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I got my permit to carry, now i need something to carry haha

But seriously, I've been lookin at RIA tactical 1911's a lot seems like everyone likes them and their customer service is the best.. The question I have is these guns are casted, not forged so do they hold up good?
 
1911s are great! But I wouldn't want to conceal carry one much. Lots of good options though. Kahr makes some managable autos for carry. You might also want to consider a lightweight revolver such as a LCR. I'd try to find something under 20oz if you are going to carry it much. I'm not saying you can't carry a 1911. Some guys do. But they are big, and heavy and have sharp edges.
 
As others have said, 1911 is a great pistol but is too big to CC for me. if compact, maybe.

Kahr K9 would be a nice CC size. I would have bought one but trigger reach is too short for my hands.
 
I have a Rock Island Tactical 2011 that has been very reliable. Not a single malfunction with 600 rounds factory ammo (and only 3 FTE while testing some new reloads - they got caught on the mag feed lips, probably not the gun's fault). It's as accurate as anyone could ask for. I went to the range the other day and was able to put 5 rounds through one big hole at 10 yards. I don't carry concealed, but as long as you keep the parkerized finish well oiled it should hold up well (unless you get a stainless model of course).

Josh
 
True, a 1911 is a large, heavy pistol. True, a smaller, lighter pistol would be easier to conceal. But if you dress for it and plan your clothing around it, a full sized handgun can be concealed. Just know the limitations going into the purchase. If it's your first firearm I would suggest a full sized pistol to get the skills down before you move to compact or even subcompact with a little dangle on the lower half of your hand. But a 1911, the right holster, and a good belt can beat a cheapo pocket holster and a mouse gun any day. Concealed carry is synonymous with compromise.

Personally, I like my SR9c for IWB concealed carry in warmer weather and my Kimber in a Blackhawk Serpa in the winter. The SR9c disappears with my Crossbreed holster. Galco makes a similar holster, but I haven't had the privilege of using one yet.
 
You can certainly conceal a 1911, but it is really too big for every day carry. It can be done, but in time you will likely ingrate to a smaller gun.

There are lots of compact guns that make great carry guns. I'd suggest looking at Smith, Ruger, Springfield, Glock and or Walther.

Also keep in mind a heavy gun demands a good leather holster and a good leather gun belt. Don't skip on either.
 
Sometimes, constraints such as dress code requirements or extreme summer weather make small guns necessary.

Otherwise, I have carried full size guns concealed for years. Quite often, that has meant a full size or Commander length 1911.

People who say the 1911 is too big really mean it is too big and heavy for them.
 
The question was about cast vs. forged. Rock Island is not the only gunmaker who uses investment cast receivers. Caspian uses them. Ruger uses them. Many other 1911 makers use them.

And you might consider that when FN Herstal introduced the .40 S&W version of the Hi-Power, they changed FROM forged TO investment cast receivers because they found the investment castings were better able to stand up to the higher pressure pounding of the .40 load.
 
From what I've read,as soon as you buy them,you should buy new magazines that are of better quality.

That's pretty much the only thing bad I've read about them.

But factor that into the cost of buying a RIA 1911.

I think other smaller,lighter handguns would do you better.

If you like the 45acp,there is the Smith M&P45 compact,H&K makes an outstanding 45 acp compact-we doggy is it expensive but it's a beast.

There are others as well.

But RIA makes an officers 1911 that looks promising too with the mag thing but still looks like a great handgun for ccw-if you want a ccw 1911.

Just beware about 1911's-you can spend a heck of alot more money and not get a much better handgun then a RIA 1911.
 
From what I've read,as soon as you buy them,you should buy new magazines that are of better quality.
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I'd try it (them) first before "stepping up". The issue (stock) magazine(s) that come with the RIA pistol might just work fine. You'll never know until you give it (them) a try.
 
I carry a full size RIA everyday, it ain't near as bad as some people are making it out to be. With that being said I also have an Airweight that sees plenty of use when I just need to step out to the store for a minute. Now you have an excuse to buy 2 guns, an RIA tactical for EDC and a little wheel gun when you don't want to totally tool up. Point is if YOU like it and it works for YOU then go with it.

FYI my Rock ran fine right out of the box with the factory mag and has yet to hiccup with anything I've fed it so far and believe me I've ran some janky ammo down the tube and some wide mouthed HP's trying to make it quit. So far I've failed to make it fail. I can't say the same for a SA mil-spec or the ol' stand by Colt.
 
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