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Posted: Mon Jul 10, 2006 12:18 pm
by bauerdj
For a 1911 on a budget the Rock Island which is made in the Philippines is a pretty good deal at about $325 or so (compact is a little more) is a good choice. I bought one thinking that at that price it would strictly be a range gun, wouldn't trust it as a carry gun. After about 800 rds with not a single failure after the first two magazines, I now have enough confidence in it to use it for carry.
Dvae B.
Posted: Mon Jul 10, 2006 12:42 pm
by Jim101
Thanks, I was wondering about Rock Island and how good they are....I thought I saw them at Cheaper Than Dirt, I'll look around.
Jim
Posted: Mon Jul 10, 2006 2:35 pm
by Jeremae
Another sub $400 1911 is the Firestorm 45 Government model (not an exact gi clone because grips are not interchangable but important working parts ie slide,barrel,mag are). I use mine for IDPA and have over 2000 rounds through it since March and only problems have been either my overlong ammo or some limp wristing I corrected.
Slide to frame fit is compariable to Kimber custom, already has all the ergonomics changes I would add like beaver tail grip safety.