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12-20-2011, 13:45
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Da Jaila'
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Help me choose my first
Shortly after Christmas I will be purchasing my first 1911. I was going to get a fnp45 but after drooling over even the basic 1911s I've settled on a budget 1911. The three I am considering are:
American Classic II
RIA FS Duo Tone
RIA 2011 Tactical
What say you?
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12-20-2011, 16:08
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No experience with any of them, and they all come from the same place, so just pick the one you like the most.
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12-20-2011, 16:34
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Quote:
Originally Posted by emopunker2004
Shortly after Christmas I will be purchasing my first 1911. I was going to get a fnp45 but after drooling over even the basic 1911s I've settled on a budget 1911. The three I am considering are:
American Classic II
RIA FS Duo Tone
RIA 2011 Tactical
What say you?
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Well I picked up my ACII this afternoon! I went with it over the other budget offerings for several reasons, not least of which was that it was available at my local Academy.
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12-20-2011, 17:22
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Rimfire 1010101
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Very interested in this thread. I feel morally obligated to purchase a Philippine made 1911 in 2012.
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12-20-2011, 18:01
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Armed_Nurse
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12-20-2011, 18:03
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Chicks Dig It
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Quote:
Originally Posted by emopunker2004
Shortly after Christmas I will be purchasing my first 1911. I was going to get a fnp45 but after drooling over even the basic 1911s I've settled on a budget 1911. The three I am considering are:
American Classic II
RIA FS Duo Tone
RIA 2011 Tactical
What say you?
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My preference is the Filipino guns imported by American Tactical. Costs about the same as the ones you've mentioned, but finished a bit nicer.
American Classic is made by Metro Arms. RIA/Cimmaron/High Standard/et al, are made by ARMSCOR, and American Tactical is made by SAM.
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12-20-2011, 18:08
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Originally Posted by caviteno_loco
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The RIA doesn't have FCS or the funky hammer of the ACII, which are points in it's favor, but I don't care for the smooth grips, vertical serrations, or ambi safety. Just have to pick which features are most important to you.
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12-20-2011, 19:20
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Take a look at the guide in my signature.
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12-20-2011, 21:16
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Da Jaila'
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Quote:
Originally Posted by bac1023
Take a look at the guide in my signature.
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I didn't see the RIA 2011 Tactical w/rail or the RIA duo tone in there though.
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Ruger is coming out with a new pistol in honor of Senators and Representatives.
It will be named the "Congressman".
It doesn't work and you can't fire it.
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12-21-2011, 04:50
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I own 2 Metro Arms and 2 RIAs and they are great guns for the money. Fit and finish is best on the MAs but all 4 have never given me a single problem. The hammer is horrible on the AC11 but grips are ugly on the RIAs grips. I change grips on most of my 1911s anyway. Trigger seems to me a liitle better on MAs. Flip a coin as they are all good shooters for about the same price.
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12-21-2011, 19:39
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Quote:
Originally Posted by emopunker2004
I didn't see the RIA 2011 Tactical w/rail or the RIA duo tone in there though.
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The Charles Daly is the same gun as the RIA Tactical.
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12-21-2011, 21:42
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Da Jaila'
Join Date: Apr 2008
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I think I'll be getting the American Classic II. Buds has it for cheaper than Cheaperthandirt has the RIA.
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Ruger is coming out with a new pistol in honor of Senators and Representatives.
It will be named the "Congressman".
It doesn't work and you can't fire it.
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12-22-2011, 11:59
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Da Jaila'
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Well looks like I'll be around here often. Just ordered the American classic II off buds. $452 after insurance and transfer fees. Woulda cost me $552 at my lgs after tax. Saving $100 ftw!
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Ruger is coming out with a new pistol in honor of Senators and Representatives.
It will be named the "Congressman".
It doesn't work and you can't fire it.
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12-22-2011, 12:08
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Senior Member
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Congrats and enjoy-Merry Christmas!
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