1911

[ellwood45c]

Hi folks im in the market for a base 1911. I want to find something basic because i want to most of the upgrades myself. Would like your input on what would be a good start. I just want to do this so that its my personal CCW in every way. Thanks for your input in advance.

 

[kumbaugh]

I have the SW 1911, it's OK. I've added laser grips and I need to change the sights. As I get older I'm having trouble seeing black on black.

 

[ellwood45c]

At one time i had a charleys daly that i went thru and polished and added some wilson combat parts. It was nice but wasnt the starting quailty that i had hoped for

 

[Arh75]

Go with a Kimber compact stainless pro 2, it has a 4" bull barrel and a smaller frame for great carry comfort. It doesn't have any frills just a clean 1911 .45 you can customize.

 

[radartech]

I have an STI Spartan 1911... I got it on Gunbroker.com Great price.. Great weapon.. I compared it to a friends Rock Island Match..
It is VERY tight, great groups at 20 yards... highly reccomend it!!

 

[ellwood45c]

Wow thanks all real good suggestions now i need to head to the gun show and do some comparison shopping. Cant wait till this weekend goin to the indy 1500. Got some research to do .

 

[S&W645]

There are a number of basic 1911s that can be upgraded. Most manufacturers make base models and you can go from there. Look for ones that have dovetail sights to start with. Every 1911 .45ACP I have has been modified from stock and all now include Smith & Alexander arched mainspring housings with magwell guides. All but the .22 versions have 3-dot sights.

 

[BattleSwine]

I would recommend Springfield Armory 1911s. Their GI models are pretty basic. I think the sweet spot in the line up is the Range Officer. I've seen up to $200 below the $879 MSRP.

 

[Iam2Taz]

Wow.. What 1911 base to buy to upgrade? RIA tactical? Springer? If you are going to upgrade it don't spend a ton of money up front.
Good luck with this one. Be sure we get before and after pics!

 

[MNCARRY]

I have a Kimber ultra carry II, it's been a real good gun, easy to carry and conceal. I bought the base model to upgrade it my self. I put laser crimson grips, and night sights so far.

 

[S&W645]

And Brownells will sell you just about anything you need to upgrade whichever one you get.

 

[6shootercarry]

Colt... You'll not need lots of upgrades...

 

[Rocketgeezer]

Whatever make pistol you decide on, just stay clear of the 3in barrel models, very problematic, no matter who makes them,......this is said with a voice of some expensive experiance

 

[rifleshooter474]

Shot my new Colt Mod.80 .45 today not a single problem,love the way this 1911 shoots and handles. For me it's Colt.

 

[6shootercarry]

Shot my new Colt Mod.80 .45 today not a single problem,love the way this 1911 shoots and handles. For me it's Colt.

I have a stainless Colt Officer's ACP, made in the early 90's... Love it... Swapped out the duck tail grip safety for a beaver tail. It's a bit snappy with the 3.5" barrel, but accurate. 50yds punching 11x17 sheets of paper.. Wilson Combat and Chip McCormick mags make it run like a champ... She does not like truncated cone ammo however. No surprise there...

 

[rifleshooter474]

I would recommend Springfield Armory 1911s. Their GI models are pretty basic. I think the sweet spot in the line up is the Range Officer. I've seen up to $200 below the $879 MSRP.

That would be my choice in a basic 1911.