Thoughts on the best 1911 / 2011 in 10mm

[Nick87]

Or Wilson Combat, Ed Brown, or Alchemy Custom. I could spend a whole lot of money I don’t have on a nice 1911.

Yup I don't have any of them. My grandpa has two matched 1911 nighthawks. I'm not in that tax bracket. Should have bought his Belgium stainless hi power when he offered it. That'll probably go to a cousin who will do god knows what now with it.

 

[Outlaw99]

I acquired a Ed Brown this past spring. I like it a lot. My old Sig is tried and true as well.

 

[Mustangs Rule]

Seems appropriate to be discussing the most American firearm ever in the aftermath of the 250th. I’ve had Colt envy for a while and have kind of been looking around at a government model in 9mm to shoot for cheap and be another good carry option. I went to a local shop and looked at a Colt in 9mm, as well as a few other Colts in 9 and .45. I have to say I was really unimpressed with the fit and finish compared to my $800 Springfield. Loose and sloppy slide to frame fit, barrel bushing fit, and mushy thumb safeties.

All that said, if I were looking for a new 10mm I’d look hard at the Springfield Ronin 10mm, and then look to Dan Wesson or Les Baer if you can spend more. One of my old coworkers carried a Les Baer .45 and it’s still my favorite handgun I’ve ever shot by a long way. I have also heard nothing but good things about Tisas, and I’d still really like to check one of those out in person.

Don't buy a new Colt. Buy an older Colt with little use. Same for Smith & Wesson revolvers, Winchester model 70's. model 94's, Marlin 39's and 336's even Sako rifles. When the Sako model 75 stopped being made 20 years ago, 2006, that was the end for me.

I only have two semi-autos, A series 70 Colt All Steel Combat Commander in .45 ACP and a Colt AR 15 "Z" in 223. Colt only made 250 of them.

These two are like walking through time when quality counted.

I wanted a Colt Percussion 6 gun. Lots a cheap and decent ones on the internet.

I waited, got an 1861 Navy Colt, 2nd generation made here not Italy. A total Colt class act.

My Colt Commander has never failed, not once. Had it maybe 30 years. Great trigger, I can shoot the 10 ring out all day at 25 yards.

 

[MTLabrador]

I acquired a Ed Brown this past spring. I like it a lot. My old Sig is tried and true as well.
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Love the look of that Ed brown… Blued and wood grips is the way.

 

[Outlaw99]

Love the look of that Ed brown… Blued and wood grips is the way.

I agree. Ed Browns have always had a classy look to me. Nothing outrageous or unnecessary. Everything feels tight and precise. It’s a hoot to shoot. More accurate than I am

 

[F250]

1911’s ? I have my Uncles .45 with the original leather shoulder holster he carried as a Captain on Patton’s left flank charging across France. Tucked in my nightstand now.