A reliable, basic 1911 or 1911A1?
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I picked up a Sistema from Gander Mountain last year for $ 250.00, changed out all the springs and pins, use Metalform 7 round mags and I have never had a failure in 1000 rounds. If I was so inclined, I would not hesitate to carry it concealed.
Hope this is of some help and keep us posted as to what you decide to do.
Hope this is of some help and keep us posted as to what you decide to do.
Rock Island pistols are one of the best bargains out there today. Great customer service too. Check out this place for more in-depth info: http://forum.m1911.org/forumdisplay.php?f=17
Bazooka Joe71
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If you're on a budget, I'd take a real hard look at the Springfield 1911-A1 GI model...
They are under $500 and fantastic for the money.
BTW, the search function is your friend...If you don't get many responses, it's because people are tired of answering this question(it gets asked almost on a daily basis).
They are under $500 and fantastic for the money.
BTW, the search function is your friend...If you don't get many responses, it's because people are tired of answering this question(it gets asked almost on a daily basis).
1911 guy
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Good for the money.
I've got a Charles Daly 1911, made by the same parent company. Good gun. Looks like death warmed over due to lots of time in a holster, and the barrel is pretty shot out, but it's reliable. I'd liken it to my Chevy Cobalt. It's no Corvette, but it runs and don't look too bad. Unless it's parked next to a Corvette. The RIA is also getting high marks from those who own them, I don't have one myself. The Springfield GI, as mentioned, isn't much more money. I'd feel comfortable buying either one.
I've got a Charles Daly 1911, made by the same parent company. Good gun. Looks like death warmed over due to lots of time in a holster, and the barrel is pretty shot out, but it's reliable. I'd liken it to my Chevy Cobalt. It's no Corvette, but it runs and don't look too bad. Unless it's parked next to a Corvette. The RIA is also getting high marks from those who own them, I don't have one myself. The Springfield GI, as mentioned, isn't much more money. I'd feel comfortable buying either one.
Ske1etor
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Totally agree. They are great firearms and from what I have heard their customer service is great.
Treo
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If you're on a budget ( or not) a RIA is a real good buy. Mine has never malfuntioned. You won't be shooting 1" groups W/ it ( or at least I don't ) but it will hit center mass everytime. definetely worth the money
possum
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ria is a good choice, also look at the sa gi models, they are basic and they have no bells and whistles but they are accurate and reliable.
by the way welcome to thr.
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