Slide and frame rails are machined to exacting tolerances, delivering accuracy that will match any custom gun. Brown and Wilson guns are certainly better than the DW, but is an Ed Brown Kobra's 50-100+% higher cost really that much better than a DW Valor, or VBob? Kinda hilarious that you'd question the viability of a bare bones RIA as a duty weapon. It features competition specifications right out of the box. They ought to sick to their rifles. The frequency with which it fails to go into battery, even shooting the hottest .357 loads, is off-putting for me. I want to add to the comments regarding the Tisas A1 from SDS imports. Practiced with it often until 2012. 1911 Black Polymer Panel Smooth Grips 1911 Black Polymer Panel Smooth Grips. Every one of their 1911 model is a solid piece, and the TRP is just a notch above their best. I love it and it never leaves my reach. Probably the BEST bang-for-your-buck 1911 out there (match grade barrel, forged frame and slide). Im 58 with hands that match my stature. The best shooting 1911 I have had is a Les Baer Premier ll, amazing smooth tight action and it shoots better than I do! For me, the CQB has it allthe Wilson quality, rails, aggressive grips, and fiber optic sights. anything extra and your Brought to you by Wilson Combat, Larry Vickers, and Springfield Armory this is a badass gun. That will be a good thing. It has a forged stainless steel frame and slide, hand-fit Seth Joubert trigger and front strap checkeringall for well under a grand. The company has upsized its smallest 1911, which was the Dan Wesson Eco, and now the closest we can find on the open market is the 4 inch Commander size Dan Wesson ECP. You can not shoot an Ed Brown next to any other gun because the others will fell like garbage after holding and shooting the EB. Needless to say they were thrilled. Decent article, but could've and should've been better. I had a Para Warthog and it never ran right traded it for a loss and was relieved to have gotten rid of it. If you glance in the gun cabinet of many gun enthusiasts, youll likely see at least one 1911 pistol. 8. It has a backstrap safety so that the grip has to be squeezed before it will fire, it also has a safety on the left side that a down sweep with the right hand thumb will disengage it, the slide release is also on the left side. That said, if I'm in a hole that needs gettin out from, it's my Sig 1911 TAC OP's I want with me. I have to go to Gunbroker or other sites to make comparisons. I just picked up a pair of Remington R1 SS pistols..$75 rebate now going on.Price $569 before rebate.. Not to mention an awesome trigger. The Original "S&A Mag Guide" is the only one piece patented mag guide on the market place (Patent #4,570,370). I love those. We continue to bring innovative firearms to market that meet the needs of every shooter and deliver on exceptional quality with a brand you've learned to trust. At the time I knew nothing of guns, and wasn't that interested. While attempting to insert a new sear spring I broke a second one! towards your level. The two companies are unrelated. "You get what you pay for.". Take a look at Magnum Research 1911C .45 ACP. I'm fairly new to them,always wanted a simple GI or clone,nothing fancy or expensive,shot a couple Rock Island 1911's,handled several in shops along with ATI,Iver Johnson,and Springfield's, Kimbers,Colts,Dan Wesson's and a couple Les Baer just because they are always in the local shops and I could and wanted to see each end of the spectrum as far as quality.Rocks are very nice budget friendly 1911's,but IMO Tisas is the better deal.I found their 1911A1 Service in .45acp,checked it out,looked and felt great,talked to friends with experience and bought it.Glad I did.I run no less than 500 of the cheapest steel case I can find thru any pistol before I even consider for carry.500 Tulamo,Wolf,and Barnhaul steel case,while gun left dirty then 50 S&B JHP and 10 Critical Duty,with zero failures.In the stock 8 round MecGar magazine.Loved it enough to change some things,different trigger,Polished the bow slots and all contact points for the sear,spring and disc,reset pretravel and post travel,and break weight.Replaced hammer spring,firing pin spring and firing pin block with Wilson Combat parts and replaced the grips with wood Classic Double D grips from Altamont. We have never had an issue with the DW 1911s and I do not recall hearing or reading of any horror stories about customer service. Why, in your estimation did it not make the list? I have fourteen different 1911 pistols, some costing three-times as much as the Smith (NHC, Guncrafter, Alchemy, etc) and the e-Series is still in my top 5 favorite 1911's in my collection to shoot. I had a trigger job done to fix the factory quality, but Ruger said if I retiurned it to them for service on any of the other flaws, they would charge me to restore the original factory junk trigger, thus restoring it to factory spec's. Now Ive taken an Armorers Course on most everything made & now I can work on them with total confidence. Most are damn good out of the box. Three years ago I put a set of Crimson Trace laser grips on it. Shot thousands of rounds including everything from reloads to expensive defense ammo and never has a single failure. I bought it new. Dan started Dan Wesson firearms and the company ran primarily on its own until 2005. Remington Arms made 1911's for WWI, RR for WWII. Until needs change.). 45 ACP are hard to beat for around $800 +/-. 1911 EMP Handguns. Joshua Gillem obviously did NOT do his homework prior to writing this article. I put 500 rounds through it out of the box before cleaning and lube. I've had it for 6 years, now, and I always feed it 230g round-nose ammo. This gun is looking like it came out of the box after thousands of rounds being fired through it. No issues with reloads but it does tend to ding to cases. Check out our separate article. OK another comparison question. Dan Wesson PM-9 and Valor here. I have owned many 1911"s and have been shooting them for 35 years. Vintage Factory S&W Smith Wesson Model 39-2 Pistol Magazine 9mm 8rd Blued NICE! Myself in the day of high capacity magazines I wouldn't consider a 45 without a double stack high capacity magazine thinking something along the lines of Para-Ordnance :-). 655 rounds later not a hiccup rested well, 15 yds, covering with a nickel 25 yds no rest, covering with a half dollar, I'm a huge 1911 fan, will disagree with some comments about RIA not being reliable enough to carry, while not the most refined pistol on the market, they typically work well (and any issues I've ever heard of have been taken care of quickly but their cs) and as for the weight of them, Rock, like other makers, does make alloy frame versions as well as various size and feature versions. Still hard to believe that Kimber only made this list once and only for their "girly gun" version of the 1911. I told them to send it back which i had to pay for both ways, and told them id spend the rest of my life trying to make sure they went bankrupt. On the other end of the spectrum are the "over engineered" guns. It started life as a Smith & Wesson Model SW1911SC, which was one of S&W's top of the line models that featured a scandium frame. And your experience with the 1911 is what? I have paid more for holsters of less quality. I have a satin nickel comm. Agreed-Down to 5 1911s now, but for carry, my Smith SC series E gets the nod every day. Thanks for the comment. Smith & Wesson Engraved 1911 45 ACP Pistol with E-Series Wood Laminate Grips Notify Me When Available; Brand: Smith & Wesson; Item Number: 10270; Back . These 1911's are manufactured with a wide variety of materials, finishes and unique features and are favorites in any . How do you feel about the Para Elite model? Old eyes. Yet this guy has them listed as his number one? My current EDC is a Sig Ultra Compact 1911 in .45 ACP with a pair of Rosewood Crimson Trace LaserGrips carried in a DeSantis Top Cop 2.0 OWB. . Again, it's personal preference. Than the plunger tube broke off. Compared to this Springfield XD-S .45, the S&W Scandium 1911 Commander fits the single-stack carry gun size need perfectly. Where does the Para-Ordnance P-14 fit in with the rest of the 1911's? I can see your reasoning for not including the custom 1911 options because those are generally not your run of the mill 1911s. 8. The guns run fantastically and need nothing to make them perform better. The Army had a long history with .45 caliber cartridges, with the Single Action Army revolver (SAA) being used for many years. Impressive ,to be sure! If you live in an area where four-legged creatures are a threat, enjoy hunting with a handgun, or just like the 10mm cartridge for self-defense, Colts freshly revised Delta Elite may be what youre looking for. 20# - .45 ACP extra power ammo. The E-Series 1911s depart from your standard steel or aluminum frame in favor of a lighter scandium alloy frame. Handgun Search; Tabletop Compare; Add/Remove Handguns ; Add/Remove Handguns . I just can't justify buying a current Colt, unless I hand selected it in person For that sub 500 price range, I picked up a RIA in .38 Super. . Just a comment about price not always indicating quality. I will have this gun til it gets passed down to my sons.through my will! Smh. It was my first pistol purchase! In Stock. Something about a 1911, I can get a better site pic with them. they have the best price on the market! If you have the coin and want the absolute best, go with the Wilson CQB Tactical LE. My custom trigger was 4.5 pounds. Great 45 to own. Top of the line safe queen in excellent little-fired condition, hand fitted and tuned by the Performance Center master gunsmiths. The Sigs and Springfields are pretty good, IMO. Love em both, but I carry the Kimber as it has 15 rounds in it and it weighs 2 oz less then the steel colt "gov't model". They easily compete with any Ed Brown, Les Baer or Wilson Combat pistol at half the cost. I have two and would put them up against any of these 1911's for accuracy or reliability. Model CO23-PAPO-BLSM. Second pistol I bought was a Springfield mil spec. $56.00 . I think you should take springfield off this list after what they pulled in IL. For "factory" though, non-custom, I just don't think anyone can beat the Dan Wesson. I've shot the hell out of it and it has never jammed at all. However, my Metro outshot my RO, and with eyes closed, you cant tell the difference between the two. Thanks for the comment. Its a big heavy gun, probably too big for everyday carry for most people, but what a work of art! While it is a bit more expensive to shoot, it is quite versatile if you reload your own ammo. I almost had to give them away in trade just to get rid of them. Start here browning(dot)com/news/articles/history-1911-pistol(dot)html Very little has changed from 1911 to now, a few safety and reliability enhancements, but the basic design is still in play. $330. 644.99 . For those looking to for the pinnacle of speed, accuracy, and shootability, this gun has you covered. FAST, FREE shipping over $80! The hammer settles nicely into the beavertail when it's cocked. I did change all the grips on them to G10's and mine are the stainless ones. Guns Listing ID: 809043Smith Wessons premium version of the classic 1911 the SW1911 E-Series is a line of single-action semi-automatic handguns chambered in 45 ACP with an 81 capacity and a frame con .Click for more info. S&W Semi-Auto Pistols Forum. Shipping: $25.00 (or FREE in-store pick up!) The Ruger SR1911 line gets high marks in my book for a really good 1911, as all Ruger's are it is built to take it and take it, it does, mine eats everything I put into it and puts rounds on target every time as long as I do my part. Fusion Firearms was founded by the former president of Dan Wesson and has been producing frames, barrels, and parts for 1911 builders for a while. Really. X-TAC Supergrade Commander; X-TAC Supergrade Compact; Limited Ten; . I have been shooting a 70 Series Colt Gold Cup for many years and have never shot another 1911 style pistol that is its equal. Also, where would the Springfield Range Officer fit in? Suggested applications -. Better fit and better shooter than a friends Mod 70 COLT! Both work flawlessly, great guns! NO ONE ever includes the S&W e-Series in their best "bang-for-your-buck" 1911but in my opinion, it IS!! I was thinking that when I read Honorable Mention for a Nighthawk and Dan Wessons? Good article. Subscribe to Pew Pew Tactical's sales and deals email. Every time I didnt, I ended up junking that part and bought Wilson. I wanted something to just have as a shooter. . I just got a Kimber Custom LW in 9mm .. Couple that with a 5 ramped match grade barrel and one of the smoothest mag wells Ive yet seen on a 1911 and you are set up with a perfect out of the box home defense pistol. I have a few 1911s all 45 except one and it's a 38 super which is a really nice round. I fell in love with a Sig Emperor Scorpion when I saw it. I can't say enough good about my basic 1991A1. Also, dont forget to stock up on magazines after checking out our list of the best mags for your 1911. when my wife was shooting it; Last week i purchased a Coonan 1911 chambered in 357 Magnum. Uh? Let's say you wanted a Commander for concealed carry. There are 9mm look alike 1911's but that as close as it gets, and none of them are the best, at anything, because the 9mm is a goldylocks round, jack of all trades, it does not do anything the best it does everything well. Carry Gun: Yes. Grips : Crimson Trace Laser. $1,509.00. Supermoto said: The best MA approved 1911 would probably be the STI target master. I've owned them all at one time or another, and it's hard to justify $3,000, when $1700 +/- will get you the same. No list of best-value 1911's at moderate prices is complete without a Dan Wesson or three on it! It is a semi-custom for $1,400 to $1,600. They are un-related companies. If I use a rest and slow-fire I can punch and nibble 2" target centers out all day long, with no flyers. I think you should evaluate a Ruger sr1911. This is a review of the S&W 1911 PD Gunsite Edition. And a slow-mo of it being super flat shooting. I will be picking up the mil-spec tomorrow and I feel so much better about my purchase after reading your article. Several Gold Cup National Match versions included. But than the p226 is even better, i mean the ldc2 of corse. I have a couple Kimbers. Sig Sauer is in the 1911 business but most people don't know it because the line up of their P 22_ line gets all the attention, I own a Sig 1911 and it is just a joy to shoot as are all of my 1911's. but can still be customized into a beauty. It is by far one of the best 1911's Weve got a dedicated section for the AR-15 here. Your choices are crazy. They are quick to acquire and easy to get on target. So whats the rub? My first Sig was / is a P226 (9mm) purchased in 1985. to the HRT and so far they are very happy with the new SA HRT 1911. The frame and slide feature a black DLC high-polish finish for long-lasting durability that . Springfield Vickers Tactical Master Class 1911. But in this case, Kimbers name lives up to the expectation. Looking to replace my Springfield mil spec that was stolen in Nov 2016 during a Burglary/Robbery. Big fan of the Novak front fiber optic, and rear adjustable sights. Thanks Again. What I consider #1 you may not even consider looking at twice. Thats not even a standard 1911 (10mm and long slide). My understanding is that Kimber has a better reputation for 1911's, but I like the finish and look of the S&W more. They just work, and are built to outlast human lifespans. Ed Brown magazines are the way to go. I have both the Coonan Classic and Compact chambered in .357. I have owned several Rock Island and Taurus 1911s over the years and for the most part they were reliable enough to be fun for range guns, but not trustworthy enough for carrying as a regular EDC. Buy a SMITH & WESSON INC The Ultimate Carry 1911 Commander! SW1911PD. Ball ammunition penetrates too far. Overall though, I enjoyed the article and for those planning on bidding on the Cabot Meteor Pistols, don't bother, I'll just outbid ya!..ROFLMAO. I know many people are not fans of Taurus, but I own a Taurus PT1911AR. I know that they're on the more expensive side of 1911's, but IMO, Sig quality alone should've earned it a spot at the table. Smith & Wesson 1911SC E-Series 45ACP Centerfire Pistol with Scandium Frame In Stock Brand: Smith & Wesson; Item Number: 108485; Smith & Wesson SW1911 9mm Performance Center Pro Series Pistol . Shot well, which I thought it would. During a lot of that period of time, while I was sold on the effectiveness of the .45 acp round and rather hard wired to the 1911, I am also left handed. I think that was because it weighed a ton. over 1000 rounds, still tight and with no issues . Ive built a couple of 1911s and always fall back to Wilson parts. buy Commander 1911 85624 for sale best price. Love my STI Trojan .45 ACP. Some of the higher end guns will have an accuracy guarantee with match grade ammo. I mean, like so good not even cleaned out of the box eating everything I ran through it including hollow points! For the money, I think the Dan Wesson 1911s are on top of the stack. I just purchased the 1911 .45 ACP Government Series 70 Competition in SS. Mine runs great, It takes all sorts of bullet weights and shapes. For shooters coming in on the lower priced 1911 are there any standouts? Yes, they are expensive but the differences are real and worth every penny. Ya, that was the deciding factor! It was jam-happy, too. Why? If its a great pistol, the premise should be that resale value is irrelevant because youll never sell it. Firearms . Love the 1911 and the 45 ACP BUT for carry I want total reliability and accuracy with high capacity, so I carry a Glock in 357 Sig. Some of us were carrying slim pistols before slim was cool. I am a Marine Officer from Vietnam flew the old UH 34, lost it on Hwy One north of Danang - -also lost my 1911A1. A never sell. If you want to spend the time and click on every model each has, make your own spreadsheet, then compare across manufacturers, you have a nice little side job. Manufactured by VELTRO in Italy, than shipped to John Jardine in California, they are reworked to his standards. Time owned prior to review: 3 years. Dan Wesson feels slightly more natural in my hand. Can't wait for my Springfield XDM 10mm to get here!! Caliber - Score: 10. I hung onto that one, and I shoot it far more than my higher-end 1911's. I have a Wilson Combat 1911 and it is a good 1911 but it can't compare to the Les Baer. My brother passed five months ago and I came across his Remington Rand 1911 and ammo, he was MP in WWII. For many years, revolvers and Commander-style 1911s with 4- and 4.25-inch barrels, respectively, were the norm for concealed carry. And the ones that werent, were not the "Best" not even close. And rightfully so. We all have different hands, different preferences, and very different opinions. A forum community dedicated to Smith & Wesson firearm owners and enthusiasts. Thanks. Processing times are now between . I have an RIA 1911 and find it to be basically the same as the M1911A1s I shot in the army. The barrel is hand fitted to the slide, and the slide is hand fitted to the frame. I think Springfield Armory is one of the very best manufacturer of mass produced 1911s. These 1911's are manufactured with a wide variety of materials, finishes and unique features and are favorites in any collection. Ive always known them but never had a chance to try any out. Have owned a Colt MKV Series 70 45 SS ACP bought new for $185 and S&W 38 9mm as a store backup. Wouldn't trade any of them for all the high dollar ones out there. Believe it or not the trigger on the RIA is very nearly as good as the Nighthawk. and shoots great! Just Shooters, and the Norinco is a shooter! Click below for a FREE LESSON! Ghost Evo Elite 3.5 Connector Glock. Add to Cart. First, let me start by saying that this is not an easy list to narrow down because there are so many excellent pistols being made by many different companies. Eats every kind of ammo I've put throught it with narry a whimper (my Les Baer, costing twice as much, cannot claim that). I keep an 8 rounder in the gun, and a 10 rounder in my pocket, all filled with Underwoods Xtreme Defense .45 ACP. I come from a country that (idiotically) prohibits citizens from owning firearms. I kept the Ruger. From the TRP, it lead me to the Ed Brown, and so on up. Another option I'd add to the list are the line of Sig Sauer 1911's. Springfield Mil Spec, the best there is without going custom. The Springfield Armory 1911 Cabela's links take to to an XD model on Cabela's website. In fact, if you look at one of Colts current 70-Series offerings, it is exceedingly close to the original M1911A1. The Nighthawk however is $4k. Best on the market. When you combine these premium parts with the crisp Les Baer speed trigger, you get a gun guaranteed from the factory to shoot 3-inch groups at 50 yards. Availability subject to applicable federal, state and local laws, regulations, and . And now I hope to answer some of yours! Im a decent shot, but shooting the entire gamut of Staccatos simply felt like cheating. A faithful copy of the 1911A1. Under $900 with a ramped bull barrel. Kimber, the possibly the most over-priced and over-rated pistol is one of your recommendations? Work perfectly in it. I addressed a couple minor issues and it freed the cycling up to perfection. The ultimate replacement would be John Brownings 1911 chambered in .45 Automatic (AKA .45 ACP, .45 Auto, .45 Automatic Colt Pistol). Traditional design with replaceable grip panels and checkered backstrap. If youre serious about winning competitions, check out the Staccato XL, which excels in USPSA Limited (with their .40 S&W version) and 9mm-friendly comps like Steel Challenge and Tactical Games. And it is in what Kimber calls the Night Patrol colors, which are gorgeous. I don't use it for carry since I prefer the Sig 365 for size, accuracy and capacity, and have gravitated to Glock for CQB purposes. The 1911 Sc is the size most often referred to as "Commander" sized, referring to Colt's legendary Commander model. I am an avid (or maybe rabid is a better word) 1911 collector I have something from just about every major manufacturer and a few customs so I know my 1911s. I would rather have a DW over many of yhe mid $1000 options listed here. Its my dirt gun; all of the pretty Browns and Nighthawks stay home. Springfield Armory Firstline 1911 Ds Prodigy . Advanced . Compare . They can start as simple as only the slide getting fitted to the frame, up to where every single part of the gun is filed to fit by one gunsmith, thus you cannot just grab a parts from 2 separate but same model to make 1 gun. I am mot that familiar with 45s but was always intrigued by the price and recommended quality. id toy Dan Wesson all Dag ling. My pleasure, thanks for sharing your own experiences. (BTW - I used that 220 Sig - the first one with a heel mag release for about 10 years - then bought one with an "American" mag release and carried it for 30 years - still have it and it is still an amazing .45, but it has been retired to a "standby" status. The rock island is worth what you pay for no more no less..The kimber has been a great gun although finicky when it comes to ammobut fun no less.The colt on the other hand has been extremely disappointing first of all the trigger sucks it's been wobbly from out of the box and just got worst tried to get colt to fix it and was told nothing wrong with it and have heard from many people that it's common.on colts so now I got to spend out of pocket to fix it some measuring stick. It had trouble feeding modern HP ammo with the bullet getting stuck on the feed ramp. Get proficient on YOUR time. Got a shoulder rig and an OWB holster for them and two 2 round mag holders. The problem with the Target master is that its too damn long to fit the USPSA box. Just curious why was the Ruger SR1911 overlooked? There is a lot more to say about the Vickers Master Class, so check out our hands-on review of it. I own two Colts. 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