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Hello everyone, 1st time poster. This is a great site with tons of info. I'm a long time shooter (20yrs) looking to purchase a 1911. I just got married and bought a house so I'd like to stay in the $500-$600 range, maybe a bit more. I'm looking for a 1911 with a decent range of features: ambi safety(lefty), beavertail, 3-dot sight, skeletonized trigger. I've done a decent amount of restorations/repairs over the years so I...

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well, there was no doubt in my mind that i would go right back with the Springer....was looking at the Operator lightweight. I eyed the Tuarus when it first came out and was just waiting on some reviews. although i still had my piece at the time i was already looking at purchasing another and i wanted something like the Operator lightweight without the Heavyweight price. i have a comfortable budget to work with but i don't think i want...

Man I am going round and round on which gun to get. Totally on the fence. Wish i could afford both. My desire is for a commander sized 1911 as a 100% reliable main carry gun, as well as a tack driver at the range. Both guns are within $100 price, so lets just say price is a wash here. Berryhill does have a wait of 8 months for a custom Retro Commander, whereas Baer is immediate gratification. I am tempted to wait for the true custom 1911. yet...

I would go with the Berryhill.

Quote: Originally Posted by dogdollar It is a rare blessing for any of us to own a custom pistol, made to our preferences and specification. If you have the means to buy the Berryhill, I would jump on it like a duck on a junebug......you might have to wait eight months, but you will then own it for...decades. Eight months is actually a very short wait time. And, you do understand that the Stinger is not "commander size",...

Good choice I too picked up a like new used PT1911 - I bought a Colt used - had a crack in the frame - got my money back - and the Taurus was in the case so I got it instead - shoots great!!!

Quote: Originally Posted by LEAD FARMER i it was a Springfield Armory 1911 semi tricked out. nothing major but it preformed flawlessly for over 10 yrs. with a NFT or FTE. Quote: so i'm back to looking for a new piece. what should i buy and why? Welp, I like Fords work vans. I get reliable service with them and they've never let me down If my Ford van got stolen, my first thought would be to replace with another Ford van. moral of...

A very tough one. I'm a big fan of Les Baers and have a number that all perform beautifully. I'm also a big fan of the classic lines of a a Retro Commander. As I sit here tonight, I'd probably go with Dave's gun, but tomorrow................... DVC

It is a rare blessing for any of us to own a custom pistol, made to our preferences and specification. If you have the means to buy the Berryhill, I would jump on it like a duck on a junebug......you might have to wait eight months, but you will then own it for...decades. Eight months is actually a very short wait time. And, you do understand that the Stinger is not "commander size", right? It's a commander slide on an...