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#1 ·
I will be buying a 1911 soon but there are so many I am having trouble choosing one. Keep in mind please that I intend for this gun to be a range gun, but also to carry it when dress allows this size. Also I am a lefty so I really want an ambidextrous safety. My budget is going to allow $1000 or less only. Preferably less, but I will pay to get exactly what I want. I know there are mixed feelings on the Taurus, but it does have the safety and nice sights for a good price. Because I want to carry it, it must be reliable. I have looked at the Springfield's but I don't know what models suite my needs. If you could include an average price for the gun you recommend that would be helpful too. (I have noticed a big difference in the MSRP vs OTD prices)

Sorry for the long post, and thanks for your help.
 
#3 ·
You can have jsut about any style of 1911 sent in to a gunsmith to have new additions.

I have a 1911 mil spec, with it came an upgrade sheet that you can send back to springfield to get a ambi thumb safety on it....

Dont settle for a lesser gun just because it is set up from the box...

Mine is a 5" and it conceals just fine with a IWB holder....

Good Luck buying!
 
#6 ·
Springfield has great compact 1911s in 45 and 9mm
S&W has great ones too
Kimber sells almost as many as Springfield, but run a little more...
Old school??? Colt Commander...

The Springfield Armory web site has tons of info... read up.
 
#7 ·
thanks for the replies

Can anyone tell me an approximate cost for a smith to add an ambidextrous safety? I guess I am trying to find out if it will be more cost effective to purchase a gun already equipped with this feature or to buy a less expensive gun and add it.

If anyone is or knows a gunsmith in the northeast Arkansas area that I could get some more info from I would appreciate any recommendations.
 
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