Best 1911 variant?
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Best 1911 variant?
>>29332385
Did you google "most subjective weapon related questions" ?
excluding hand-made one of a kind pieces:
SVI, Cabot, Peter's Stahl
>>29332385
cabbot damascus or olympic arms western
>>29332385
"And the light shineth in darkness and the darkness comprehended it not."
>>29332423
>Peter's Stahl
Id like to Stahl my Peter.
>>29332489
Sickness
>>29332495
they're sexy as fuck, linkless, double-claw extractor, multi-caliber 1911s.
>>29332385
>>29332423
>implying a fast and loose RIA won't run better than anything short of the hand build customs
>>29332385
>Barrel at least 5"
>Chambered in 10mm
Pick both. If it doesn't meet both, it's trash and you should buy a different handgun instead of a 1911.
>>29333563
>implying it will
>>29334033
>implying it wont
>>29334033
look at the newfag everyone
500 for an RIA is a steal considering it's the best bang for your buck
entry level RIA regularly shoot out Kimbers unless we're talking the Eclipse model.
>>29333553
1911 don't have rails child
>>29334060
Tip tip
>>29332423
Nighthawk custom
>>29334059
Now compare them to something not known to be fucking trash.
>>29334060
I dont own any railed 1911's but understand wanting to mount lights and bayonets
>>29334153
nope.
>>29334531
>Not saying why.
Opinion discarded
Are rock island armory 1911s actually good?
t. poor
>>29334700
put 600+ rounds through my GI so far.
GI sights are pretty meh, but as long as you're not shooting in the dark they're livable.
trigger is a little heavier than I'd like, and there's a good deal of creep.
the ACT mag that came with it broke (feed lips) after around 250 rounds, but was replaced under warranty, no out of pocket expense
one of the wood grips somehow got marred, not sure how.
have had no gun related failures, other than mag issues. the Wilson combat I got keeps double feeding, hitting the slide lock.
gun itself has been solid, and accurate.
a wilson sear and hammer is only $50 or so combined, so might look into that at some point.
I'd probably recommend getting the model with Novak sights, and setting aside a couple bucks for a mainspring/sear to get the trigger where you want it.
>>29334945
TL;DR
as a first cheap gun, hell yeah.
>>29334674
https://www.ar15.com/archive/topic.html?b=5&f=4&t=139624
https://www.1911forum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=180265
>>29334700
To get it up to par with a Colt or a Kimber, you'd have to swap out the barrel nd trigger. The cost would bring you back to the original price of a Colt or a Kimber. So buy a Colt, Kimber or Wilson Combat.
>>29334993
what the fug
>>29334980
Thanks for providing info but the couple that I shot were flawless. I'm a newbie to pistols but I was able to hit a bullseye at 25 yards. I stand by their guns.
>>29334993
>Britney Spears
>>29335042
>I'm a newbie to pistols
>I stand by their guns.
nice endorsement there champ
Anything in 10mm
>>29334060
kek
>>29334700
Hit or miss, they're mostly alright, if you want to own a 1911 as a poor fag it's your best bet.
>>29334999
>Colt & Kimber
Kimber a shit.
STI, Springfield Armory, Sig and S&W all make better 1911s in those price ranges.
>>29334945
>ACT mag
Those mags are literally known to shatter sometimes when dropped. Buy WC mags if you're feeling baller, otherwise buy CMC mags.
>>29335058
Newbie as in I don't own one yet shot a few. I have access to a glock 21 and a ppk. But I've shot the nighthawks a few times and they are all super accurate. I assume you have never even touched one.
>>29334700
Actual Rock Island Tactical & Citadel owner checking in. For the price they are great. Avoid the GI model as mentioned if you waant to ever change the sights. They work and when the QC is lacking they will take care of it. Would reccomemd saving and then putting a Springfield Mil Spec on layaway if wanting something of higher quality and able to customize
Are new Colts good? They seem like the best sub $1k option. Also series 70 or series 80?
>>29335896
Allegedly Colt has fixed the issies they had and are better now. Wished for more from them at Shot Show but honestly interested to see how the competition pistol stacks against the Range Officer as more reviews come out
>>29336200
Is it worth getting a series 80 Colt for around $900 though when you can get a series 70 Springfield with comparable features for around $150 less
Somewhat new to 1911s but looking to make something that looks similar to a MEUSOC. Thinking of using a Springfield Parkerized Loaded model.
I don't care to make it look as close to the real thing as possible. Mostly just add the pachmayr grips, switch out the full length guide rod for a GI one and trade out the stainless components (other than barrel and trigger) for ones that have a finish that match the rest of the gun. However, it's been impossible to find a parkerized skeleton hammer, bushing and spring plug.
Does anyone know of a company that makes these parts? Or at least in finish that matches well with the Springfield parkerization?
>>29335118
the Wilson combat mag I bought is causing feed issues. going to take tomorrow, I'll try and get a picture of what's going on.
>>29332385
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IKM5B7ykQBs
coonan 357
>>29334220
Lol waiting for the nugget bayonet mount for 1911
>>29332756
This makes my pee-pee feel funny
>>29332756
He also made something that looks like the 1911 had pity sex with a Glock and got knocked up.
>>29338871
You got me... I'm drooling.
I'm planning of building a poorfag variant of pic related
>>29340023
Well that should be extraordinarily easy. That more or less a standard govt model with a commander/rowel hammer and Rat tail grip safety. aside from the two tone you could just buy a colt 1991 or Springfield milspec and swap those two parts and an arched msh
Personally I like the Sig Spartan because it looks pretty cool for such a great gun
>>29332489
where do I cop snakeskin grips?
I like my Sig 1911
match grade barrel, skeletonized hammer, front strap checkering, all for a decent price
>>29336200
>Allegedly Colt has fixed the issies they had and are better now.
There never were any issues. Stop shitposting.
>>29336683
If you want a GI S70 then go for the Springer. That said, don't let anybody tell you S80 is inferior because it isn't.
>>29332489
underrated post
>>29332385
All of them?
>>29341983
Well not sure how else to describe CNC problems and questionable QC that dragged Colts reputation through the mud. Again, the new production people are stating they are back on track but dont deny they were selling some bullshit there for a minute.
>>29343282
Sick
Bumping this up since it's the only 1911 thread in the catalogue at the moment.
I am the dumb. How the *hell* do I remove these grip screw bushings?
I just wanted some slim grips :-/
>>29344832
There should be some notches in the bushings that a flat head bit fits in. If its tough throw a drop of oil on each one and let it sit for a mo. Wasy as the grip screws themselves. Patients freind.
>>29345092
Fucking patience*
>>29334700
Bought a ria 2011 tact in .40 lil over 2 months ago. Put 1900-2100 rounds through it so far. No malfunctions. Accurate. A tad heavy.
Polished a few things and trigger pull is at 4.5
Putting in some lighter springs here n there this week and will update.
>>29345092
>>29345114
Thanks, tovarich.
It seemed pretty simple when I looked at it, but I could not get the thing to turn. I cranked on it with a little gusto and damaged the bushing slightly.
I'll try penetrating oil, I hadn't thought of that. I might also try to heat it a little. Any other ideas?
>>29334993
$6900... Even Britney would pass...
>>29334700
Read
>>29334945
So no. Unequivocally no. Nobody would put up with this bullshit if it were another gun. RIA is no better than a turkshit 1911.
>>29338202
The mag is not causing issues it's your shit gun. The higher quality spring in those expensive mags mitigate shitty springs in yo gun. Wilson mags are a patch, not a fix. Google is your friend.
>>29338202
>the Wilson combat mag I bought is causing feed issues.
WC mags tend to be very reliable. Not that they aren't the cause of the problem, but just because it's a feeding issue doesn't mean it's the mag.
Now of course if every other mag works fine 100% of the time, then yeah, it's the mag. If it's old then replace the spring: as with any spring they are meant to be replaced after enough compression cycles.
If you have issues regardless of the mag you use it is most likely either your extractor or your recoil spring.
Best ever.
>>29347289
>slide studs
>>29332385
Colt
in my neck of the woods, the only ones available is
- S&W 1911 .45
- Remington 1911 .45
- SigSauer 1911 .45
- TANFOGLIO 1911 .45
and (inb4 potato)
- Colt 1911 in .22lr
which one do I buy? and why?
>>29349935
Either S&W or Sig. Probably S&W.
>>29349950
>S&W
I'll admit, it's the sexiest of the lot.
is Remington that shit? has their entire line gone to crap?
(I have a Remington electric shaver, it's not half bad)
