marshaul
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Gunslinger wrote:
It took a break-in of 500 rounds to "rattle" just a little like a good combat 1911 should.
I really don't think your description of RIAs as "low-end" is remotely accurate, nor do I agree that two, or even a single, 9mm can be had at a lower price which is of comparable quality.
Armscor guns are much better built than any Taurus guns.
No offense, but I get the impression that your 40+ years of gun experience doesn't include an exceptionally large amount of trigger-time behind a newer RIA Tactical.
They certainly aren't Ed Brown or Wilson Combat, but they aren't "low-end" either.
Also, the RIA Tactical is quite accurate for a combat 1911.
Gunslinger wrote:
My RIA Tactical came extremely tight from the factory.In 1911s probably more than any other style of pistol, you get what you pay for. If you want an inexpensive version, RIA, Daley, Taurus P-1911, up to the GI Springfield, you get a pistol with loose tolerances that because of that will be inaccurate but reliable. As you go up in price, more expensive SAs, Smith, Para, Kimber, SIG GSR (what I own) to the custom Baer, Wilson, Nighthawk, Brown, etc., you get accuracy--sometimes remarkable. For personal defense, at tactical handgun range, I think the RIA is fine. But keep in mind, for about the same money, you can get several much more accurate 9MMs. If your heart is set on a .45ACP 1911, go for whatever your budget allows. But there are other .45ACPS (not 1911s) that are better guns for the same money, as well as 9mms. Look at the Taurus 24/7 OSS for around $500. Gives you the big cartridge, hi-cap mags, and solid build with good accuracy. Plus, easy to shoot and good looks. I do prefer the 1911 to anything but my Hi-Power, but wouldn't go low-end. Just my 2 cents, and 40 years of shooting handguns...
It took a break-in of 500 rounds to "rattle" just a little like a good combat 1911 should.
I really don't think your description of RIAs as "low-end" is remotely accurate, nor do I agree that two, or even a single, 9mm can be had at a lower price which is of comparable quality.
Armscor guns are much better built than any Taurus guns.
No offense, but I get the impression that your 40+ years of gun experience doesn't include an exceptionally large amount of trigger-time behind a newer RIA Tactical.
They certainly aren't Ed Brown or Wilson Combat, but they aren't "low-end" either.
Also, the RIA Tactical is quite accurate for a combat 1911.