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Posted: 12/26/2014 2:19:32 PM EDT

For some reason which I'm sure everyone here understands, I have an itch for my first 1911. CDNN has a Para Ordinance Expert Commander for $400. Also eyeing a Springfield range officer.

Any suggestions for a 1911 cherry popper?

Posted: 12/26/2014 2:24:14 PM EDT

[#1]

I would steer clear of para. The springer is a better gun.

Posted: 12/26/2014 2:34:53 PM EDT

[#2]

If it's only between those two, the Springfield is by far and away the superior pistol.

Posted: 12/26/2014 6:34:37 PM EDT

[#3]

http://www.americanrifleman.org/articles/springfields-range-officer-M1911s

Recently reviewed in American Rifleman, perhaps you saw this. Looks like a pretty good deal for the money.

Here's some 1911 reviews by Guns & Ammo

http://www.gunsandammo.com/gun-reviews/1911-reviews/

Posted: 12/26/2014 6:45:33 PM EDT

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+1

Posted: 12/26/2014 7:20:31 PM EDT

[#5]

Grabagun has the Remington R1, its $425 after rebate. The stainless is around $494 after rebate. Shippings around $5 too

Posted: 12/27/2014 12:29:35 AM EDT

[#6]

I got the R1 and love it.
The Springfield is pretty close now in price at CDNN. (Where I got mine)

Posted: 12/27/2014 1:10:21 AM EDT

[#7]

Springfield is a series 70 pistol. No contest,why add parts you don't need?
Remington is series 80 stuff. I admit i'm an old fart,but having been a 1911 fan since the 60's,i can't make myself buy one,any brand with a extra safety,that is.

Posted: 12/27/2014 10:25:16 AM EDT

[#8]

Great. Thanks guys. Looks like I have some reading up to do. In the meantime, will probably go with a Springfield. Either Range officer or milspec.

Of course, those kimbers look pretty nice...

That Ed Brown special forces gun in the G&A review is not to shabby either.

Posted: 12/27/2014 3:57:45 PM EDT

[#9]

I think you would be happy with the Springfield for the money spent.

Posted: 12/27/2014 9:56:35 PM EDT

[#10]

Of your two choices, I would get the Springfield. I would avoid the Para at all cost if new to the platform.

Posted: 12/27/2014 10:22:43 PM EDT

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Posted: 12/27/2014 11:00:21 PM EDT

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You can't go wrong with the Springfield RO for a first 1911.

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