RIA 1911

[NOTABIKER]

Was at the Ontario gun show today and a old geezer like me had a nice booth dedicated to the 1911.Nobody was around so we started talking about them
I stated that i did not need anything but i asked him a few cleaning questions.
The conversation moved to how much people pay for 1911s. I sheepishly admitted i owned a RIA 1911 in 45 acp and he proudly showed me his 2 that he had right next to him.
He stated that he loves his RIA 1911s very much. I have the slightly upgraded model that has the nice little touches but it is still a 500 dollar 1911.
I still think it is funny that a 1911 fan for 30+ years likes low cost RIA 1911s as much as i do.

[wolfmann]

Old Guy here also nothing wrong with the RIA,my Armscorp with all the bells and whistles shoots fine,goes along with the Kimbers and Springers well,yeah its a 500 dollar gun but a good one,but I got mine for 350 back in the day.

[The War Wagon]

Have a FS Ultra, as a truck gun. It beats confronting a bad guy with your wick in your hand!

[DrewN]

I have 3 or 4. A couple I used as practice guns for my pitiful gunsmithing skills and I couldn't kill them. I got a screaming deal on a .45 Match, which shoots great for a $300 gun. Besides,they still make a .38 Super, so they are all good with me. A damn shame 9mm is pushing Super out, it's still a great round and has cool factor.

[Pofoo]

A cheap gun can shoot well.
AND, if you can out shoot your buddy with a expensive model, priceless.

[NOTABIKER]

low cost because skilled labor is cheaper in the philippines than in the USA.A 8-9 hundred dollar american made 1911 is mostly labor not materials.
I do support made in the USA if i can afford it.
My RIA 1911 FS would be around 1,000 from colt or springfield i think. Out of my price range for sure.

[saudadeii]

[redhemi]

I had three Ultras sold the compact because I already have enough of those. My MS is a 9mm and a tack driver and I really enjoy shooting it. My FS was a 45 that I turned into a 9mm because I got the TRP full rail that I really wanted and when I tried to sell it had no buyers and thought what the heck lets see if I can make it a 9mm full rail gun. Well after some work on the barrel only because everything else fit no problem it shoots ok for someone who shouldn't own a Dremel or files to work on guns

[Slugo]

I bought one a few years back put a few add on's sights, grips, its a great shooter.

[Mail Clerk]

RIA's are not cheap

Was at the Ontario gun show today and a old geezer like me had a nice booth dedicated to the 1911.Nobody was around so we started talking about them
I stated that i did not need anything but i asked him a few cleaning questions.
The conversation moved to how much people pay for 1911s. I sheepishly admitted i owned a RIA 1911 in 45 acp and he proudly showed me his 2 that he had right next to him.
He stated that he loves his RIA 1911s very much. I have the slightly upgraded model that has the nice little touches but it is still a 500 dollar 1911.
I still think it is funny that a 1911 fan for 30+ years likes low cost RIA 1911s as much as i do.

NOTABIKER,

I have three in my battery and they all work well. My fun/work horse is a first generation version market under a different name. Most of the parts are interchangeable except for a few parts that needs custom fitting. Once broken it they work well and is a good field gun for the out doors.

Mail Clerk

[DArBad]

Lately, I've gotten some appreciation for the RIA 1911 brand. They are affordable and for my own personal use, fills all the reasons for buying a 1911 without breaking the bank.

[ShaneB]

I’ve bought a few parts from him here and there, seems like a nice guy.

[RAMCLAP]

I bought a Citadel Tactical from Turners for $489. I honestly can't find anything wrong with it.

[FeuerFrei]

I used to be a 1911 snob for a lot of years. If it's not a ( INSERT BIG NAME HERE ) then it's a blah blah blah... POS copy, blah!

Once upon a time I wanted a basic 1911 to use as a hammer or sorts and took a chance on a RIA Tactical 45. I changed the grips and shot/shoot the crap out of it. Reliable and accurate.

Armscor knows how to build a 1911 clone and make it a great value too. I'm still patting myself on the back for buying it.

[Rusty Bolts]