Posted: 12/5/2012 7:03:11 PM EDT
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I have read a ton of articles and forum posts and I am 75% convinced to pick up my first 1911. Looks like it is the rock island tactical 45 1911, even though deep down I like the metro arms American classic II more. While i like the look of ACII more, the RIA has the edge on " forum" reccomendations, service, and price ( about $50 more)
I am not new to guns but a rookie as far as 1911s go, I would appreciate anyone with experience with these guns to comment. Def going to buy In the next week or so. |
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dont count out a used springfield mil spec for around $150 more. RIA makes a damn good gun for the cost though! you won't be sorry, just don't get frustrated if it doesn't run 100% out of the box, not saying it won't but that is what runs off a lot of new 1911 guys.
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| Truthfully, save up some more cash and buy something nicer. Watch the EE and around the $6000-700 price range you're getting some quality firearms. I've read that RIA are proprietary parts so if you want to change out stuff it won't work with other 1911 parts. Might want to check into that on your own. |
| I think they all come from Armscor in the Phillipines. I bought an RIA 'G.I.' a few years back to give to my son, who is crazy about it. I had to put a standard recoil spring in it because the original was short and weak - I think they put the wrong spring in. Anyway, it shot great then and now. |
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Thanks for the replies!
I have looked into a few of the slightly higher priced 1911's, as suggested, and if i could find a Springfield GI or Mil Spec i would probably jump on it but that seems impossible. Remington R1 looks like a real nice 1911 also and is available I just don't know if its worth the $200 premium over the RIA, but it is made in the US! I do know, it is a lot of fun researching 1911's to buy and I am hoping even more fun shooting them! |
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Thanks for the replies! I have looked into a few of the slightly higher priced 1911's, as suggested, and if i could find a Springfield GI or Mil Spec i would probably jump on it but that seems impossible. Remington R1 looks like a real nice 1911 also and is available I just don't know if its worth the $200 premium over the RIA, but it is made in the US! I do know, it is a lot of fun researching 1911's to buy and I am hoping even more fun shooting them! Having owned a few... I would buy the RIA Tactical model over BOTH of those. RIA is solid. CS is as good as anybody's. YMMV |
| I have owned several RIA's, as well as my current RIA tactical 45, and a STI Spartan V in 9mm. I have not and do not regret any of my RIA's, and only sold them due to financial needs. the rock's have stellar customer service, and as mentioned above, the slide to frame fit is as smooth as buttered goose shit. Very nice fitting gun, and fun to shoot. By all means if your heart is set on a Springfield, then save your money, but don't feel the need to save money to think your buying a better quality pistol, the fillipino guns are a quality piece that could/would sell for twice it's price if manufactured here in teh U.S. |
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Truthfully, save up some more cash and buy something nicer. Watch the EE and around the $6000-700 price range you're getting some quality firearms. I've read that RIA are proprietary parts so if you want to change out stuff it won't work with other 1911 parts. Might want to check into that on your own. That is the first time I have EVER heard that. 
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Truthfully, save up some more cash and buy something nicer. Watch the EE and around the $6000-700 price range you're getting some quality firearms. I've read that RIA are proprietary parts so if you want to change out stuff it won't work with other 1911 parts. Might want to check into that on your own. You just have to love the disinformation age. Whever you read that, it's wrong. As far as I know, the only RIA that uses proprietary parts is their .22 TCM, and that's just the barrel. The gun ships with a standard 9MM barrel. Otherwise they'll take most aftermarket parts, but as with many 1911's, some fitting may be required. The RIA's are a good bargain, and have great factory support if needed. |
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Truthfully, save up some more cash and buy something nicer. Watch the EE and around the $6000-700 price range you're getting some quality firearms. I've read that RIA are proprietary parts so if you want to change out stuff it won't work with other 1911 parts. Might want to check into that on your own. I have a few. The only proprietary parts I know of are the sights. They are not so much proprietary parts as the slide cuts are not the same as Colt, Kimber, or Springfield. If you replace sights you have to be very careful to buy the right ones or you have to fit the sights to the existing cuts. |
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Truthfully, save up some more cash and buy something nicer. Watch the EE and around the $6000-700 price range you're getting some quality firearms. I've read that RIA are proprietary parts so if you want to change out stuff it won't work with other 1911 parts. Might want to check into that on your own. Please don't post "I read" stuff. They don't have proprietary parts and I don't know who spouts that shit. Bought an aftermarket threaded barrel, dropped right in, works great. |
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Truthfully, save up some more cash and buy something nicer. Watch the EE and around the $6000-700 price range you're getting some quality firearms. I've read that RIA are proprietary parts so if you want to change out stuff it won't work with other 1911 parts. Might want to check into that on your own. That is the first time I have EVER heard that. Because it's BS. |
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Well I am officially a 1911 owner and not what I thought I was getting (RIA)
My LGS had a few real nice Springfield mil- specs for $595 and I couldn't resist. Awesome looking gun with a great fit and finish, can't wait to hit the range tomorrow. Thanks for the input, and keep the thread going for others who may be making the same decision. Oh and it's a NM serial number so I got lucky there. |