 for it too. Wasn't sure what model it is but that is exactly what it looks like. I will post a pic in a sec of my other co-workers 1911.
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    You can get those loaded springer champion operators for alot less than that now. Nice little shooters. I dont feel that any 1911 under 5" should have a rail but thats just a personal thing
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    My other co-workers next to my XDM-40

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    Quote Originally Posted by SVTsanctuary View Post
    I love 1911s. Would almost consider trading my XDM plus cash for one. Two of my co-workers both have 1911s and one of them is solid black with wood grips made by SA.

    EDIT: His is just like this one:

    Yeh I didnt understand the whole 1911 craze, but after getting to shoot one I AM HOOKED.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Truegiant View Post
    Not going to add input on this thread. But I would like to add a picture of my new CCO slide i got in. Bolted it up to the milspec frame just to see what she looked like. First thing I did out of the box was remove the series 80 FP safety. LULz..

    And dammit if my camera is dead now. I will post pics in a few.

    One pic up.
    Colt CCO Slide (Factory NM Barrel, Night Sites, and Flat serrated top of slide)
    FOR PIC ONLY: Springer MilSPec Frame (Custom hob job to come after I sell 3 more of my 1911s, lame)
    Looking really good already!! Bob it and I will be in love haha
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    Kimber Custom II is a very nice fire arm and gets my vote on the pole. Springfield makes a great fire for a budget as well. 1911 are just a timeless classic that will never fadeaway. My hk usp40 is still my fav that I own and shoot.
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    Two of my Favorites I have seen
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    Para has some nice 1911's also. The warthog would be a great concealed carry.

    *edit*
    check out para
    http://www.paraord.com/new/product.php


    this is a cool gun but has nothing to do with a 1911
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D99NH...eature=related
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    my all time fav!
    "The 1911 is a collection of subsystems that must work together. Each part must be prepared and fit properly not only in and of itself, but also with regard to the other parts with which it must operate for the gun to function and appear as desired."

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    Quote Originally Posted by Danny View Post
    my all time fav!
    Your bias! lol

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    Quote Originally Posted by kerndog8 View Post
    Your bias! lol
    x2 - lulz.. thanks for responding to my email chicken focker
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