RIA .45 or Springfileld Armory .45 1911

icehead · December 9, 2007, 11:30 AM

I have a chance to get a RIA .45 1911 for $383.01 OTD or Springfield GI Mil-Spec(Not G.I.) for $485.00 OTD what would you do? Both from what I've read both are great starter 1911 modlels any help?

sholling · December 9, 2007, 12:03 PM

The Springfield would be my hands down choice.

ShootingNut · December 9, 2007, 12:28 PM

My next pistol, the "Loaded" in stainless steel.

Sarge · December 9, 2007, 12:58 PM

If having a forged frame is worth $100 to you, get the Springfield. That's about the only diff I see between the two of them.

kgpcr · December 9, 2007, 01:54 PM

Springfield all the way!! Its well worth the extra nickel!! Its a better made gun in my opinion!

BobK · December 10, 2007, 12:49 AM

Yup, Springfield.

Rock Island makes a decent gun. But Springfield is better quality.

Toolman · December 10, 2007, 09:12 PM

I'd get the Springfield.

kristop64089 · December 10, 2007, 09:38 PM

Springer

RickB · December 10, 2007, 09:50 PM

Springfield. Good gun, and top-notch service.

tony pasley · December 10, 2007, 09:54 PM

I have both no problem with either. What fits your budget better?

David the Gnome · December 10, 2007, 10:46 PM

I like RIA 1911's but I'd choose the Springfield.

vanilla_gorilla · December 11, 2007, 06:54 AM

I've had both. I don't own the RIA now, but own multiple Springfields.

defjon · December 11, 2007, 10:08 AM

The price point you're considering, I would look at RIA, Springfield, and Taurus.

After some deliberation, I'd go Springfield.

rugernut · December 11, 2007, 11:16 AM

springfield sure has a good warrenty and their people are friendly and top-notch

WileCoyoteSr · December 11, 2007, 03:15 PM

I've got both a fully loaded stainless for the house, and the Mil-Spec for my carry and I love them. Haven't had an issue with either. And more importantly, I've had people who know and respect me try their best to buy them from me at near what I paid.

The money you save today won't satisfy you down the road when they offer you nothing in trade or sale for the cheaper gun when next you want to upgrade.

ulflyer · December 11, 2007, 07:52 PM

And when the day comes to resell it, and it will, the Springer will sell much easier.

Chesster · December 12, 2007, 12:20 AM

I have both and think you would be well served ( and customer served if needed) either way. I do think the RIA Tactical is about the best bang for the buck these days in a 1911.

December 9, 2007, 11:30 AM	#1
icehead Junior Member Join Date: April 15, 2007 Posts: 7	RIA .45 or Springfileld Armory .45 1911 I have a chance to get a RIA .45 1911 for $383.01 OTD or Springfield GI Mil-Spec(Not G.I.) for $485.00 OTD what would you do? Both from what I've read both are great starter 1911 modlels any help?

December 9, 2007, 12:03 PM	#2
sholling Senior Member Join Date: May 18, 1999 Location: Hemet (middle of nowhere) California Posts: 4,261	The Springfield would be my hands down choice. __________________ Proud Life Member: National Rifle Association, California Rifle & Pistol Association, and the Second Amendment Foundation. Annual Member: Revolutionary War Veterans Association (Project Appleseed) and the Madison Society.

December 9, 2007, 12:28 PM	#3
ShootingNut Senior Member Join Date: December 27, 2006 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 1,475	Springfield My next pistol, the "Loaded" in stainless steel.

December 9, 2007, 12:58 PM	#4
Sarge Senior Member Join Date: May 12, 2002 Location: MO Posts: 5,457	If having a forged frame is worth $100 to you, get the Springfield. That's about the only diff I see between the two of them. __________________ People were smarter before the Internet, or imbeciles were harder to notice.

December 9, 2007, 01:54 PM	#5
kgpcr Senior Member Join Date: May 23, 2005 Posts: 955	Springfield all the way!! Its well worth the extra nickel!! Its a better made gun in my opinion! __________________ Colt King Cobra .357 Colt Anaconda .44mag Springfield Armory .45 Double stack Loaded XD40 service XD45 Taurus 617 .357mag Smith M&P 40

December 10, 2007, 12:49 AM	#6
BobK Senior Member Join Date: June 19, 2005 Posts: 838	Yup, Springfield. Rock Island makes a decent gun. But Springfield is better quality.

December 10, 2007, 09:12 PM	#7
Toolman Senior Member Join Date: April 7, 2006 Posts: 514	I'd get the Springfield. __________________ Crime Control. NOT Gun Control.

December 10, 2007, 09:50 PM	#9
RickB Senior Member Join Date: March 1, 2000 Location: Boise, ID Posts: 8,518	Springfield. Good gun, and top-notch service.

December 10, 2007, 09:54 PM	#10
tony pasley Senior Member Join Date: April 13, 2006 Location: western north carolina Posts: 1,641	I have both no problem with either. What fits your budget better?

December 10, 2007, 10:46 PM	#11
David the Gnome Senior Member Join Date: July 5, 2007 Location: Lexington, KY Posts: 3,092	I like RIA 1911's but I'd choose the Springfield.

December 11, 2007, 06:54 AM	#12
vanilla_gorilla Senior Member Join Date: December 13, 2006 Location: Tallahassee, FL Posts: 272	I've had both. I don't own the RIA now, but own multiple Springfields. __________________ A gun is just a tool, the real weapon lies behind the face in the mirror.

December 11, 2007, 10:08 AM	#13
defjon Senior Member Join Date: January 14, 2005 Posts: 785	The price point you're considering, I would look at RIA, Springfield, and Taurus. After some deliberation, I'd go Springfield.

December 11, 2007, 11:16 AM	#14
rugernut Senior Member Join Date: May 28, 2007 Location: dfw Posts: 130	springfield sure has a good warrenty and their people are friendly and top-notch

December 11, 2007, 03:15 PM	#15
WileCoyoteSr Junior Member Join Date: December 6, 2007 Location: Wichita, KS Posts: 5	SA and you'll never regret it I've got both a fully loaded stainless for the house, and the Mil-Spec for my carry and I love them. Haven't had an issue with either. And more importantly, I've had people who know and respect me try their best to buy them from me at near what I paid. The money you save today won't satisfy you down the road when they offer you nothing in trade or sale for the cheaper gun when next you want to upgrade.

December 11, 2007, 07:52 PM	#16
ulflyer Senior Member Join Date: December 30, 2004 Posts: 154	And when the day comes to resell it, and it will, the Springer will sell much easier.

December 12, 2007, 12:20 AM	#17
Chesster Senior Member Join Date: September 6, 2007 Location: Dixie Posts: 2,538	I have both and think you would be well served ( and customer served if needed) either way. I do think the RIA Tactical is about the best bang for the buck these days in a 1911. __________________ Chesster Proud NDN "The American Idle" Vote 'Pro-Choice' on 2nd Amendment issues!!!