Cheap 45

[bigblue]

i want a decent 45 to play with at the farm. any ideas or horror storeies im looking in the 500 dollar range. please give me all your thoughts and concerns

[NetNinja]

Do a search please. This subject gets posted every three weeks here.

[rblack]

In the $500 range I would first look at a Springfield milspec. These are very solid guns, shoot very well, and lend themselves to future upgrades. You get a lot of gun for the money and they can be had in a parkarized, or OD green finish, as well as in stainless.

[Mushinto]

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[RojasTKD]

From what I have read, I'd go with one of these:

1. SpringField Armory Mil Spec 1911 -good basic 1911 with some modern upgrades (better sights and flared ejection port)

2. Springfield Armory GI 45 1911 -good wwII configerration

3. Rock River Armory 1911 -maybe not as nice as the Springer but good shotter for the money

4. Auto Ordanance 1911 - I here the quality as gone up sence Khar got involved.

[MartialMan.45]

NRM colt or springer GI are both great guns around 500$

[WFO2]

I would add Rock island to that ...Imported by Armscor not to bad for an entry level 1911

[akapennypincher]

Colt Goverment Series 80 NIB about $550.00

[RojasTKD]

Oops... I ment Rock Island Armory not Rock River.

[WFO2]

Yeah I think you can get the Rock Island 1911 for like 319.00.....It was my first one to learn with.....You dont feel so nervous when you take a dremel to it.......ha

[GunnDogg44]

Colt series 80, dont they have the firing pin block ???????
I hear they have some non standard internal parts,

[Bogey]

Try the Springfield XD series. I have several friends that love their's.

[bigblue]

Xd doesn't come in 45acp nor is it a 1911 that's why I'm in 1911 club also anyone tried the springer milspec in 9mm what's it like

[Mushinto]

Originally posted by GunnDogg44
Colt series 80, dont they have the firing pin block ???????
I hear they have some non standard internal parts,
Achemm, Colt is the standard.
ML

[quantico]

I think I answered this yesterday..... with the same answer...

Colt 1991 with the new rollmark.... or springfield milspec ( has better sights than the W W I I milspec } .... either gun will be good to go . The colt will be a few dollars higher, but is money well spent.

The springfield loaded models are a bit more and a great value also.

[BillK@tcmhmrs.o]

Keep your eyes peeled for a Colt 1991, it's reliable in my experience. The only real decision is whether you want a full size or the Commander. I bought my Commander new in 97 for $465, it's run reliably until I wore out the recoil spring and it wouldn't go in battery. DOH! Got a new Wolff spring and am working on the second 5,000 rounds through it. I shoot probably 99% hardball ammo in it with Wilson Mags, and splurged $140 on it for a Black T job from Walter Birdsong. It's a great gun. I read horror stories about different brands ( and about Colt's as well), but I've been really happy with mine. I was totally satisfied with it and even have used it with my CCW. That is, until a G36 with night sights came along for $425. I've enjoyed the reduction in weight and ease of carry. I'm used to carrying 7 rounds so the G36 is more than adequate! I do wish the G36 used a 1911 magazine- that would really be a feat!

[quantico]

Originally posted by BillK@tcmhmrs.o
Keep your eyes peeled for a Colt 1991, it's reliable in my experience. I splurged $140 on it for a Black T job from Walter Birdsong. It's a great gun.

Hey Bill.... I can't PM you or email you... let me know where you got the gun done in black -T for 140.oo That sounds like a decent price.

I had heard that Walter Birdsong will do a complete gun for about 100 bucks if you have an FFL.... is that true ???? Anyone ??