Is this a good first .45?

I was so close to buying the RO compact for carry and range. I read a lot of reviews, theyre all generally pretty great.

>>32466234
get something with front strap checkering or it will slide around. I have the basic Milspec and the only complaint I have is no checkering. Oh, and it was my first 1911 as well.

>>32466234
Absodamnlutely. Outstanding choice. Don't let the nogunns eurotrash tell you different.

Yeah, don't get the one with adjustable sights. Novack or not at all.

>>32466234
>Springfield
>Good

No

>>32466737
or throw on a set of pachmayer grips..

A ruger sr1911 was my first and I developed a horrible flinch that didn't go away until I went to my glock 19

My first 1911 was an old Kimber II. Still have it. I'd get a Colt Special Combat Government.

File: IMG_1486.jpg (1MB, 3264x2448px) Image search: [Google]

1MB, 3264x2448px

>>32466737
How about you not have a bitch grip?

Just an FYI, low round count, uncomfortable for a modern weapon, generally boring. There are much better 45s available.

For a first gun, maybe, but you'll get tired of it pretty quick.

>Ib4 buttblasted 1911 owners
I am one, so fuck off. An owner, not buttblasted. Well, both really.

>>32467689

>bitch grip

elaborate

>>32467758

What would you recommend?

>>32468307
The gun sliding around w/o front strap or checkering

File: kimber 1911 22lr $339.99.png (1MB, 1280x960px) Image search: [Google]

1MB, 1280x960px

I own a RO in 9mm great gun don't worry about getting front checkering unless you have a really weak grip. Also has anyone tried a kimber 22lr conversion on an RO I'm curious?

>>32466234
No. Not because 1911s are bad but because Springfield Armory is bad.

>but why?

Their guns are assembled in the US but made of parts sourced from Brazil. They also have an internal lock near the mainspring housing.

Get a Colt made one baka.

>>32466737

>sliding around

Wut? Never had that problem with any GI style 1911s