Nobody will like my answer but...
by Jeff Taylor 
, Tampa FL, Tuesday, September 10, 2013, 16:44 (4097 days ago) @ Hoot
edited by Jeff Taylor, Tuesday, September 10, 2013, 16:51
I'd steer him toward a Glock or S&W MP in that price range.
The quality and performance is so iffy in a 1911 at that price point.
I sincerely think he'll be better off with other options.
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Colonel, USAF (Ret)
NRA Life Member
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- So, if a new shooter wanted a 1911... -
Hoot,
2013-09-10, 07:13
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- I was impressed with the Rock Island Tactical a buddy has -
cubrock,
2013-09-10, 07:32
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Otony,
2013-09-10, 15:42
- I asked Gary Reeder essentially the same question - bpjon, 2013-09-10, 19:46
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FOG,
2013-09-10, 20:09
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Lee J.,
2013-09-10, 21:29
- Col. Cooper also advised steering clear of 'cheap' firearms - FOG, 2013-09-11, 01:19
- Col. Cooper also advised steering clear of 'cheap' firearms -
Lee J.,
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- So, if a new shooter wanted a 1911... - jgt, 2013-09-10, 08:50
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- I've been happy with the Ruger Commander - mcassill, 2013-09-10, 13:55
- Nobody will like my answer but... -
Jeff Taylor,
2013-09-10, 16:44
- Nobody will like my answer but... - Catoosa, 2013-09-10, 19:35
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2013-09-11, 01:36
- Insider info the Commander length SR1911 is a better more -
Rob Leahy,
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- At the time I typed this I had no idea that I would be given - Rob Leahy, 2013-09-12, 10:45
- Insider info the Commander length SR1911 is a better more -
Rob Leahy,
2013-09-11, 11:38
- I agree 110%: The RUGER SR1911 is probably the best answer -
FOG,
2013-09-11, 01:36
- 1911's... - Murphy, 2013-09-11, 12:16
- Thanks for all the help folks. -
Hoot,
2013-09-12, 11:03
- Ah, just get a Hi-Point... - Rob Leahy, 2013-09-12, 16:42
- I was impressed with the Rock Island Tactical a buddy has -
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