Iggy42 Posted October 25, 2011 Share Posted October 25, 2011 In the market for a 4" 1911 and while I have my eye on a couple one of the factors will be where the gun is made. I really want it to be Made in the USA, and frankly I have no idea who does anymore. Add to that I know some people make some models here and have others made elsewhere (STI comes to mind). If it helps my budget is roughly 1000, although to be honest I only have 650 (possibly 775, depending on if an offer for my current 5" 1911 stands) set aside but I am thinking ahead to Christmas/birthday since both are soon. So anyone got any ideas? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Norther Posted October 25, 2011 Share Posted October 25, 2011 I may be mistaken, but I think all Springfields and all STIs except for the Spartan are made in the US. I think the Ruger is too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xdnok Posted October 25, 2011 Share Posted October 25, 2011 (edited) Kimber Pro series 4" might fit the bill and they are made in Yonkers, NY Edited October 25, 2011 by xdnok Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DWFAN Posted October 25, 2011 Share Posted October 25, 2011 Dan Wesson, but above your price point. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chirpy Posted October 25, 2011 Share Posted October 25, 2011 Colt, I believe, still makes 1911's in the good ol' USofA. The Wiley Clapp Commander is a very nice piece but a little pricy! FWIW Richard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scooterj Posted October 25, 2011 Share Posted October 25, 2011 Not all the Springfields are made here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CMV Posted October 25, 2011 Share Posted October 25, 2011 At right about the $1K mark and made in the USA last time I checked... http://shootersconnectionstore.com/STI-50-Trojan-45-ACP-Fixed-Sights-Stocked-Item-P1870.aspx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
a.roberts Posted October 25, 2011 Share Posted October 25, 2011 STI Ranger II Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iggy42 Posted October 25, 2011 Author Share Posted October 25, 2011 I may be mistaken, but I think all Springfields and all STIs except for the Spartan are made in the US. I think the Ruger is too. Springfield uses Brazilian frames (currently own a SA Loaded) although thanks about the STI. I knew they had some that are made in the Philippines and QC's here but I was not sure which ones. Sadly Ruger is only making a 5" 1911 as far as I know, but SHOT Show is not that far away so they may have something new next year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pmd Posted October 25, 2011 Share Posted October 25, 2011 Not exactly what you are looking for but The Itacha Gun Company located in Upper Sandusky, OH makes a beautiful 45acp 1911. http://www.ithacagun.com/1911.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Racer377 Posted October 25, 2011 Share Posted October 25, 2011 IIRC, the Kimbers are all US forged and assembled. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iggy42 Posted October 25, 2011 Author Share Posted October 25, 2011 (edited) Not exactly what you are looking for but The Itacha Gun Company located in Upper Sandusky, OH makes a beautiful 45acp 1911. http://www.ithacagun.com/1911.html Yeah they are on my wish list to own someday. Doesn't met my current need for something a little more concealable, but I would like to own one at some point. Too bad they don't make a good multigun shotgun. Could probably modify one to work, but something tells me it would be more hassle than its worth. Edited October 25, 2011 by Iggy42 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skdmrklcy Posted October 25, 2011 Share Posted October 25, 2011 Define made in USA. NM Springfields are assembled here, parts are not made here. I know Colts are all US Made, as are I think Smith and Wesson. I would guess Kimber is, but no idea of the source of there forgings. In your price range I would find a Springfield NM or an STI. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iggy42 Posted October 26, 2011 Author Share Posted October 26, 2011 Define made in USA. NM Springfields are assembled here, parts are not made here. I know Colts are all US Made, as are I think Smith and Wesson. I would guess Kimber is, but no idea of the source of there forgings. In your price range I would find a Springfield NM or an STI. Basically I want Made in the USA stamped on it. I know not many do these days (other than its all over the S&W website) but in general I want a gun that could fit that mold. So by that definition I would say US forgings, US assembled Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RIIID Posted October 26, 2011 Share Posted October 26, 2011 Define made in USA. NM Springfields are assembled here, parts are not made here. I know Colts are all US Made, as are I think Smith and Wesson. I would guess Kimber is, but no idea of the source of there forgings. In your price range I would find a Springfield NM or an STI. Basically I want Made in the USA stamped on it. I know not many do these days (other than its all over the S&W website) but in general I want a gun that could fit that mold. So by that definition I would say US forgings, US assembled By that you are eliminating one of the best forgings of slides and frames, Springfield Armory. The current NM prefixed guns are machined and assembled in the US. For other companies in the US I don't know where their raw steel is coming from. Rich Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcc7x7 Posted October 26, 2011 Share Posted October 26, 2011 SIG 1911's are made in NH Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
devojbon Posted October 27, 2011 Share Posted October 27, 2011 Kimber Smith & Wesson Dan Wesson Sig Sauer Colt Les Baer I was recently in a similar hunt. I ended up with a Kimber. The fact that S&W writes "read owners manual" on the side of the frame is a major turn off for me. I wanted a Sig but between a goofy sight cut in the traditional models and the extra weight of their standard models I decided against it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
honda01 Posted October 27, 2011 Share Posted October 27, 2011 Les Baer is made in LeClaire, IA. More than you want to spend, but right in the midwest. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob DuBois Posted October 27, 2011 Share Posted October 27, 2011 Think I would cruise the gun shops in the area for a used Kimber four inch, there's enough of them out there that a clean one should pop up in your price range. I've bought several five inch Kimbers at good prices. The last was a Kimber Gold Match one of the best shooting 45's I've ever had. Just spend a little time looking they are out there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike21STI Posted October 27, 2011 Share Posted October 27, 2011 don't forget about nighthawk custom and wilson combat. probably er... definitely out of the 1000 price range but they are also made in the US of A. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flexmoney Posted October 27, 2011 Share Posted October 27, 2011 One of those 4in STI's would seem to be about right. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2alpha Posted October 27, 2011 Share Posted October 27, 2011 If the frame and slide are made in the US but it is filled up with squirted metal I mean MIM parts I'd rather have real steel innards with the frame and slide forged somewhere else if that was the choice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iggy42 Posted October 28, 2011 Author Share Posted October 28, 2011 don't forget about nighthawk custom and wilson combat. probably er... definitely out of the 1000 price range but they are also made in the US of A. Yeah if I had 3k I would be all over a Nighthawk T3 like dead on Elvis, sadly I'm not Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigfish Posted October 28, 2011 Share Posted October 28, 2011 dont know were the parts come from but para ord moved to from canada to north carolina a year or two ago. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JSCHIEFEN Posted November 6, 2011 Share Posted November 6, 2011 S&W 1911 SC are great carry guns. They can be had in your price range and Made In USA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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