bigfatdave
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My Armscor guns are good quality and affordable.
A RIA tactical (any size) or one of the Citadel offerings would be a good choice.
A RIA tactical (any size) or one of the Citadel offerings would be a good choice.
Once was enough for me.rbernie said:I've owned three (3) Para's, and I've been cured of the desire to ever have one again.
Having seen and handled several of these I would recommend almost anything else as an entry level 1911. Ruger's 1911 is a bargain at $800 msrp.
But I do, VERY STRONGLY recommend replacing the awful grips.
Having seen and handled several of these I would recommend almost anything else as an entry level 1911. Ruger's 1911 is a bargain at $800 msrp. STI Spartan is another $800 1911 that works well and is tough enough to survive competitions.
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Some weeks back I looked over something promising at LGS. It was arsenal-refinished Sistema 1927 for reasonable sum of $500. I would take that over anything entry level made recently. I did not buy it only because I have no need for second handgun.There are two I see of interest. One is the Rock Island Armory .45 ACP 1911 Tactical which has dovetail sight, spur hammer and trigger with holes in it for $550
The other is Para-USA 1911 A-1 GI for $599.
Which gun has a better track record for reliability from jamming and better customer service if you need it?
That kind of thinking will get the rest of us in trouble with our wives.I did not buy it only because I have no need for second handgun.
I have owned a Para GI Expert, magazines were problem matic, too much paint on the feed ramp and frame/slide rails. New magazines, polished the ramp and rails and it functioned ok but had a horrible trigger, never warmed up to it, traded it on an old Colt series 70. I don't miss it at all. For under $500 Metro Arms/Bersa American Classic is a great shooter, with a good trigger, nice finish. Of your two choices I would not consider the Para, and not expect too much from the RIA. For just over the price of the Rock, Taurus has a forged frame and slide, real Novak sights and a 3# trigger. http://www.taurususa.com/product-det...crumbseries=19
We seem to be at opposite ends of the spectrum in regards to opinions on the Remington 1911 (mine being my R1S has performed without issue, while your's is that your roommate's R1 was a "been a jam o matic."). That's all good and not without precedent as quality can surely vary between individual pistols. For example, Ruger's SR1911 is generally well thought of, but the first one I bought had a slide that looked like it's top had been machined by a drunk using a draw knife; fortunately, the replacement gun was much better. All said, folks should hear the good and the bad.I agree. Was not impressed by the gun at all. My buddy's was a jam o matic and I am not impressed with the features you get (basically a GI model) for the price.
thisHave you considered the Remington R1? I have one and I would highly recommend it.
Thank you for looking
Scott