My apologies up front for asking what is sure to be a really tired question. I am new to 1911Forums, but I did do a search first. Most seemed to be concerned with keeping the cost down, I am not. I have many 1911's but don't know what is currently considered tops. I want the best 1911 I can get that is single stack and production or semi-production but not a custom build from a small shop. Must group 1" @ 25yards or better. I was thinking at the top of the line Les Baer or perhaps a Wilson CQB. Asking on the brand boards is sure to get a much more biased opinion. I know LB's are tight. I realize Wilsons may use MIM parts and may be overpriced. Those kinds of things are not that important to me as long as they function and don't break. I want high accuracy but still be reliable. I like ramped barrels. Funky bushings or bushingless is okay. I like frills and nice finishes. I also like the accessory rail. Customer service is not that big a factor in this decision. I can afford to wait for long periods as I am a very patient man (not by choice). I already have Colt's and Kimbers. I have tried Springfields and have read about the S&W and Sig1911. I don't want to just throw money down the drain, but I am not unwilling to spend $1500-$3000 as I expect this to be my top 1911. What is the tops right now. Are there any new kids on the block to look into?
By the way, I think RRA will give you just about any finish you want. Having them hard chrome or NP3 the gun would probalby make more sense than going with stainless if you want them to make you an uber-accurate gun.
Well if it were SS or already finished, I wouldn't change anything. However, Blued would not last long with me, though I find blueing attractive. I would be afraid that refinishing such an accurate gun could cause problems with tolerances such as on the rails.
asking that question here and a lot of othe sites,is like being stampeded over by elephants.ive asked the same question,hard to get three people to agree on one make,i just bought a kimber cdp pro despite all the na sayers,shoots GREATand no problems,throw the dice brother its a crap shoot!! good luck!
CRAP - I did not notice that this thread was from 2003 before I posted my above reply. My apologies & yes, in 2003 EB did not have a written warranty (slaps self squarely on forehead):mummy:
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