which .45

[Nate]

It's their standard issue pistol, but some choose to carry other sidearms. In Chris Kyle's book he said he carried a Springfield TRP 1911.

But, but, but he should have carried an HK45. That's what Seal Team 6 carries, and also what Larry Vickers would carry.

[brian5271]

Back to the original topic; I do not have personal experience with RIA guns, but have heard good things about them. I do have experience with Springfield Armory and I am very happy with them. Their customer service is phenomenal. I believe the price of SA’s GI and Mil Spec models are in line with RIA.

If memory serves me correctly (someone correct me if I am wrong) the RIA frames are cast and not forged. For me personally, I would rather spend a few extra bucks to get a forged frame.

[03fatboy]

Go with the 45 Looooong Colt.

[davidb]

Go with the RIA if you want a starter, thats what i did. Its a very nice reliable pistol with a good trigger that will hold me over for a few years until im ready to buy a nicer one or build one the way i really want...and when that time comes i'll keep the RIA for a beater and when it gets beat up I wont care too much, just refinish when needed and replace whatever parts i feel might need replacing

[1911ShooterPhil]

Since '06, they are no longer cast. They are made from extruded bar stock. The small parts, minus the barrel, are still MIM. All in all, still a good investment for the money. Yes, a SA Mil-Spec 1911 or Colt Series 70 will be better, but for the money spent on either, I'd realistically expect them to be better. A gun is like any other tool. You get what you pay for. As long as you accept that before you make your purchase, it's all good.--1911ShooterPhil

[Freeway]

I got to give you props for admiting to owning a 9mm 1911 in public.

Okay, I'll be the idiot here and ask...

What is wrong with a 9mm 1911?

No offense, I'm really curious!

[RedFord150]

1911s aren't about facts, they're about penis size, and if you reduce the size of the round, what does that say!?

^^^Is this what we call 'Thread Crapping'?

I personally have a Dan Wesson PM7 as my 1911. It sits in my safe alongside my Bersa Thunder in .380 and my Heritage Rough Rider in .22LR/.22 mag.
Just curious, which one of these guns is the best indicator of my... Never mind, you get the pic.
I never carried for my work and have never brandished a gun in self defense. I can tell you that I love shooting my DW. For me, the 1911 just feels good.
Now back too the OP; 'Get a Glock'.
Sorry man, I just had to say it ;-).

[brian5271]

Okay, I'll be the idiot here and ask...

What is wrong with a 9mm 1911?

No offense, I'm really curious!

[hundreddollarman]

I have a 1911 in 9mm. Most of you know it as a Browning Hi-Power.

[Freeway]

I once showed up at a biker bar riding a Kawasaki KLR-650 dual sport. I actually thought that a couple of the guys there would put my bike in a dumpster! Kind of strange.

During my time in the military, I qualified with both the 1911, and the Beretta. Very different, but I enjoyed them both. To me, a 1911 9mm combines both of them.