I'm set on a 1911 being the next gun I buy. They have always appealed to me, even more so after shooting my buddy's Colt series 80. As much as I'd love a Colt, I don't want to spend that kind of money for my first one and would rather get a Colt later down the road someday. The two models I am mainly considering right now are the Springfield loaded parkerized (no rail), and the Rock Island Armory rock ultra fs 45 (again, no rail). I would like whichever model I buy to come with an ambi safety given that I'm a lefty. It's kind of a must for this style handgun. I know they can be bought and fitted after the fact, but having it already on there is appealing. Anyway, what would you all recommend for a first 1911?
Is the Springfield worth the extra cost for this, or would the RIA work fine? I haven't read anything bad about them and I love the way the rock ultra looks with the g10 grips already on it. I wouldn't mind saving the difference to put towards a holster, ammo, etc.
Thanks in advance.
Is the Springfield worth the extra cost for this, or would the RIA work fine? I haven't read anything bad about them and I love the way the rock ultra looks with the g10 grips already on it. I wouldn't mind saving the difference to put towards a holster, ammo, etc.
Thanks in advance.