A new 1911 and some questions about which one...?

[cotex]

I thought I'd like this one on my side for a while,,,

This one is appealing as well.....

Love the digital camo laser grip w/night sights already,,,,,

Wish they still made this one.....

This also looks interesting.....
If I am currently in saving mode and lots of options are still on the table, I find it is more pleasurable to research a gun for a while and then make the purchase.. Any suggestion? I would like it for carry so light frame is good, single stack, 6,7 or 8 rds., night sight are good, laser can be purchased afterwards. I have not dura-coated or cera-coated a gun yet but would like to have one done...http://i732.photobucket.com/albums/ww329/melissafh217/Untitled-1.png
I just don't know what to do but I likeit...
tex

 

[Trouble]

Out of those, go with the sig. My sig nightmare fastback is one of the best shooting 1911s i've ever owned, and that includes a Baer thunder ranch and a Brown SF.

 

[M1911]

I recommend nothing smaller than a Compact -- that is, a 4"+ barrel. The smaller the barrel, the more likely to have reliability issues.

 

[Retired-LEO]

I recommend nothing smaller than a Compact -- that is, a 4"+ barrel. The smaller the barrel, the more likely to have reliability issues.

+1

 

[cotex]

good to know 4 inch it is.... that is one down,,, thinking it may be a sig then,,,,

 

[Bluefin]

Out of those, go with the sig. My sig nightmare fastback is one of the best shooting 1911s i've ever owned, and that includes a Baer thunder ranch and a Brown SF.

Dude I want that gun...no can get in Mass.

 

[Retired-LEO]

http://www.northeastshooters.com/vbulletin/threads/177518-s-amp-w-1911-pd

 

[Trouble]

Dude I want that gun...no can get in Mass.

The black and stainless combo make it more deadly in MA?

 

[Bluefin]

http://www.northeastshooters.com/vbulletin/threads/177518-s-amp-w-1911-pd

Thx for the link...looking at the E series

 

[Bluefin]

The black and stainless combo make it more deadly in MA?

yeah maybe.. I have the Sig "Target" and love it, wanted a 1911 for carry and have been hoping it will become Mass approved.
Good luck with yours...

 

[Retired-LEO]

I have heard that Sig 1911's don't fit in some standard 1911 holsters.

 

[Bluefin]

I would probably use a crossbreed supertuck or similar kydex IWB type holster. The kydex material can be heated for a custom fit

 

[M1911]

I have heard that Sig 1911's don't fit in some standard 1911 holsters.

That is correct. SIG decided to make their 1911s with a unique slide profile, so that it looks more like the SIG P-Series.

 

[Trouble]

I would probably use a crossbreed supertuck or similar kydex IWB type holster. The kydex material can be heated for a custom fit

My sig fits in my crossbreed as well as my blackhawk serpa. It did not fit my TT gunleather IWB though.

 

[mctrinket]

Dude I want that gun...no can get in Mass.

Since when can't you get Sigs in Mass?

 

[transamkid86]

on sigs site it isnt MA com.. i would really love to have that 1

 

[PureProwess]

Since when can't you get Sigs in Mass?

Its not on the roster. The exact model even caliber needs to be on the roster in order to be legal for an FFL to sell in MA. Sometimes if its VERY close you can get certain FFLs to stretch, but yeah that gun is not available in MA

http://www.mass.gov/eopss/docs/chsb/firearms/approved-weapons-roster-4-2012.pdf

 

[Trouble]

Its not on the roster. The exact model even caliber needs to be on the roster in order to be legal for an FFL to sell in MA. Sometimes if its VERY close you can get certain FFLs to stretch, but yeah that gun is not available in MA

http://www.mass.gov/eopss/docs/chsb/firearms/approved-weapons-roster-4-2012.pdf

So glad I moved from MA, the list idea still hurts my brain.

 

[Bluefin]

So glad I moved from MA, the list idea still hurts my brain.

now you know why we have so many brain dead moon bats down here

 

[M1911]

I wrote up some thoughts about 1911s in a previous thread. Note that these are simply my opinions, informed by a relatively small sample size, so take it with an appropriate serving of salt:

http://www.northeastshooters.com/vb...911-Opinions?p=2178435&viewfull=1#post2178435

 

[Bluefin]

I wrote up some thoughts about 1911s in a previous thread. Note that these are simply my opinions, informed by a relatively small sample size, so take it with an appropriate serving of salt:

http://www.northeastshooters.com/vb...911-Opinions?p=2178435&viewfull=1#post2178435

Thx, nice write up...rep point inbound. What are Wilson's going for these day, $3K?

 

[M1911]

Thx, nice write up...rep point inbound. What are Wilson's going for these day, $3K?

Looks like.

 

[Marcus99]

Dan Wesson

I don't have any experience with Dan Wessons. They are pretty rare. As near as I can tell, they are just another production 1911. I don't think they are the equal of the semi-custom 1911s.

I'm not attacking you or your knowledge of 1911's, but how can you possibly come to this conclusion with no experience on them?

Dan Wesson is considered by many to be the highest end of production 1911's, with some arguing they are better considered a high end production 1911 on the quality level of the big 3 semi-customs. DW is hand fitted using ZERO MIM parts (all tool steel), something very few manufacturers do anymore. The Valor for instance has a match barrel, FSC, Heine night sights. You are correct in that they are rare; they made about 3,500 in 2010 which will give you the exclusivity factor that many other 1911's lack. They are very simple, clean 1911's. I'm not saying they are equal to the semi customs because I don't have the experience to make that judgement, what I can say is they are very well made 1911's and worth considering if you ever get to the point where you want a 1911 built a certain way but don't want to throw down for LB/EB/WC money.

 

[Trouble]

The DW valor is equal IMO to a Brown SF and the cbob is equal to the cobra carry. Jmo. DW makes one of the best production 1911s, period.

 

[M1911]

I'm not attacking you or your knowledge of 1911's, but how can you possibly come to this conclusion with no experience on them?

That's my opinion, based on what I've read. I don't hold it very strongly, though.

You have your opinion, I have mine. I'm sorry if I called your dog ugly.