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[drillsgt]

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.

 

[johny5]

No love for RI

I really like mine, but every time I mention it the Mouse gets Island Fever....

 

[churchmouse]

I really like mine, but every time I mention it the Mouse gets Island Fever....

 

[Tyler-The-Piker]

may not be anything "wrong" with RIA but OP has a budget of $600-$800 so that opens up his options a bit

 

[Robert Richardson]

Springfield Ronin or Loaded Model, you will be happy brother.

 

[gregkl]

may not be anything "wrong" with RIA but OP has a budget of $600-$800 so that opens up his options a bit

I couldn't find where RI was even mentioned before his comment. Did he mean to say no love for the RO?

 

[Biggredchev]

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.

 

[Biggredchev]

Dbl post

 

[gregkl]

I just read a piece on the Ronin Commander size pistol. That one looks good too.

 

[churchmouse]

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.

 

[63PGP]

If you anywhere near Indiana Gun Club I'd go there. Just searched their inventory for "pistol, 45acp and 5" barrel" and no less that 40 popped up. Their inventory isn't always accurate but for your browsing it should be close enough to make the visit worth it.

 

[DoggyDaddy]

Unless it is an older Kimber I would opt for a new RI personally.

 

[gabrigger]

I have the full size and Commander size Ronin Operators. They are awesome 1911's. I like them better than my Springfield Loaded model. You will not be disappointed with the Ronin Operator.

 

[johny5]

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?

 

[churchmouse]

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.

 

[Tombs]

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.

No I can vouch for your experience here. If you know what you're doing with tuning a 1911 to run, a kimber isn't bad as you're getting pretty nice materials.

But the out of box experience leaves a LOT to be desired. I've had 2 and it was the case with both of them. Both required significant changes to run, one requiring a few parts changes before it started running right.

 

[NHT3]

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.

 

[johny5]

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.

Yep. I will the Mouse. But, I will not tangle with him on the technical details of any 1911.

Also, I am really curious about the 22TCM.

 

[red_zr24x4]

Unless it is an older Kimber I would opt for a new RI personally.

Let me throw one in also

 

[KokomoDave]

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.

I don't care for any 80 series pistols. I changed out all my internals on the Kimpro I own. Junk!!