Got Ammo Need Gun - 1911

RIA.......cast frame and slide.....you get what you pay for.

The Spartan is a great gun. I've got one, along with a Les Baer. Two ends of the spectrum in price but the Spartan stacks up really quite well against higher-end 1911's. The trigger on the Spartan is surprisingly good, probably the best I've felt on 1911 under $1000.

Its been very reliable eating ball ammo. It doesn't like SWC as much but most 1911's don't, including my Baer. I only use Tripp Cobra mags.

I had 1 problem with the Spartan; the rear sight elevation screw broke. I emailed STI and they had a new screw out to me in 3 days or less, no questions asked.

Just took my new to me Ruger out today and I think this is a 1911 I will keep, I don't think you can go wrong with it.

I'd look at the Springfield Armory Range Officer. If you're patient, they can be had for less than $700 on GunBroker. There is a dealer (also on GB) that is selling STI Spartans for $649, currently only in compact, but he has had full sized. He will re-stock them.

http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewItem.aspx?Item=368466142

Here is a nice SA RO that sold for less than $700 shipped.

http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewItem.aspx?Item=371119638


I like Rugers too, but I also like the features on the SA. I'm hankerin' for one. I'd also like a Gold Cup....(Used for less than $750)

http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewItem.aspx?Item=371451988

While not nearly as good a gun, Bud's has the RIA GI models on sale for $349 delivered(?).

JJ

Ringer said:

Nice try RetiredUSNChief, I still have my wits about me (what I had to begin with anyway)

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DRAT!

I thought for sure I had something going there...

I'm not a 1911 fan. There are more modern DA/SA, DAO, whatever, handguns available in .45 ACP. If you only want a handgun to shoot up 1500 rounds, you have a wide range of choices. If you just want a 1911, the Ruger is probably a real good one.

you can always get more ammo. So sell off the 1500 rounds, even if you get $20/50rounds thats $600.

Now find a nice Sig Sauer 1911 for around $1000, and you will have a really , really nice 1911.

Then just get some more ammo for it and your set.

be safe