Advice On An Economically Friendly 1911

[beast1989]

Im a student so funds are short but im also about to buy a Mossberg (maybe this week) and am actively searching for my first Glock as well, so im looking for an entry level 1911.

Any suggestions for an entry level 1911 that has most of the qualities the weapon is known for, but with a friendlier price tag?

 

[ldp4570]

RIA, Rock Island Armory.

 

[Jefpainthorse]

Ditto on RIA... . You can find RIA govt , commander and officer styles under $500 everyplace.

 

[DeadEyeDick]

+1 RIA! It's pretty easy to find them for $400.

 

[beast1989]

Lol looks like its unanimous. There is a reason why they dont cost as much as a Colt or Kimber you fellas mind telling what that reason is?

Do they use cheaper materials, not as reliable, accurate, or are those for people who dont care about who the maker of the gun is?

 

[Spec ops Grunt]

From what I understand, they are plenty accurate and reliable, they are imported from somewhere though, and their standard grips are ugly.

 

[DeadEyeDick]

mine was very accurate and reliable. they just dont have a powerhouse name on them.

 

[Rod Snell]

If you'd like the best value, as opposed to the lowest price, you can get an STI Spartan with the large pieces made in the Phillipines like the RIA, but the fitting and action parts done by STI.
http://www.dawsonprecision.com/ProductDetail.jsp?LISTID=6DC0000-1161707138

 

[dieseltech09]

Lol looks like its unanimous. There is a reason why they dont cost as much as a Colt or Kimber you fellas mind telling what that reason is?

Do they use cheaper materials, not as reliable, accurate, or are those for people who dont care about who the maker of the gun is?

My dad and brother both have RIs. Neither one have had any feeding problems, and very accurate. I think they feel the group of people who want a 1911 but dont want the price tag that comes with the big name. I would spend the extra and get the Tactical. I think my dads was about $430 with free shipping on gunbroker. It has the extra features you will want and has a better finish, They do have a 2-tone finish out, I havent seen one in person but they look good in the pictures

 

[ripnbst]

I will throw another vote out for RIA. There are so many people out there with them who are happy. The reason they are cheaper is they are made in the Philippines.

Don't expect extended or ambidextrous thumb safety, beveled mag wells, machined front or back straps, etc. They are pretty basic unless you start adding more options, in which case the price starts getting to where other MFG's are and RIA starts to lose its appeal.