coryf Posted November 2, 2019 Share Posted November 2, 2019 On 11/1/2019 at 8:21 AM, George16 said: You can send it to the Sig armorer (Mr Burke) and have him do his magic on the trigger. I have felt his x5 trigger job. He does fantastic work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DWS Posted November 3, 2019 Share Posted November 3, 2019 Another good source for 1911's and he is currently downsizing and the following are below wholesale. This guy (cj) is well know and has a good rep in the 1911 community https://cj1911heaven.com/LesBaerInventory.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
firerain Posted November 6, 2019 Share Posted November 6, 2019 For $2000, you can buy an entry level SPS 2011, for 1911, Springfield TRP or Dan Wesson valor are very good and well within budget. It all depends on how do you want to shoot it. Competition or just for fun? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Th3Un4givin Posted November 6, 2019 Share Posted November 6, 2019 If you can find a gently used Trojan in 40, their great, I love mine, also a Dan Wesson would do great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DWS Posted November 6, 2019 Share Posted November 6, 2019 In an effort to be helpful, in this thread.. a few posts up... I posted a link to the 1911Heaven web site as CJ is downsizing and has several nice Les Baer pistols on sale. Well... I ended up buying one myself Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GunBugBit Posted November 6, 2019 Share Posted November 6, 2019 Dan Wesson all day long. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AZ1911 Posted November 12, 2019 Share Posted November 12, 2019 (edited) On 11/3/2019 at 6:44 AM, DWS said: Another good source for 1911's and he is currently downsizing and the following are below wholesale. This guy (cj) is well know and has a good rep in the 1911 community https://cj1911heaven.com/LesBaerInventory.html Thanks for this info. I just contacted him and ordered another Les Baer. Dang good prices and a super nice guy. Be ready to talk....... Edited November 12, 2019 by AZGlock21 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DWS Posted November 12, 2019 Share Posted November 12, 2019 26 minutes ago, AZGlock21 said: Thanks for this info. I just contacted him and ordered another Les Baer. Dang good prices and a super nice guy. Be ready to talk....... Agreed - John (CJ) is top shelf and more than willing to share his experiences and stories ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cferree Posted November 13, 2019 Share Posted November 13, 2019 I had a similar budget and wanted a dual purpose 9mm 1911 (SCSA and USPSA). I went a different way, a $500 lightly used Springfield RO. It totaled at $550 with shipping and dealer's fees. I did the trigger work, and added a magwell, guide rod, safeties, etc. I also sent the slide out to be tri-topped and have front serrations cut. My goal was to have the gun I wanted and to do enough of the work to have a better knowledge of how MY gun worked. I still have to checker the front strap (I haven't bought the jig and files yet) and have it refinished, DLC. My total investment is close to $1500. With Trip and Dawson mags, it runs great and groups better than I can shoot with 115's, 124's and 147's. I own a Baer Premiere II, a great gun, and have shot a couple of DW PM9's that were also great guns. I didn't want to spend $1200-$1500 on a gun and then start the changes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WFargo Posted November 14, 2019 Share Posted November 14, 2019 I did the same thing, Cferree. I picked up my Springer Range Officer Elite in 9mm this Tuesday. It was like new. The guy had it as a back up gun for Classic Division and hadn't even changed anything on it. Just fired a few rounds and left it at that. I added a Dawson magwell. Put in a 10 pound recoil spring. will add Ed Brown mag catch plus reduced-power spring this week. Added competition main spring. Added a full length guide rod. I will still add a Vario X-line straight trigger. The down side is indeed the lack of forward serrations on the slide and the lack of checkering on the front strap. But the barrel is TIGHT and that's for sure a positive. Unfortunately it does not feed my reloads as it has a really tight chamber, but I'll start using a EGW U-die to solve that issue. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Face5535 Posted November 17, 2019 Share Posted November 17, 2019 I would 100% be looking in the 1911addicts.com classified section. Those guys are all reasonable, and the with the market being down you can score a really amazing gun for much less than they should be going for. ive seen Wilson’s in the sub 2k range of late. Dont rush and buy when you know it’s the right deal! Additionally, most of those guys are not gamers, so the majority of the 1911’s there will be very much like new. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Descartian Posted November 17, 2019 Share Posted November 17, 2019 If you’re looking for a single stack option, STI just announced their Staccato-R. It’s a pretty sexy single stack with a 5” bushing barrel/slide and polymer single stack grip, a single stack version of their modular double stack. I have the Staccato-C and I am very happy with it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ming the Merciless Posted November 17, 2019 Share Posted November 17, 2019 3 hours ago, Descartian said: If you’re looking for a single stack option, STI just announced their Staccato-R. It’s a pretty sexy single stack with a 5” bushing barrel/slide and polymer single stack grip, a single stack version of their modular double stack. I have the Staccato-C and I am very happy with it. Two guns for the price of one and an extra 2011 grip frame? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcc7x7 Posted November 17, 2019 Share Posted November 17, 2019 Only problem is it is not currently legal for Single Stack division Special conditions: Only 1911 production type pistols. Must be available to the general public and have their basis in the original 1911 service pistol as designed by John M. Browning. Pistols made from components that duplicate the factory originals are acceptable. Frames must be metal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AZ1911 Posted November 17, 2019 Share Posted November 17, 2019 I received the Les Baer CC with magwell, single sided safety, fiber optic front sight on friday that I had ordered from CJ at 1911Heaven. Took it out on the maiden voyage yesterday morning. Wiped it down on the outside, shot a bunch of lube into it after bumping the muzzle to get the action open (since its a Baer). I put 500 round of 230gr S&B, Winchester white box, and a hundred or so of my 200gr LSWC reloads through it. I expected multiple malfunctions due to break in. I didn't experience a single malfunction. the thing ran flawlessly. At 2000 bucks I think this thing is a winner. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shred Posted November 19, 2019 Share Posted November 19, 2019 On 11/17/2019 at 1:13 PM, jcc7x7 said: Only problem is it is not currently legal for Single Stack division Special conditions: Only 1911 production type pistols. Must be available to the general public and have their basis in the original 1911 service pistol as designed by John M. Browning. Pistols made from components that duplicate the factory originals are acceptable. Frames must be metal. The "Frame" as ATF defines it, is metal. That's what the STI rep said USPSA decided. The lower grip section is just some fancy grip panels. From the Feb 2019 BOD minutes: Quote 15. Competitor and range equipment review-President & DNROI ... b. Modular single stack: It was determined by consensus to fit within existing division rules as the frame is metal. ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcc7x7 Posted November 19, 2019 Share Posted November 19, 2019 7 hours ago, shred said: The "Frame" as ATF defines it, is metal. That's what the STI rep said USPSA decided. The lower grip section is just some fancy grip panels. From the Feb 2019 BOD minutes: Ok you gotta love the power of advertising. 2 years ago Troy. said an old school STI I had was not legal because of the poly grip. It was one of the old STI grips that used 1911 mags with a 2011 frame. It's good news for those who like the pistol. the more the merrier! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DWS Posted November 19, 2019 Share Posted November 19, 2019 On 11/17/2019 at 4:06 PM, AZGlock21 said: I received the Les Baer CC with magwell, single sided safety, fiber optic front sight on friday that I had ordered from CJ at 1911Heaven. Took it out on the maiden voyage yesterday morning. Wiped it down on the outside, shot a bunch of lube into it after bumping the muzzle to get the action open (since its a Baer). I put 500 round of 230gr S&B, Winchester white box, and a hundred or so of my 200gr LSWC reloads through it. I expected multiple malfunctions due to break in. I didn't experience a single malfunction. the thing ran flawlessly. At 2000 bucks I think this thing is a winner. Nice ! I ordered almost the exact same, will shoot it this weekend. Agreed, at that price point, it's hard to beat ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tbarker13 Posted November 25, 2019 Share Posted November 25, 2019 Hard to go wrong with Dan Wesson. I have loved my Dan Wesson PM9 for SS minor. Just great guns. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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