So I am looking to get into the 1911 world. This wouldn't be a carry gun or a home defense gun, but a bit of Americana. I just want a cheap 1911 to have a 1911. It wouldn't be my main hand gun.
I saw the Rock Island Armory GI M1911 replica, and it seemed pretty nice, I especially liked that $399 price tag. Plus I hear they run like a top.
I mean no offense, but please don't tell me to "just spend the money" on an expensive gun... I'm not going to buy a Colt, Remington, or Kimber, or any of the custom shop 1911 with the ridiculous price tags.
There were a couple other entry level 1911s, including a Springfield, that were nice (plus that one was actually made in America).
But my main question is, does anybody have any experience with RIA 1911s? If so, yay or nay? Does it run good? Good accuracy? If not, what other entry level 1911s would you recommend.