Hey gang, I posted this in the guns, knives, tools section in the general boards, but it doesn't seem to get very much traffic so I will repost here in the hopes that someone closer to home has the answer.
I'm in the market for a 1911 in .45 acp. My budget is between $400-$600. The top two contenders right now are the norinco 1911a1 government, and the springfield armory 1911 milspec.
I've heard very good things about the quality control improvements from the norinco line over the last few years, and as far as I can tell SA also makes a quality inexpensive firearm. The only problem is that I can not find a springfield armory retailer in canada that I could purchase from, as I believe it is my first choice.
This will be my first pistol, and I am set on the 1911 platform for right now. I don't want to turn this into the "why not try the glock, or the s+w, or the..." Conversation. I do plan on going the glock route at a later time, but for now I am sticking with the 1911. I am looking for quality, inexpensive, and durability (which is tough to do on a budget. So here are my questions for you all:
1) Where can I purchase a springfield armory 1911 milspec in canada. I am fine with online purchasing, but I am located in alberta if anyone knows of a dealer here.
2) Does anyone have experience with a norinco 1911a1 government or a springfield armory 1911 milspec. Please let me know your thoughts.
3) Are there any other brands that I should consider? I've researched the colts (to expensive), the taurus (poor reviews), the kimber (a little out of the price range), the SAM (poor reviews), and a few others, but have narrowed it to the norinco and the SA.
Thanks for taking the time to help. Any suggestions are appreciated. The firearm will be used for target shooting, home defence, and hopefully eventually as a platform for an ispc pistol
See you all after.
I'm wanting to buy 2 1911 colts myself but never thought about the others
Preparedness is like a condom , I've rather have it and not need it, rather than need it and not have it
Smith and Wesson or didn't you say that
Preparedness is like a condom , I've rather have it and not need it, rather than need it and not have it
I have a Sig Sauer P220 ACP .45. Love the Sigs. They srart at around $800 but check out the used inventory. Kimber, Tuarus, Remington, Ruger, Beretta all make 1911
Buggie,
Maybe, PM Tazweiss. He works in a gunshop in Edmonton.
The 1911 family has a long history. The action and frame is proven. The .45 ACP round will do what needs doin'. My buddy has a Norinco 1911 and has done a mod or two, and is very happy, so far. As, I understand it - Norinco's either work really well or not at all. Springfield has been making fine weapons for a long time, too. Sorry, I have been away from the market for a number of years. Para Ordnance P-14 might interest you, not sure of the current value.
Best of luck on your search. Once you have your 1911, start looking for Hornady XTP HP ammo. Probably in the 230 grain range.
Mountainman.
thanks gc,i will message him when it comes time to purchase.
to everyone else, again I have a price range of 400-600... so the colts, s+w, and most other high end 1911 manufacturers are out of the question for the time being. im looking for lower cost but solid construction (like the norinco or SA, who build off of reclaimed origional colt machinery to sec for the most part).
See you all after.