1911 suggestions in $500-$700 range??

[Soccerdad1995]

I'm a little late to this thread, but just in case others are looking at a similar price range, I can completely recommend the Magnum Research Desert Eagle 1911, which has an amazing trigger, and you should be able to find for $700 if you look a bit. The CZ-USA 1911 is also really nice, but might be closer to $800, and it is out of production.

[FastCarry]

Ruger SR1911.

Rock Island is "assembled" in the USA from Philippine parts. Ruger is made in America 100% and Ruger stands behind everything that they sell. The Rock Island has parts made by Armscor. I have an Armscor rifle. It is the worst rifle I have ever owned. Used guns have zero warranty.

I am saving for a 1911, too. Ruger SR1911.

Nothing wrong with Ruger, but you are dead wrong on Rock Island 1911's; might want to check "facts" before posting. Out of the box, I would put money on Rock Island 1911 reliability against many other, much more expensive, 1911's. Check the 1911 forums; see what owners say. .(I don't think this thread is about rifles, by the way.}
Dave

I had a Rock Island 1911. My Ruger 1911 ate it. Thats a "fact."

I know a lot of people swear by their RIA, but I dont think ill buy another. The prices on them are creeping up for the more feature rich models and the ejector on min snapped. The part was out of stock at their parts site, customer service for RIA told me they couldn't help me, that I just needed to keep checking the site from time to time or fit a 3rd party one.

[TexasCajun]

I've been up and down this thread and I'm still not seeing a pic!

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I've had the Springfield mil-spec for a couple of years now. Great gun & too much fun to shoot - especially on the plate racks. A lot of times, I have to force myself to leave it at home so that I can concentrate on skill-building and quality practice with my other pistols. I have no doubt you'll also find yours too much fun as well.

[zimmerdesignz]

I've been up and down this thread and I'm still not seeing a pic!

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I've had the Springfield mil-spec for a couple of years now. Great gun & too much fun to shoot - especially on the plate racks. A lot of times, I have to force myself to leave it at home so that I can concentrate on skill-building and quality practice with my other pistols. I have no doubt you'll also find yours too much fun as well.

I*'m loving mine. But that love gets expensive in ammo costs. LOL