gunfixer Posted November 18, 2011 Share Posted November 18, 2011 Try a Taurus PT1911 in 9mm. Lot of them run quite well and the price is certainly right. The Taurus 1911 is a piece of trash. That's a little harsh, but there's a reason there are a lot more STIs and Springfields than Tauruses at matches. VERY very well said Bud..! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sgtsvi Posted November 19, 2011 Share Posted November 19, 2011 You know who gets my vote! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supermoto Posted November 19, 2011 Share Posted November 19, 2011 (edited) I have been very happy with my STI Spartan Its not exactly the best put together gun but it runs great. Edited November 19, 2011 by Supermoto Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
muncie21 Posted January 15, 2012 Share Posted January 15, 2012 I see a lot of folks here like the STI. If the STI frame is made by the same people making the Rock Islands (that's my understanding) what upgrades does STI provide to set it above a bare bones RIA? Just asking... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gunfixer Posted January 15, 2012 Share Posted January 15, 2012 I see a lot of folks here like the STI. If the STI frame is made by the same people making the Rock Islands (that's my understanding) what upgrades does STI provide to set it above a bare bones RIA? Just asking... I believe only one STI is made in the same facility over-sea's as you've mentioned.. The Spartan, and it is run on a separate line line from the R.I.A.'s, w/ separate QC standard's if I understand it correctly.. That being said, in my opinion these 2 mentioned guns are of equal standard and I have seen some RIA's that were very nicely tight and seemed pretty well fitted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woof Posted January 15, 2012 Share Posted January 15, 2012 Look at Predator Tactical. I picked up an Iron Shrike in 9mm and it is a blast to shoot. woof Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twodownzero Posted January 15, 2012 Share Posted January 15, 2012 I see a lot of folks here like the STI. If the STI frame is made by the same people making the Rock Islands (that's my understanding) what upgrades does STI provide to set it above a bare bones RIA? Just asking... Only the STI Spartan (and the Texan revolver) are imported. All other STIs are 100% made in USA. The STI Spartan most closely compares to the RIA Tactical model. The Spartan's adjustable rear sight and STI (US-made) trigger, sear, hammer, and disconnector more than make up for the difference in price. If those parts aren't worth the additional $$$, though, the RIA Tactical may be a good choice for you. A "bare bones" Rock Island has tiny, GI-style sights, no beavertail grip safety, a spur hammer, etc. Perfectly fine for shooting groups at the range, but not a gun that I'd want to carry or shoot competitively. As much as I admire Browning's pistol, the original was lacking quite a bit in a few areas, and these features aren't features I'd want to be without. Without big, modern style sights and a beavertail, the gun would be basically un-usable in a match to me. Adding those features to a base model RIA (or even Springfield for that matter) would cost at least what the gun costs, especially the sights, which would require milling the slide, replacing the hammer and fitting a new one, cutting into the frame for the beavertail install, probably fitting/installing a new thumb safety, and refinishing the whole pistol. 30 years ago, it was common to have a smith do all these things. Today, another $1-200 at the gun ship gets them pre-installed from the factory. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Airedale Posted January 15, 2012 Share Posted January 15, 2012 RIA tactical in either 9mm or 45 ACP is under $500. Extended beavertail, good sights, ambi safety, upgraded hammer and trigger, FLGR. I have a couple Rock Islands with thousands of trouble free rounds through them. Some folks knock them-they are wrong. Best 1911 value on the market-IMO. Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DyNo! Posted January 15, 2012 Share Posted January 15, 2012 Try a Taurus PT1911 in 9mm. Lot of them run quite well and the price is certainly right. The Taurus 1911 is a piece of trash. That's a little harsh, but there's a reason there are a lot more STIs and Springfields than Tauruses at matches. VERY very well said Bud..! Mine runs just fine - I bought it to beat up on. Never had problems with it (after I replaced the safety plunger well) and it groups as well as my 2011. I don't shoot USPSA seriously but if I did, I'd plop down $300 more to get an STI. Since I shoot USPSA for shits and giggles (And Outlaw 3-Gun for real), my Taurus is great for SS at local matches. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wes777 Posted January 16, 2012 Share Posted January 16, 2012 STI TROJAN 9MM. Just got one for the wife. ditched the STI Sh^t grips for some VZs. She loves it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bradhe Posted January 16, 2012 Share Posted January 16, 2012 I have one good springfield armory and one cruddy one. Look for the "NM" in the serial number. Those are supposedly assembled in the US Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
New Old Guy Posted January 19, 2012 Share Posted January 19, 2012 (edited) What is she going to use the gun for,home defense, CCW, or Competition? Seems like a full size would be cumbersome for lugging around in her purse. Edited January 19, 2012 by New Old Guy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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