Reeder Custom Guns - SIL wants a basic 1911. Questions for the Mifits

Dave H.
SIL wants a basic 1911. Questions for the Mifits
Saturday, December 07, 2024, 12:39

My son-in-law announced last night that he would like to get a 1911. After questioning him further, think *basic* entry-level gun. Maybe a GI model, or maybe slightly above that. Nothing fancy, just a working man’s 1911. I can’t be of much help as none of my 1911s are “generic,” like he wants. What advice can I give him as to makers of basic models? Rock Island/Armscor? Tisas? Springfield Armory? Colt? Kimber? Who makes basic, entry-level (and affordable) 1911s nowadays, that at least are a good value? TIA

SIL wants a basic 1911. Questions for the Mifits - Dave H., 2024-12-07, 12:39
- 1911 - Tisas - Canhammer, 2024-12-09, 06:35
  - Thanks (nm) - Dave H., 2024-12-10, 16:32
- Owning a few "GI" models, I would recommend - Darryl T., 2024-12-08, 15:06
- Tisas and RIA are the best for the money (nm) - Kase Reeder, 2024-12-07, 19:33
  - basic 1911 - AlanT, 2024-12-08, 00:07
- Go with the Rock Island 1911. They give you - Gary Reeder, 2024-12-07, 12:56
- I cannot speak for all of them ... - Jim Taylor, 2024-12-07, 12:52
  - You can never have too many 1911s - Winnturner48, 2024-12-08, 15:23
    - If you look closely at the Filipino gun I posted - Jim Taylor, 2024-12-08, 16:26
      - I see that now. It's very subtle. - Winnturner48, 2024-12-09, 10:32
        Don't get me wrong. I like the beavertail ... - Jim Taylor, 2024-12-09, 13:12
        Sounds like a man that carries a Star PD (nm) - Gary Reeder, 2024-12-09, 13:46
        Guilty as charged! - Jim Taylor, 2024-12-09, 14:02