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invssgt · 05-10-2007, 04:51 AM

The Auto Ordnance WWII Model 1911A1 is (according to the company) built from the last set of blueprints prior to that conflict. GI surplus parts are a direct swap. This is a good thing because A/O's small parts often suck. Still, many have reported good results with these guns in recent months and even if you have a few problems, the 1911 ain't hard to work on. I've been all through mine and am happy with the end product.

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Brickboy240 · 05-10-2007, 09:16 AM

I handled a newer Auto Ordinanace 1911 not too long ago. The fit and finish had gone up a TON. Kahr now owns Auto Ordinanace and the upsurge in quality is showing. The older Auto Ordinance 1911s were junk, but the newer ones sure look nice.

That said, the Rock Island 1911s are nice and very affordable and their customer service seems to be as good as Springfield. The RIA might be a little more "mil-spec" than the Springer GI.

However, if you like the Springer GI, go for it. Mine has been more reliable than either of my old Colts and about as accurate.

- Brickboy240

M2XD · 05-11-2007, 03:17 PM

I have the Springer GI Govt and love it. Sure, the main reason I bought it was because of the WWII looks (I am retired military and spent a lot of time in Europe at WWII sites when I was in). The thing reminds me of what Tom Hanks carried in Saving Private Ryan! The nice thing is it shoots like a champ! OK, maybe not as well as the $1200+ models some guys own, but for something with stubby little sights on it, I am surprised at its accuracy. Overall it is a sweet gun, you won't be dissappointed for what you get for $500!

Cheers! M2

Jmanwit · 05-11-2007, 03:31 PM

I cant find a website for Rock Island Armory. Does it have one? Where do I get one?

rooster · 05-13-2007, 09:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Jmanwit

I cant find a website for Rock Island Armory. Does it have one? Where do I get one?

ok, twin pines from my understanding only imports them. this site is not going to give you much. but they have a listing of the RIA 1911s they import under the brands section of the page. every RIA i have ever seen has come through twin pines. i suggest e-mailing them for more information.

http://www.twinpines.com.ph

jtkratzer · 05-14-2007, 10:04 AM

is the GI or Mil-spec model a decent 1911 for what I'd call a beater gun? not one for abuse, but not the fancy smancy really nice looking gun for the range?

something that some wear marks, etc. aren't going to be looked at as blemishes?

jtkratzer · 05-14-2007, 10:14 AM

oops...

Freedom1911 · 05-19-2007, 11:11 PM

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Originally Posted by bkelm18

Rock Island Armory is about as mil-spec as they come and for pretty cheap.

+1. The RIA base model is a MILSpec gun. You probably won't get much closer to the original GI gun without doing some time travel or getting one from a real GI.

Linkinlog · 05-20-2007, 12:44 PM

I have a RIA tactical and a 38 super. Both are awesome.

Check out Sarcoinc.com for some really good prices. For the tactical, Bellshire on Gunbroker has them for $425 shipped. I got mine from him and it was a very quick and smooth transaction.

DevilsJohnson · 05-20-2007, 01:49 PM

I got the Springfield and love it. I ended up making some changes in my first one and am going to get another to leave as it is. not too pricy and is a pretty good gun

05-10-2007, 04:51 AM	#11
invssgt XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Missouri Posts: 1,413	The Auto Ordnance WWII Model 1911A1 is (according to the company) built from the last set of blueprints prior to that conflict. GI surplus parts are a direct swap. This is a good thing because A/O's small parts often suck. Still, many have reported good results with these guns in recent months and even if you have a few problems, the 1911 ain't hard to work on. I've been all through mine and am happy with the end product. http://www.thesixgunjournal.net/aoww2.html __________________ It ain't personal. Nothing contained herein is intended is to offend the immature, retarded, hyper-sensitive, emotionally/hormonally unstable, or otherwise easily-offended. But if it does- don't cry to me. I don't care. "Sarge" www.thesixgunjournal.net http://sargesrollcall.blogspot.com/ LOCK & LOAD the VOTE!

05-10-2007, 09:16 AM	#12
Brickboy240 XDTalk 10K Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Houston, TX, USA Posts: 10,334	I handled a newer Auto Ordinanace 1911 not too long ago. The fit and finish had gone up a TON. Kahr now owns Auto Ordinanace and the upsurge in quality is showing. The older Auto Ordinance 1911s were junk, but the newer ones sure look nice. That said, the Rock Island 1911s are nice and very affordable and their customer service seems to be as good as Springfield. The RIA might be a little more "mil-spec" than the Springer GI. However, if you like the Springer GI, go for it. Mine has been more reliable than either of my old Colts and about as accurate. - Brickboy240 __________________ The top 25% of wage earners in America pay 86% of all federal income taxes collected. (according to 2007 IRS website data) Es mejor morir a pie que vivir arrodillado Volvo...the Swedish Brick!

05-11-2007, 03:17 PM	#13
M2XD XDTalk 500 Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: San Antonio, Texas! Posts: 519	I have the Springer GI Govt and love it. Sure, the main reason I bought it was because of the WWII looks (I am retired military and spent a lot of time in Europe at WWII sites when I was in). The thing reminds me of what Tom Hanks carried in Saving Private Ryan! The nice thing is it shoots like a champ! OK, maybe not as well as the $1200+ models some guys own, but for something with stubby little sights on it, I am surprised at its accuracy. Overall it is a sweet gun, you won't be dissappointed for what you get for $500! Cheers! M2 __________________ Springfield XD-45 ACP Service Springfield M1911 Lightweight Operator Springfield M1911 Loaded Target Springfield M1911 Loaded Stainless Springfield M1911 GI 1954 Colt .357 Magnum Plus a few others...

05-11-2007, 03:31 PM	#14
Jmanwit XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Southern Kalifornia Posts: 1,414	I cant find a website for Rock Island Armory. Does it have one? Where do I get one? __________________ Everyone else hase one... http://jmanwit.blogspot.com/ *God Doesn't Let The Angels Die...* Springfield Armory Xtreme Duty .45 ACP The .45 ACP - 230 grains of freedom! Remington 870 Security 12 gauge M1 Garand "The single greatest battle implement ever devised by man" - A great American CMMG M4gery

05-14-2007, 10:14 AM	#17
jtkratzer XDTalk 15K Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Lancaster Co., PA Posts: 17,925	thinking about building a 1911 oops...

05-14-2007, 10:04 AM	#16
jtkratzer XDTalk 15K Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Lancaster Co., PA Posts: 17,925	is the GI or Mil-spec model a decent 1911 for what I'd call a beater gun? not one for abuse, but not the fancy smancy really nice looking gun for the range? something that some wear marks, etc. aren't going to be looked at as blemishes?

05-20-2007, 12:44 PM	#19
Linkinlog XDTalk Newbie Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Houston Posts: 11	I have a RIA tactical and a 38 super. Both are awesome. Check out Sarcoinc.com for some really good prices. For the tactical, Bellshire on Gunbroker has them for $425 shipped. I got mine from him and it was a very quick and smooth transaction.

05-20-2007, 01:49 PM	#20
DevilsJohnson XDTalk Newbie Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 7	I got the Springfield and love it. I ended up making some changes in my first one and am going to get another to leave as it is. not too pricy and is a pretty good gun

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