1911 help

[JayAK]

Well I had planned on getting a SA loaded, STI, kimber, or sig GSR...

I was looking hard at the sti ranger II, the raptors, and all of the sigs....

I am still torn between full size and "commander"...

Long story short my financial situation has changed (for the better) and now I am looking at a Les Baer or a RRA...

I cannot find much info on these guns... I only currently own black plastic pistols (glock, xd, sw, etc..) so this is my first "NICE" gun.

Are these pistols better than the ones I listed from my previous list of choices...IE price justified?

here are the ones I am considering

RRA
NM hardball
Basic limited match

Les Baer
Monolith
Thunder Ranch Special
Custom Carry
Premier II
Concept
Also is the 1.5" package worth the extra 300ish bucks?


What are your thoughts...help a new non 1911 owning guy in the right direction. I want the most gun for my money that will keep some value and be a nice shooter and safe queen...

Regards,

Jayak

PS no wilsons please I can't swing 2,500+ on this purchase...

[Jim Watson]

I have opinions, and think the High Priced Spread is worth the money over the mass produced guns you started out looking at, but first I have to ask The Embarassing Question- what is it FOR?

I am still torn between full size and "commander
*I would get a commander size gun only for concealed carry, the 5" is a better shooter.

RRA
NM hardball
*I would get a hardball gun only for NRA Service Pistol competition, I have grown so used to a beavertail grip safety which is not allowed there.

Basic limited match
*This is very close to what I shoot for IDPA although not of RRA make.

Les Baer
Monolith
Thunder Ranch Special
Custom Carry
Premier II
Concept
Also is the 1.5" package worth the extra 300ish bucks?

*The Premier II is Baer's least expensive gun and will do anything any of the others will, unless you specifically want fixed sights and shorter barrel for carry, as above. I don't see paying the extra money for the 1.5" "guarantee" unless you plan to shoot 50 yard slowfire and buy the same ammo or do a lot of work in Ransom rest to find something comparable.

[JayAK]

First let me say thank you for your imput. Second...the gun might see some carry when I go over to MO...as I am in IL right now with a FL CCW. I am in MO at most 3 weekends a month. So carry is not a daily issue. I do shoot at the range 1-2 times per week and I want to get into some competion shooting, but there is not a whole lot here and the ones in the area that I know of don't have a whole lot of rules. I would maybe use it for home def. as well. I must say the Monolith really tickles my fancy.

regards

[Jim Watson]

I have no interest in a Monolith because I shoot a lot of IDPA which does not allow them. Otherwise I am sure it is fine, comparable to other Baers overall.

[reflection01]

Les Baer TRS is an incredible 1911

As far as the RRA is concerned, I would also look at the "Basic Carry" model.

As far as the STI is concerned, you can turn one into this: at 20yards, shot at a rather brisk paste with full house 10's

http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f131/reflection001/IMG_0005.jpg

[RojasTKD]

Originally posted by JayAK
the most gun for my money

I think the Les Baer Premier II is a strong contender. When I get buying a high end 1911 this one is first on my list.