The second one on your post is the current one I am looking at and it is the same price. I am stopping by Friday to see if they have it in stock so I can look at one."Shot a lot" varies greatly from one guy to the next. I personally know of a Rock Island with close to 15,000 rounds through it with no major mechanical issues. And RIA offers a Lifetime Warranty, so I wouldn't be concerned. These two are a great value.
https://www.gunbroker.com/item/924437579
https://www.gunbroker.com/item/918321766
I'm not sure the current price, but in the middle of 2020 I got a Springfield defender 1911 for 425 or so. Just something to check out for similar money since you like your other Springer. It's the parkerized version. I really like the white dot sites and lowered flared ejection port. Runs very well never an issue.
I had a gi RIA that would choke occasionally. I had a tactical that broke several parts early on (ria mailed me replacements), and I had a custom tactical a fellow at RIA called Ivan worked on... Smooth-fiber optic sites... Most accurate gun I've ever shot. Never shouldve sold that one!
You can't really go wrong.
Those grips have developed a nice patina from use, it looks. Either that, or yours were darker than mine from the git-go. I've got a set of low-profile grips coming from Altamont to replace my plain grips; I think I'm going to practice my wood carving and checkering skills (or lack of same ) on the originals.I love mine. It's very close to the top of my favorites list.View attachment 1060085
Those grips have developed a nice patina from use, it looks. Either that, or yours were darker than mine from the git-go. I've got a set of low-profile grips coming from Altamont to replace my plain grips; I think I'm going to practice my wood carving and checkering skills (or lack of same ) on the originals.
Already have a Springfield Armory series 70 that was customized in the mid 80's for bowling pins, and I am looking at another 45 for part time carry and general protection. I do not want to carry the SA as it is in perfect condition and not setup for carry, or for a truck gun. Academy has the RIA A1 FS on their website that looks like what I am looking for and I am looking for opinions on this gun as a budget 45. I reload and cast for 45 so that is not an issue, and I have read multiple reviews of the RIA 45s and most have been very good, but your thoughts are needed as well. This gun will be shot and and shot a lot, so my concern is function not looks. I have other guns to carry as well, but I have a great respect for the ole 45 just not entirely sure if the RIA is the one to go with. Your thoughts will be appreciated. Please keep in mind that budget is a concern due to having other guns for this purpose.
Thank you for that, I expected more comments on the CS, but that is ok. With the way my day job is going it maybe sold out before I can get there. It is a concern though as I have never had to send a long gun or a pistol back to anyone yet...that is the key word yetI wouldn't worry too much about the RIA 1911 pistols. And as I posted in that thread, my personal experience is opposite of that OP's experience with RIA customer service. I had a 9mm 1911 that had issues. RIA tried fixing it twice before sending me a brand new 1911 that hasn't had any issues.