YAGT - 1911 question

[BladeVenom]

^^Snakes don't get rabies. Just sayin'.

Good point. I think the only germs you have to worry about with snakes is salmonella. So just remember to wash your hands when you're done playing with them.

 

[pontifex]

Taurus or RIA are probably the lowest priced 1911s with rails.

Doublestar, Sig, Kimber ,and SA make 1911s with rails but they are much more expensive.

 

[Texashiker]

Good point. I think the only germs you have to worry about with snakes is salmonella. So just remember to wash your hands when you're done playing with them.

Sorry, but I try not to handle snakes, especially ones like this.

In september 2009 my son, my step son and I were doing a day hike. We stopped next to a creek to eat lunch, and about 20 feet from where we were sitting I found this. I was armed at the time, the snake posed no threat, and was left unharmed.

 

[irishScott]

Don't forget ATI: http://www.americantactical.us/941/detail.html

I've heard good to mediocre things about the R1 from a reliability standpoint. But you can say that about most guns out there I guess. Personally I'd prefer a Ruger SR1911 to the R1.

 

[jessieqwert]

Another plug for the ruger, if you can find one

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[boomhower]

Skip Taurus and Para, both their 1911's have issues. You need to get one with a built in rail. Either the RIA fits in your budget or wait until your budget allows something else. You can get clamp on rails but do you really want to muck up a perfectly good 1911 with a ghetto add-on rail.

If you do get something without a rail take a look at the STI Spartan. I had completely forgotten about it. It's a Philipean frame like the other low cost 1911's but is fitted with STI small parts in the US. IMHO I think it's the best ~$600 1911 out there.

 

[69Mach1]

SA Range officer is around $700 i hear and reviews highly. I Have 2 SA 1911s and they are very nice guns.

I;ve heard not so good things about Para though

I was on my way to buy the Range Officer about 2 weeks ago, but they sold it before I got there. I ended up buying the Custom Loaded model instead, the one I got has pretty much the same options, but is in stainless steel. So far I love it, it is very accurate, and has not had any problems at all. I have to say it is my favorite, except for maybe my Buckmark.

 

[irishScott]

Sorry, but I try not to handle snakes, especially ones like this.

In september 2009 my son, my step son and I were doing a day hike. We stopped next to a creek to eat lunch, and about 20 feet from where we were sitting I found this. I was armed at the time, the snake posed no threat, and was left unharmed.

If you're going to use the 1911 as a critter-getter: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GNKioE7gzyE&feature=channel_video_title

 

[BladeVenom]

If you have bears, mountain lions, and wild boars around, why not a Colt Delta Elite or a Wesson Razorback?

 

[irishScott]

If you have bears, mountain lions, and wild boars around, why not a Colt Delta Elite or a Wesson Razorback?

I'm going to guess cost. Of both the guns and the 10mm ammo.

 

[Texashiker]

If you have bears, mountain lions, and wild boars around, why not a Colt Delta Elite

Do you happen to remember when colt stopped selling their AR rifles to the public?

As far as I am concerned, screw colt, they can go belly up.

I am pretty sure my comments will cause some kind of opposing opinion to be posted, but oh well. A company tells me they do not want my money, I will take that to heart. When sales drop, do not come back asking people to buy their products. After all, remember, colt said they were not selling to civilians anymore.