Posted: 1/18/2010 10:11:54 PM EDT
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I don't know much about 1911's so I figured I'd ask the experts.
Buddy of mine is looking at buying a 3.5 inch tactical model RIA. He only has around 500 to spend and it's in his price range. As I said I don't know much about 1911's but it seems like a pretty good little pistol. Is 425 a good price and is it a good starter 1911? What say the experts? |
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if for home defense government (5inch) is probably better.
While researching 1911's I heard that buying the government model was the best idea as it was more reliable than the smaller sized verisons. I don't remember exactly why but I'm certain someone more knowledgable will fill yah in on the details. |
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Awhile back I almost bought a RIA to tinker with and shoot the hell out of of but when I came back the next day it was gone.
They have good fit and seem to be building a good reputation. I have no issues with owning one I understand they are not a Les Baer or Ed Brown but they sure do beat the hell out of a Taurus or Para. |
| R.I.A. is GTG and they have some of the best customer service in the business. I have a G.I. that I had to adjust the extractor tension on. It has run 100% since. The Compact is the 3.5 and also has a good rep. I would love to have one. The biggest difference with the R.I.A. compared to Springfield or Colt is the frame is cast, not forged. But don't believe they are weak. |
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Really you guys? $425 for a used 3.5" RIA Tactical and you all approve?
I would say that is too much money for a used gun, and that the 3.5" barrel is NOT the way to go with a 1911. I realize that you and your friend are probably new to this, but I'd say pass. Now if it was a used 5" RIA tactical, I'd say buy it, but at $425 it better include a couple magazines. |
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Really you guys? $425 for a used 3.5" RIA Tactical and you all approve? I would say that is too much money for a used gun, and that the 3.5" barrel is NOT the way to go with a 1911. I realize that you and your friend are probably new to this, but I'd say pass. Now if it was a used 5" RIA tactical, I'd say buy it, but at $425 it better include a couple magazines. I never gave the go ahead I just said they are good pistols in their price range. 
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Really you guys? $425 for a used 3.5" RIA Tactical and you all approve? I would say that is too much money for a used gun, and that the 3.5" barrel is NOT the way to go with a 1911. I realize that you and your friend are probably new to this, but I'd say pass. Now if it was a used 5" RIA tactical, I'd say buy it, but at $425 it better include a couple magazines. Shit I have seen Springer GI models for not much more, $450-$475...I would buy one of those, before I would a RIA. |
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Really you guys? $425 for a used 3.5" RIA Tactical and you all approve? I would say that is too much money for a used gun, and that the 3.5" barrel is NOT the way to go with a 1911. I realize that you and your friend are probably new to this, but I'd say pass. Now if it was a used 5" RIA tactical, I'd say buy it, but at $425 it better include a couple magazines. Shit I have seen Springer GI models for not much more, $450-$475...I would buy one of those, before I would a RIA. This is true I have seen some killer deals on SA GI or Mil-spec. |
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R.I.A. is GTG and they have some of the best customer service in the business. I have a G.I. that I had to adjust the extractor tension on. It has run 100% since. The Compact is the 3.5 and also has a good rep. I would loveto have one. The biggest difference with the R.I.A. compared to Springfield or Colt is the frame is cast, not forged. But don't believe they are weak. There's nothing wrong with casting for frames. As long as the frames are properly heat treated, casting is a perfectly fine process for creating a handgun frame. |
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Really you guys? $425 for a used 3.5" RIA Tactical and you all approve? I would say that is too much money for a used gun, and that the 3.5" barrel is NOT the way to go with a 1911. I realize that you and your friend are probably new to this, but I'd say pass. Now if it was a used 5" RIA tactical, I'd say buy it, but at $425 it better include a couple magazines. Where did you see used? I must hve missed that. All the write ups I've read on the R.I.A. compacts have been outstanding compared to Springfield, one of which I had. And again, of the short barrelled 1911's Ive had, none have given me problems. The Springfield had a shitty trigger for am $1100 pistol. Still functioned as it should. To the OP. Go here for all you want to know about R.I.A. http://forum.m1911.org/forumdisplay.php?f=17 |
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Really you guys? $425 for a used 3.5" RIA Tactical and you all approve? I would say that is too much money for a used gun, and that the 3.5" barrel is NOT the way to go with a 1911. I realize that you and your friend are probably new to this, but I'd say pass. Now if it was a used 5" RIA tactical, I'd say buy it, but at $425 it better include a couple magazines. Shit I have seen Springer GI models for not much more, $450-$475...I would buy one of those, before I would a RIA. This is true I have seen some killer deals on SA GI or Mil-spec. I had way more problems with my Springfield (FTF, stovepipes) than I ever had with my RIA (none). |