I am looking for a basic model 1911A1 with a parkerized finish. The Springfield GI model 1911A1 is out of my price range. The Rock Island Armory, which I heard about from another of my questions, has some similar 1911's for 300-350usd.
I have a few problems with the pistols I have seen so far, I want one with checkered grips and the "US" stamp on it, all of their grips are smooth. I don't mind spending a little extra to replace these grips but while considering this another issue came up. Rock Island 1911's are 6+1 instead of the original 7+1, I want the original 7 rounds and this means the 7+1 grips might not fit, right?
Also, I have called 4 gun stores they all carry Springfield 1911's (some are in stainless, which I don't want and some are on backorder) but I have not found a single Rock Island. I have searched the web endlessly and have not found a website for them either, where are they and why no website? Can I get a 7+1 RIA 1911 and replace the grips?
2007-08-24
16:51:30
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8 answers
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Colter B
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