M1911 recommendations

bruceolee · 02-01-2014, 08:21 PM

One of my goals this year is to finally get a 1911 handgun. I'm looking for recommendations on brands. My friend who is a gun enthusiast keeps trying to steer me towards a Kimber 1911 but I'm not looking for the most expensive thing I can find. I'm looking for reliability for home defense. Good balance, manageable weight, accurate and so on without breaking the bank. It's not something I'm looking to show off or anything. Strictly utilitarian and functionality. So, I'm looking for recommendations and some help with this. Any wisdom you have would be greatly appreciated. Price range of $750 up to $1000 but if there's something out there that matches what I'm after for less then that's what I'm after. Thanks in advance for all the help!

02-01-2014, 08:21 PM	#1
bruceolee King of Rants Join Date: Aug 2009 First Name: Jason Location: South Florida Posts: 1,227 Trading: (1)	M1911 recommendations One of my goals this year is to finally get a 1911 handgun. I'm looking for recommendations on brands. My friend who is a gun enthusiast keeps trying to steer me towards a Kimber 1911 but I'm not looking for the most expensive thing I can find. I'm looking for reliability for home defense. Good balance, manageable weight, accurate and so on without breaking the bank. It's not something I'm looking to show off or anything. Strictly utilitarian and functionality. So, I'm looking for recommendations and some help with this. Any wisdom you have would be greatly appreciated. Price range of $750 up to $1000 but if there's something out there that matches what I'm after for less then that's what I'm after. Thanks in advance for all the help! __________________ “When I have found intense pain relieved, a weary brain soothed, and calm, refreshing sleep obtained by a cigar, I have felt grateful to God, and have blessed His name.” Spurgeon