stinger 327
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This seems to be a nationwide problem with all handguns and hand gun ammo.
This seems to be a nationwide problem with all handguns and hand gun ammo.When I first got into the 1911 game it was with a Springfield G.I. I didnt know all that much and i wanted to sort of test the waters to see if 1911's are for me. That gun is now gone, and i think there are better options available since I first got into the game. Today, if I were in that same situation I would probably opt for a Ruger SR1911 if you can find one that hasn't seen a major price increase due to demand.
I know exactly what you mean that's why I want to get a RIA .45 1911 Tactical.I think on my week off I'll go and try to find a Filipino 1911 to inspect. I considered that option before and ultimately decided to pass, but their 1911 Tactical model has all of the features I'm looking for at a price point that can't be ignored. Finish is on the low end I hear but so what, won't mind if I beat it up then.
Thanks for all the advice by the way everyone.
I have heard the RIA .45 is accurate and feeds well different types of ammo.Another vote for the ROCK. I bought the GI RIA's 1911 45acp. because I wanted a 1911 45 that was close to what I carried in the military. That and it does not have the firing pin safety, which makes for a very sweet trigger pull. I can say for sure the Rock will shoot ammo that the one I had in the military could't dream of shooting. I have never found a brand of 45 acp ammo it wouldn't shoot. (including JHP's) IMO if your looking for a good entry level 1911 the Rock is hard to beat.
All is true IF My RIA 5" GI is "typical"I have heard the RIA .45 is accurate and feeds well different types of ammo.
I want the RIA 5" Tactical model.All is true IF My RIA 5" GI is "typical"
What is a 70 series?A Rock Tatical Model I'm sure is as reliable as any 1911 out there in todays market. You do not have to spend a small furtune to have a good reliable 1911. I believe the Rock GI model is the only 70 series pistol they make. I could be wrong about that, but I thought I read that somewhere..
$1,000 +maybe a bit out of the price range, but anyone know how are the sig 1911's are?
Regardless of model/finish, all 5" Sig 1911s are built on the same stainless frame/slide and built in the USA with same internals/match grade barrel/trigger. For the best bang-for-the -buck, I would suggest the Nitron XO pistol that's well under $1000.jim goose said:Maybe a bit out of the price range, but anyone know how are the SIG 1911's are?
That's the first choice for me whever I can find one. Where can you get extra RIA .45 ACP clips? I believe it only comes with one clip.Regardless of model/finish, all 5" Sig 1911s are built on the same stainless frame/slide and built in the USA with same internals/match grade barrel/trigger. For the best bang-for-the -buck, I would suggest the Nitron XO pistol that's well under $1000.
A friend bought a RIA Tactical same time as I bought my Sig 1911 TacPac and both have well over 5000+ rounds shot through them without issues or parts breakage.
RIA Tactical has more generous tapered chamber/mouth with slower start of rifling (longer leade) that will feed/chamer any reloads (particuarly SWC loads) even when really dirty and keeps shooting. The accuracy has been excellent and will keep up with the Sig TacPac out to 15 yards in shot group size (single hole shot groups are the norm and shot groups will open up wider than TacPac beyond 15 yards). The trigger has lightened up since new and feels very smooth. Even with the round count, slide-to-frame fit has remained tight (we used Hoppes #9 and Breakfree CLP).
Although we primarily used Chip McCormick 8 round mags, factory RIA mags have worked well without feeding issues. The parkerized finish is starting to wear on the slide edge at the muzzle end while the Sig TacPac's Nitron finish is still pristine.
I can't speak for other sub $600-$800 1911s but at the ~$550 price range for RIA Tactical, it gets my vote for "Must go BANG" 1911 that will produce some very accurate shot groups, even after 5000+ rounds.