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My first 1911, Tactical or Tradital. Springfield or Colt?

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#1 · (Edited)
Okay so I am eventually going to pull the trigger on a 1911 as I have pretty much narrowed it down to these two. The Springfield Loaded LB Operator or the Colt Gold Cup Trophy National Match. Both are 70 series and both have the GI guide rod instead of the full length guide rod PITA need a tool deal that I don't care for. What are your thoughts on these two. In my mind the Springfield is more of the Tactical looking all black with the rail which is cool, but at the sametime I also like the Colt that is without the rail and is more of the classic design.

If money grew on trees I'd have both!
 
#35 ·
Colt.
But ditch the 8rd mag if it has it. Get tripps
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#39 ·
Nope this will be my first. Closest thing I own is a CZ-75 SP-01 Tactical. Having that gun has me leaning more towards the Colt just because I already have several black guns with rails. Colt is the original and I have always heard lots of praise thrown at the Gold Cup. This will mostly be a fun range gun, not something I plan to carry.
I'm sorry, I should have instead asked if you'd shot any of the numerous other size model 1911's out there, ie., Commander, Officer's Model, etc., to help get a better idea of the 1911 possibilities out there before plunking your $$ down on a full size...
 
#40 · (Edited)
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The Gold Cup has been the traditional favorite favorite factory target gun of Bullseye shooters for decades. If that is your purpose, the Colt is a good choice. Today the market is flooded with excellent performing 1911s from many manufacturers. Even some of the entry level guns have good reputations. I doubt if you would have buyer’s remorse with either the Springfield or the Colt.
I have a Remington R1 Enhanced that has become a favorite of mine for range use. It is a tight and well engineered weapon that has proven to be very accurate.
 
#41 ·
Buy the Gold Cup and about 2000 rounds,learn to shoot it well and learn how to completely strip the weapon and hopefully you will learn what each part does because it is fascinating to understand Mr Brownings intelligence.Once you begin to grasp this geniuses way of thinking you will hopefully become a much more informed shooter.He is and always will be one of my all time favorite people and will become yours as wellMr Glock comes in a very close secondBest of luck to you on your choice!.
 
#42 ·
anything from 1911. needs buried in a hole and let die.

i had a springfield range officer and dumped it. i would never own another 1911 in 45 acp. if you shoot anywhere near alot. you need a steel frame, not an alloy. you will wear it out.
 
#52 ·
Colt 1911s enjoy a legacy reputation. That's it. My two Colt XSE models were a big disappointment. Especially when compared to a Springfield TRP.
 
#56 ·
I guess it comes down to what you plan on doing with your 1911. If it's a range toy or plinker that's makes the choices really easy. If the plan is to use it for a defensive or carry gun, that's another. If it's a competition piece, that's different, too. Not sure what the issue is with a full-length guide rod, but getting a handgun with a rail on it, implies to me that you'll eventually put a light on it.

I carry mine daily and since that was my intended use, I looked hard at one that had night sights, a finish that wouldn't rust the minute the humidity got above 50%, had a decent trigger and some description of a magwell.

Figure out what you intend to do with it, and the decision will be easy(er)...:supergrin:
 
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#58 ·
So I took a trip to a not so local gun shop today that I know carries several flavors of 1911 and checked some out. Honestly, the one that impressed me the most and really surprised me especially for the money is the standard Springfield Range Officer. Wow, trigger felt great, seemed like the fit and finish was tight. The guy in the shop told me without a doubt it is his favorite 1911 for the money and less than a $1000 dollars. Best part, no stinking rail! I think I am going to seriously consider this Springer.
 
#59 ·
Best part, no stinking rail!
A better way, for you to have phrased that, being as you have little to no experience with 1911's, would have been to say, I found a gun that I like without a rail, because I don't care for, or have a need for a rail on my 1911!

Many individuals who risk their lives daily, are extremely happy to have the rail, as an option on their 1911's!! ;)
 
#60 ·
I'm well aware some need the rail in law enforcement/military for mounting lights/lasers and some competitive shooters even prefer the rail on a 1911 just because of the extra weight that helps to tame recoil. I might eventually get a 1911 someday with a rail, but for my first I'd just rather not as I have no need and prefer the look without the rail. Different strokes for different folks.
 
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