Boss called me in today to tell me he's giving me a raise. I've had a 1911 fund for awhile and it looks like a good time honor the righteous path of our Prophet J.M.B.
Considering:
1. SR1911 with gunsmith added front strap checkering, flattened top strap with serrations, target crown the barrel, green fiber optic front sight, and maybe changing out the black parts for stainless. Just because most of my collection are Rugers and I'd like something to compliment the fine Match Champion I picked up last year. Con: Not sure this much money into an inexpensive 1911 is worth it.
2. SW1911 E Series I like except the external extractor is sacrilege, would change the front sight & black parts, and I HATE the safety warning being on the side of the frame rather than hidden on the underside.
3. Remington R1 Enhanced, if I could find a local FFL willing to transfer the stainless version and have a smith flatten the top strap & add serrations. Pretty much with the milled top strap it would have everything I want. Con: It's a Remington product and I've heard lots of horror stories.
Boston metro
~$1,0000
Range gun
No rail
Preference for stainless
Grips likely walnut checkered
Novak sights, front fiber optic green
No need for ambidextrous
How should I spend my money?
Considering:
1. SR1911 with gunsmith added front strap checkering, flattened top strap with serrations, target crown the barrel, green fiber optic front sight, and maybe changing out the black parts for stainless. Just because most of my collection are Rugers and I'd like something to compliment the fine Match Champion I picked up last year. Con: Not sure this much money into an inexpensive 1911 is worth it.
2. SW1911 E Series I like except the external extractor is sacrilege, would change the front sight & black parts, and I HATE the safety warning being on the side of the frame rather than hidden on the underside.
3. Remington R1 Enhanced, if I could find a local FFL willing to transfer the stainless version and have a smith flatten the top strap & add serrations. Pretty much with the milled top strap it would have everything I want. Con: It's a Remington product and I've heard lots of horror stories.
Boston metro
~$1,0000
Range gun
No rail
Preference for stainless
Grips likely walnut checkered
Novak sights, front fiber optic green
No need for ambidextrous
How should I spend my money?
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