38superfan Posted October 30, 2013 Share Posted October 30, 2013 Used is the way to go. Scour the birds for a good deal. They come up regularly or post a wtb ad. For the price you stated look for a used springer Mil spec or a norinco. Rocks are not bad either. The Philippine guns are all made in same plant. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carmoney Posted October 30, 2013 Share Posted October 30, 2013 Actually, I believe the Metro Arms products (American Classic, MAC1911, SPS, etc.) are manufactured by a completely different company in a completely different facility from the Armscor products (Armscor, Charles Daly, Rock Island, etc.). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jasonatlaw Posted November 1, 2013 Share Posted November 1, 2013 I just ended up with a used Taurus 1911 through some trading. I think I'll run it a while and see how it does... will let you know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mtwashingtonhunter Posted November 1, 2013 Share Posted November 1, 2013 I have the Match Grade RIA which is an incredible 1911...but the match grade is very hard to find...I waited 18 months on backorder from Centerfire to get mine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ericjhuber Posted November 2, 2013 Share Posted November 2, 2013 I just ended up with a used Taurus 1911 through some trading. I think I'll run it a while and see how it does... will let you know. I'm curious how it will turn out for you. I'm very new to the world of 1911 pistols myself and I'm learning as much as I can about them while preparing to move from USPSA Production to Single Stack. The purely anecdotal evidence that I have come up with is that people who are using Taurus 1911s for USPSA Single Stack really seem to like them from a reliability perspective. I've seen plenty of 1911 pistols throw up on their shoes at USPSA matches and I tend to ask those who don't have any problems what they are shooting. That's led to at least one conversation with a Taurus owner who really seemed please with what he was shooting. Now what I don't have any idea is how much work has gone into them. It seems pretty standard that most people are at least doing some sort of trigger job for their 1911 pistols for USPSA and I don't know what else. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RayFromHouston Posted November 2, 2013 Share Posted November 2, 2013 I have done the 60.00 buck ebay Hammer/Sear kit in a couple of mine.............. Happy..... Happy.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whoops! Posted November 2, 2013 Share Posted November 2, 2013 (edited) +1 on the Taurus, the ones I've used and felt have been great. Excellent fitment and trigger for the price. Throw in a $35 extractor that fits and it should be GTG... That all being said, I bought a used steel frame P16-40 for $500. The extractor hook just broke off after about 4000 rounds in addition to what was already on it. Besides that, no issues. Edited November 2, 2013 by Whoops! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Naka16 Posted November 10, 2013 Author Share Posted November 10, 2013 (edited) Will most likely look towards getting something now since the wife just got a good job and don't want to make the move. Will any brand of single stack mags work reliably with the entry level STI? Edited November 10, 2013 by Naka16 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jtaylor996 Posted November 11, 2013 Share Posted November 11, 2013 Your best bets for 9mm mags are going to be: - Metalform "Springfield" style - Tripp cobra mags - Wilson ETM* (note, these rode high enough to hit my ejector, so I had to sell all of mine, but not an issue for everyone) - someone said the Dawson mags were good, but I haven't used them Stay away from anything not on this list. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jtaylor996 Posted November 11, 2013 Share Posted November 11, 2013 (edited) deleted Edited November 11, 2013 by jtaylor996 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
armas Posted November 11, 2013 Share Posted November 11, 2013 Buy RIA. It's tight and shoots good. Worth your hard earned $400. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jasonatlaw Posted November 12, 2013 Share Posted November 12, 2013 I had hoped to shoot the Taurus at this weekends match but hadn't managed to find time to get to the range with it so I didn't. But I did take it out after the match and run a dozen rounds through it. Nice trigger and no malfunctions but I felt like it was hitting low. Will have to spend more time with it. Will keep you updated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisW Posted December 4, 2013 Share Posted December 4, 2013 RIA now has the tactical II model in a 40 cal. I was going back and forth between the 9mm and 40 cal and decided on the 9mm for SS. I have a couple of xDM's in 40 cal already to shoot prod, lim 10 or limited with. That is why I decided to go with the 9mm. I will be picking it up today or tomorrow so I don't have any reviews for it yet. Cost me $552 plus tax and seems like it will be a nice gun. I found a lot of reviews for the new tactical II and the reviewers really seemed to like it. Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GunBandit Posted December 4, 2013 Share Posted December 4, 2013 I had a Taurus PT1911 and it ran fine. The only problem I had with it is for some reason my pattern was always 4 inches low. Sent it back and they installed a new front sight (lower sight) and it was better but not what I had hoped. I'm not bashing on them and would probably try another one. It may have been me, but I ended up trading it out for a shotgun. Kinda wish I wouldn't have now. I've been looking at rocks, armscor and Para GI Experts. The Paras are a little over $500 but look like good guns. For what you are looking for they should fit the bill. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZackJones Posted December 12, 2013 Share Posted December 12, 2013 I'm also in the market for a single stack 1911 (other than GSG 1911-22) and my brother happened across a Norinco 1911 in .45 ACP which is the caliber I want. Price was $400. I have no knowledge of the Norinco brand. Not that it really matters but I used to shoot limited with an STI Edge in .40 so I do have some experience with the a 1911 wide body. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Naka16 Posted December 12, 2013 Author Share Posted December 12, 2013 Never knew that Norinco made handguns. I do have a nice mak90 though. It's my last two weeks on the job, and got a new job already lined up(but pays less=no toys for a while) so I bit the bullet and ordered a Para pro comp .40 ss. Will have to wait 2 weeks to pick it up because of the Hawaii permit deal. I figured I would spend more on a .40 so at least it keeps me from having to buy new reloading stuff for a 45. It should even out in 10 years Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bountyhunter Posted December 12, 2013 Share Posted December 12, 2013 Everyone's definition of affordable is different. ALL SUB $500 1911s ARE JUNK I don't think they are all junk, but they are made by manufacturers who regularly ship junk and you don't know what you are going to get. I think on a 1911 you get more for your money stepping up to a better one (about $1000) like an STI trojan which is close to hand fitted, not slapped together. The STI Spartan is a mass made gun for about $700, but I have yet to read a bad report on one. Cheap guns are where you pay your money and take your chances. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carmoney Posted December 12, 2013 Share Posted December 12, 2013 A good friend of mine collects and builds high-end 1911s. When I showed him my American Classic he just said "Aw shit." In the context of the conversation, it was a high compliment to the AC pistol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carmoney Posted December 12, 2013 Share Posted December 12, 2013 The Norinco guns have good metallurgy, but are pretty rough in stock form. They tune up well, but it takes a lot of effort to get 'em there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1911aow Posted December 12, 2013 Share Posted December 12, 2013 Anybody have any experience or feedback on the Iver Johnson 1911's? Seen them advertised in the gun magazines, but have no hands on experience myself. Seems to have all the nice bells and whistles and might make a lower cost starter or project gun. Would like to know if they are worth having a look at? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZackJones Posted December 12, 2013 Share Posted December 12, 2013 A good friend of mine collects and builds high-end 1911s. When I showed him my American Classic he just said "Aw shit." In the context of the conversation, it was a high compliment to the AC pistol. Thanks for the feedback. I will save my pennies and invest in a better quality 1911 from the start. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redbulladdikt Posted December 12, 2013 Share Posted December 12, 2013 I am in the process of building a 'Rock' 10mm...I can say that all the haterade for Rock Island comes from people who haven't handled/fired/worked on them and will happily spend someone else's money for them on a 'reputable' brand...after handling and firing a cross section of Colts Kimbers and an Ed Brown I can say 'yes...there is a difference' but most of it is simply non-conducive to an entry-level need... The RIA I picked up wasn't/isn't perfect--but with a quick trip to Brownells for $20 in springs and a few hours with the polishing wheel/800 grit sandpaper it ran 550 rounds without a hiccup--can't say the same about Dad's "reputable" Kimber! Next Month it is going to the local 'smith to have a .40 Bull Barrel fitted which will increase flexibility for reloads and allow me to run it in IDPA without losing expensive 10mm Starline Brass... 10mm RIA 1911--$500ish Tuning Parts from Brownells--$20ish .40 Barrel and 'Smith Fitting-$150 Having a Multi-caliber 1911 that runs,in a brand I can Afford--priceless Save the brand-whoring for the HK crowd! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
40S&W Posted December 13, 2013 Share Posted December 13, 2013 Save your money and buy a very good 1911 40 S&W. Buy a gun that you will keep & use for many seasons. Cheap is exactly that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whitedog Posted December 13, 2013 Share Posted December 13, 2013 My RIA is an officers size. About 5 years old now. Around 10k or so through it. Other than standard maint, never a problem. It hates wad cutters, but has never not fed ball ammo. Never. Best "cheap" gun I have ever purchased. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JerryShoots Posted December 14, 2013 Share Posted December 14, 2013 My first 1911 was a Springfield I got in pieces in a coffee can for fifty bucks. I still have it thousands of rounds later. Go used and be patient and you end up with thousand dollar quality for under five bills 8 ) For what little my opinion is worth I had an RIA and had the slide flat topped. The gunsmith said he hit three very different levels of hardness in one pass across the slide. If you watch closely you will run across a really good used one for your budget. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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