dadoo wrote:With all the Springfield, Kimber, Taurus, and others being mentioned, I would have to ask a couple of questions:
What is this gun for? is it just to have a 1911 that you can pass on? Or do you want a good solid EDC that is accurate, dependable and reliable?
Someone suggested a Rock Island as a "starter" gun, but I would go one step farther; The Rock Island Tactical models are fine weapons that will give you good looks, reliability, accuracy and everything else you would want in a carry piece that won't break the bank.
You can get a variety of barrell lengths from 3.5 to 5, or even 6". I have a compact model with nearly 1000 rounds through it and ZERO problems:
and a full sized, 2tone model with about 400 rounds and no problems:
If you're looking for a show piece, go with a Colt, Wilson, or other high dollar 1911, but if you are looking for a carry piece that you can trust your life to, without going into hock, chect out the Rock Island Armory (BTW, RIA also makes the STI model)
You're comment that RIA makes the highly praised STI is sure to draw some fire
; however, I'd like to have a RIA Tactical Compact.