[Roadking Rider]

After months of going over many brands of 1911 GI 45's. I walked into a GS and saw a Rock Island GI45. I've read and have talked to many members on various web sites .and read the reviews. The GS ownwer who really wanted to sell me a Springfield model just couldn't say a bad thin about them. He said he sells quite a few RIA 45's and has yet to hear of any problems. This seems to have echoed what others have been saying. Most seem to say it's a great bang for the buck. I know there are plenty of 1911's out there that are a much better pistols but I'm just looking for something like Iused to carry in the service to be used as a range toy and for HD and possibly carried in a saddlebag. I have a PM9 a KTp3at and a Springfield xd9sc of CC,but just wanted a 45 cal 1911 without breaking the bank

 

[JPaulF]

You've bought a gun that will serve you well! I have two RIA's and a number of Colts, and A Brown... and carry a Commander. The RIA's are reliable and worth more than they sell for, IMO. Congrats!

 

[Roadking Rider]

The RIA's are reliable and worth more than they sell for, IMO.
Thanks Paul I have heard those almost exact words many times and that was a part of me deciding on the Rock.