1911 ccw

[JPhillis]

Guys, a couple months ago I purchases a Colt GCT and absolutely fell in love with the 1911 and the .45 round. I have a G23 G4 I want to get rid of for another .45. Any Colt is going to run 1000 dollars minimum, does anyone have any ideas for a lower end 1911 that is as dependable as the colt in the 600 dollar range? My other option is a new G30 or G30SF...:dunno:

[bac1023]

Take a look at the guide in my signature for many great choices. :)

[fnfalman]

There are plenty of brand new Colts that can be had for around $750-800 if you negotiate hard enough.

[Nickpisp]

There are plenty of brand new Colts that can be had for around $750-800 if you negotiate hard enough.



This. Also I like the SR1911 but they're damn near impossible to find right now.

[faawrenchbndr]

The Remington R1 Enhanced model could be a good choice as well

[JPhillis]

A friend and co worker of mine is my FFL. He has been telling me about the Rock Island Armory. I was looking for a 4.25 barrel length Colt but he is telling me about the RIA Tactical .45. I was wondering if anyone has had any experience with this manufacturer or their firearms? Here is the link to his site.

http://ncgunstores.com/product_info.php?cPath=24_82&products_id=211

[emopunker2004]

my American Classic II runs GREAT

[sna0403]

I have a Mid-size RIA. 4" cone (bull) barrel, 8+1, 1911 configuration and my daily CCW. 500 rounds with no problems at all. $399 +tax and you can build it up like most any other 1911.

[okie]

IF you can find one a Ruger SR1911 is real close to that price range:thumbsup:

[bobandshawn]

I have that exact gun (RIA Compact Tactical). I love it. Over time I changed out some parts (cosmetic reasons), but out-of-the-box it shot better than my Kimber! Highly recommended.

~B

[limbkiller]

I have the RIA cs and it is my daily carry. 600+rds and not a single malfunction of any kind. HPs or ball. Can't go wrong for the money.
http://i1228.photobucket.com/albums/ee457/limbkiller/DSC00559.jpg

[Tank44]

The Ruger SR1911 if you want a Series 70 and a Remington R1 if you want a Series 80. Both have performed very well for me.

[jrs93accord]

A friend and co worker of mine is my FFL. He has been telling me about the Rock Island Armory. I was looking for a 4.25 barrel length Colt but he is telling me about the RIA Tactical .45. I was wondering if anyone has had any experience with this manufacturer or their firearms? Here is the link to his site.

http://ncgunstores.com/product_info.php?cPath=24_82&products_id=211

The RIA Tactical and Compact Tactical are fantastic pistols.

http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m8/jamesrea_2006/jamesrea2011A/003-10.jpg

[jrs93accord]

my American Classic II runs GREAT

Another good choice to CCW would be the American Classic Commander. Mine is in Hard Chrome. Nice pistol for under $600.

http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m8/jamesrea_2006/jamesrea2011A/003-4.jpg

[jrs93accord]

The Remington R1 Enhanced model could be a good choice as well

+1

Buds Gun Shop has them for $737 shipped that last time I checked a couple weels ago. I really like mine. Extremely sweet shooting pistol.

http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m8/jamesrea_2006/jamesrea2011A/001-14.jpg

http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m8/jamesrea_2006/jamesrea2011A/002-15.jpg

[TxGlock9]

The RIA Tactical and Compact Tactical are fantastic pistols.

http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m8/jamesrea_2006/jamesrea2011A/003-10.jpg

JRS.. Are those grips stock? If not where did you get them? I like the way they match the rest of the pistol.

[jrs93accord]

JRS.. Are those grips stock? If not where did you get them? I like the way they match the rest of the pistol.

The grips are not stock. The ones on the Gov't model are off of a Kimber I have.

Here is a link to a set I found on a search.
http://www.ableammo.com/catalog/pearce-side-panel-grips-government-full-size-1911-style-autos-pg19112-p-108994.html

I cannot remember where I got the Officer-size grips.

Here is a link to a set I found on a search.
http://www.ableammo.com/catalog/product_info.php?products_id=108993

Here is the search link.
http://www.bing.com/search?q=1911%20black%20rubber%20grip%20panels%20officer&FORM=SOLTLB&PC=SUN1&QS=n

[Rally Vincent]

Can find some Colt 1991's online for 750-850 if you look hard enough. Maybe even cheaper than that.

[TxGlock9]

The grips are not stock. The ones on the Gov't model are off of a Kimber I have.

Here is a link to a set I found on a search.
http://www.ableammo.com/catalog/pearce-side-panel-grips-government-full-size-1911-style-autos-pg19112-p-108994.html

I cannot remember where I got the Officer-size grips.

Here is a link to a set I found on a search.
http://www.ableammo.com/catalog/product_info.php?products_id=108993

Here is the search link.
http://www.bing.com/search?q=1911%20black%20rubber%20grip%20panels%20officer&FORM=SOLTLB&PC=SUN1&QS=n
Didn't even realize they were rubber. The one's on the Govt size is rubber too I'm guessing?

[cole]

Guys, a couple months ago I purchases a Colt GCT and absolutely fell in love with the 1911 and the .45 round. I have a G23 G4 I want to get rid of for another .45. Any Colt is going to run 1000 dollars minimum, does anyone have any ideas for a lower end 1911 that is as dependable as the colt in the 600 dollar range? My other option is a new G30 or G30SF...:dunno:

Look to ATI, AC or RIA. Great value 1911s at $400-$450 IMO.

[Taphius]

my American Classic II runs GREAT

My American classic is running great as well. $432 otd is hard to beat

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