Col Del Rio Posted July 14, 2014 Share Posted July 14, 2014 Greetings, I am new to WB (not to SASH/Cowboy Action). I am looking for a 1911 or 1911A1 for WB. I'd rather go for a 1911 clone but am open to suggestions. Thanks, Col Del Rio Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grizzly Dave Posted July 14, 2014 Share Posted July 14, 2014 Might try asking over on the Wild Bunch Forum. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Griff Posted July 14, 2014 Share Posted July 14, 2014 You're going to get answers that recommend every brand made. I have 4 different brands, all ok. All run well with quality magazines. Same as with Cowboy action, go out to a match and see what folks are runnin', who they had work on it (if any)... and then bite the bullet and spend your money. You'll be better off than you are now... shameful... not owning a 1911! P.S.: The un-sugar-coated version... WHO CARES what brand or model other folks like... it's what YOU like, that matters. The one good thing... is that most 1911s follow the original pattern... MOST parts are interchangeable. Or at the very least can be hand-fitted to work with other brands. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Boy Posted July 14, 2014 Share Posted July 14, 2014 Plenty of 1911 discussion from the Searches ... http://sassnet.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=224333 http://sassnet.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=220561 http://sassnet.com/wildbunch/forum/index.php?action=search2 Mine is the Ruger SR1911 ... and here's an independent review of it http://gunsgunsguns.net/ruger-sr1911/ Edit ... Col, a magazine foot on any WB 1911 is illegal. You might want to read the WB Handbook also http://www.sassnet.com/Downloads/RO/Wild%20Bunch%20Handbook%202014-0701.pdf Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackey Cole Posted July 14, 2014 Share Posted July 14, 2014 I like my RI mil spec but it did require replacement parts and smithing to smooth it out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kid Rich Posted July 14, 2014 Share Posted July 14, 2014 I like my RI mil spec but it did require replacement parts and smithing to smooth it out. What did ya do with the trigger to get it a little smoother? kR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slowhand Bob, 24229 Posted July 14, 2014 Share Posted July 14, 2014 Like most of our single action revolvers, after market action work will be much more important than brand name. My 1911 Colt was smoother than a couple of my clones BUT the huge difference in cost would have translated into a going over by a good smith to make the clone a better deal. All said and done I still like the Colt WW1 remake. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kid Ziggy SASS 76870 Posted July 14, 2014 Share Posted July 14, 2014 Colt WWI remake ... only one you will need. Lightened springs, a better quality slide lock, and better quality mags is all I have done to mine. Flawless ... other than operator error. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Col. Nathan C. Riddles, SASS # 7462 Posted July 14, 2014 Share Posted July 14, 2014 If you decide to go with the SR1911. Buy yourself several Chip McCormick 8 rd Shooting Star mags. I've got about a dz of em and no hiccups at all. You can get them on sale from time to time for about 11-12 bucks. http://www.cdnnsports.com/magazines/1911-45-8rd-sts-classic-flat.html or here http://www.classicfirearms.com/accessories?caliber=63&cat=32 You can get on their email lists & you'll be notified of any sales. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackey Cole Posted July 14, 2014 Share Posted July 14, 2014 I was talking to a world champion WBAS shooter earlier today and he is using Springfield 1911s that were worked on my Wild Boody Tom. I think that is his name. Also Ruger doesn't make a traditional wb gun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colt Walker 45 Posted July 15, 2014 Share Posted July 15, 2014 Bought a Remington R 1 and smoothed it up myself. Never had any issues with it. Have a buddy with a mil spec springfield and really likes it also. Good luck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Possum Skinner, SASS#60697 Posted July 15, 2014 Share Posted July 15, 2014 Lots of great choices: Rock Island Metro Springfield Colt Ruger High Standard Remington Any can be great for WB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Madd Mike #8595 Posted July 15, 2014 Share Posted July 15, 2014 I am now on my third try May I simply suggest a "Kimbler" My intent is to save you time and money in the long run However, That don't make me right Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Bullweed Posted July 16, 2014 Share Posted July 16, 2014 Lots of good information so far. First decision is traditional or modern. This will guide you to a mil-spec traditional gun or a modern gun that most likely has upgrades like adjustable sights. Colt, S&W, Kimbers, Remingtons, Rugers and Springfields are all solid choices. I prefer my S&W Performance Center DK gun that I bought for IPSC. With so many domestic choices for reasonable prices, I am not sure that I would steer anyone to buy an imported gun to save on the initial cost. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slowhand Bob, 24229 Posted July 16, 2014 Share Posted July 16, 2014 MY FAVORITES, though definitely not being recommended as the best, Colts WW1 repro model and the Colt Gold Cup and have both catagories covered. The WW1 model could use a bit of trigger work and the Gold Cup required changing out the soft rubber grips. Considering the fact that I use the very popular closed eye shooting technique, it is doubtful that anything else could render better results for me in either catagory! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chili Ron Posted July 16, 2014 Share Posted July 16, 2014 Howdy, Ive skipped the above, might duplicate? Do a little shopping and see if you can afford a real colt. Repair it with colt parts. Keep it colt. If you take a little care with it, it could last a lifetime and whenever that day comes to sell, its going to bring decent money. If you want, other makers springs are hard to tell from colt by looking. Other mags can be used for matches, might keep wear off the original. No need to apologize for the real thing. And about every 15 years, replace all the springs. Best CR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jrswanson1 Posted July 16, 2014 Share Posted July 16, 2014 If you could find an unmolested Colt 1991A1, that would do the job. I wish Colt hadn't stopped making them a few years ago, they were quality 1911 style pistols. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garrison Joe, SASS #60708 Posted July 16, 2014 Share Posted July 16, 2014 If you could find -----(deleted ugly word for a gun in factory condition)--- Colt 1991A1, that would do the job. I wish Colt hadn't stopped making them a few years ago, they were quality 1911 style pistols. What you talking 'bout? Colt surely is making the 1991 model as standard production. http://www.colt.com/Catalog/Pistols/1991%C2%AESeries.aspx Colt is also making the non-firing-pin-blocking (Series 70) guns as standard production again, too. Got one of those, it's a keeper. http://www.colt.com/Catalog/Pistols/Series70%E2%84%A2.aspx Good luck, GJ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jrswanson1 Posted July 16, 2014 Share Posted July 16, 2014 What you talking 'bout? Colt surely is making the 1991 model as standard production. http://www.colt.com/Catalog/Pistols/1991%C2%AESeries.aspx Colt is also making the non-firing-pin-blocking (Series 70) guns as standard production again, too. Got one of those, it's a keeper. http://www.colt.com/Catalog/Pistols/Series70%E2%84%A2.aspx Good luck, GJ That's not what one of my LGS told me when I asked about them. Looks like I'll be getting a new Colt sometime later this year! ETA Wow, they sure have gone up! I bought a new compact version (which is no longer made) for $550 back in 1995. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KingSnake Posted July 16, 2014 Share Posted July 16, 2014 Colt is still making both that Garrison Joe mentioned plus still making the Series 80. I recently bought a new Series 80 and removed the firing pin block parts and replaced with a "shim" from Brownells. Been shooting it as a Traditional category 1911 for 3 months and love it. Wife uses a Series 70 I bought new a couple years ago for Ladies Traditional category. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Major Regret, SASS #57800 Posted July 16, 2014 Share Posted July 16, 2014 Just to clarify/verify, the external extractor on Smith and SIG 1911's is legal for Wild Bunch in both modern and traditional? Couldn't find it mentioned one way or the other in the manual. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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