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I've been wanting a 1911 for a while, but I'm finally getting to the point of picking a specific unit. I'm a lefty, so whatever I get I want to have the ambi safety. I know Springfield and RIA make basic "GI" models (which would be fine with me), but then I'd have to get the ambi safety installed, and as handy as I am, I'm not sure that's the kind of thing I should do myself. The Taurus offering is attractive, except for their reputation of slow/bad customer service should I have a problem. Plus, being that the 1911 is an American icon, I'd much prefer something American made.
So what are my options here? I'd like to keep the overall purchase in the $800-1000 range. Preferably closer to the $800 mark, lol! I've seen a few Kimbers and S&W's at the local gun shop that are near my price range, but don't have ambi safetys. I assume that would be at least a hundred if not more to have installed.
What this all boils down to is I don't want a dirt cheap chi-com pile of parts, but I also don't want a $several-thousand custom either. (Well, I do WANT one, but can't afford one, lol) What would be your recommendation for a "middle of the road" American made 1911?
Thanks!
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