Basic entry level 1911

[Chief-7700]

What about the G.I. model? Do u really need a lowered ejection port? And how's the reliability? I'm kinda diggin the OD green one.

http://www.sightm1911.com/lib/tech/reliability_secrets.htm

[ac427cpe]

+1 on the RIA

I was recently in the same boat, got an RIA tactical and have 0 complaints so far. (about the gun... 45acp is expensive though!)

[railroader]

I haven't owned either but the Para GI isn't on the roster. So unless you are a LEO or your going to do an inter family transfer from out of state you will have a tough time finding one. Mark

[evidens83]

+1 for RIA

[kimber_ss]

I appreciate the link for getting more reliability out of a 1911. It's a great read. Mr. Marshall has some real insight and experience. It also answered the question posted about the lowered ejector port.

http://www.sightm1911.com/lib/tech/r...ty_secrets.htm

[plankowner]

I have a milspec , and the only problem I have is once in awhile a shell will pop you on the forehead but not all of the time, but other than that I have had it for years

[Ed_in_Sac]

The mil spec is a nice gun for the money, the one I had featured a nice trigger. Unfortunately, mine shot very low, had to send it back for repair. Its accuracy was fine for a combat weapon, but I own a competitors 1911 that was only a buck fifty more and shoots like a tack driver. Guess it depends more on the look you want than anything else. They all can be customized into what you want!

[Hatchet]

Any SA, or why not another Kimber?...I'd avoid para