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Dustin

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We'll when it comes to Hammers/.45 ACP and only $500 to spend your options will be slim, but not out.

Springfield Armory G.I. 1911

$500 to $600

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TAURUS 1911 45 ACP 5" 8 ROUND

$500 to $600

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SIG P226

$500 to $600



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When you get closer to what your looking for, let me know if you need help shopping for deals. Online is the way to go, and cheapest.
 
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kibbles1n0bits

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Dustin wrote:
We'll when it comes to Hammers/.45 ACP and only $500 to spend your options will be slim, but not out.

Springfield Armory G.I. 1911

$500 to $600

SA1911R.jpg




TAURUS 1911 45 ACP 5" 8 ROUND

$500 to $600

TI191101_1.jpg



SIG P226

$500 to $600



pix1106194843.jpg




When you get closer to what your looking for, let me know if you need help shopping for deals. Online is the way to go, and cheapest.
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if you have any suggestions on the online places that would be great... i have a ffl willing to do the transfer... i would like to stay around 500 but might be able to pull off 6
 
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curtiswr wrote:
kibbles1n0bits wrote:
i have looked at 1911s but am having a hard time finding ones in my price range... any suggestions?
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Have you looked at Rock Island Armory?
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I second that. Not sure anymore, but the last time I looked, the GI model was 350-450 depending on where you were at. And RIA makes some good pistols for being inexpensive.
 
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Beware of the forum commandos that just read forums and don't really have any real world experience.

Are you going to shoot the heck out of the pistol? I think any single stack GI type 1911 would be fine. Even if you buy one used any gunsmith can help you maintain the pistol. I prefer steel in a .45, but you can't argue with the durability of the polymer frame manufacturers.

Do yourself a favor friend, get a 1911.

www.gunbroker.com
 
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...sounded like a temporary attack of anality....a good used Ruger with a hammer, either safety model or decocker model...could be had for 300-350---leaving $$ for a coupla extra clips....I've bought 4 in the last year for under 350...
 
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bugly

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compmanio365 wrote:
curtiswr wrote:
kibbles1n0bits wrote:
i have looked at 1911s but am having a hard time finding ones in my price range... any suggestions?
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Have you looked at Rock Island Armory?
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I second that. Not sure anymore, but the last time I looked, the GI model was 350-450 depending on where you were at. And RIA makes some good pistols for being inexpensive.
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Agreed, my daily carry piece is one of these in a single-stack, military hammer style. Absolutely reliable (if I didn't trust it with my life, I wouldn't carry it...)
Paid about $340.00 originally, made a few mods to make it even more accurate, not spending a whole lot.
Good solid foundation for a 1911 starter, I've put several thousand rounds through it and there is very little wear apparent anywhere. (except the finish, which gets trashed when you carry daily).
 
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eyesopened

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If you want an inexpensive 1911, look at the Rock Island Armory/Armscor/High Standard models. They are all made by Armscor and have received high marks.

I was able to buy my XD45 Compact new for $500 OTD a few years ago, not sure if they can still be had at that price.
 
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r6-rider

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damn i wish i would of seen this a few days ago. i just sold my 1911 mil spec (not GI) for $500

i just bought a sig p220, havent shot it yet but i love the balance and especially love the DA/SA (decocker)
 
T Dubya

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sheepdog wrote:
...sounded like a temporary attack of anality....a good used Ruger with a hammer, either safety model or decocker model...could be had for 300-350---leaving $$ for a coupla extra clips....I've bought 4 in the last year for under 350...
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You'll see
 
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You could look into a Sig P220 CPO model. They are factory refurbished ones. I got one a while back for about 475 tax and all included and it is almost like new. It is my favorite pistol
 
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