Rock Island .45
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I want a 1911 so bad!!!!!
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Who, in their right mind, doesn't?
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Welcome aboard from California, I would like to pick one up when my finances are in order for it.
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Welcome to the forum.
I just bought a RIA Compact that I'll probably use for summer concealed carry. The only down side to the Compact is that aftermarket parts will not just drop in, in most cases. The full size on the other hand is a great gun. I don't own a full size myself but I've shot a good friend of mine's a lot. For $400, you can't go wrong since they are incredibly accurate and make great project guns if you want a project.
I just bought a RIA Compact that I'll probably use for summer concealed carry. The only down side to the Compact is that aftermarket parts will not just drop in, in most cases. The full size on the other hand is a great gun. I don't own a full size myself but I've shot a good friend of mine's a lot. For $400, you can't go wrong since they are incredibly accurate and make great project guns if you want a project.
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^^^Evil Tyler Durden said:
+1... another 1911 is definately on my wishlist... probably go with either RIA, or a SA mil spec...
Welcome to the forum!
For what I understand the Rockisland .45 is a great buy.
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You really cant go wrong with the RIA 1911 fullsize or compact...For the price they are a good value, accurate, easily modified/upgraded....Just a all around great gun. I have the full size and yes I trust my families life with it!
The 1911's are great and every gun owner needs to have at "least" one because of the 100 year history and pure enjoyment in shooting. I have XD's, Glocks and a couple of 1911's and have to admit my SA Mil-Spec is my favorite.
I wanted a basic mil-spec in SS as I wanted something that was tough as nails. But be forewarned, having a 1911 is addictive and you just have to keep putting something on to make it better. So far my SA has a match barrel/bushing, fiber front with Bomar rear, full reliability work on the action/slide, magwell, lowered ejection port, combat hammer with beavertail and my favorite...the front strap is checkered with 11 ppi checkering (I guarantee it will not fall out of your hands, of course it takes some getting used too, but it works great). It is like having a custom hot rod in my garage and I just like the hell out it. Wish I could say the same about my Kimber...:sad:
The Bomar rear is great, but I wish i would have stayed with a fixed rear.
Is there better pistols out there, the merits of XD's/Glocks over the 1911? This can be discussed all day...
I wanted a basic mil-spec in SS as I wanted something that was tough as nails. But be forewarned, having a 1911 is addictive and you just have to keep putting something on to make it better. So far my SA has a match barrel/bushing, fiber front with Bomar rear, full reliability work on the action/slide, magwell, lowered ejection port, combat hammer with beavertail and my favorite...the front strap is checkered with 11 ppi checkering (I guarantee it will not fall out of your hands, of course it takes some getting used too, but it works great). It is like having a custom hot rod in my garage and I just like the hell out it. Wish I could say the same about my Kimber...:sad:
The Bomar rear is great, but I wish i would have stayed with a fixed rear.
Is there better pistols out there, the merits of XD's/Glocks over the 1911? This can be discussed all day...
Even considering selling or trading some of my NOT 1911 weapons for more 1911 weapons... Yes, I've got it bad....
I know what you mean, now that I have a PF9 for my CCW I have been thinking about trading or selling my xd40 so I can get a 1911.
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