Rock Island vs Springfield 1911

[Daholt757]

I'm looking at purchasing a 4 inch 1911 for concealed carry in the next month or so. Does anyone here have any experience with the Rock Island model? I'm looking at a Springfield Champion as well and was wondering if the additional price it worth it is it mostly just the cost of getting a bigger name brand?

[AdmiralG26]

Heard RIAs are really good. I think the add expense of the Springfield is the name.

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[meak99]

Save the money, buy more ammo. I've had the 5" RIA Tactical for almost a year and it shoots great. Try and find someone with the RIA in the style your looking for and give it a try.

[AdmiralG26]

True story. I really like the 5" RIA. I like it so much I talked my buddy into buying one before me! Lol but when I get my 5" RIA it will be the nickel plated one and I'll get mother of pearl grips!

Look at the 5", it will handle the recoil of the 45 a little better than the 4" imo.

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[RocKor]

Fit and finish on the Springfield will be better. Both will work and shoot great, but the Springfield will be of generally higher quality. I've examined both brands, there is a difference. But you'll be happy with either.

[jrswanson1]

True story. I really like the 5" RIA. I like it so much I talked my buddy into buying one before me! Lol but when I get my 5" RIA it will be the nickel plated one and I'll get mother of pearl grips!

Look at the 5", it will handle the recoil of the 45 a little better than the 4" imo.

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I happen to have one of these pimp guns. I ditched the wood grips and put new, black grips on her. The sights are atrocious in the daylight, they're okay at an indoor range. I thought about getting some pearl grips, but neither the front nor back of the grip are checkered so she's pretty slippery. $460 OTD from DK Arms. He hits the gun shows.