[majorwoo]

I've always thought I wanted one, but I don't really want/need to pay for a $2000 custom gun either.

From time to time I check the market, as I expected them to really become more popular but it doesn't appear they have. So, does anyone know of an inexpensive (ideally sub $1000) bobtailed 1911?

 

[ber950]

http://cz-usa.com/product/dan-wesson-commander-classic-bobtail/

The Dan Wesson is the only one on the market that I know of.

 

[jsaund22]

Not exactly sub-$1k (but close), but my dream 1911 has always been the S&W 1911SC:

http://www.gunbroker.com/item/595655898

 

[rabbivj]

id say the sig nightmare 1911...

 

[Archangel]

I love my Sig Nightmare. Great gun.

I just hate feeding it. LOL

 

[tmoore912]

Buy a SpringField Armory Mil-spec under $600 and then get the parts added by a competent gunsmith. Remove the old style tang with a Beavertail and the bobtailed mainspring housing. I'd do it to the stainless, that way there is no refinishing of the frame that you have to do.

I did it to a Springfield Champion years ago. http://www.georgiapacking.org/forum/showthread.php?t=209738&highlight=bobtail+Springfield

 

[jgullock]

Rock Island Armory 1911-A1 Tactical .45 Auto Full-size Pistol 51431 - $369.99

http://www.rkguns.com/rock-island-armory-1911-a1-tactical-45-auto-full-size-pistol-51431.html

 

[MLS 4506]

nightmare at buds for a grand

https://www.budsgunshop.com/catalog/product_info.php/cPath/2084_21_28/products_id/79433