What 1911 brands to avoid?

Newtire

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My experience is pretty much focused on Colt. I have, over the years, owned a couple of Kimber 1911's, but sold them. My EDC for many years has been a Colt LW Officer's Model, and I own a few Gov't models and two LW Commanders. Never unhappy with any of them. Stick with Colt...
I have a couple of Tisas pistols and one is their SS Match pistol. Odd, but the "Match" pistol had .007" slop in the barrel bushing between the barrel and the bushing. I called EGW and for $33.00, they seme a close fitting bushing. Now, that Tisas is a great shooting pistol. I bought a Rock Island that shot great groups right out of the box. Now, I own 2- one in .45acp and the other in 9mm. Both are very accurate and dependable so far.

Not like I really needed another 1911 but plucked down the $ for a 9mm Fusion. It really shoots-great right out of the bag it came with! Tax refund came and since I liked the looks of the Long slide Fusion. 45acp in the Bud's catalog, am going to pick that up tomorrow. So far, all these 1911's function with no hiccups. Have shot a few factory 230 gr. hardball loads but mostly my own handloads with powder coated 200 gr. SWC's and 225 gr. Lyman RN. They all shoot reliably using any of these, loaded between 700 to 850 fps or so. As with any semi-auto I've owned, might need tinkering with the load a bit to see what functions and shoots best accuracy-wise.
 

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I have a couple of Tisas pistols and one is their SS Match pistol. Odd, but the "Match" pistol had .007" slop in the barrel bushing between the barrel and the bushing. I called EGW and for $33.00, they sent me a close fitting bushing. Now, that Tisas is a great shooting pistol. I bought a Rock Island that shot great groups right out of the box. Now, I own 2- one in .45acp and the other in 9mm. Both are very accurate and dependable so far.

Not like I really needed another 1911 but plucked down the $ for a 9mm Fusion. It really shoots-great right out of the bag it came with! Tax refund came and since I liked the looks of the Long slide Fusion. 45acp in the Bud's catalog, am going to pick that up tomorrow. So far, all these 1911's function with no hiccups. Have shot a few factory 230 gr. hardball loads but mostly my own handloads with powder coated 200 gr. SWC's and 225 gr. Lyman RN. They all shoot reliably using any of these, loaded between 700 to 850 fps or so. As with any semi-auto I've owned, might need tinkering with the load a bit to see what functions and shoots best accuracy-wise.
 

Rotorflyr

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I don't believe anyone has mentioned my latest "find" in 1911's..Bul Armory.
Great materials & workmanship, made in Israel (!) if you can find one, they're a bargain for the features & quality .
I bought a Commander sized 9mm, & If I didn't already own so many other brands in 45 acp, I buy one in that cal. in a heartbeat.
Just thought I'd mention the brand, as until I read an online article about them,, I'd never heard of them.
Might be a bit hard to find, but I'd suggest if you can find a Bul 1911, buy it. you won't be disappointed.

see pic of mine, below :

You can actually order direct from BUL (in the US at least) as long as they have them in stock.
 

Jhavers

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Then you're denying yourself some quality guns at 1/3 the price of comparables. My Tisas' are fantastic quality & fit. I just got their Manta. Totally forged. Only MIM part is the RSA cap. Titanium firing pin. $399. Positive waves, Moriarty.
Well I appear to be missing out on some good guns. Always heard bad about metallurgy and quality issues with Turkish guns. However I've not actually never tried any. Sounds like I'm missing the boat and I need to try some. Thank you
 

Jhavers

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I've five guns from Turkey. Each one of them are outstanding. I've two Tisas 1911s, two Caniks, and one Tristar (which is a renamed Canik).

IMO, you can be a snob and own Turkish guns (not that I'm a snob).
I can mentioned to another member I've never actually tried anything from there. But it sounds like I am missing out. So I probably need to try some and stop listening to so much negative feedback
 

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In ascending order of price: Buy Springfield Armory, Colt, Dan Wesson, or (in alphabetical order) Nighthawk or Wilson Combat
SA internals are mainly mim until you get into their upper-tier price point/models.
Avoid Taurus like the Plague.
 

Trooper343

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I'm back in the market looking for a 1911 - do you have any countries or brands you avoid?

I've been checking out other forums and even /r/1911; I've seen several folks suggest staying away from Kimber or Taurus.
I would appreciate your feedback as I start down this path again.

I have never held, owned or shot a Kimber, but every time I think about buying one I start reading bad reviews. Just like this thread. So when I start thinking about Kimber, I turn to the next page.
 

BIGDAVE101

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Why so much dislike? The rest of the world hates our country. Why do you dislike Turkey? I despise China, but a huge percentage of things I buy seem to be made there. Just courious. For the record I have Colt, Springfield, and Tisas 1911's. I also had a Randal Commander years ago. I was not impressed I must say. Isn't Colt owned by CZ now? The opinions stated are entirely my own.
Did not say I dislike Turkey, better ally than most, fought well in Korean War. CZ has ruined Colt as a great pistol, Randal was poorly made, thus out of business. I hope Tisas turns out to be an excellent brand, I like the price, no need to get one... yet.
 

Bob Lee

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I do have a Tisas Tank Commander. Haven't shot it a bunch but so far so good. Limited time, and other things to shoot, lol. Just bought a S&W model 10-5 3" bbl. Shoots nice so far too. I live a quiet life style, and so if it works out well it'll join my carry rotation.
 

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