Who makes the "best" inexpensive 1911?

[hilly55]

My ol truck gun is an old Llama .45---shoots anything, and even though not EXACTLY a clone, is about 97% a 1911 clone. Cheap at pawn shops.

[gasgasmi]

+1 for Rock Island. Between my wife, son, and myself we have 4 of em and they are all very dependable. On a side note 3 are 9mm and one is 22lr. I had a 45 4" and it was great too, no idea why I let it go.

[1903]

Originally Posted by stillwater

I'd get something else. 1911's don't run too well after laying in the bottom of a metal tool box or under a truck seat for a couple years...

ouch man. just ouch.

[B-Rad]

I'm leaning toward rock island right now. I got the GF one and after a little break in it works great.

I've got some nicer 1911s, but would love to find some inexpensive ones to keep around as well.

[rfd]

i've shot some different 1911's that belonged to club members. one that saw real european combat service during ww2 (i hope to get that gun in a few months), an ria and a taylor's (both armscor made in the phillipines), and an sr1911 (utah). it was a good experience. nothing beats the hands-on approach.

there are always some things to consider. each gun will have at least some uniqueness about it, and it should take any number of mag's run through to get to know 'em better, and the need to figure out the best ammo diet.

the upshot of my 1911 shooting experiences is that finally i'm realizing there is good value in those offshore armscor autos. nope, they're not the best 1911's out there, but they are worthy, serviceable guns for about the least dollars. i've got a good deal on a new taylor and in a week or so it'll be my first 1911. and there's at least two different other 1911's on my list ...

[moose97]

Read this thread:

http://forums.1911forum.com/showthread.php?t=351510

I got mine for ~ $525 and some places have them for under $500. Plus it's made in the USA.

http://www.woodburyoutfitters.com/Pr...oductCode=1240

[The FloridaCracker]

Originally Posted by Hicompression

To answer your question directly (new pistol) in order of quality:

#1 = Rock Island Armory (Phillipines Manufacture)
#2 = IAC (Turkey Manufacture)
#3 = ATI (Phillipines Manufacture)

I have the IAC Regent R100, it's been rock solid after 1500 rounds.

[rfd]

for the value and corresponding quality, and as stated b4, anything by armscor - cimarron, taylor, ria, etc. - they're all the same for the very most part.

that gets you a good 1911 to shoot day in and day out. then start saving for that ed brown.

[Christo]

Originally Posted by stillwater

I'd get something else. 1911's don't run too well after laying in the bottom of a metal tool box or under a truck seat for a couple years...

I would buy that pistol in a second.
A little cleaning, a new set of springs and some grips. Good to go.
It say's Colt on the side.

[SVNS1XTW0]

Had a Hi Point in 40 s&w. It was a good gun. Accurate too. Check out the videos online. A couple of guys pounded a bolt down the barrel in an attempt to blow it up. I'll let you look it up and find out how that went. I would buy another Hi Point without hesitation.

As for cheap, I know centerfiresystems has Turkish 1911s for $350. Toss enough parts into it and I'm sure it would be fine. But how many parts and how much money... don't know for sure.

[SVNS1XTW0]

Oh yeah, how did I forget this? http://paraproshop.com/firearms/pist...shed/gi45.html

2 left.

[rfd]

Originally Posted by SVNS1XTW0

Oh yeah, how did I forget this? http://paraproshop.com/firearms/pist...shed/gi45.html

2 left.

whether it matters or not, those 2 paras are "refurbished".

[Onegoodshot]

Originally Posted by 1903

ouch man. just ouch.

Damn Man! I'd be ashamed to post that pic... pains me to say it... but you oughtta get yer self a glock.

Man lets his Colt end up like that... GO GET YER OIL CHANGED!!

[Maple]

highpoint is my 2cents