demoIL

S&W is nice but don't use same mags as rest
I would go with Kimber but the Springfields are about the best in your price range.

brushbustin

well i went to my local gun shop yesterday to see what a new in box springfield 1911 would run me,and he told me a little over $700.I think that i was finding them on gunbroker for like $500.What do you guys think,is $700 too much for a springfield?

uncle matt

Springfield?! I said KIMBER!

luke35whelan

That can't be the mil-spec Springfield for $700, they sell for under $500 everywhere. I bought one some time ago and had some stuff done to it for IPSC. I traded it in for a P-14. Stay away fron the S&W. Kimber is top shelf stuff for sure but the Springfield should serve you well. If you want hi-cap the P-14 would be a great gun. You should be able to find one used for around $500. The main thing is you're starting out with the right idea, a 1911.

brushbustin

well guys thanks for all of the info,it really helped me decide which one to get.I got it yesterday a springfield 1911 A1 45 acp.i havent shot ityet because it is raining and windy right now but as soon as it stops im getting out there.I took some pics of it and i will post them as soon as i get them developed.I paid total $561.00 tax and all and it was new in box.Just curious what ammo do you guys use??

luke35whelan

When I shot IPSc I loaded my own. For fun use whatever FMJ you can find thats cheapest like UMC and the like. FMJ would be the best for a stock 1911. If you plan on using it for self defence make shure you break it in with at least 200-300 founds first . Then find a JHP round that your gun likes. Some semi-auto's are picky about what they like. I had several boxes of Black Talon's I kept for self defence. I've also had good luck with Speer Gold Dot ammo. Any quality JHP will do the job. 45 acp is a great round.

brushbustin

Well here it is.I have only put 10 rounds through it and i already love it.Im waiting for the weather to warm up a bit.

brushbustin