Sorry for your loss. God bless you

I completely agree with you the 1911 gold cup competition colt should’ve been number one ,this gun was passed down to me by my grandpa when I went through some hard times they offered to buy from me for $2500 but the gun means so much more than money to me so I’ve kept it all this time and it’s a precious memory.

😢🙏💕

It would be nice but...prices can fluctuate a fair bit. And it also depends if your buying it brand new, blemished new, or used, it also depends on what kind of finish you have it (ie duty black or stainless etc) on it. Plus the features on it such as certain ones have rails or different sights or shoot different calibers. So prices fluctuate a bit for that

Jeremy TerWisscha I and most people understand that, but a basic price point is not that hard to come up with. People know new is more expensive than used. They know different finishes come with different prices. A ball park number for standard or most common is what I am referring to.

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@@jonnyb8037 Yup MSRP would be nice

They all can make it to the safe if you are brave enough.

They have a soft spot for 'tards.

I've had a long and passionate love affair with my Springfield A-1 GI!!! It's completely reliable and accurate. And it looks like it came straight outta WW-2

Still have my first 1911, a 2003 Springfield Mil-Spec in the Parkerized finish. After 20 yrs of shooting every type of ammo from Russian, cheap ball-ammo to insane Hydra-Shock hps it has NEVER, not once hung up or jammed on me. Love it so much that a few yrs back I got a brushed stainless Range Officer Springfield, full-frame & put some black grips on it & it is an absolute reliable nail-driver. I love my Springfield 1911s. Im curious why our host here hates Springfield so much.

So which is your favorite 1911 out of all?

I've had a long and passionate love affair with my Springfield A-1 GI!!! Looks like it came straight outta WW-2

10 - 4, even though I do not have / know one, it's just the name that turns me on unlike S & W whom I can't stand after buying one of their crappy AR-15's.

Biggest piece of junk I've had.looks great though

@@raptorman6589 Several years after making the OP, yes I will agree that the new Colt Gold Cups are junk pistols for the money. I've had numerous Dan Wesson 1911's since and they are immeasurably higher in quality relative to the money spent. I've also dipped my toe into the Les Baer realm- incredible built quality, but those are a bit like high end muscle cars; really expensive, takes lots of time spent under the hood to keep it running right.

Yep I have one and absolutely love it. I’m mind blown by the quality for such a low price.

Rock island is shit

Thanks for the intel

Friend just bought the rock island 9mm .22tcm conversion great buy for under $500.

I love my Tisas!

You show your wallet your Tisas

Well said.... I made the Marlin mistake and got rid of it like a hot potato!

I'd put Colt on that list too. They got cut from the elite tier 1, MARSOC M45 sidearm contract. This is widely considered the final US armed forces unit to issue(not allow or authorize) the 1911a1 sidearm. For the record in the summer of 2018, I saw public affairs images of several US generals & joint chiefs staff members guarded by uniformed USMC Marines with upgraded 1911a1 .45acp type pistols. I'm not sure if this was a choice by the unit or if each Marine could pick a 1911a1 pistol.

I agree, I have not seen a decent Kimber pistol in over a decade. I believe I would have replaced the Kimbers with Colts in that list.

I really like my Kimber. I may have gotten a good one, but no failures and accurate.

Mrgunsngear Channel oh come on man I love kimber they are very accurate

Gamboa delta elite is one of my holy grail, want but will probably never be able to afford, guns.

Nightmare fastback. Getting the nightmare on sale was my favorite purchase of the year lol. I wish they made a cco 1911 in 357 sig.

Gamboa u a legend

I dont know If ALL know but American friends , Springfield have many parts who as made in Brazil my country , Brazilian army factory called I.M.B.E.L , to us is a honnor to produce the perfect pistol god bless Jhon Moses Browning 😁💪🇧🇷🇺🇸

I’m pick number 10 and 2 that’s my final thanks

I noticed that too! 🤣

Damn that was good

Great gun SA company... not so much.

I did notice that right away.

Gadsden Jim I didn’t know who the real manufactory was so I assumed it was the name of the company where is my dunce hat!

I always loved the A-1's...so when I found a Springfield A-1 GI about a decade ago I grabbed it for less than 5 bills. It's never had a failure no matter the ammo...and despite its GI sites still shoots tight groups. Looking at those expensive guns makes me love it all the more...I wouldn't trade it for any of them!!!

A1 is shit lmao

Exactly! Insanely better fit and finish than my Kimber Pro Carry, Springfield Ronin, and my old Colt LW commander.

i LOVE MINE

It’s on my wish list. I’d love to see the 10mm version in a commander length too

I have 2 Ruger 1911's and I love them as well. Excellent for the price and I have had zero hiccups. I agree with you 100%

Yeah, my lightweight Ruger 1911 commander also has zero failures & is the only 1911 I’ve ever owned that’s stayed stock! It’s that good.

Well hopefully you shoot it enough to start getting some failures

Over a decade ago I bought one of their A-1 GI models and have been very impressed with its performance. Completely reliable with all kinds of ammo and in any weather. Even the tiny GI sites somehow produce tight groups. And the best part...I only paid $450.0 for it!!! I wouldn't trade it for any of the boutique brands...I am a Springfield fan!!!

Kimber has been soiling themselves recently to.

I’m bouta get a kimber dessert warrior hope it’s good

I can't pretend it's not a great gun just because I don't like the company that makes it.

Yeah...I love my Springfield A-1 GI!

You carry with a 10-round .45 stendo magazine? Now that's what I'm talkin about

Spooky Boy hell yes!! Thanks! 😁

Do you know what the guy in the video was talking about with the "MIM" in too many parts for their guns? Is that some kind of inferior material? I've heard Kimbers are really great - best 1911 for the money, best production 1911. Just want to understand this concern. The Dan Wessons also seem to be impressive and competitive with Kimber after watching this video. Thanks.

Yeah, at first I thought it was the name of the company he wouldn't name.

Hilarious 😂

Apparently Springfield Armory does not hold a special place in his heart.

Not on mine. Stop being so damn sensitive.

I want one please

Do you know what the guy in the video meant about the complaint that Kimber's use "MIM" in too many parts? What is MIM - some inferior material, I assume? I've heard good things about the Kimber - best production 1911 for the money. Just wondering about this concern. The Dan Wesson also seems impressive and competitive with the Kimber for a high quality production 1911.

Good to know. I hear nothing but great things about CZs, so makes sense

All of my pistols are CZ, so when I got the itch for a 1911 I had to go with DW. I got a Vigil and couldn’t be happier

@Mr BoJangles78 umm, for those of us who live under a rock (cuz I spent all my money on guns) what's this "Betrayal" I hear mentioned so much?

OK, so I read through the replies here and tried to remain objective. So... first of all, if you don’t like 1911’s that’s fine - people have preferences. However, to offer disparaging remarks about the design & people who love them is ignorant. You obviously didn’t have family who fought in WWII and appreciate the history. The 1911 is iconic, an extremely reliable design, and suited the men who used them in war. Enough said.. Quality: yep, no doubt some companies have produced some crappy 1911’s. Some continue to do so, many are overpriced. That’s related to manufacturing & marketing, not the 1911 design. I’ve always appreciated the 1911 and consider it to be my overall favorite design. For a gun designed in early 1900’s that’s still in use & widely collected, that says something. I’ve had Colt’s that were problematic & overpriced, Sigs that were ok but lot’s of MIM parts (remember when the GSG was considered garbage??). I still have a 10 year old Kimber compact ultra 2 tactical that’s been flawless through 1,000’s of rounds. Same for 2 SA’s I’ve had for over 10 years (a “loaded” that’s extremely tight, and a TRP that shoots like some of the high-end customs I’ve had). Sure, it’s not the best gun for each individual’s purpose, but that’s what we own different designs from different companies. I personally have a wide variety and like them all. Lastly, the ASS HAT reference: I get it and am ticked about it. If they sell out gun owners then yes I’ll stop supporting them, but do you remember the Bill Ruger idiocy in regards to magazine capacity? Yet many bought Rugers regardless. Personally I did not, but now Ruger has disavowed from the stance. So let’s all calm down, keep your SA’s if you like them, but don’t continue support them if that’s your conviction. The community needs to come together and make our voices heard, and if we’re ignored I’ll join in calling them ass hats! This is just one man’s viewpoint taken from 40 years of shooting....

So is this the reason why they hate Springfield armory so much

I still picked up a mil spec 1911 from them the other day.... Boy could i care less about that.. They make quality

Shhhhh- don’t let the secret out about Dan Wesson 1911s...best quality for $ out there, hands down. 😁

I have the DW Pointman Major and the SS C-Bob love the hell out of them and hope to see many more in my collection in future years.

I have the specialist in 10 mm and in my opinion for the price they don’t make a better pistol

Thank you

Ive found some great deals on upgraded, used kimbers.. my first was a custom 2 with night sights and houge rubber grip for 650 or 700. Loved that gun and wish id never had to sell it.. recently i set out to replace it and found a stainless ultra carry 2 with crimson trace grips and night sights for 750.. also included a galco leather iwb holster. Hope you’re sill enjoying it!

I own 4 Kimber 10mm Eclipse 45 Eclipse SS II. Warrior II. I want the RAPTOR.

I love my Kimber Rapide!!! This gun is amazing

I have this this strange infatuation with the Royal II. I do not understand why because I do not like kimber. I will say this, the Custom II Two-tone is always on sell online somewhere for $599 and there is no better made 1911 from anyone at that price.

Mr FNH yea man their warranty info is pretty weak but I’ve had 3 of them for roughly 3 years or more and never had any problems.

BlueSteel.44 yes sir I have the two tone and it’s fantastic! One of the most accurate pistols I have in my collection too!

@@bluesteel.4424 ruger sr1911 is a better gun hands down.

They havd a bad reputation fir shitty customer support and jamming a lot.

Did you ever get back into the green with your finances? With luck you could always get another one.

@@sooneradmirer4382 That is the great thing about guns... you can always get another one. God Bless the USA !

I just never could find any love for 10mm.

The smith 1006 is far superior to that weapon for the 10mm

Sooner Admirer you mean back in the black

I have the Vigil and I love it 💥💥💥

How is he calling them the “Asshat Armory” being respectful?

Great! I own the TRP 10mm, too, and it is a beautiful, high quality, reliable, accurate 1911 pistol.

I've had a long and passionate love affair with my Springfield A-1 GI!!! Looks like it came straight outta WW-2!

I know this is a late comment, but are you happy with your purchase? I’ve been looking at the E Series myself lately.

The quality is amazing worth the purchase

I have a E also and I think it's the best 1911 ever built over thousand rounds and not one miss fire or malfunction it feels so nice in the hand and accurate as any other......ive owned a lot of 1911 before and the SW is by far the best

Don't forget Sig.

MrDbcooper456 agreed

In that order, lol

Kimber pro CDP II

cpt trips I love my p-15 and p-14

Same here. First 1911, R1s enhanced. Shot about 600rds through it with zero issues.

Not arguing with you, but I think a lot of the dislike for Kimber's is that they were bought out by a larger company and the Q/A seems to have went downhill. The earlier models that were made in Oregon (I believe) lived up to what you and YM have said about them. I think a lot of this has to do with when you bought one or when it was made. Just my 2 cents.

@@tidefanyankee2428 Do you know when they were bought out? I bought mine about 5 or 6 years ago. Also, do you know what the guy in the video referred to as MIM - too many MIM parts on some models, and mockingly called it a Mimber? I assume it's some kind of inferior material?

@@rhmayer1 Tim the guy on Military Arms Channel talked about it on one of his videos. I'm not sure when they got bought out, I don't remember what Tim said as it was awhile ago when I saw his video. I've talked to owners of gun stores I've been in when I've looked at 1911's and the consensus is the same. The earlier Kimber's were excellent, but now, not so much. From what I've heard from just about everyone is there are problems with Q/A, They (Kimber) just aren't what they once were.

@@tidefanyankee2428 I just heard from some other Kimber owner/commenter, asking him similarly about the quality dropping after the company was bought. He said that referred to KImber of Oregon, the original company that the father started and they sold only .22's, rifles. That company was sold and then the son later started Kimber of America and all 1911's were from that later company, which never got sold. That doesn't necessarily contradict what you've heard about the quality dropping on the 1911's, but just that it wouldn't be due to the company being bought out. I haven't researched any of this myself - just passing on what another said. Take it or leave it. Thanks for your comments regardless!

My PM Major is my absolute favorite 1911 out of my hoard of 1911's and my lowest dollar amount spent on the 1911's that made the cut to keep. Not only is the finish beautiful it's a reliable tack driver. Getting harder to find the old Bob Serva DW's. I also own an early Springfield ss loaded without the Brazil stamped frame. Love em both.

Me too...I wouldn't trade my A-1 GI for any of the other makers. I'm sure they're fine...but I absolutely love my Springfield!!!

He doesn't like Springfield Armory because they support gun control

Springfield are lib tards. The Kimber Super carry is better.

Let the man speak bfers

Springfields politics blow large scale, But their 1911s are some of the finest out there.

Great story! That is awesome.

She was probably hinting that she would rather have the gun

I have a lightweight officers model purchased around ‘89 and installed a lot of Wilson Combat parts to it then had the Roguard finish applied with NP3 for the internals. Sweet little.45.

Unit 38 Great story, still have the gal & the Colt. My duty weapon as a Deputy Sheriff in Ohio is a Colt Commander that was made in 1974. My hearing protection I got in ‘73 when I was 15 years old. So at annual range qualification, my sidearm & hearing protection is older than most of the guys I shoot with. By the way they’re mostly carrying Glock .40’s, they wouldn’t understand. Good Day to You!

He can't make up his mind. Besides, changing his preferred handgun/caliber allows him to continue to create content.

He got the arthritis...so now he carries a lesser gun

@@deathofkindness I did see the video where he basically said he's too old for revolvers/357 magnum now, but I still don't get why he would default to 1911. I know he hates polymer guns but he likes berettas and sigs, so why not a 9mm beretta or sig? I'm pretty sure he has stated in the past that 9mm is superior to 45 acp.

M Lilz 1911 is easier to use for those with nerve damage or the arthritis...i getting there myself

@@deathofkindness What makes the 1911 easier than a sig p226 or beretta 92? Is it the thinner grip?

Indeed. Love the platform, just hate the extra mortgage payment

Ruger sr1911 can't beat it for the price

Rock island armory is the best sub $600 1911 made.

EDIT: Sorry, corrected myself

I've really enjoyed my Metro Arms American Classic II, $500 budget 1911 with skeletonized trigger with overstop, upswept beaver tail, commander hammer, Novak style sights, and nice out of the box grips. I had to hand polish the feed ramp, but since then I've had no issues with it in about 500 rounds so far.