Difference between a basic and high end 1911
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KillerFord1977
SAINT
My basic Springfield 1911 for $500 shoots as well as my $1200 Sig P220 legion.
at the wnd of the day, rounds on target win the day. Not the glitz.
at the wnd of the day, rounds on target win the day. Not the glitz.
HansGruber
Ronin
I’ve got Rock Island,, I’ve got Les Baer, and I’ve got custom-built...and have/had several in between.
What you tend to get for your money is that perfect balance of exceptional accuracy and exceptional reliability.
And, quite honestly, theres nothing like that “ball bearing” feeling of a properly fitted slide.
What you tend to get for your money is that perfect balance of exceptional accuracy and exceptional reliability.
And, quite honestly, theres nothing like that “ball bearing” feeling of a properly fitted slide.
BangBang
Professional
As well in what regard? Mil Spec 1911 vs a Legion P220. Accuracy the same? Your as quick on target with both of them equally? I completely agree with hits on target.
BangBang
Professional
There are several RO used in the competition world. It’s a great pistol.
SMSgtRod
Professional
……..and I know one that is a great pistol used in the carry world.....
KillerFord1977
SAINT
Yes and yes
I can shoot each weapon with 1/2”- 1” groups at 7 yards. Accuracy is same
sexy and cool has no care downrange.
I am as quick on both. 1 extra round for 220 .. thats it
BangBang
Professional
I wasn’t regarding sexy and cool, I love the 1911, always have and always will and I know the Legion series are a top notch pistol that should really shine out past 7yds. A LCP could group 1” at 7yds. At 25yds I would feel the P220 would shoot better, due to sights and trigger alone.
BangBang
Professional
I carry mine often...
Wirenut
Hellcat
The only difference beside price is that I like the black parkerizing on the Rock over the RO.
I am not liking the color on the RO anymore.
HansGruber
Ronin
Pretty much any decent defensive handgun should be able to do that in the hands of a decent shooter.
The difference comes at 25 or 50 yards; my Baer can, in my hands, consistently put 8 rounds inside 4” at 50 yards, using carry ammo. The RIA? About 6”...at best.
BangBang
Professional
Really? Whats going on with it?
Wirenut
Hellcat
Nothing wrong with it the finish is holding up fine, right after I bought it Springfield came out with the Elite and I like the color better.
KillerFord1977
SAINT
I am an excellent shot. 3, 5, 7, 10, 15, 25 or 30 yards
i train and shoot 3x a week
what i am saying is in the right hands, $500 or $5000 doesnt matter with a good gun. I own firearms from $500 to $5000. Shooter will and should cater to the gun.
i am impressed with my basic SA 1911 over my 5 other .45’s in varying makers and styles. It is a damn fine gun
groups are small. Folks like “sex appeal”.
Like buying a house. Look at structure. Not paint and fixtures
Keystone19250
SAINT
Excellent statement. I can’t understand the concept of spending thousands of dollars on a handgun just for the bling when a decent shooting weapon can be had for under a grand. It’s like chrome on a vehicle, cost more but does nothing to improve performance.
My 2 cents.
BangBang
Professional
I don’t think anyone is saying that Rock Island or Taurus or the likes of are not adequate enough to “do the job” or “combat” accurate. If you compare them to Les Baer or Wilson Combat or Alchemy Custom you will get a pistol that does it better, accuracy wise (compare them at 25yds) is fit better, and with better parts.
HansGruber
Ronin
Look at a Baer SRP, or a Wilson CQB...or, for that matter, a Springfield Professional.
There ain’t much bling on them; usually, just a roll mark.
They are all go, with little show.
There ain’t much bling on them; usually, just a roll mark.
They are all go, with little show.