Help finding a Rock Island Armory 1911 in Houston
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Help finding a Rock Island Armory 1911 in Houston
I have recently got the itch to purchase a 1911 to see why they are so popular. I have been doing some research and found a lot of good reviews about the 1911s made by Rock Island Armory. Does anyone know of a gun shop in the Houston area that has these in stock so i can put my hands around one?
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Re: Help finding a Rock Island Armory 1911 in Houston
Call Gordon at Black Gold Guns and Ammo...(713) 694-GUNS
He usually has one or two in stock. He will order a specific version for you if he doesn't currently have it.
Also Tomball Pawn might have one..(281) 351-2662
He usually has one or two in stock. He will order a specific version for you if he doesn't currently have it.
Also Tomball Pawn might have one..(281) 351-2662
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Re: Help finding a Rock Island Armory 1911 in Houston
You can also order one from budsgunshop.com
Shipping is included in the price and you don't pay tax. Just pay your FFL for the transfer, typically about $25.00.
Shipping is included in the price and you don't pay tax. Just pay your FFL for the transfer, typically about $25.00.
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Re: Help finding a Rock Island Armory 1911 in Houston
You can also wait a week or two and visit one of the gun shows that show up twice a month. You'll always find RIA's there.
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Yes, i have bought several firearms from buds. I just want to hold one before making the purchase. Plus, its always good to support local businesses. I will research to find out when the next gun show is.
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+1 for Gordon. Black gold is a great store with quite a selection. Gordon is a good friend of mine and will do you right
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Just beware of the dog ....Approach the door slowly.Fire1141 wrote:+1 for Gordon. Black gold is a great store with quite a selection. Gordon is a good friend of mine and will do you right

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Re: Help finding a Rock Island Armory 1911 in Houston
The next gun show is 11/13 at GRB. You will get the best price on one there. I bought mine there for $450 (5" two tone tactical model). The best price I found online for it was almost $500, before any associated fees. They had the standard black models for under $400.
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Re: Help finding a Rock Island Armory 1911 in Houston
USA1 wrote:Just beware of the dog ....Approach the door slowly.Fire1141 wrote:+1 for Gordon. Black gold is a great store with quite a selection. Gordon is a good friend of mine and will do you right

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Thanks for letting me know about the dog.
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Re: Help finding a Rock Island Armory 1911 in Houston
Tomball Pawn has a few in stock.
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Re: Help finding a Rock Island Armory 1911 in Houston
If you're going to be at the PSC shoot saturday look me up and I'll let you shoot my RIA tactical.
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Huh... when I went I had no issue with the dog. I had more issue realizing that the side door was the right door - walking around the place looking like an idiot.USA1 wrote:Just beware of the dog ....Approach the door slowly.Fire1141 wrote:+1 for Gordon. Black gold is a great store with quite a selection. Gordon is a good friend of mine and will do you right
Edit: I got my RIA 5" Tactical from him. Had to order it but it came in within 3 days. Fast service, friendly service, excellent service. I recommended my friend there yesterday who went and got a Glock 30 and had the same opinion. I'll go back there again for my next new gun purchase.
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Re: Help finding a Rock Island Armory 1911 in Houston
If they don't collect sales tax, you're required to remit it directly to the Texas Comptroller's office.Pawpaw wrote:You can also order one from budsgunshop.com
Shipping is included in the price and you don't pay tax. Just pay your FFL for the transfer, typically about $25.00.
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