Help Me Pick My Next Gun

[raws]

I've been shooting guns for some time and have recently began building a collection of my own. Right now my 30 day waiting period is about to be up and I need some opinions on what to buy next. So here are what I'm considering:

CZ 75($??): I really want one of these but they're so hard to find in the 10 round CA friendly version and equally hard to find in the B SA version I want so unfortunately this isn't really an option unless I stumble across one online.

Springfield Mil-Spec 1911 SS ($775 +/- OTD): Opinions on getting one at this price? I've always wanted a good 1911 and if I'm going to buy a 1911 that's from a reputable maker like SA I'd want to spend a little extra cash and get the SS finish.

RIA Tactical 1911 ($520 otd): I was leaning towards the SA but have heard great things about these and they're very appealing at this price. I am wondering if it would be a better choice for my first 1911.

S&W 4506 ($720 otd ??): I love these guns and have heard great things about them. Obviously I would have to wait to find a used one in good condition for a decent price. I'm guessing around $720 would be my otd price at that point. I hear a lot of people say "Thats ridiculous I got one brand new for $400" but that was then and this is now. My take on it is if S&W was making that same gun now it would be rather expensive.

Any suggestions?? Any other guns I may have overlooked? FYI I'm not looking for any polymer framed guns, revolvers, or anything thats DAO.

Thanks

[toby77]

RIA tactical has very good value and reliability

[Dark Mod]

Id go with a RIA tactical over a springfield Milspec

[Spawn]

Get the SA. Dont settle for a RIA

[Euphoria526]

And with all these suggestions it's very obvious that you should choose CZ as the underdog. They usually run about ~500 used and about 550-600 new.
But seriously feels just as good of not better than a 1911. IMHO a CZ is wayyy better than a RIA based off of ergos alone, And better bang for your buck.

[E92335i]

RIA

[cire raeb]

Avoid anything with a LCI and MDS.

[MA2]

Of those CZ-75b-SA

Consider (sse) RIA-1911-9mm

[trigger945]

No need to SSE a RIA 9mm. It is om the roster.

Anyway, I have a CZ75B. I like it very much, especially after a minor trigger job. Since that is number one on your list, I would say wait. It is worth it.

However, if you have the funds anyways, and you need to feed the addiction, get either one of the 1911's as they seem to be available more WHILE looking for a CZ. The above OTD price on RIA seems correct. The above OTD price on SA seems low based on what I have seen recently.

Good luck!

[missiontrails]

Id go with a RIA tactical over a springfield Milspec

What? Really? Armscor over a company that has specialized in these for decades?

[jpm804]

No need to SSE a RIA 9mm. It is om the roster.

Anyway, I have a CZ75B. I like it very much, especially after a minor trigger job. Since that is number one on your list, I would say wait. It is worth it.

However, if you have the funds anyways, and you need to feed the addiction, get either one of the 1911's as they seem to be available more WHILE looking for a CZ. The above OTD price on RIA seems correct. The above OTD price on SA seems low based on what I have seen recently.

Good luck!

I don't think the RIA 9mm GI or Tactical is on the rooster. I think only the .45 1911 is on the rooster... That said I did have a RIA 9mm 1911 via SSE and it was a great pistol for the price, never had any issues with it.

[tbc]

A Sig P226 would be a nice addition to your collection.

[milw50717]

I don't think the RIA 9mm GI or Tactical is on the rooster. I think only the .45 1911 is on the rooster... That said I did have a RIA 9mm 1911 via SSE and it was a great pistol for the price, never had any issues with it.

Yep, just the big old 45 is on the roster

[raws]

Also considering a CZ 97 now. My only concern is I've heard they're huge pistols and I have smaller hands so I'm a little hesitant since I haven't had the opportunity to handle one yet.

[Euphoria526]

Also considering a CZ 97 now. My only concern is I've heard they're huge pistols and I have smaller hands so I'm a little hesitant since I haven't had the opportunity to handle one yet.

They are big, but changing the grips is the difference.
Where are you in ca OP? If you can find ammo you can shoot my cz.