1911 Recommendations

[NDGuy]

$2500 budget

I already have a cheaper Springfield so no desire for the lower end. Anyone have experience with Ed Brown, Dan Wesson, Les Baer, or high end Springfield’s/Colts?

I know some folks softened on EB due to his poor interactions with people in his later years but curious how EB has held up quality wise with his passing.

 

[NRA4LIFE]

Colt Gold Cup. I have loved mine for 35+ years. An absolute joy to shoot.

 

[Formidilosus]

$2500 budget

I already have a cheaper Springfield so no desire for the lower end. Anyone have experience with Ed Brown, Dan Wesson, Les Baer, or high end Springfield’s/Colts?

I know some folks softened on EB due to his poor interactions with people in his later years but curious how EB has held up quality wise with his passing.

Have used all of the above- most quite heavily. Assuming 45 auto?

I am not interested in project 1911’s in general. I need want them to work correctly and as reliably as any modern service pistol.

For $2,500 I would be looking for a used Springfield Professional. Then either a Les Bear or an older Rick River (very good pistols usually). After that an EB. Dan Wessons used to be pretty solid at sub $2k, however seems to have fallen off a bit the last couple of years.

If you look for a while, you should be able to find an Alchemy Custom for sub $3,000.