Reliable 2011s - best value?

[RockAndSage]

Wondering what the inflection point is on 2011s, where they're just too cheap to be stone-cold reliable, for 1000s of rounds without a hiccup.

I'm hearing a lot of really good things from a couple of high-volume shooters on the Kimber 2K11s, and the better priced ones seem to be around $1650. Anything else in the sub-$2000 range out there that's worth taking a look at?

 

[Hoopleheader]

Glock (sorry, can’t help myself)

 

[RockAndSage]

Glock (sorry, can’t help myself)

We understand.

 

[Jwilly27]

When I “needed” a 10mm (I was like 23 and had to have one) I got a rock island tac45 2011, it’s a cheap gun but I have a ton of rounds on it and it hasn’t had one hick up, the prodigy I had went down the road, but I my brothers has been great it is in that sub 2k range

 

[Formidilosus]

Wondering what the inflection point is on 2011s, where they're just too cheap to be stone-cold reliable, for 1000s of rounds without a hiccup.

I'm hearing a lot of really good things from a couple of high-volume shooters on the Kimber 2K11s, and the better priced ones seem to be around $1650. Anything else in the sub-$2000 range out there that's worth taking a look at?

The issue with any of the $1,000’ish pistols is that any issue you may need to work on, is the same you would need to on any other- a Tisas 2011 is just as likely to need an extractor tweaked as a Springfield Prodigy.


The Kimber is about the only one I might expect to work without issue that isn’t a Staccato.

 

[RWT]

Well mine finally got here. Sights need work as I can see they were NOT installed correctly. Luckily I live close enough to Dawson Precision so I called and asked what’s the best COA. He advised shoot it at 20 yards and bring them the target and slide. They will do the math to determine the correct sight height and complete the install for a small fee. I’ll shoot it this weekend and likely pick up new sights next week

 

[Dobermann]

Wondering what the inflection point is on 2011s, where they're just too cheap to be stone-cold reliable, for 1000s of rounds without a hiccup.

I'm hearing a lot of really good things from a couple of high-volume shooters on the Kimber 2K11s, and the better priced ones seem to be around $1650. Anything else in the sub-$2000 range out there that's worth taking a look at?

Maybe Bul Armory?

I'm guessing Ben Stoeger is one of those high-volume shooters you've seen ... while he acknowledges he got his Kimber for free, he usually doesn't hold back if there are any issues. Will be interesting to see his updates. (And, given that paid influencers will call 200 rounds a high round count, where Ben prefers to wait for 10 000, says something.)

My Bul 1911 is significantly more refined than my Tisas, and the slide is far smoother. I don't have enough rounds on either that I can comment about reliability and issues though. However, the fit and finish have been enough for me to not feel inclined to pick up another Tisas and just wait longer for a Bul. FWIW.

 

[Jamie930]

I picked a Tisas 5" DS optic ready.
Put a Vortex 6moa dot on and ran about 250 rds through it with no problems.
Total cost was about $800 gun and dot with 2 mags. Extra mags are $50 each.
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[RockAndSage]

Maybe Bul Armory?

I'm guessing Ben Stoeger is one of those high-volume shooters you've seen ... while he acknowledges he got his Kimber for free, he usually doesn't hold back if there are any issues. Will be interesting to see his updates. (And, given that paid influencers will call 200 rounds a high round count, where Ben prefers to wait for 10 000, says something.)

Combo of one good friend with about 12k on his, one review from Stoeger I saw in looking into the 2k11s after friend's recommendation, and some other random stuff. I'm actually interested in the 2k11 in .45 ACP to lessen the volume I'm putting on an old custom Para-Ordnance I've been using lately with some recoil management work. But it made me wonder about other 9mm external-extractor 2011s, or others that might be out there and worthwhile considering for 9mm things.

 

[JohnJohnson]

There's that weird one, the Stealth Arms Platypus that some people seem to like. It takes Glock magazines which is odd but convenient cost-wise I guess? I think from the various reviews I've seen that the Kimber 2k11 is the way to go until you hit Staccato territory. Though for some odd reason I'm seeing a lot more people bashing Staccato recently.

I have a Sig P211 on order (could take months though) but that's mainly to try and because of a unique circumstance.

 

[Dobermann]

Combo of one good friend with about 12k on his, one review from Stoeger I saw in looking into the 2k11s after friend's recommendation, and some other random stuff. I'm actually interested in the 2k11 in .45 ACP to lessen the volume I'm putting on an old custom Para-Ordnance I've been using lately with some recoil management work. But it made me wonder about other 9mm external-extractor 2011s, or others that might be out there and worthwhile considering for 9mm things.

FWIW, I seem to recall Ben saying something about that the Buls were reliable and shot well - it was just that 'they were the thing that people got when they couldn't get the Staccato' (or something like that).

Not sure why he'd take that position, seeing as he's happy with other cheaper options that perform for him (such as Holosun), and that he's also critiqued Staccatos for being 'boring'. If a Bul in a 2011 configuration was 'boring' because it worked, and one didn't want to spring for a Staccato, I don't see why you wouldn't go for it (other than, perhaps political reasons, similar to how some don't want to buy items made in China such as Holosun, when there are alternatives).