.45 ACp 1911

[hangunnr]

The Smith 1911s are some very nice pistols. A little over priced IMO but still a nice piece.

Of the two choices listed I'd go with the Springfield. They really cleaned up their act when Kimber started claiming a lions share of the 1911 market. The quality of their guns is generally pretty good these days.

hangunnr

[spyderpancake]

which springfield are you looking at? there are different grades. My brother has a Loaded, and it is a nice gun.

[snapper]

Out of those two...I'd also say the springfield.

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They really cleaned up their act when Kimber started claiming a lions share of the 1911 market. The quality of their guns is generally pretty good these days.

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Not to mention you don't have to be a machinist to do some upgrades yourself. There is alot of aftermarket parts for 1911's that you can install easily.

[spyderpancake]

I almost got one of the mil-specs in OD green and black, but decided to buy a .17hmr instead. They are good guns for the money. Also, the Rock Island Armory 1911's are decent for a bare-bones .45. My brother bought his new for $280, and it will shoot right up there with the Springfield Loaded.

[slugshooter]

I've got the Springfield GI Model and haven't had any problems with it. I took off the wood grips stamped with U.S. cause I didn't want them worn out and replaced them with Pachmayr grips made of Rosewood with rubber finger grooves, makes the gun look good and reduces recoil somewhat.

[slugshooter]

When I grow up and become a man or win enough money so that spending $1500 on a gun won't leave me dead from my fiance shooting me with said gun, I would like to have a Les Baer Premier II 1911, I will accept donations or gifts from you all to make this a reality.