Advice On An Economically Friendly 1911

[Chard]

I would suggest a Springfield Armory GI. Forged frame and slide and great warranty support even if purchased used.

 

[Randy_]

All the advice so far has been really good. I would also recommend looking here: http://glocktalk.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1269683
Especially look at the posts by bac1023, he reviews a ton of 1911s in that thread.

 

[midnight]

I have a RIA. I love it. Its never jammed. I am starting the mods for it next month.

 

[Bubbadreier]

I am going to get the Rock Island Armory 9mm Tactical soon!

 

[Sparky102183]

+1 on the Springfield GI.

 

[davek]

You might want to check out the Norinco in the classifieds too.

 

[beast1989]

Im not sure if its just me or the pictures on RIA's site but they didnt look as robust as a colt or kimbers.

And I think I like the nickel plated look, do they take any special maintenance or special care?

 

[beast1989]

I just checked their site again and the standard 1911s look normal but the tactical versions look a bit thin around the slide/barrel area Im thinking it just the pics but then again I have no clue.

 

[Scamp]

I really like my RIA.

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[surjimmy]

As most of you that know me, you know I'm a 1911 Junkie. I have been blessed to have a friend who has high end custom 1911's, and gives me great deals. So I have several customs cause of him. That being said, get a Rock Island Tactical. You won't be sorry, now IMO the factory mag is junk. I use Wilsons and have never had a problem with them. Mike at Big Boys Toys carries RI, he's off S. Council his number is 405-745-7179