[shadowxdm9]

I'm ready to take a break from the heathen polymer and get some American steel. : The first thing I noticed when looking at different 1911s is the price difference between brands. Anywhere from $500 for a Springfield or Rock Island to $2000 for a Colt or Wilson Combat. Now that I've got the itch I want to scratch it as soon as possible, but I'm willing to wait and save up more $$$ for something truly superior. So the question is, would you recommend I lose my 1911 virginity on a $500 gun, or save myself for a $2000?

I have 1911's. SA milspec and the colt defenders. Also have a colt gold cup. they are all terrific. prices range from 7 - 2200. all depends on your wallet. anything that is from SA, colt, wilson, BAER they wont let you down. Absolutely love shooting mine. Their appetite sux as it can get spendy lol
One thing you can think about is the ole saying " BUY ONCE CRY ONCE"
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[shadowxdm9]

I have another friend that has a SA GI. It looks like the WW2 issued ones. He has shot it several years and never had a problem with it. It retailed for around 500 back when he got it, IIRC. My other buddy has the RIA (retails around 350). The two look pretty much the same. Take me, I bought the Para, which was near 650 out the door. I thought higher meant better, but I was wrong.

Id either buy the SA or RIA if I were going to get one. With the money he saves, he could customize one of them to his preference, with money to spare (especially if he went RIA). Im not saying they are perfect, but neither are the "high end" 1911s either.

As far as customizing goes to increas accuarcy he could just get the Springfield Range Officer. It is basically the Milspec and the TRP in one and at half the price. Adjustable sights, match barrell, NICE trigger.. i think 7 will carry it out the door here in town.
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700 isn't bad for a Springfield. The only two brands I would ever consider would be a Springfield and a RIA. Realistically, Id get the RIA before the Springer though....that extra $400 goes a long way.

RIA? Drawing a blank.
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[shadowxdm9]

700 isn't bad for a Springfield. The only two brands I would ever consider would be a Springfield and a RIA. Realistically, Id get the RIA before the Springer though....that extra $400 goes a long way.

DUH RIA rock island armory. lol. dawned on me as soon as i hit send lol
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