carpediem
.338 Win Mag
Not really a tale, but a question. Of the three, SIG Scorpion, Springfield or Dan Wesson, which would get the nod? Anyone have experience with any of them? Which are the best for the money? Functionality issues?
A tale of three 1911s.
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Bananabandit
.338 Win Mag
I know Dan Wesson is a big name in the 1911 game. Im more of a Glock guy, but can't go wrong with any o f them.
Wow, all are great. I like both Sig as well as Springfield.
I own both of them, and love them.
I own both of them, and love them.
Deplorable Me
.700 Nitro Express
Springfield 1911 X3 here. Zilch problems.
Phazer
.450/400 Nitro Ex
I've got the Sig 1911 Tacops, which is essentially the Scorpion in black. It's probably my favorite pistol to shoot. It has never had a single function issue.
Saltwater60
.950 JDJ
I too would go with the Springfield. Very solid gun and cheaper than the other 2 especially the Dan Wesson. They have a life time warranty and in researching them for my xd purchase they seem to honor that without question.
I've got the Springfield operator. It's my first and only 1911 and I love it. The pistol far out preforms my skill level.
I have both the Sig and the Springfield. The sig 1911 has models with either an external or internal extractor. I believe the scorpion is an external extractor. There are reports of extractor failures with this design and certain brands of ammo. My sig has an external extractor it was purchaced in 2014 and I have not had any issues with extraction, I only have about 200 rounds throug it though.
I have the Springfield range officer as well as a 1911A1 that is over 30 years old. They are both rock solid performers and have 10s of thousands of rounds through my older one and right around 1000 rounds through the RO.
I have no experience with the DW 1911 if it is anything like their revolvers it will be the finest of the 3.
Of the two I do have experience with The Springfield RO will be your best value.
I have the Springfield range officer as well as a 1911A1 that is over 30 years old. They are both rock solid performers and have 10s of thousands of rounds through my older one and right around 1000 rounds through the RO.
I have no experience with the DW 1911 if it is anything like their revolvers it will be the finest of the 3.
Of the two I do have experience with The Springfield RO will be your best value.
Catskillkid
.450/400 Nitro Ex
Not on your list but have you ever considered the Ruger SR1911? I have of those myself and have had zero issues with it. It's also a lot cheaper than the other models you mention.
fartgamer
.223 Rem
Don't overlook Ruger and S&W.
In general you want a forged frame.
And you want to buy the gun with the features and "upgrades" that you want rather than pretending that you'll do upgrades over time and save money. Many people have run spreadsheets and shown you always spend more money upgrading rather than buying the gun built the way you want it in the first place.
I started with a Springfield Range Officer as my first 1911 and it was a great introduction, it showed me what I wanted for the next one. Had I started with a more expensive fancier gun then I might have been "too careful" with it and not attempted to break it down or explore it as much.
I kind of gave up on the idea of getting the last gun I'll ever get. This is a journey that you take and part of the fun is exploring new guns, learning about them and moving on to try something a little bit better. Maybe someday when I'm a super expert I'll settle down but until then it's kind of like dating a variety of women.... And 1911s are pretty damn sexy compared to some of the Berthas out there.
And you want to buy the gun with the features and "upgrades" that you want rather than pretending that you'll do upgrades over time and save money. Many people have run spreadsheets and shown you always spend more money upgrading rather than buying the gun built the way you want it in the first place.
I started with a Springfield Range Officer as my first 1911 and it was a great introduction, it showed me what I wanted for the next one. Had I started with a more expensive fancier gun then I might have been "too careful" with it and not attempted to break it down or explore it as much.
I kind of gave up on the idea of getting the last gun I'll ever get. This is a journey that you take and part of the fun is exploring new guns, learning about them and moving on to try something a little bit better. Maybe someday when I'm a super expert I'll settle down but until then it's kind of like dating a variety of women.... And 1911s are pretty damn sexy compared to some of the Berthas out there.
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minderasr
6.5 Creedmoor
If the Valor is within your budget, I'd say Dan Wesson hands down.
Bananabandit
.338 Win Mag
Ill give another vote for SR1911. For the price, it is built solid.
carpediem
.338 Win Mag
I actually forgot about the Ruger. I didn't know S&W made a 1911. I have a Colt and a Springfield already. Just looking to retire the Springfield and replace it in the rotation. I guess three 1911s was too limiting for the title! I will have to look at some other models. Dan Wesson are quite pricey, maybe not really a good choice. Maybe another Springfield.
carpediem
.338 Win Mag
I like the look of it! What did that run you?
Don't tell the wife...... right over $1000. the story goes I was going to shop around for prices I walk in to the fist place and hand him the print out and said how much for one of these. he said hang on one second grabs the gun out of the show case and shoves it in my hand. Needless to say there was no way I could say no at that point. I'm really glad I did get it, it is by far my favorite gun and still have a huge smile everytime I do shoot it. Not to twist your arm anymore the newest generation is even better looking.
gun_slinger_boy
.338 Win Mag
I have a Remington R1 and Springfield Range officer. The RO has noticeably superior quality. I got the Remington for under $300 brand new. It was a deal I just couldn't pass up. It works fine and has had 0 issues but there IS a difference.
carpediem
.338 Win Mag
I have handled many R-1s. There are reasons I would get one, then there are reasons I wouldn't. I have a 1911A1 from the '70s and it has ran without a hiccup for me. A really nice gun. Springfield does make some sweet 1911s.
carpediem
.338 Win Mag
Ha ha, I won't tell her! I do like the Springfield I have. I will have to look at the LGS and see if he has one I can check out. Too bad he doesn't have a range too!
garyv350
.357 mag
I have a Sig scorpion, 2 Kimbers , a Springfield, and 3 Colts, one of which is from 1919. All shoot great. No issues with any of them. I have a Ruger 1911 in 9MM with no issues either. All good quality. Can't go wrong with any of them
carpediem
.338 Win Mag
Of the two I have, the only problems have been with the Colt. It had a 2 piece guide rod in it and one day the front half decided to come loose and fly out of the gun and disappear. Then the front leg of the ejector sheared off. The gunsmith said I was using too hot ammo. I don't believe I ever used even +P in the gun. At any rate, I like the look of @MilesTeg Springfield. Maybe I will think more on it. The other one I would like to see is the Ruger.
Springfield has a new gun coming out the first of Nov called the "Saint", don't know if it is going to be a 1911 or not.
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Advertisement says it is a new line, sounds like a new model being introduced.