Maverick9110e
Regular Member
Alright so i'm in the middle of an AR build (just need the upper half) and recentley moved to NC where OC is legal (thank god) So i do not really have a good edc carry firearm. Currently all i own is a S&W (k frame i belive) .38 special with a 6" barrell. I did get a holster for it, but that 6" barrell is a PAIN in the but, and that grip is just a pain as well. I'm new to the semi auto side of firearms, (used to shoot single action revolvers compettivley) and i really am leaning towards the 1911, i just love the feel of a single stack. And the .45lc i really enjoyed, the 9mm has way to much flip or kick for me (it's just annoying) i prefer the "push" of a .45 soooo
Considering a 1911 (the sig p220 is on the back of my mind as well) But i've decided to go 1911 over a M&P 45 that i was originally leaning towards. Now, i don't really want a full custom 2k rig. I'd like to take the money i was going to use on finishing my AR and purchase a 1911 in november most likely at the big gun show in town. My question is which one? I know i already would like a government model (full size) i belive and as far as options, i do like a nice beavertail, and i would like either fiber optic or some sort of night sights. My constraint is going to be price i belive. Looking to spend 600ish if possible. A buddy of mine picked up a nice GI for about $400 at the last gun show so it shouldn't be to bad.
Springfield seems a little pricer and with less options, I do like the Para GI Expert ESP, and the price is reasonably within my goal. My concern is that i've heard the word CAST instead of Forged and that just raises a little red flag for me on the Para is all. I'm looking for some suggestions as i know there are about 2 million mfgs of 1911 styles. Thanks for help in adavance!!
oh ps. the other thing that just sorta "slightly" annoys me is that PARA is not american. But not a deal breaker.
Considering a 1911 (the sig p220 is on the back of my mind as well) But i've decided to go 1911 over a M&P 45 that i was originally leaning towards. Now, i don't really want a full custom 2k rig. I'd like to take the money i was going to use on finishing my AR and purchase a 1911 in november most likely at the big gun show in town. My question is which one? I know i already would like a government model (full size) i belive and as far as options, i do like a nice beavertail, and i would like either fiber optic or some sort of night sights. My constraint is going to be price i belive. Looking to spend 600ish if possible. A buddy of mine picked up a nice GI for about $400 at the last gun show so it shouldn't be to bad.
Springfield seems a little pricer and with less options, I do like the Para GI Expert ESP, and the price is reasonably within my goal. My concern is that i've heard the word CAST instead of Forged and that just raises a little red flag for me on the Para is all. I'm looking for some suggestions as i know there are about 2 million mfgs of 1911 styles. Thanks for help in adavance!!
oh ps. the other thing that just sorta "slightly" annoys me is that PARA is not american. But not a deal breaker.