Taurus 1911?

[zfields]

I'm buying it for work, so being on/off the list doesn't matter.
Are Rock Island and Springfield in a similar price range?

What kind of work. If your a cop, id spend some damn money and get a solid reliable peice.

[Skyler76]

What kind of work. If your a cop, id spend some damn money and get a solid reliable peice.

Do many cops carry 1911s?

[zfields]

I see more Deputies then city cops, but yes, they do.

[Quiet]

The RIA 1911s are great entry level 1911s.
IMO... the RIA 1911 Tactical is the best 1911 you can get for under $800. However, don't plan on customizing it much if you get it.

If you want to customize, go with a Springfield Armory 1911. They are easier to customize than the (Armscor) RIA 1911s.


IMO, for duty use...
... check out the Les Baer SRP.
... check out a Dan Wesson Valor and Pointman 7.
... check out Springfield Armory TRP and Loaded MC Operator.
... check out the Kimber Tactical Custom series.

[JoeFaz]

What kind of work. If your a cop, id spend some damn money and get a solid reliable peice.

Getting close to retirement. Not to be carried as a primary weapon. More for use as a "desk gun". Plus, I just want one to mess with and I've got other things to spend $1500-2K on.

[JoeFaz]

Hey, thanks to all who offered their advice. I've been looking at a couple really nice SA GIs.
There a lot of different variations, but I really like the basic one with the <US> on the nice wood grips. Some excellent prices out there, too. SA's own site lists them for around $650, so I'm thinking that's pretty high since it's MSRP. I've got a call in to my local FFL to see what he can get me one for.

[railroader]

Here's parkerized GIs http://www.summitgunbroker.com/GI_Parkerized.html. Here's about the cheapest place for rock island 1911s online. http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/Vie...Item=189566211 Mark

[JoeFaz]

Here's parkerized GIs http://www.summitgunbroker.com/GI_Parkerized.html. Here's about the cheapest place for rock island 1911s online. http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/Vie...Item=189566211 Mark

Thanks, that's an amazing price, especially for Gunbroker! I've just discovered the Para USA 1911's, too. Some of them look mighty fine!