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2/21/2008 1:37:50 PM EDT
I want a 1911 beater that will last. Who makes Rock Island 1911s?  How do they stack up to a Springfield 1911a1 GI model? As always any feedback will be appreciated.
2/21/2008 2:12:11 PM EDT
[#1]
Armscor makes them. ( from the Phillipines maybe ?)  They are what I would classify as a "beater" . Some will say not, but that has been my experience. On the other hand, what do you expect for $380.00 to $400.00 ?   For the price, they are an ok gun, but I would reccomend spending another hundred or so and step up to a Springfield. Just my opinion.
2/21/2008 2:16:58 PM EDT
[#2]
RIA owners tend to like them, not a lot of complaints with the latest variants being sold.

Springfield has a strong following and makes a better product in my opinion.
2/21/2008 3:45:27 PM EDT
[#3]

Quoted:

Springfield has a strong following and makes a better product in my opinion.



+1

Much better gun, by far, IMO.
2/21/2008 4:17:01 PM EDT
[#4]
I've got a simple formula: Less than a grand- Springfield, more than a grand- Les Baer, more than 2K- a Colt done by Chuck Rogers, Ned Christiansen or any of the other LTW crew.