Either will suit you nicely I feel, but if you must have a definitive answer between the two, then the R1 IMHO.
looks like the Rock island are ATI would be a pretty good bet and I appreciate it from all of y'all and I'll let y'all know how it works out
Another vote for the Ruger SR 1911 here. Not expensive, Series 70 1911 A1 design, (simpler) and great customer service out of Ruger if ever needed. Plus, made in America.
Oh yeah I like the Ruger SR1911 I had a P 90 just a little bit out of my price range right now.and there's a real pretty stainless steel Colt mk Iv on here from 1990 that's I would to have.
You can buy a NIB Colt XE series for around $850. If your not in a hurry, you can pick up a used Colt 1911 for under $700
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Just saw this and thought I would pass it along. I hear that Rock Island Guns are good value weapons as well.
$339
https://www.classicfirearms.com/sds-imports-1911-a1-government/
New SDS 1911A1 WWII era clone
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I bought a new Rock Island commander about 4 years a go and it has been 100% reliable and quite accurate and all the controls have a great "feel". The trigger was maybe 4-5 pounds and I only paid about $350 for it off the net. I like the GI look but not the sights and wanted a full size gun so I sold it and bought a Springfield Mil Spec .45 and love it and paid about $475 but its not a bit better than the Rock and has a stiffer slide release.
IMHO Rock Island 1911's are a very under-rated pistol.
IMO, the Ruger SR1911 has all of the features of the high end guns and it's reasonably priced. It will cost a little more than the Rock, Remington or ATI's.
