Any decent/solid 1911 under $500?

Posted by ss3walkman@reddit | Firearms | View on Reddit | 21 comments

Yo!

Are there any solid 1911s under $500?

I know majority will say to save up, but I’m not into purchasing a more expensive piece - yet! If I like it, I’ll upgrade.

It’ll be my first 1911 and I just want to test the waters before I fully commit. Even if I end up not liking it, at least I have one in my collection.

Thanks!

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Bob_knots@reddit

Ria, I own a few and upgrading them is kinda fun, makes you learn a lot

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Strong-Review5880@reddit

You try any of their double stacks yet? I only got to shoot one of their 45s once and it certainly tightened my trousers

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Bob_knots@reddit

I own one of each 9mm double stack and 45acp

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Proof_Bathroom_3902@reddit

Rock Island GI Standard. Sure it's cast frame but they work fine.

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PM-PicsOfYourMom@reddit

They're built using old Colt equipment in an old Colt factory. Good enough for me. They're reliable and shoot straight.

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Peacemkr45@reddit

Didn't Taurus do the same thing with the Beretta 92's?

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PM-PicsOfYourMom@reddit

If I remember correctly they were licensed by Beretta to build them for the south American market, so the machines were built by Taurus to Beretta's spec.

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Strong-Review5880@reddit

I thought they bought Berettas south American facilities after Beretta decided they were no longer profitable

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Strong-Review5880@reddit

Tisas or ria are my preferred for like 150-200 more you could get one of rias double stacks, unless their prices have changed

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Austin_magdic@reddit

I did a youtube video on my Rock Island Armory 1911A1-FS. I have attached the link if you want to take a look at it. https://youtu.be/zSeLl9SHOjc?si=aBDSags1AO0BAGIK

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TerrificVixen5693@reddit

Tisas.

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Previous-Divide-5621@reddit

I got a rock island armory 1911 for like $400 and it hasn’t failed me yet!

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Dung_Beetle_2LT@reddit

Tisas all day. I’d take it over a Springfield, especially their GI models.

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florida2Afreedom@reddit

Tisas

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DarthMonkey212313@reddit

Came here to say this. Got one a few months ago. Obviously not a higher end model, but solid, reliable, and way better than any of the other "budget" 1911s I've seen lately.

On sale right now:

https://palmettostatearmory.com/sds-1911-government-45-acp-5-7rd-pistol-parkerized-1911atgovt.html

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