[Viking2002]

What is the least expensive make and model based on a 1911 frame out there? I'd love to have one, and I have the wife's official blessing to pick up a new handgun (gotta keep the domestic peace, after all), but she isn't going to let me toss down a grand on one........!

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[Red in Blue PA]

I do not own one, but I have heard nothing but positive things about 1911’s from Rock Island Armory, made by Armscor in the Phillipines.

From what I have heard, the build quality and function is comparable to 1911’s costing twice as much. They are simply flawless guns from everything I have heard.....literally not a negative thing about them.

You can find them on Gunbroker for $379.

[Red in Blue PA]

Forgot to add....I wanted to say:

I do not own one but they are on my list.

[MHGinTN]

You can buy a new copy for under $400 currently, and it will take the surplus government seven round mags and the eight rounders too. I think you can still get the 20 round mag for them. Bersa is making a nice reproduction in their American Classics line, but there is another brand for around $380, IIRC. I’ll look it up and get back to ya.

[MHGinTN]

Here are two options

[MHGinTN]

Ahhh, pay dirt!

[Jumpmaster]

I own 1911’s from Colt, Springfield, and Rock Island. RI very high quality, no frills, recommend additional mags form quality distributor. . Make sure you put 200-300 rounds through any new weapon before you trust it for reliability.