I am on the fence about a good EDC 1911 I am a navy veteran and I love the way the 1911 feels and shoots. Do y’all recommend a high end like Kimber or a lower end like Tisas of Rock Island. I have read reviews. Just not sure which for an Every day carry.
I’m not much of a 1911 guy, but…Kimber is not high end.
I’m targeting a Dan Wesson personally for a somewhat-high-end at some point.
For an inexpensive that gets good reviews, that tisas is $300 today at PSA
https://palmettostatearmory.com/sds-imports-45-acp-semi-automatic-pistol-blk-1911a1.html
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Yes that Tisas for 300 is the one I was talking about. Just trying to make up my mind on that one or the Kimber I have shot a few time which is the Shadow Ghost LW. Plus my budget doesn’t allow for anything over 1000 right now
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I own a full size and a compact, both Rock Island Armory. Can’t go wrong with the brand if you’re on a budget.
Can’t comment on the Tisas because Kalifornia.
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Welcome to the community @Mark815
Good luck on your 1911 hunt. I’d like to get one someday myself but am leaning towards the double stack 9mm versions.
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I have looked at a couple of the 9 mm versions but I already have a 9mm and right now I am just trying to get different calibers before I start doubling up on them. After I get a 1911 my next pistol will be a revolver.
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I have had mine for 5 years, a set of wood grips and some polishing and it has run flawlessly. I see it has gone up $200.00 since I got mine.
TAURUS 1911
45 ACP Stainless Full
MSRP $: 863.33
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Yes I have seen a couple Rock Islands and from what I have seen Tisas are just as good.
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Kimber Fan Here. Can’t go wrong with a Kimber.
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That’s my opinion as well just having a hard time trying to fit that much into the budget I guess I should’ve asked what people thought about a $300 1911 as an EDC hahah
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Good luck with whatever you decide.
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Agreed, quality for a good price.
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There is not a such thing as bad 1911 pistol. Even $200 one will do the job.
However, whenever everyday protection of human life is the main role - I’d skip everything below $1,000.
I’m a huge fun of high end 1911/2011 pistols as EDC tool. But I can also realize that not everyone is willing to spend $2k or more.
What I’d suggest these days is Kimber KDS9C. Best compact size 1911 in this price range. It’s like Wilson Combat on Black Friday’s sale. 
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I can’t comment on 1911s specifically, but I can say that I have owned 6 handguns that sold new for $300 to $425 each from three different makers. Every one of them proved to be just as accurate, reliable, and durable as models going for double and triple those prices. I would, and have, cc’d all of them without a worry or second thought. At the range they each performed at least as well as the higher-priced guns.
I believe that until you reach the level of custom, hand finished pieces, the “cheap” ones can be every bit as good as the “expensive” ones. Don’t get suckered in by their hype, or pay extra just for a name.
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Staccato CS is delicious. Big $$$ though!
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My firearms mentor put it like this, she said “You carry Kim with you everyday, You Know if you have to apply her you’ll never see her again. Maybe you should carry that Springfield instead.”.
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@Mark815 Welcome to the community. Kimber 1911s are nice. I’m always eye balling Colt 1911 or Berretta 1911, just can’t make up my mind. Presently, I have a Sig P320 full size, and Sig P365 compact.
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Love my Custom II
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Hello and welcome @Rob183
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Welcome I have carried a Kimber for over 15 years and love it, started out with an Ultra Carry and last year bought a 4" Raptor. The ultra carry is an aluminum frame and as many rounds I have put through it I decided to get a steel frame. The only time I ever had a miss feed was some hand cast reloads and that was all. By the way I am POGO ,pants on gun on so I carry alot. You can’t go wrong with a Kimber.
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