springfield or rock island? opinions please
gonna buy a 1911 so do I spend the extra for the springfield or do I buy the rock island armory and why? thanks for the input
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If it was me I would buy a Kimber. I love my Kimbers.
But given the choices that you have presented I think the newer Springfields are real nice. I know nothing about the Rock Islands but I know Get-R-Done will be along soon and he has several and loves them.0 -
If you have the extra cash, go for the Springfield. I have the stainless GI full size and the parkerized GI micro compact. Both are extremely accurate. They'll eat any ammo you put throught them with no FTF. 0 -
Talk to the all powerful and wise git_r_done if you want to know about RI's. 0 -
just got a new rock island and am quite pleased. 0 -
If you have to decide between the 2, go with the Springfield. Though in all honesty, you'd be best off getting a Para Ordnance... 0 -
I was thinking the same thing as you not so long ago. Then I picked up the Springfield and did not care for the trigger. Wound up bumping my budget a bit and getting a Dan Wesson. 0 -
you wont get the answer to your question here. you asked for opinions between the springfield and the ri. immediatly you were told to buy a kimber, colt, or para etc. this is because people will tell you what THEY like because of ther options THEY were looking for when they bought. or because they are fiercley and blindly loyal. for some, if it isnt a colt, it doesnt count. the other kevin will tell you to only buy a rock. these guys arent wrong, but it what worked for them, not you.
rent/borrow one of every model you can get your hands on. see hwta fits you well. look at your budget and eliminate from there. wanna double action or single, capacity, light rail, etc and eliminate the guns that dont come with your desired options. as far as 1911's go, their all basically them same with minor options. but what fits you, not anybody else0 -
Both are fine guns. And as many have allready stated, I am very partial to the Rock Islands as I own 5 of them and have never hade a problem with any of them and can shoot with Springfield, Colt, Kimber, and the rest all day long.
They are very well made, they ave the best warrentee of any of the 1911's out, and their customer service is better than any company of any type that I have ever seen. All this and they cost alot less.
They are also fully upgradeable if you choose to do so with aftermarket parts. Some parts will take minor fitting but this is true of all the 1911's out there when useing aftermarket parts.
The only downfall with a rock is resale value. But this too is starting to turn aroun as they are gaining more popularity every day and they are getting more and more desirable on the market. I personally don't worry about resale because I buy a gun to shoot it not sell it. But right now 3 of my rock's I could easily sell for more than I paid for them. 2 of them are because they are highly sought after right now, and the other is because they are not makeing that model anymore at this time.
Again both are fine guns, it is just a matter of if you want to spend more money to buy the name, because that is what the extra you are paying is for is a name.0 -
Only bad thing I've found about the RI 1911s (mine should be here next week) is that the prices on them have gone up $50 in the past 6 months... 0 -
I had a Springfield Champion.
I have a Rock Island full-size now. The Springfield was a bit more accurate (may have been due to the sights), but would usually have at least one feed issue during any given range session. I've never had a single issue with the RI.
I think the RI's are a good value for the money.0 -
quote:Originally posted by iwannausername
Only bad thing I've found about the RI 1911s (mine should be here next week) is that the prices on them have gone up $50 in the past 6 months...
That's because they are gainning such popularity now. You will also find that they are running in short supply as they are selling so fast. The new Tactical models are on a 6 month back order right now.
The only model redily avaible at this time is the standard GI model unless you want to get the .38 super.0 -
I had a Springfield G.I. model It had a non-standard firing pig that Springfield called a 9mm pin and it also had the sissy lock . all that so it could be sold in The west coast Gay state.
I prefer R.I.0 -
Do you want a deluxe pistol or a work gun? The RIA is a simple, plain, functional work gun. The SA will be much more deluxe. Do you want to spend the money for niceties?
I would get a Colt over a SA, BTW. Just because I don't like SA for screwing investors a few years ago.0 -
quote:Originally posted by SaxonPig
Do you want a deluxe pistol or a work gun? The RIA is a simple, plain, functional work gun. The SA will be much more deluxe. Do you want to spend the money for niceties?
I would get a Colt over a SA, BTW. Just because I don't like SA for screwing investors a few years ago.
Saxon,
RIA now has the Tactical model that comes with most of the extras allready there. And it still costs less that the Springfield. I paid $425 for mine including shipping.
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My fathers double stack springfield is a piece of poop. along with the rest of the departments 0 -
My RIA has been 100% with 1k rounds through it so far. It shoots HP's better than any of my other 1911's. It is one of my favorite shooters. No CCW in this state but it stays loaded in the night stand. I also have the Springfield GI and find the RIA has a better trigger. My RIA shoots just as well as the guy pulling the trigger and I regularly get nice ragged 1 hole groups in the black at 21ft with it. Only thinks I have changed is the addition of new grips, an ambi-safety, and I had the hammer trimmed a hair to remove the hammer bite. I'm thinking I will get some nicer sights dovetailed on some day.
L to R-- SA GI, Colt Series 70 Gov, RIA GI0
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