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Springfield makes very good pistols. Have you had the opprotunity to fondle any of the higher priced 1911's yourself, or are you just looking at photos and factory specs? I don't know if there are any shops in SA that stock these pistols, maybe McBrides in Austin?
Collectors Firearms in Houston stocks Baer, Ed Brown, Nighthawk, Springfield, and Wilson. You can check their web site for current stock. Not so many Wilson these days though. I would not reccomend buying from them as their pricing is usually at list or even higher at times. Collectors does deal on these higher dollar guns, just ask them. But it would give you the chance to touch and feel the differences between the different products that these companies produce before you lay out the money.
Just a thought.
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Be sure and look at Les Baer. I have and carry the Custom Carry model, at this point I would have no other. I have somewhere over 5000 rds thru this particular pistol. Zero, as in none, malfunctions with all types of ammo. LB standard guarantee is under 3 inches at 50 yrds, not 25 feet but 50 yrds. For an additional charge they will guarantee 1.5 inches at 50 yrds.
Your first choice is a very good one, Springfield. Funny thing is that Les Baer is the man who started and ran Springfield's custom shop for years before he left and re-started Les Baer Custom. The Springfield Custom Shop still makes one of finest 1911 pistols that you can buy.
Baer 1911's list for around $2000 but sell for a little less. Springfield will start at around $600 and go up to $2000 and more in the Custom Shop. Wilson's start at around $2500. You will get more gun for your money with Baer or Springfield.
I have owned and carried Wilson's and they are great pistols. Today they are very expensive and I think Baer offers more pistol for your money.
Try here for your best price and selection on Baer-
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Be sure and look at Les Baer. I have and carry the Custom Carry model, at this point I would have no other. I have somewhere over 5000 rds thru this particular pistol. Zero, as in none, malfunctions with all types of ammo. LB standard guarantee is under 3 inches at 50 yrds, not 25 feet but 50 yrds. For an additional charge they will guarantee 1.5 inches at 50 yrds.
Your first choice is a very good one, Springfield. Funny thing is that Les Baer is the man who started and ran Springfield's custom shop for years before he left and re-started Les Baer Custom. The Springfield Custom Shop still makes one of finest 1911 pistols that you can buy.
Baer 1911's list for around $2000 but sell for a little less. Springfield will start at around $600 and go up to $2000 and more in the Custom Shop. Wilson's start at around $2500. You will get more gun for your money with Baer or Springfield.
I have owned and carried Wilson's and they are great pistols. Today they are very expensive and I think Baer offers more pistol for your money.
Try here for your best price and selection on Baer-
http://www.proload.com/default.aspx" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;