Which 1911 to buy

[rkrk]

I am new to the 1911 as I was just given an older colt but am very happy with the way the gun feels and shoots. I am looking to buy a newer gun so that I can avoid using the "piece of history" I was given as a regular shooter. Obviously not a simple question but wondering if people have some advice about which make to go with. I will mostly be using the gun at the range and am not involved in any competition (yet).

Thanks, Rich

[BrianNJ]

Welcome to the forum and the 1911. If you like the Colt gun you have now, why not take a look at another, just a newer version. There is nothing wrong with a Colt.

[BGregory]

I am new to the 1911 as I was just given an older colt but am very happy with the way the gun feels and shoots. I am looking to buy a newer gun so that I can avoid using the "piece of history" I was given as a regular shooter. Obviously not a simple question but wondering if people have some advice about which make to go with. I will mostly be using the gun at the range and am not involved in any competition (yet).

Thanks, Rich
Depends on your price range. A Springfield Milspec would make a nice basic pistol. If you want, you can add features later.