New RJF 1911

[1911Dave]

To be perfectly honest, I wouldn't buy a 1911 from Baer or RJF. If I'm going to spend that kind of money, a smith will build me a "one of a kind" pistol. You do have some options with Baer, but not enough for me to drop that kind of cash. Baer is more of a semi-custom builder, like Kimber was at one time.

A full house custom from a known smith will cost more than double or triple a Baer with a 3-7 year wait.

 

[2011Corvette]

I'd rather invest in something that is proven. Wilson Combat does an outstanding job custom building 1911's.

 

[scooterj]

A full house custom from a known smith will cost more than double or triple a Baer with a 3-7 year wait.

Nope.
Ever checked with Freedom Gunworks or Cheely Custom? Neither Bobby or Matt will rake you over the coals or make you wait 3 years.

 

[sigfan556]

Baer has been in the 1911 business for many years and that's is what they specialize in. They know 1911's and are known to have one of the tightest ones out there. RJF has not been in the 1911 business all that long. I would rather entrust my money with a company that specializes in something that has a national reputation for putting out one of the finest of something than someone who is just gettting into something.

You can give someone all the high quality parts you want. One place will be better at putting them together than the other due to years of experience than the other. Baers reputation that they have well earned says what the do is deserved.

If I wanted a Saiga conversion I wouldnt go to Baer. If I wanted a custom 1911 I wouldn't go to RJF. Just because a place is on tv doesn't make them an expert in something. Not bashing RJF.

+ 1000 that what i was saying don't get me wrong im not bashing them. i just think they are charging that much because of the tv show. if i wanted a really nice ak i would buy one from them.

 

[OohIt'sPretty!]

So, it looks like no one here has bought or even tried one... for a forum based in louisiana, with members that apparently know the RJF crew personally, that kinda speaks volumes to me.
I'll just go with a cheap entry-level 1911, and then fix it as I have time, interest, and money.

 

[RyanW]

I hate 1911's, but I have tried the RJF 1911 and I liked it. I'm no 1911 guru though, so I don' look for all the hand fitting stuff, but it was a smooth gun that felt very nice, and shot very well.

 

[ericlosh]

Hey this thread is back! Can we bring back the 5.7 discussion? Please?