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BlackPaladin
03-10-2011, 20:24
Looking to possibly purchase a 1911 in the next 3 months, and the only criteria I have is:

-Under $900
-4" barrel
-No rail
-I like Novak style sights

I do like black finishes, but SS is not a deal breaker. I just want something nice, basic with not a lot of frills, and reliable. I do not want something that I need to change much, I would spend it up front if that was the case. Just out of the box decent.
Hokie1911
03-10-2011, 20:34
Springfield Champion or Kimber Pro Carry 2. I'd save another $100 and get a STI Ranger 2. Barrel is a smidge over 4", but more bang for the buck.
lawdog734
03-10-2011, 21:25
Sig rcs @ bud's guns for $850
BlackPaladin
03-11-2011, 00:56
The Springfield Champion looks decent, looks like there are some options (finishes) to pick through.
jrs93accord
03-11-2011, 02:57
Kimber Pro Carry II

I carry a stainless model and have for over 6 years.
G27RR
03-11-2011, 08:19
Springfield Champion or Kimber Pro Carry 2. I'd save another $100 and get a STI Ranger 2. Barrel is a smidge over 4", but more bang for the buck.

Agreed.

http://i1143.photobucket.com/albums/n634/G27RR/STI%20Ranger%20II%209mm/STIRangerII9mm4.jpg

http://i1143.photobucket.com/albums/n634/G27RR/STI%20Ranger%20II%209mm/STIRangerII9mm.jpg
Cycletroll
03-11-2011, 10:58
Para LTC
just a shooter
03-12-2011, 20:10
Para LTC

friends don't let friends buy Para.:whistling:
MD357
03-12-2011, 20:16
Para LTC

Not winning!!
TSAX
03-12-2011, 20:22
Sig rcs @ bud's guns for $850

Good choice, also look at the S&W 1911 PD Gunsite


http://www.budsgunshop.com/catalog/product_info.php/products_id/11747
Quack
03-12-2011, 20:30
$700
http://photosbydon.smugmug.com/photos/1159792307_Kf4qJ-L.jpg
craig19
03-12-2011, 20:34
$700
http://photosbydon.smugmug.com/photos/1159792307_Kf4qJ-L.jpg


That's pretty sweet looking.
Hokie1911
03-12-2011, 20:37
His odds of finding a Champion TRP and one at that price are slim to none. :supergrin:
Quack
03-12-2011, 20:44
That's pretty sweet looking.

we're going to the Medina gunshow tomorrow if you want to meet up.
Gdirty5
03-12-2011, 21:49
I have a springfield loaded champion which has a bull barrel with ramp, and it has never given me a problem. Its polished stainless with night sights, think i spent 650 but they retail about 800.
BlackPaladin
03-13-2011, 03:13
I am really leaning towards the Springfield Loaded Champion, as posted above. I certainly appreciate the feedback! I think the tough part will be to actually find one.

Quack, that pistol looks pretty sharp! I agree with the poster who said fat chance I will find one at that price though.
Quack
03-13-2011, 07:30
I am really leaning towards the Springfield Loaded Champion, as posted above. I certainly appreciate the feedback! I think the tough part will be to actually find one.

Quack, that pistol looks pretty sharp! I agree with the poster who said fat chance I will find one

Fixed it for you.
Hokie1911
03-13-2011, 08:18
Fixed it for you.

:rofl:
craig19
03-13-2011, 09:03
we're going to the Medina gunshow tomorrow if you want to meet up.


Thanks, I wish I could, I have some family stuff going on today. I appreciate the invite.
Quack
03-13-2011, 09:05
Thanks, I wish I could, I have some family stuff going on today. I appreciate the invite.

so you and Lawdog have the same family? :animlol:
craig19
03-13-2011, 09:17
:rofl::tongueout:
ProCarryNAustin
03-13-2011, 12:14
+1 on saving $100 more and going for the STI Ranger II.
craig19
03-13-2011, 19:31
so you and Lawdog have the same family? :animlol:


Did you pick up anything? Finally get that Hi-Point you've been drooling over?:supergrin:
Quack
03-13-2011, 19:33
sold my RRA AR and went home with $$$ in my pocket.
got home and looked for 9mm 1911's and bought these that got worked on by the SACS

9mm hi-cap and a 38 Super Mil-spec.
SACS fit them so that the slides and frames can be swapped :supergrin:
the 9mm has a Nowlin's barrel too

http://pics.gunbroker.com/GB/220011000/220011056/pix030894709.jpg

http://pics.gunbroker.com/GB/220011000/220011056/pix527617783.jpg
craig19
03-13-2011, 19:55
Very nice. Why did you get rid of your AR? Was that your only one?
Quack
03-13-2011, 19:58
Very nice. Why did you get rid of your AR? Was that your only one?

bought it for CHEAP and with the intention of making money, which i did. i have other AR's. I also stripped the gun of some parts for one of my AR's, like the RRA 2-stage trigger, anti-walk pins, grip, and extended charging handle.
devildog2067
03-13-2011, 19:58
I just picked up a S&W 1911SC in Commander length for $630.
craig19
03-13-2011, 20:01
bought it for CHEAP and with the intention of making money, which i did. i have other AR's. I also stripped the gun of some parts for one of my AR's, like the RRA 2-stage trigger, anti-walk pins, grip, and extended charging handle.


Sounds like you made out. I went to Medina last month, just bought 500 rounds for my AK.
Quack
03-13-2011, 20:06
earlier in the year i bought an under-folder AK to go with my 1000rds of ammo :animlol:
craig19
03-13-2011, 20:11
earlier in the year i bought an under-folder AK to go with my 1000rds of ammo :animlol:


Nice, that's a good problem to have. Normally I don't have enough ammo for the guns I have. I'm really trying to resist adding any calibers for a while. We'll see how that goes.
Gdirty5
03-13-2011, 20:47
I am really leaning towards the Springfield Loaded Champion, as posted above. I certainly appreciate the feedback! I think the tough part will be to actually find one.

Quack, that pistol looks pretty sharp! I agree with the poster who said fat chance I will find one at that price though.

I'm happy with mine....
http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a72/disgookonfiya/IMG_0888.jpg


Though I have a TRP that I like even more....

http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a72/disgookonfiya/IMG_1095.jpg