Cheap 1911 vs. Expensive 1911

[@BERETTA9mmUSA]

We no longer recommend Cabot & Alchemy Weaponry Arms products. Their customer service is absolutely terrible. Buy at your own risk, we had numerous problems with guns not being put together properly, lots of QC Issues and ACW even lost one of our pistols at one point... They found the pistol 3 days later. This is the kind of "custom" shop they are running over there. - kzbin.info/www/bejne/g2q2q5-Hp9Snnas If you want a real custom 1911 that is properly built, buy a Les Baer Custom, Sbardella Arms or Wilson Combat. - B9USA

[@Kyle-oe2vs]

I agree the 4K alchemy is worth every penny, the amount you pay for the amount of hours that goes into hand fitting that gun is a bargain. Rob is a magician and is also transforming Cabot. I actually only have 4 guns, one of them is an alchemy custom that is being built right now. I use to have many guns but sold them off to buy just a few high quality firearms. I personally would rather have 1 perfect 1911 than 5 basic production 1911s.

[@andrewbates6840]

Agreed. A good friend of mine always said I was dumb to pay 3K+ on a 1911. Then he shot my newest Ed Brown and started selling off all his plastic pistols to get one ordered.

[@buggin1951]

Clearly, the issue is one of perceived value. These days, there are a number of very high quality 1911's available in the $650 to $1,000.00 range that are very accurate and reliable. That's all I require in any handgun. Firms like Springfield, Kimber, Ruger, Colt, Sig, etc., have spent a great deal of engineering time on how to make this gun as efficiently as possible and it shows. Their production volume also contributes to lower pricing. When one guy makes your gun, it's gonna cost more, a lot more. And that's fair. Dan Wesson is as far up the mountain as I'm willing to go. Thanks for the vid!

[@Aleks9x19]

Love 1911s. I carry a Springfield trp as an EDC

[@Longrangetargets]

I just picked up a S.A. RO Operator. For a little less than a grand...the fit of the slide to frame and that I can shake it and nothing rattles, and just the overall quality makes it worth it. Also shoots good groups right out of the box. S.A. 1911s in my opinion are the best bang for the money. Been trying to find the defender series to pick up as well. Thanks for the video.

[@Razor_36]

That is the very trigger I'm going to put in my DW. I'm guessing it's a Harrison medium pad. I love how he mounts the overtravel screw on the back of the shoe to be filed down and you cannot see a hole in the front. You get to detail strip it many times to set it but once it's done you never have to worry about it moving. John Harrison is a very nice person to boot.

[@TheGunfighter45acp]

I loved those USMC Pics! Semper Fi! There's a 1911 for every budget and every use. It truly is an American icon.

[@mauriceorayii2964]

God bless Rock Island Armory.

[@KeanonGilliamSlang369]

Now that's a really good comparison. The pearl grips are really nice on the mil-spec. I have a soft spot for the mil-spec.

[@filippocorti6760]

Slide/frame tightness is only about 5% of accuracy.

[@ADRay1999]

Anytime I see a 1911 I immediately stop everything. Great video In other news, I’m in the process of building a LW commander 1911 Courteous of Stealth Arms from one of their build kits Expensive but worth every penny because they supply you with everything: slide, the frame, and all the internal parts

[@Lucky-mn6vc]

High dollar 1911s, yes they are high quality, so are alot of the mid range ones. These high costs are nothing more than prestigious allure. Guaranteed 1 inch groups, only if YOU can shoot that well. 1911s cannot shoot themselves, so your talent creates your score. Nothing is more prestigious to me, is when I win tourneys, beating the wilsons, bears, night hawks, using my desert eagle 1911g. Imo buy at around 700 or 800, and spend the other 3000 dollars on ammo, and then lots of practice. Nothing beats experience.

[@SGT1911]

There is a black sheep in every family. But, they still show up at every family reunion. They also have your back when needed. Thanks for the video. Good job

[@CitizenCarry]

Lots to be admired about the quality of that Alchemy Custom! Holy moly.

[@chrismagnum06]

Love the Terminator theme.awesome!"45 longslide with laser sighting"-T-800 1984

[@willwilliam217]

All are beautiful 1911’s, I own eight other handguns but have a special place in my heart for my 45 acp 1911’s. Probably will never own a Alchemy, Les Baer, Nighthawk or Wilson Combat due to cost but it is fun to dream about shooting one day. Within the last month was lucky enough to find my dream gun a magnum research desert eagle stainless Government size 1911. Unfortunately due to quite a few fte with the first 350 rounds had to send in for warranty service. Have my springfield range officer target and a sig 1911 as backup until my MR1911GSS returns.

[@SirJonathan439]

Awesome video guys. I've been anxious to see more of that ACW Prime. Thinking about one myself, and you are right the Springfield mil-spec is a great 1911 for the price. I really enjoyed that thanks.

[@Gumby56]

An excellent and honest review of your 1911's!!!

[@Covert_Arrangements]

Wow two beautiful examples of 1911’s. That Springfield is next on my list to purchase. I just purchased the Springfield RO Combat 45acp. Now I want the Milspec stainless. 🤠

[@khalilabukabeer815]

You’re my reference when it comes to 1911’s , as usual awesome video brothers 👍

[@charliecontrino1626]

I bought the SA Milspec 2 years ago for $549. It has been great!

[@miguelbooth5826]

After watching this video I picked up a SA mil-spec for 650. I think it's a great gun and runs very nicely. I found the thumb safety to be heavy and difficult to engage so I installed the Wilson Combat wide thumb safety. Like young Beretta I am also a lefty and the new safety is easy to reach and has a very positive feel. I also added some Lok bogies and I expect that I will modify it more in the future. Thanks for the copious 1911 content.

[@BERETTA9mmUSA]

Right on Sir! Great Pick for sure. Beretta Sr.

[@chipngo9758]

Those shiny white grips are effing slick and awesome. Makes you feel like a dark angel Shadow comic hero and shit.

[@caseyplunkett6083]

I love a gold bread front sight on a 1911. This comes from my first handgun loves being revolvers not semi-auto pistols.

[@Libra-uq6dv]

Always great to see you guys with new material, I think at this time you’re the kings of the 1911 videos, nice comparison of both ends of the spectrum in the 1911 world, I’ve never shot a 4K 1911 but i can certainly look forward to it, young Beretta briefly mentioned Ruger 1911’s & he’s right they are not super tight, i own two in 9mm & 45acp, although they do run flawlessly, i was wondering if you all had ever looked at the Ruger custom shop 1911’s. I believe there’s two versions of the Doug Koenig edition, one is around the $1500 mark & the full custom one is around the $2500 range, just curious if you knew about them, thanks for all you do.

[@themarshallgunchannel4865]

Great review! All 3 are awesome 👏

[@MrPhipper]

I have been contemplating buying my first 1911 and was considering a Kimber Raptor II, largely for it's looks. However, I now think I will go with the Dan Wesson PM7-45. Thanks for your videos!

[@andrewbates6840]

I have an ACW Prodigy, and WC Hackathorn commander on order.

[@VMEMotor5]

Chrysler 300 VS Rolls Royce Ghost. One thing I'd like to mention, as far as your comment about not liking the short trigger, and maybe you've tried this. I like the short trigger when paired with the arched mainspring housing, like on the MilSpec. If however, the pistol uses a flat mainspring housing. like most 1911s come now, including that Alchemy, a longer trigger feels much better to me.

[@eidtnaci]

Right now I own a 500 dollar RIA 1911 that I luv her, I do plan on purchasing a more expensive one in a few years.

[@xaviercorona9014]

This is better than the Glock. Vs 1911 debate we all need atleast a few of each lol

[@garrisonnichols807]

I'm loving that Terminator theme music in the background 👍

[@rylanmartin9040]

1:05 I don't know why but I loved that sooooo much

[@jared123123]

Felt like a scripted press check honestly , trying to look like John wick maybe. Yes one handed press checks can be useful but in that situation would of been just as easy to use two hands.. just how the whole thing looked felt a bit much, although he showed good mechanics and handling technics

[@yeetyeet8365]

You press check when you lose track of how many cartridges you have left. That drill was for when in the heat of a gunfight and you can’t use two hands. Common knowledge.

[@gumballbreath7525]

I'll take a dozen of the cheapies

[@richardrivard487]

Great review

[@stumpy7777]

7 Springfields to one custom. I'll take the 7.

[@kevinbeal2250]

Great job guys

[@jdjohn4413]

These 911 45 caliber pistols are absolutely amazing what about a HK 45 Where they stand next to these gun

[@BERETTA9mmUSA]

Yes….. The HK45 & HK USP45, USP40, and USP9MM are all highly Recommended by us. :) 🤠🇺🇸👍⭐️

[@oldmike7239]

If you paid less than $700 for your 1911 mil spec, I’m very envious. I bought the same gun, Springfield stainless 1911 mil spec with 2 mags and cocobola grips 2 years ago for close to $900 with tax. That aside I would do it again. I believe the Springfield 1911 I is one of the finest handguns on the market. Yes, I would love to own a Nighthawk or an Alchemy, but the cost is beyond me. The only issue I have with the Springfield is the plunger spring is too tight. I have to push it in with a brass pick to reinstall the slide release lever. Otherwise, looking forward to purchasing another one. By the way, great video. Very informative.

[@BERETTA9mmUSA]

Thank-you Mike! Always good to hear from another Springfield Armory 1911 owner. We are loving our Springfields so far. 🥳🤠👍🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸. Beretta Sr.

[@caseyplunkett6083]

When it come to buying an heirloom quality 1911 it's all about getting trigger time with the various brands. Just feeling them and going off of the opinions or experience of others doesn't suffice. Looking up which ranges offer high end 1911's and traveling if necessary is well worth it. Join 1911 forums, offer to buy lunch for a friend or range acquaintance for the opportunity to spend some trigger time with their custom 1911. All of these potential measures will pay dividends to finding the model that truly suites the individual best.

[@randlecarr3257]

Great review guys. To tweak your comments on “what you could do with the extra $3000...” what would or could you do to the Mil-spec to improve it with the money you saved? Apples and oranges of course, but what would you do?

[@tacticaloutdoors7553]

Sexy firearms!!! Something about a good ol 1911. I don't have one in my collection at the moment but that will change!!

[@BERETTA9mmUSA]

We hope so :) Thanks for watching. B9USA Sr. 😎🤠👍🇺🇸

[@gregorypazo6446]

The grips on the custom are bangin!

[@gregorypazo6446]

I can get a lot other “fancy” stuff with an extra 1000 clams. If shekels are not a concern, then expensive fancy stuff would be the norm!!!!!!😊. Love your channel. BTW I qualified expert with a WWII 1911 while on Active duty Navy, the weapons were in the marine cadre’s armory. Virginia Beach somewhere….

[@BERETTA9mmUSA]

Awesome Sir! Best, Beretta Sr. :)

[@2gunslefty]

The alchemy is amazing. The Springfeild is still better then any rock island. Lol I Took a auto ordance 1911 squadron edition, for a bottom entry level gun it shoots ok. It just looks nice. I have to say my most expensive 1911 is 3400$ that 4K just sounds so expensive lol. Great videos

[@lionelsteele007]

The $4000 one is basically price gated so that I can only afford it once I'm fighting criminals in the more dangerous portions of the city...

[@alexgyorko6464]

Another great video

[@diamondthomas7778]

Not gone lie I like the 600$ 1911 🤫💯👀

[@joelschultz3652]

Want to get a nighthawk or Wilson for awhile and now alchemy is on my radar. Don’t know where to pick one up though

[@BERETTA9mmUSA]

You can order an ACW through their website 9-12 month wait on most pistols or you can buy one on gunbroker/1911addicts. Their is one or two (pre-owned) ACW Prime 1911’s for sale right now on 1911addicts via the firearm classifieds. - YB

[@CZ9mmUSA]

www.1911addicts.com/forums/firearm-classifieds.20/

[@joelschultz3652]

Thank you for the info.

[@onpsxmember]

It's a good video but I waited for you to wiggle on the beaver tail/grip safety. -.- What would be your pick for best entry level 1911 besides Springfield and maybe from inside the EU market?

[@rolandmenero6490]

I could care less about fitment. It can in fact lead to reliability issues in situations where reliability can mean life or death. Can a loose $600 gun put rounds center mass at 7 to 10 yards? Can the $4,000 gun do the same? Sure. I'll take the $600 gun and invest $3,400 into ammunition instead of fit.

[@BERETTA9mmUSA]

Good Call For You. 🤠👮🏻‍♂️👍🇺🇸⭐️ B9USA Sr.

[@waynecastleman1363]

600 thumbs now alright. Have you guys experience with a Dan Wesson Specialist and if so what's your take on it ? Great video here , thanks for giving me the info yesterday.

[@mericaeagle9319]

I'll take a milspec colt over the springfield. Colt has a normal flat mainspring, forged slide stop instead of SA's mim one that i've seen break alot and a billet hammer, also has true GI serations. Not to mention it has the pony on the side. Best part is its only 50-100 more if you look around.

[@jacobarthur15]

I have a question. I just bought the Springfield ronin .45 today but found a kimber custom 2 and I wanna buy it but since I purchased one today so I have to wait to get the other? I’m in Texas and it’s not from the same place as the Springfield. Different store. Thanks!!!

[@BERETTA9mmUSA]

You shouldn’t have to wait to get the Kimber, if you want to buy it go ahead and do so later today with confidence. The only time when buying firearms you have to worry about (from my experience) is if you buy like 10 guns in the span of a week or two or sets of pistols with sequential serial numbers... I’ve been delayed and then approved a few days later because of this in the past. - YB

[@jacobarthur15]

@@BERETTA9mmUSA awesome I’m going to! Thanks for your feedback it is greatly appreciated.

[@Mr45Bullitt]

Great video!

[@tlee8345]

Picked up a mil-spec because of this video.

[@markmatroni631]

You guys have any trigger time with a Caspium 1911 build?

[@BERETTA9mmUSA]

No not yet. Thanks for asking. 🤠👮🏻‍♂️👍🇺🇸😉👻🌚👋🍀. B9USA Sr.

[@markmatroni631]

@@BERETTA9mmUSA I’m having a 1911 carry built. The gunsmith suggests Capsium slide and frame w Ed Brown parts.

[@BERETTA9mmUSA]

@@markmatroni631 I have heard good things about both companies, but no first hand knowledge. We just heard from ACW & Cabot, and the prices have gone up another $200 in 2022. According to alchemy custom and Cabot 1911‘s price increases are being built into everything as their raw material cost of everything has gone up almost $200 per pistol. Basically they said they’re losing money on every gun they sell below $3,500 and that is only a couple models. You can compare that to the deal you are getting on yours. I think this will push the used Premium Custom 1911 prices up to almost $3,000. Sooo they always seem like a pretty good investment if you can own them for 5 or 8 years. Anyway, you take care & we will talk again soon. 🤠🇺🇸👮🏻‍♂️👍👻🌚. B9USA Sr.

[@tomglpn]

Are the milspecs still made in the USA?

[@BERETTA9mmUSA]

Yes, they are. - YB

[@davidbryles5606]

What happened to your second chanel? I haven't heard from it in some time. P.S Nice use of the terminator theme.👏👏👏

[@babyhulk5977]

i bought the springfield mil-spec on black friday 2019 for $460. my how times have changed.

[@kevinosborne8308]

My stainless is longslide IAI 10mm love it.

[@leviathanpriim3951]

I think Hickok45 might have more 1911 videos.

[@BERETTA9mmUSA]

I just checked, Hickok has 48 1911 videos, which includes vs. videos. I don’t count the chapter 2’s, close ups or hunt videos because those are just an excuse to revisit a previously featured firearm with nothing new to add to the conversation... We have made over 70 videos 1911 videos, all of which are reviews and or thorough verses videos. - YB

[@leviathanpriim3951]

@@BERETTA9mmUSA i said 'might'

[@googlechicken]

The Alchemy Pistols fit and finish is 3 or 4 levels above the Springfield, that is not bashing Springfield in anyway as far as what you get for what you pay it’s difficult to beat Springfield for production hand guns. For me the Alchemy pistols are works of art, no detail is overlooked they are hand fit by master craftsmen, who take tremendous pride in their finished product.I challenge anyone , who reads this , to go on their website and look at the Charcoal Blue Prime model and tell me of a more perfect example of a traditional 1911

[@vincentsilva5663]

I bought a COLT GOVERNMENT MODEL series 80 for 600 bucks im glad i bought the 1911

[@tarrelljones7259]

Rock island 1911s can stand up against any 4000 1911 in my opinion.

[@BERETTA9mmUSA]

lol, no chance... Sorry.

[@caa4839]

I’m sure🙄

[@nitemare5030]

Finally my 1911 fix

[@pezzonovante888]

It's funny, the Mil-Spec appeals to me more. Value aside, if I was presented with one or the other, I would take the Mil-Spec. The Alchemy is kind of too nice.

[@rylanmartin9040]

I know young berreta doesn't like Ruger 1911's but you guys should try 1 more

[@joeboy1981]

I was lucky enough to get a hard chrome metro arms 1911 5in. Purchase date of 07/20 for 425. Wouldn’t get that deal in 2021.

[@THATMOFODIRT]

Good stuff

[@MartyBugg]

At some point bring your cameras and take us with you to Gunsite or Thunder Ranch, maybe Sig Academy for a multi-day training class. That $4k can go to a new gun or getting better with the ones we all have filling our safes. Thanks for putting out good content.

[@ammooth1592]

They are all gorgeous 💯. Gotta have atleast 1 in my name ✔✅

[@donio8194]

Can You make Manurhin MR73 review?

[@mbenjamin292]

Could you all take your most expensive 45 and cheapest and shoot on a rest to see if one is spot on with no malfunctions that I think will be watched and loved by millions.

[@marcross52-95]

As a foreigner, i see a 1900 usd 1911 vs a 10k usd 1911.

[@johnmadow5331]

I owned Colt M-1911 made in 1917 in excellent shape. I paid $325.00 in November 1986 when I brought my 1st home in MA. I never pay $1.9K for Colt M-1911 but I think I can sell mine under its present condition for 1.2K

[@ckim6400]

Nice but ouch!

[@grasunmajjurach5568]

😯😯👍👍 VERYGOOD sudyord 😁😁 I from THAILAND PATLUNG 🔥🔥 5. 7. 66

[@BERETTA9mmUSA]

Thank-you.

[@saadfarooqi9223]

Beautyfull Bt very expencive

[@mackbishop2736]

Have someone with someone less experience than you guy's and see how good they are.

[@bosse641]

I'm sure you can get all the 1911 you need for about a thousand dollars or so. Would not spend thousands on a pistol.

[@videocardzrule354]

I want a nice 1911 but have less than a $2,000 dollar budget.

[@BERETTA9mmUSA]

Springfield Garrison, Springfield Operator, Springfield Emissary, Dan Wesson Heritage, Colt 1911 any of them, Les Baer Blued Custom Carry, and lastly Sig 1911s if you are OK with an external extractor. 🤠👍🇺🇸⭐️ B9USA Sr.

[@gregorypazo6446]

Btw, jr is a great shooter(lefty)

[@malikrasol9566]

👏👏👏👍👍👍

[@steppinrazor9169]

The gun is stainless, then nitrided.

[@lynch6642]

Terminator

[@tax905972]

IT NEEDS A LONGER TAIL,TOO PROTECT THE WEBBING OF YOUR HAND

[@dhirajdhirajkumar6640]

On2

[@MADMAX353]

SEMPER FI

[@BERETTA9mmUSA]

Thanks Very Much Marine!! 🤠👍🇺🇸👋👻😉🍀. B9USA Sr.

[@rene.m8308]

1.911 ❤️👊😎🇧🇷🇺🇸

[@BERETTA9mmUSA]

Thank-you!

[@mohammedines6182]

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