I want to get myself a nice present for my B Day ( if U want something , best is to get it yourself) and plan on getting a 1911 in 45 ACP.. unless I can find a nice Henry Lever action in 45/70 that catches my fancy. I don't want a lower dollar import but a midrange price will fit the bill. I am open to comments or suggestions as I do my research . An online gun retailer has several in stock.... but no Colts. I wouldn't mind a Colt if I can find one reasonable. A Springfield also would do. Thanks in advance !!

Don't knock all imports. Some are quite good.

BTW Springfields were originally Brazilian inmports.

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I think you owe it to yourself to buy the 45 acp and the 45/70.

You can spend more money on a Springfield, I have one, but my son's Rock Island is every bit as good as the Springfield and several hundred dollars less. Why pay for a name when you can get a 1911 that is equal for less money?

The old Norinco's were excellent!

Rock Island Armory makes some great ones for cheap, don't overlook them.

I shoot all manner of Kimbers, but I have to say Rock Island Armory makes a decent firearm at a fair price.

You can still get a new, basic Colt for $800-$1000. I bought mine in stainless in 2018. I haven’t regretted it not one time. There’s something about having an honest to goodness Colt. It’s an itch that no other off brand can scratch.

Kinda like if you want a 45-70….and settling for something like a Henry instead of a Winchester 1886.

But then maybe I’m just a snob for Colts and Winchesters.

I love my stainless steel Springfield Armory. Never a misfire or a jam. Can't say that about others I've owned.

I have three Kimbers and a Sig. They all shoot great with great triggers and control. I think I have 3 left I might have gifted one already or maybe it was just “pregifted” without my gifting knowledge, lol.

Springfield is a nice gun. No plastic either

Some of the Turkish 1911s have been getting great reviews and were not much over $300 a month or so ago.

I sure like my colt 1911 desert elite in 10mm. As was stated earlier get the 45 and the 45/70. I think Henry makes the Buffalo classic that would be a welcome addition to my gun collection.

^ This....Look into the Tisas 1911A1 Tank Commander or the full size 1911A1, they cost $350 - $400.

All steel & the sights are straight (many new Colt's have a canted front sight)....But most importantly, model 70 series internals, no BS series 80 stuff.

Forged steel slide & frame, cerakote finish, absolutely the best 1911.45 ACP out there for the $$, IMO.


Tisas 1911A1 Tank Commander.

I'm a rifle guy, but I've been looking at the Kimbers. I really like Wilson Combat bit they are way, way too pricey just to shoot once or twice a year.

One of my brothers " treated" himself to.a Kimber in .45.
Sold it quick.and bought a Rock Island.

I love my Kimber but I sure would like to own a Wilson

Don't know what is considered mid-range price. But a friend that I used to work with at Springfield later went to Les Baer, and eventually opened his own custom repair 1911 shop mentioned to me that for a factory gun Dan Wesson's are hard to beat.

Springfield has been machining their own slides and frames for quite a number of years now.