Woody_in_MN
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First, I'm not a 1911 fanatic. I had a 1911 Molina Ballestar. I sold it, but I would kind of like a 1911 clone around for plunking, and really just to have one for my collection.
At a local Cabella's I had a chance to examine a SAMS (Shooters Arms) 1911 Elite. The Elite is a step up from the GI, w/ skeleton trigger. The Elite had a nice trigger, and I liked the finish. I know I can get one of those for around $325 plus shipping. The down side is the clips they come with are cheap and problematic.
The other 1911 I am looking at is the Rock Island 1911A1, full frame. I have not examined one. I'll probably look around to see if there is a local shop that has one. The pluses on the Rock Island are: a better factory magazine, and wood grips. I figure the wood grips are worth at least $30. I know I can get a Rock Island 1911 for around $300 plus shipping. The down side is that I have not had a chance to examine one.
How does the Rock Island compare to the SAMS ?
Thanks in advance,
- w
At a local Cabella's I had a chance to examine a SAMS (Shooters Arms) 1911 Elite. The Elite is a step up from the GI, w/ skeleton trigger. The Elite had a nice trigger, and I liked the finish. I know I can get one of those for around $325 plus shipping. The down side is the clips they come with are cheap and problematic.
The other 1911 I am looking at is the Rock Island 1911A1, full frame. I have not examined one. I'll probably look around to see if there is a local shop that has one. The pluses on the Rock Island are: a better factory magazine, and wood grips. I figure the wood grips are worth at least $30. I know I can get a Rock Island 1911 for around $300 plus shipping. The down side is that I have not had a chance to examine one.
How does the Rock Island compare to the SAMS ?
Thanks in advance,
- w