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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?

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

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.

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.

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.

+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

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

Just beware of the dog ....Approach the door slowly.

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.

USA1 wrote:

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

Just beware of the dog ....Approach the door slowly.

Thanks for letting me know about the dog.

Tomball Pawn has a few in stock.

If you're going to be at the PSC shoot saturday look me up and I'll let you shoot my RIA tactical.

USA1 wrote:

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

Just beware of the dog ....Approach the door slowly.

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.

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.

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.

If they don't collect sales tax, you're required to remit it directly to the Texas Comptroller's office.