It's been 100 years...

[Benjy_26]

Who's getting a 1911 this year?

BTW, who makes a reliable, reasonably priced (sub $800) 1911?

[Aceman]

I'm not a 1911 fan....but that is a heck of a reason. I'll hold out to 2035 for the centenial Browning HP.

But what is to coolest centenial 1911 out there? Must be some tasteful yet distinctive choices for such an occasion.

[Benjy_26]

I rreally want something that's close to the original GI model. Nothing fancy, nothing intricate. Just a basic, blued/parkerized 1911 that'll put steel on target every time.

[Kindred_Spirits]

I need to stop putting it off and finally get one. I'll probably pick up a Kimber Warrior or Springfield TRP.

For inexpensive 1911's, I hear great things about Springfield:

http://www.budsgunshop.com/catalog/p...ducts_id/43757

This one is all SS though, maybe not what you are looking for exactly. Much better sights than a GI model though. They also make less expensive Mil-Spec and GI models which are supposedly great for the money.

[Aceman]

You might like this then....Probably a little cheaper at a shop.

http://www.galleryofguns.com/genie/d...?item=PW9609LP

[Benjy_26]

Springfield? Hadn't thought of them. I do like the work they did on my SOCOM. What do you guys think of the Para Ordenance versions?

[Benjy_26]

That is pretty bad -ass, Ace. Need to look at one of those.

[Aceman]

Cheap too.

[Gearjoneser]

If I had unlimited money, I'd buy the Colt 100th Ann. 1911 and the Smith & Wesson 75th Ann. 357 Magnum. Beautiful guns.

I already have a Colt Combat Commander 1911, which I love, but if I get another 1911 it's definitely going to be a Kimber.......either the Eclipse Target or Custom II Target.

Springfield and the cheapest Kimbers are the best of the moderately priced 1911's. I didn't realize Para Ordnance was still around. The hi cap magazine bans ruined their company because hi cap was their primary selling point.

100th Ann. model

75th Ann. .357 Magnum

[Benjy_26]

Pardon my ignorance, but what's the difference between the 1911 variants out there? They all use the same design, so I'm assuming it comes down to tolerances and materials, right?

[Benjy_26]

BTW, didn't realize Kimber made moderately priced 1911's. I just assumed they were all high-zoot.

[Lucid_Lunatic]

But what is to coolest centenial 1911 out there?

I'm gonna say a REAL COLT.

[Lucid_Lunatic]

I already have a Colt Combat Commander 1911, which I love, but if I get another 1911 it's definitely going to be a Kimber.......either the Eclipse Target or Custom II Target.

Springfield and the cheapest Kimbers are the best of the moderately priced 1911's. I didn't realize Para Ordnance was still around. The hi cap magazine bans ruined their company because hi cap was their primary selling point.

I got rid of a stainless 70 series commander awhile back. I just like the full size Govt. models better. My main carry for the last month or so has been an 80 series Govt model MKIV.

I dig the mil spec Springfields too.

[Gearjoneser]

I knew the 100th Anniversary 1911 was expensive, but I had no idea how expensive.....that's why I said "unlimited money."

Someone out there has unlimited funds!
http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/Vie...Item=206871796

[80's_Metal]

Real colt or screw it!
Although Springfield did do some 1911 govt. work when Colt was on hiatus.....

[Jessie's ghost]

I'm holding out for next year:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Winchester_Model_1912

[Luke Duke]

The new Remingtons are very nice. My buddy Tommy and my Dad both have one. They cost about 800 too. Kimber Custom IIs are right around 800-900 around here.

[Sludgenutz]

Don't need a new 1911. Got's an unfired Series 70 in the box.