-1 1911! Why I won't be buying one.

[bassplayrguy]

I bought a RIA 1911 and couldn't be more pleased. I talked to alot of people and read alot of reviews before purchasing it but everything was positive and several people said the RIA shoots just as good as some 900 dollar guns. It is very accurate and trouble free. Colts just are not the same quality they used to be and I hate paying extra for a name. Colts are still a good gun. I am not bashing them. Just not what they used to be.

 

[dice dealer]

WOW $ 400 plus tax is to much for you ?.....Sorry to hear you live in that situation

 

[Kw55018]

i have owned Springfield, Colt, RIA, and Taurus. Currently carry the Taurus every day and love it and wish I still had the RIA.

 

[kinorton]

I bought a RIA 1911 and couldn't be more pleased. I talked to alot of people and read alot of reviews before purchasing it but everything was positive and several people said the RIA shoots just as good as some 900 dollar guns. It is very accurate and trouble free. Colts just are not the same quality they used to be and I hate paying extra for a name. Colts are still a good gun. I am not bashing them. Just not what they used to be.

Which one did you buy, I am really considering buying a 1911. I have been really looking at the RIA's. It would be the only one I could afford at this time.

 

[gunman41mag]

like my CASPIAN

 

[Hornett]

If you are going to buy a Rock Island Armory, go to Plainfield Shooting Supplies and talk to Bob.
His prices are usually really good.

 

[kinorton]

If you are going to buy a Rock Island Armory, go to Plainfield Shooting Supplies and talk to Bob.
His prices are usually really good.

Will keep that in mind, thank you.

 

[loony1]

Expensive, sure. But there's nothing like having a good quality, high end 1911 to shoot. They shoot really well, and they're a work of art.

+1 on this I'm sure you had a little sticker shock when you first started pricing AR's too, but it always goes away

 

[loony1]

oops

 

[loony1]

If you are going to buy a Rock Island Armory, go to Plainfield Shooting Supplies and talk to Bob.
His prices are usually really good.

I agree, best shop on the west side of town.

 

[Sigasaurus]

budsgunshop.com is running a special on them as we speak think the RIA is going for like 475? have good reviews online, I personally have never owned one. Bit of advice stay away from the springfield 1911 - a1 they are made in Brasil. Brasil I said!!!!

 

[Sigasaurus]

the GI milspec model that is sells around 575-650 bought one and was totally disappointed.

 

[OD*]

budsgunshop.com is running a special on them as we speak think the RIA is going for like 475? have good reviews online, I personally have never owned one. Bit of advice stay away from the springfield 1911 - a1 they are made in Brasil. Brasil I said!!!!

And the RIAs are made in the Philippines.

 

[Benjamin]

I have a COLT OFFICER Model I bought at Wal-Mart for $225.00. No wait that was 23 years ago ...

I have a Colt Officers ACP that I bought recently for $850, but I couldn't be happier with it!

 

[deanr]

budsgunshop.com is running a special on them as we speak think the RIA is going for like 475? have good reviews online, I personally have never owned one. Bit of advice stay away from the springfield 1911 - a1 they are made in Brasil. Brasil I said!!!!

I thought they were only assembled in Brasil using American made parts.

the GI milspec model that is sells around 575-650 bought one and was totally disappointed.

What was wrong with it? I have one of these and after having a trigger job and having the feed ramp polished I couldn't be happier. The only issue I have had with the gun I traced back to a couple of magazines.

 

[OD*]

I thought they were only assembled in Brasil using American made parts.

They're built using IMBEL forged steel, some models are assembled there, some are final machined and assemble here.

 

[OD*]

I thought they were only assembled in Brasil using American made parts.



What was wrong with it? I have one of these and after having a trigger job and having the feed ramp polished I couldn't be happier. The only issue I have had with the gun I traced back to a couple of magazines.

Might be worth your time to read through this thread; The M1911 Pistols Organization Forums Site - N and NM Serial Number Prefix and Where the Pistol is Made

 

[lovemachine]

WOW $ 400 plus tax is to much for you ?.....Sorry to hear you live in that situation

WTH dude?

Where did I say I couldn't afford $400? You need to go reread the OP.
I created the thread before I even knew about the $400 RIA's.

EDIT: nevermind.

 

[Sigasaurus]

I understand where RIA are made, but they don't claim to be made in Illinois try finding a picture or literature stating where the pistol is made on the springfield website. If I buy springfield I expect an american made product.

 

[Sigasaurus]

Thanks OD very useful thread. Was just giving a little info to the users. I was excited to purchase my first 1911 only to be disappointed.