One of my employes recently asked the same question
I told him to save a few extra bucks and get a Ruger SR1911. A 1911 with all the bells and whistles one may want. Affordable, made in the USA, well made, rust resistant.
He did he is happy. The SR1911 Commanders are particularly nice.
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Complete thread:
- So, if a new shooter wanted a 1911... -
Hoot,
2013-09-10, 07:13
- I was impressed with the Rock Island Tactical a buddy has -
cubrock,
2013-09-10, 07:32
- Have 2 Rock Islands.... - Bud, 2013-09-10, 08:29
- I've sold a LOT of Rock Island 1911s...... -
Otony,
2013-09-10, 15:42
- I asked Gary Reeder essentially the same question - bpjon, 2013-09-10, 19:46
- Col. Cooper also advised steering clear of 'cheap' firearms -
FOG,
2013-09-10, 20:09
- Col. Cooper also advised steering clear of 'cheap' firearms -
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.,
2013-09-10, 21:29
- So, if a new shooter wanted a 1911... - jgt, 2013-09-10, 08:50
- The locals buying Taurus 1911s seem to be happy. - Wildcat, 2013-09-10, 09:28
- 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
- One of my employes recently asked the same question -
Rob Leahy,
2013-09-10, 23:32
- I agree 110%: The RUGER SR1911 is probably the best answer -
FOG,
2013-09-11, 01:36
- Insider info the Commander length SR1911 is a better more -
Rob Leahy,
2013-09-11, 11:38
- 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 -
cubrock,
2013-09-10, 07:32