I am faced with a dilemma

[Richard]

I am faced with a dilemma, I want something I haven’t owned since 1990. What is that? I want a “Plain Jane” 1911A1 Government 45acp to play with or a Dan Wesson Pointman Series 1911 45acp. I have several options to choose from. First, buy a Springfield GI and a used CZ82. Second, buy a Kahr Auto Ordnance 1911 Government and a used CZ82. Third, buy a Rock Island Armory Government and a used CZ82. Lastly is to find a nice Dan Wesson Pointman 45acp. All advice is welcome. Regards, Richard

 

[deacon]

Richard,

I can only comment on the Springfield GI as I have no first hand experience with the others you mentioned. I just picked up a brand new Springfield GI from Cabela's in Dundee. Price was $449.00 plus I had a $50.00 gift card that I applied towards the purchase. I am very impressed with this pistol and would highly recommend it...even ran 100 rounds through it without issue.

One difference on this GI compared to others I have owned is the " Made in Brazil " that used to be on the dustcover is now on the right side of the frame by the serial number.

Hope this helps...good luck !

 

[boerseun]

I'd take the Rock Island Armory 45 and the CZ82 - if you can FIND it, get a Norinco clone of the 1911 instead - build like a tank and as reliable as an AK - outof the box...was at least for a buddy of mine.

 

[Richard]

What did Richard order?

Well folks, I went and did it. I ordered the CZ82 from AIM and I bought an RIA off GunsAmerica (see below). I hope they both work out well. Regards, Richard

 

[Walkalong]

Nice looking RIA.

 

[gandog56]

What can I say? My first 1911 was the SA 1911A1 GI. My last 1911 was a Dan Wesson Razorback 10mm. I had to get a little work done on the GI (trigger, hammer job and a match grade barrel) before I was happy with the resulting groups. I was happy from day one with no mods whatsoever to the Razorback with comparable groups. Lets just say to get about the same level of performance, I spent about equal amounts on both guns. Sometimes you DO get what you pay for. I would go for the Pointman and think about getting a .400 Cor-Bon barrel for it, so it would be like two guns in one. But .400 Cor-Bon is too expensive unless you reload, also.

 

[Walkalong]

.400 Corbon is a lot of fun, but like you say, you will need to reload for it. my .400 Corbon barrel is for a 1911.

 

[GroovedG19]

Nice pistol.

 

[Richard]

My first impression of the RIA 1911A1 is it is one hell of a gun for the price. Fit seems to be top shelf. Mine is used and it received a two tone Duracoat Finish from Mike Adams Customs. The Duracoat is even and very attractive. The pistol is tight with no side to side slide movement. This pistol is also soft, it feels like it had a carry bevel. The trigger is good with no slack but its pull is a little heavy for my tastes. The magazine that came with the pistol did not operate the slide stop but other magazines do. The irony is that the magazine that came with the pistol seems to work perfectly in my Springer Mil-Spec.

The exterior of the CZ82 9x18 Makarov is less than perfect but the interior is like new. The only negative I can see is what appears to be a lack of rifling. I plan to shoot it first before I gripe. This pistol is a good choice for lefties as the safety and magazine release are ambidextrous. I can also say the trigger appears to be good and the pistol feels great in my size 12 hands.

I have a full plate for today or I would be at the range with the RIA 1911A1 and the CZ82 9x18 Makarov. More information will follow shortly.

Regards,

Richard