It never gets thrown out as a recommendation but take a look at the Para GI Expert. There's a reason they are out of stock most places.
My entry was a Colt 1991A1......
When people ask me about an 'entry' 1911 I tell them to get a different type of .45 (Glock, SIG, HK, FNP...etc.) for under $600. Don't mess with 1911's until you can at least go $800.
RIA 1911 gets my vote
this is my baby...................Sadly i sent it to a new home sometime ago....it was a very stupid mistake that I kick myself for every day
Last weekend I was able to shot a RIA, a Springfield and a Kimber 1911.
That being said, I wouldnt touch a RIA. The Springfiled came in as a second favorite and the kimber was like driving a cadilac. For the money, Springfield get my vote. You can pick one up for $700 probably. If you wanted to spend over $1000, go for the Kimber Commando model. I also would not get a full size.
That being said, I wouldnt touch a RIA. The Springfiled came in as a second favorite and the kimber was like driving a cadilac. For the money, Springfield get my vote. You can pick one up for $700 probably. If you wanted to spend over $1000, go for the Kimber Commando model. I also would not get a full size.
I agree with the Springfield or used Colt.
Never owned a RIA.......yet..... like the RIA Tactical.
Never owned a RIA.......yet..... like the RIA Tactical.
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