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  • SFgiants105
    • Aug 2010
    • 1247

    Bay Area Gun Stores

    I live in San Francisco, and I'm trying to get a handgun before they succeed in banning them. (I know someone who works at the City Attorney Office, and he is pretty sure that they want to open the case again).

    Anyway, I have decided on a Rock Island Armory 1911, most likely the GI, for my first handgun (just turned alcohol/ gambling/ handgun legal ).

    The problem is that most stores I have seen sell the GI model for almost $500, before tax and fees.

    I know that the gun retails for around $350, so I was wondering if anyone has a recommendation for a shop that sells most of their inventory at, say, ImpactGuns.com prices. I would like to pay $500, at most $550, out the door for an RIA GI. The store should be within the Bay Area, or even Sacramento area.

    On a side note, I was curious which part of the pistol has to be FFL'd, since I was planning later on to buy a Wilson combat aluminum lower and match 6" barrel.
    Universal truth is not measured in mass appeal

    -Immortal Technique


  • #2
    Cyc Wid It
    Veteran Member
    • Mar 2009
    • 4485

    Lowers are the registered parts. You can't buy frames in CA.

    *edit* Budsgunshop has the RIA GI out of stock @ around $410.00. I think you'll be hard pressed to find one for less than that at a local shop.
    Last edited by Cyc Wid It; 09-15-2010, 2:15 PM.
    WTS all BNIB: Colt S70 Repro, HK45c, Gen4 G19

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    • #3
      SFgiants105
      • Aug 2010
      • 1247

      Originally posted by Cyc Wid It
      Lowers are the registered parts. You can't buy frames in CA.
      Aww. Thats too bad

      Thanks for the advice. Where's Buds Gun Shop located? Do you know if they have a tactical model, or better yet if there are specific aftermarket sights that drop straight into the RIA?
      Universal truth is not measured in mass appeal

      -Immortal Technique


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      • #4
        Cyc Wid It
        Veteran Member
        • Mar 2009
        • 4485

        Budsgunshop is an online retailer. You'd pay for a transfer fee/DROS at your local dealer. RIA does have a tactical model which I know is under $500 at one of my preferred local shops.
        WTS all BNIB: Colt S70 Repro, HK45c, Gen4 G19

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        • #5
          SJgunguy24
          I need a LIFE!!
          • May 2008
          • 14849

          Originally posted by Cyc Wid It
          Lowers are the registered parts. You can't buy frames in CA.

          *edit* Budsgunshop has the RIA GI out of stock @ around $410.00. I think you'll be hard pressed to find one for less than that at a local shop.
          Ok so you order from Budsgunshop. Now you have to pay the transfer fee, anywhere from 75-150$ + DROS.
          The reason why guns are expensive here is the overhead.

          I know Valkyrie Arms in Milpitas has a couple of RIA 45's in stock. Not bad as a base gun for a custom build.
          There are 3 kinds of people in this world.
          The wise, learn from the mistakes of others.
          The smart, learn from their own mistakes.
          The others, well......they just never learn.

          "Is life so dear, or peace so sweet, as to be purchased at the price of chains and slavery? Forbid it, almighty God! I know not what course others may take; but as for me, Give Me Liberty, Or Give Me Death!"
          Patrick Henry.

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          • #6
            SFgiants105
            • Aug 2010
            • 1247

            Oh. Well I just looked online and found a few reviews that criticize budsgunshop. I know that maybe I'm being paranoid, but when it comes down to it, I want to hold the guns that I will end up buying.

            Just knowing that I can pay for a gun, pass the background check, and not get a gun at all because of a clerical error (i.e.; the gun was thought to be CA legal, but turns out is not) is a risk, however small, I am not willing to take.

            By store, I meant a physical store that I could go to and see the merchandise. I know I can get it online for $400ish, but I don't want to go down that road.

            What's the name of the store that you go to? Because I would be willing to fork out a little extra for the Novak sights on the tac model.
            Universal truth is not measured in mass appeal

            -Immortal Technique


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            • #7
              n2k
              Senior Member
              • Dec 2008
              • 1513

              Originally posted by SFgiants105
              I live in San Francisco, and I'm trying to get a handgun before they succeed in banning them. (I know someone who works at the City Attorney Office, and he is pretty sure that they want to open the case again).
              Not Happening....





              Fiscal v. City and County of San Francisco

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              • #8
                rromeo
                Calguns Addict
                • Sep 2009
                • 6981

                Cordelia Firearms, used to be Metco, they had GIs for $459 if I recall. That would put you around $525.
                Never initiate force against another. That should be the underlying principle of your life. But should someone do violence to you, retaliate without hesitation, without reservation, without quarter, until you are sure that he will never wish to harm - or never be capable of harming - you or yours again.

                - from THE SECOND BOOK OF KYFHO
                (Revised Eastern Sect Edition)

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                • #9
                  SJgunguy24
                  I need a LIFE!!
                  • May 2008
                  • 14849

                  Originally posted by SJgunguy24
                  Ok so you order from Budsgunshop. Now you have to pay the transfer fee, anywhere from 75-150$ + DROS.
                  The reason why guns are expensive here is the overhead.

                  I know Valkyrie Arms in Milpitas has a couple of RIA 45's in stock. Not bad as a base gun for a custom build.
                  Originally posted by SFgiants105
                  Oh. Well I just looked online and found a few reviews that criticize budsgunshop. I know that maybe I'm being paranoid, but when it comes down to it, I want to hold the guns that I will end up buying.

                  Just knowing that I can pay for a gun, pass the background check, and not get a gun at all because of a clerical error (i.e.; the gun was thought to be CA legal, but turns out is not) is a risk, however small, I am not willing to take.

                  By store, I meant a physical store that I could go to and see the merchandise. I know I can get it online for $400ish, but I don't want to go down that road.

                  What's the name of the store that you go to? Because I would be willing to fork out a little extra for the Novak sights on the tac model.
                  Go check out Valkyrie Arms, trust me on this. They have what you need and you can buy it.
                  Valkyrie Arms
                  1751 Houret Ct
                  Milpitas CA 95035
                  07 FFL
                  408-957-0600
                  W-F 5:30pm to 10pm
                  Sat 10am to 8pm
                  Sun 10am to 6pm
                  There are 3 kinds of people in this world.
                  The wise, learn from the mistakes of others.
                  The smart, learn from their own mistakes.
                  The others, well......they just never learn.

                  "Is life so dear, or peace so sweet, as to be purchased at the price of chains and slavery? Forbid it, almighty God! I know not what course others may take; but as for me, Give Me Liberty, Or Give Me Death!"
                  Patrick Henry.

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                  • #10
                    FNH5-7
                    Calguns Addict
                    • Sep 2009
                    • 9407

                    Try Valkyrie Arms in Milpitas. Best gun shop I've ever been to in terms of customer service and prices in Norcal. What ever they don't have they can get for you at a great price. Send them a private message.
                    Originally posted by FalconLair
                    I weep for my country and what it is becoming.

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                    • #11
                      SJgunguy24
                      I need a LIFE!!
                      • May 2008
                      • 14849

                      Originally posted by FNH5-7
                      Try Valkyrie Arms in Milpitas. Best gun shop I've ever been to in terms of customer service and prices in Norcal. What ever they don't have they can get for you at a great price. Send them a private message.
                      Just post here, they'll get the message.
                      There are 3 kinds of people in this world.
                      The wise, learn from the mistakes of others.
                      The smart, learn from their own mistakes.
                      The others, well......they just never learn.

                      "Is life so dear, or peace so sweet, as to be purchased at the price of chains and slavery? Forbid it, almighty God! I know not what course others may take; but as for me, Give Me Liberty, Or Give Me Death!"
                      Patrick Henry.

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                      • #12
                        FNH5-7
                        Calguns Addict
                        • Sep 2009
                        • 9407

                        Originally posted by SJgunguy24
                        Just post here, they'll get the message.
                        Ordered any single shots from them yet?
                        Originally posted by FalconLair
                        I weep for my country and what it is becoming.

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                        • #13
                          Cyc Wid It
                          Veteran Member
                          • Mar 2009
                          • 4485

                          UG Imports has the tactical under $500.00 as well. I'm still waiting for Valkyrie Arms to finish their 9mm barrels. I have a need for a certain commander!
                          WTS all BNIB: Colt S70 Repro, HK45c, Gen4 G19

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                          • #14
                            SJgunguy24
                            I need a LIFE!!
                            • May 2008
                            • 14849

                            Originally posted by FNH5-7
                            Ordered any single shots from them yet?
                            Nope, I don't order. I'll be the monkey in the back.



                            Originally posted by Cyc Wid It
                            UG Imports has the tactical under $500.00 as well. I'm still waiting for Valkyrie Arms to finish their 9mm barrels. I have a need for a certain commander!
                            Were you in there last week?
                            There are 3 kinds of people in this world.
                            The wise, learn from the mistakes of others.
                            The smart, learn from their own mistakes.
                            The others, well......they just never learn.

                            "Is life so dear, or peace so sweet, as to be purchased at the price of chains and slavery? Forbid it, almighty God! I know not what course others may take; but as for me, Give Me Liberty, Or Give Me Death!"
                            Patrick Henry.

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                            • #15
                              FNH5-7
                              Calguns Addict
                              • Sep 2009
                              • 9407

                              Originally posted by SJgunguy24
                              Nope, I don't order. I'll be the monkey in the back.
                              Originally posted by SJgunguy24
                              Just post here, they'll get the message.

                              Now I get it.
                              Originally posted by FalconLair
                              I weep for my country and what it is becoming.

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