I'm quite happy with my Rock Island Armory version.
I've never owned one but they sell a ton of them, I do give them kudos for their typical beavertail fit, it's not bad.
I'm quite happy with my Rock Island Armory version.
No love for RI
I really like mine, but every time I mention it the Mouse gets Island Fever....
may not be anything "wrong" with RIA but OP has a budget of $600-$800 so that opens up his options a bit
I dont have a problem with any 1911. Ive only shot a dan wesson and a kimber. Id be ok with a RI but id prefer something higher end. Nothing against them, im sure they run good but something about their looks just doesnt tickle my fancy like the Ronin does. Im having a hell of a time finding a Ronin though so who knows, i might end up with an RI or a different model springfield, or something from the classifieds if a Kimber or higher end 1911 pops up at a good price.
Unless it is an older Kimber I would opt for a new RI personally.
Unless it is an older Kimber I would opt for a new RI personally.
OK - Who is this, and what have you done with CM?
I will admit the new RI's have stepped up their game. It was just an example of how I feel (personally) about Kimber.
If you own a Kimber and you like it then run that bad boy. No knock on anyone that does own one.
I've been through more 1911s than I care to count over the years and ended up with a RI (22TCM) and a Nighthawk. Both ends of the spectrum but quality pistols. Like CM said Series 1 Kimbers are great pistols but I'm not too hot on the series 80 model Kimbers with the firing pin block. For that kind of money you should be able to find a very serviceable 1911. I've never owned a Springer but from what I've seen they are a notch above the RIA pistols in the metallurgy dept.
Unless it is an older Kimber I would opt for a new RI personally.
Let me throw one in also
I've been through more 1911s than I care to count over the years and ended up with a RI (22TCM) and a Nighthawk. Both ends of the spectrum but quality pistols. Like CM said Series 1 Kimbers are great pistols but I'm not too hot on the series 80 model Kimbers with the firing pin block. For that kind of money you should be able to find a very serviceable 1911. I've never owned a Springer but from what I've seen they are a notch above the RIA pistols in the metallurgy dept.