Baby's first 1911: RIA vs. Norinco
 

Not quite there, but getting close to finally buying my own firearm instead of free loading all the time. Any of you anti-social threats to society have an opinion comparing these two foreign made cheapy entry level 1911s? They both are reviewed quite well. The RIA is still available new and the Norinco is now only available on the used market.

There's also the Taurus PT1911 for a bit more, but it's roughly the same as the base model Springfield, so I'd probably go for the Springfield at that price. I'm really looking for <=$400, $500 if there is a killer used deal somewhere on a nicer one.

I have a small temptation for a .40 S&W because I have a line on a virtually infinite supply of once fired brass. . . .

If you're getting a 1911 there is no reason not to get a .45. I would stay away from the taurus. I've heard not so great things. Keep your eyes peeled on gun broker and cal guns. I bought my springer mil spec for $425 after fees on gun broker because the seller thought it wasnt on the roster.

If I went with a .40 it wouldn't be a 1911, probably an XD.

Well the nice thing about the 1911 is it can be chambered in any size for 199 or less. This way you have a .40 slide, 9mm slide, .22lr slide and it takes moments to swap out. .45 would be the first caliber to start with though

Look at the Sig 1911 I got one and its great...

Its about double the price range but you get what you pay for.

Sell me yours for half and we'll call it even? I'll even let you shoot it sometimes. :jester:

Okay... Wait NO!!!

I will never sale another gun I am still sad I sold my 500.