First Pistol

[andrewquinn308]

Any info on getting a new pistol. I should have my pistol permit for NY by the middle of next moth. I want to get a 1911 and have been looking at them online. I just dont know the one to buy. I dont have a lot of money to spend. I am a disabled combat Vet and have a fixed income the less money the better. Max that I want to spend is about $650.00 could go higher but rather not, used is good, thank in advance


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[Hanwei]

In that price range... new... I think you're looking at Rock Island Armory or Springfield Armory 1911's... (I'd pass on Auto Ordnance's). Used... there are a bunch that will fall into that price range...

Do you have an idea of the brands you're looking at? There are so many 1911 brands out there it's hard to suggest just a few. It's really just personal preference...

 

[TheWookie]

Any info on getting a new pistol. I should have my pistol permit for NY by the middle of next moth. I want to get a 1911 and have been looking at them online. I just dont know the one to buy. I dont have a lot of money to spend. I am a disabled combat Vet and have a fixed income the less money the better. Max that I want to spend is about $650.00 could go higher but rather not, used is good, thank in advance


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Thanks for your service. To go along with what was posted already, Kimber's are nice .45's and in that price range, too.

 

[MassMark]

If you want new in that range, look into Rock Island Armory...Thanks also for your service and sacrifice....

 

[Jason]

I've seen Rock Island Armory 1911s in the $450 range in New Hampshire. I go the route of a cheaper 1911 if it allows you to also pick up a used .22 pistol. The extra trigger time behind a .22 will likely make you a better shot with a cheaper 1911 than would a better 1911.

 

[TheWookie]

I've seen Rock Island Armory 1911s in the $450 range in New Hampshire. I go the route of a cheaper 1911 if it allows you to also pick up a used .22 pistol. The extra trigger time behind a .22 will likely make you a better shot with a cheaper 1911 than would a better 1911.

Good point and well said.

 

[andrewquinn308]

Thanks for all the input. I will look at the Rock Island Armory and Kimber.


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[Skald]

If you look around you can sometimes find used Series 70 Colt 1911s in that price range and still be in pretty decent condition.

If not, look into Springfield Mil-Spec or GI Issue.

 

[andrewquinn308]

Thanks for all the info
The companies that I am looking at are

• Colt
• Kimber
• RIA

I would like a GI modle from colt

 

[JohnFH]

I have a Springfield GI series, very nice, reliable .45

 

[andrewquinn308]

I found a Dan Wesson 1911 Major in stainless for under $600 I am just waiting for my permit to get aproved
thanks for all the help

I might also pick up a Springfield Armory GI

 

[TonyDedo]

I found a Dan Wesson 1911 Major in stainless for under $600 I am just waiting for my permit to get aproved
thanks for all the help

I might also pick up a Springfield Armory GI

I went a little 1911 crazy when I first got my license, and I ended up with 4 or 5 "inexpensive" 1911s. You know what I learned? Quality over Quantity.

I'd rather spend $1200 on a better 1911 than have two cheap $600 1911s. And I'd rather wait and save until I have the money to buy the gun I really want than buy something that's subpar and regret it a month later...

 

[gerrycaruso]

Colt is making a WWI model1911 but I haven't seen one. I'd get a .22 conversion kit so you can practice with the same gun instead if buying a .22 handgun.

 

[andrewquinn308]

I have pruchaced a Dan Wesson 1911 Major in stainless. I am just waiting to get my permit so that I can pick it up.