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Old01-27-2012, 09:58 PM #1
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I have been looking to buy a 1911 and have been hesitant to spend the money for the Sig. I have been looking at the RIA 1911 for a while, just curious if anybody has advice or a range report, any input is appreciated and thanks in advance.
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Old01-27-2012, 10:07 PM #2
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I have been looking to buy a 1911 and have been hesitant to spend the money for the Sig. I have been looking at the RIA 1911 for a while, just curious if anybody has advice or a range report, any input is appreciated and thanks in advance.
I own one & highly recommend the RIA
If you do a search here you'll find a lot of recent threads on the subject
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Thanks that's what ill do
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If you can find one, high standard is another very well built philippino 1911 in the same price range.
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While ordering my xdm 3.8 45c last night my shop let me take an ria back to shoot. I loved it and shot 50 rounds. Extremely accurate at any distance, especially for me LOL. Just a joy to shoot. I see one in my future.
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I also see one in my future, now just to find the best place to buy one.
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http://www.budsgunshop.com/catalog/product_info.php/products_id/411539804/Rock+Island+Armory+Officers+1911+45acp
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How do those shorter barrels handle. Much recoil and if there is, does it flip or push? Just curious. Thanks.
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My first 1911 was a gift from my wife which is a RIA 1911a2 which is a double stack version; holds 14 in the mag. I love this gun! My brother owns a single stack version. I can tell u with at least 3000 rounds in the last year I had no failures. I highly recommend for a decent price accurate gun. I consistently get great groupings. U can see my range testing/days on YouTube (search rugerjazzkohai). It is my home defense but used to be my carry. I've only shot a 5 inch barrel for the RIAs but would not go below a 3 inch. I own other 1911s that cost double to triple what the RIA cost but it's still on my will not sell/trade ever list.
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.............http://centerfiresystems.com/AC-RI1911-CSP.aspx
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