Which handgun should I get next?

[CK_32]

Hahaha I remember when I saw Rock Island at a gun show. Was trying to sell me one of their 1911's for $400 OTD.. I was just about to pull my money out when my buddy said its a crappy unheard of company.. I guess they just started out

They are that cheap for a reason save up and go buy a spring field.. Still wish I would have picked it up that day..

[rabw101]

Yo CK_32, here what the crappy gun did today at 20 yards




thats why i love my ROCK TAC!!

[wisefire]

CZ without a doubt. Had an RIA Tac. Shot and sold. They are good for the cash, but the CZ is just built better and worth more in my opinion.

Any specific use for the gun?

No just another gun to add to the collection. Most likely will train my gf how to shoot with it.

[daybreak]

I really want to like other pistols, but I keep ending up with more CZs.

[Lead Waster]

I own both. The SP-01 is my competition pistol. Not that that is saying much because I suck BUT... of the two, I personally shoot the SP-01 so amazingly well. It's not a bash on the RIA because it is also very very accurate, but for me, I'm wimpy and I can get 9mm into the 10 ring easy and .45s ... well, like I said, I'm not a very good shot even with a 1911!

I bought the RIA Tactical because ... everyone needs a 1911, right? It is everything I want in a 1911 except that the grips and sights aren't very nice, but I think that's because RIA figured everyone swaps those out regardless of the factory ones, so why not go cheap?

If I had to chose one, then obviously, I would get the SP-01. I'm glad I have both though. I just love holding the 1911 it's just ... a 1911 darnit!

[Lead Waster]

Oh one more thing. With the SP-01, if you want to tune it up, it's cheap and easy. $100 or so at Cajun Gun Works will get you a gun with such a sweet SA (not as sweet as a 1911 though!). CZs are not as hard to work on as 1911s.

Oh also, 1911 has a manual safety. The CZ75 SP-01 also has a manual safety AND is DA/SA so if you are careful, you can carry it hammer down, DA OR you can carry it cocked and locked!

Also, if you get into USPSA, the SP-01 is the ticket for production division. The RIA will be Single Stack and you'll be shooting against $2000 1911s! (Not that it matters because it's the shooter who counts not the gun!)

The RIA Tactical is NOT junk, it's a very good gun. You'd be fine with either.

Oh yeah, CA legal CZ-75 magazines cost $45 a piece. 1911 mags range from $10-$30. That is unless you know how to legally block a rebuilt kit into a legal 10 rounder (it's easy).

[wisefire]

Oh one more thing. With the SP-01, if you want to tune it up, it's cheap and easy. $100 or so at Cajun Gun Works will get you a gun with such a sweet SA (not as sweet as a 1911 though!). CZs are not as hard to work on as 1911s.

Oh also, 1911 has a manual safety. The CZ75 SP-01 also has a manual safety AND is DA/SA so if you are careful, you can carry it hammer down, DA OR you can carry it cocked and locked!

Also, if you get into USPSA, the SP-01 is the ticket for production division. The RIA will be Single Stack and you'll be shooting against $2000 1911s! (Not that it matters because it's the shooter who counts not the gun!)

The RIA Tactical is NOT junk, it's a very good gun. You'd be fine with either.

Oh yeah, CA legal CZ-75 magazines cost $45 a piece. 1911 mags range from $10-$30. That is unless you know how to legally block a rebuilt kit into a legal 10 rounder (it's easy).

I'm planning on leaving it stock with no gunsmith work anytime soon. Are rebuild kit cheaper then 10 rounders? I have no problems with blocking it to 10 Rd.

[Shapes And Colors]

My first 1911 was a Filipino POS and I wish I had spent about $200 more to get something decent enough to be the basis of a "tightly fitted top of the line custom 1911".

It also would have been better if I had found a Norinco.

And speaking of Norinco, I bought one for $100 and it's a big step up.

I'll give you $200 for it.

[wash]

Sorry, the Norinco is a keeper.

[wash]

Sorry, the Norinco is a keeper.

[wisefire]

Seems like I have to order the sp-01 online since I can't seems to find one locally.