Best Value For First 1911?

[mhl6493]

Still considering the RIA I linked to earlier, but right now I'm leaning toward the Springfield Armory Loaded Parkerized.  To me, this thing is beautiful...

 

http://www.springfield-armory.com/products/1911-loaded-45-acp/

[JPR1959]

Still considering the RIA I linked to earlier, but right now I'm leaning toward the Springfield Armory Loaded Parkerized.  To me, this thing is beautiful...
 
http://www.springfield-armory.com/products/1911-loaded-45-acp/

Those are sweet looking pistols AND come with night sights. I almost got one of those beauties.

[hipower]

Those are sweet looking pistols AND come with night sights. I almost got one of those beauties.

 

 I swore that not another 1911 would come home with me until I finished my inventory and decided what to sell! Think I'll live up to that vow?

[DaveTN]

Still considering the RIA I linked to earlier, but right now I'm leaning toward the Springfield Armory Loaded Parkerized.

That should be an easy choice. Sounds like your dilemma is over.

[mhl6493]

Yep, I really like the Springfield loaded.  Still not completely sure whether I should go with the Parkerized finish, or for a little bit more, go with the Stainless.  They both have their advantages and disadvantages.  What do y'all think?

[DaveTN]

Yep, I really like the Springfield loaded.  Still not completely sure whether I should go with the Parkerized finish, or for a little bit more, go with the Stainless.  They both have their advantages and disadvantages.  What do y'all think?

I’ve been shooting 1911’s for over 45 years; you are going to have to explain to me the disadvantages of a stainless gun…. Of any type.

[mhl6493]

I’ve been shooting 1911’s for over 45 years; you are going to have to explain to me the disadvantages of a stainless gun…. Of any type.

 

Yeah, I can't argue with that.  I think I like the looks of Parkerized better, but I figure the stainless will be more durable long-term.  I'll probably just have to look at both of them side-by-side if possible and go from there...

[zybysco]

Stainless. There is a reason it costs more. Same reason people pay more for it.

[Jct1911]

I’ve been shooting 1911’s for over 45 years; you are going to have to explain to me the disadvantages of a stainless gun…. Of any type.

Simple. Aesthetics.

[Wicked1911]

Love my Sig TTT:


With black WC grips:

[mhl6493]

Just noticed that only the Parkerized comes with night sights standard; Stainless doesn't.  That will probably help me make up my mind...

[crossfire]

I would go with the Ruger, in my opinion it is the best 1911 in that price range, 

Ruger Commander Talo if you don't like the stainless look.

[seax]

Springfield armory was the best value in a 1911 for years. Until I started testing Arsenal 1911s. For the price point and number of models they have introduced over the last couple of years I have been very impressed with them overall. Just got my hands on my second .22TCM, a tactical with full railed dust cover. They are now making long slide versions. All of them I have handled have had good triggers and been reliable. A very good base gun to turn into a full house custom as well.

Just my opinion. Worth what you paid for.