Rock Island 1911 vs. Taurus pt1911

[UpTheIrons]

Olympus said:
"That price on the Taurus you gave is a little inflated. At least around my area. You can pick up the stainless model for about $620. The blued ones are well below $600. I picked my blued up for $450 when they first came out. It was NIB, but bought from another person though so I doubt it was that cheap in the store."

Around here, (South-Central Texas) The Taurus is running $570-600 for blued and $650-700 for stainless.

Ol' Scratch said:
Great price on your Taurus. I was quoting a price I saw at a local dealer on sale for $660. It seemed high to me too. I have noticed prices have been increasing on 1911s. I too have seen a Rock Island (used) with a $500 price tag. Some of the election paranoia I think is causing the rise in prices. I haven't seen the recent pricing on the Kimber Custom II. It may have increased dramatically too.

I have a used (1 year old with Meprolight Night Sights) Custom II on layaway right now that I found for $650. For that price, it was a no-brainer over both the Taurus and RIA.

YMMV

 

[kentucky_smith]

Citadel are Armscors imported by Legacy Sports.
Rock Island are Armscors imported by Advanced Tactical.

Warranty for both is still handled by Ivan Walcott of Advanced Tactical in Pahrump, NV.

 

[Thomas Garrett]

Anyone seen or purchased the Citadel 6" yet? How Much?

 

[rondog]

Citadel are Armscors imported by Legacy Sports.
Rock Island are Armscors imported by Advanced Tactical.

Warranty for both is still handled by Ivan Walcott of Advanced Tactical in Pahrump, NV.

So RIA's will still be around?

 

[Eyesac]

Citadel says on their site that they have forged frames... I though RIA was cast???

 

[HammerheadSSN663]

"That being said, I have recently tested two 1911s that are pure GI. They are made in the Philippines but are more loyal to the 1911 template than most anything made in the good old USA. The Filipinos have been good allies and have a respectable handgun heritage. Many a Japanese soldier’s last sight was a Filipino Guerilla aiming a 1911 at him. So, if someone has to make a 1911 clone let them do it if they can do it well. In my opinion, they have succeeded admirably.

A real 1911, not alloyed with any bells and whistles

The handguns are marketed in America under the name Rock Island Armory."

 

[ol' scratch]

Citadel-cast

According to this site, the citadel is cast. I realize the thread is old. Just adding some info for those of you interested in the Citadel

http://www.legacysports.com/products/citadel/index.html