I have been wanting to pick up a 1911 for a while now and have a few that I am looking into. I originally wanted a commander size pistol and was looking at the Springfield gi champion. I then decided the barrel length didn't matter as much because this will not be a primary carry gun.
Right now I'm looking at a para gi expert ESP for around 570. Springer gi for around 500, STI Spartan for 650 and ria tacticals for 420. I like the sti but really do not want to spend that much as I will want to do a few mods and am trying to build up an ar as well.
What's the consensus on these few guns? I know the ria are pretty good for the money but I have also heard about problems with fitting other 1911 parts, beaver tail etc. The springers are suppose to be more accepting to mods and I haven't heard much about the paras beside the finish being not too tough. I also know the standard para gi comes with no beavertail and a plastic trigger and the ESP model comes with an adjustable match trigger and beavertail.
I am really in the air right now and figured I'd see what the OSA opinion was
Right now I'm looking at a para gi expert ESP for around 570. Springer gi for around 500, STI Spartan for 650 and ria tacticals for 420. I like the sti but really do not want to spend that much as I will want to do a few mods and am trying to build up an ar as well.
What's the consensus on these few guns? I know the ria are pretty good for the money but I have also heard about problems with fitting other 1911 parts, beaver tail etc. The springers are suppose to be more accepting to mods and I haven't heard much about the paras beside the finish being not too tough. I also know the standard para gi comes with no beavertail and a plastic trigger and the ESP model comes with an adjustable match trigger and beavertail.
I am really in the air right now and figured I'd see what the OSA opinion was