Hello all, here is today's article posted on TheArmoryLife.com. It is titled What’s a “Cheap” 1911? and can be found at https://www.thearmorylife.com/whats-a-cheap-1911/.
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It's out my friend!Nothing “cheap” about it but I will say I’m not a fan of the word (cheap) I prefer inexpensive, I love black guns but if I was in the market for another handgun it would be the Ronin in 45ACP 5inch barrel. Beautiful gun.
I’m watching Springfield Armory for them to come out with a Ronin in 10mm
I hope the don’t because if they do I want one.
Great article Mike.
You just had to didn’t youIt's out my friend!
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Nothing “cheap” about it but I will say I’m not a fan of the word (cheap) I prefer inexpensive,
Additionally...it’s a bit ironic that they disparage cast framed 1911’s as mentioned...I agree with Keystone on these points.
IMO the article seemed to disparage "cast"-framed 1911's, when Ruger and other manufacturers have a long history of making quality firearms using cast receivers and other components, as well as quality 1911s like Rock Island.
IMO, the title of this article mis-uses the word cheap. If it's going to say..."What's a cheap 1911", it should make some points to what qualifies as cheap, and provide examples of what other brands of the 1911 qualify as "cheap". The article doesn't do that.
But it's an article promoting a SA product, which looks like a nice pistol.
My .02
Just for full disclosure, I have 3 SA 1911's, 2 of which are discontinued models, in .45 acp and 9mm (converted now to 9x23 Win,). Also, have a Colt limited edition after having 2 Gold Cups in the past which were disappointing then I awitched to SA after checking out one, an older Charles Daley which is also a solid 45, and recently picked up a Rock Island in 9mm.
My best SA is the "prettiest" and I don't shoot it much.
The Rock Island is surprisingly nice, (one step up from their basic model) but won't win a beauty contest. But it's solid (inspite of its "cast" frame) with basically all of the desireable upgrades from the basic. And I'm fitting a .38 Super barrel to it for extra versatility.
I wouldn't call it "cheap" by any means although it was $200 "cheaper" than the SA Ronin street price mentioned in the article.
IMO, I like my SAs, Charles Daley and Rock Island since they meet my needs.
Just for full disclosure, I have 3 SA 1911's, 2 of which are discontinued models, in .45 acp and 9mm (converted now to 9x23 Win,). Also, have a Colt limited edition after having 2 Gold Cups in the past which were disappointing then I awitched to SA after checking out one, an older Charles Daley which is also a solid 45, and recently picked up a Rock Island in 9mm.
My best SA is the "prettiest" and I don't shoot it much.
The Rock Island is surprisingly nice, (one step up from their basic model) but won't win a beauty contest. But it's solid (inspite of its "cast" frame) with basically all of the desireable upgrades from the basic. And I'm fitting a .38 Super barrel to it for extra versatility.
I wouldn't call it "cheap" by any means although it was $200 "cheaper" than the SA Ronin street price mentioned in the article.
IMO, I like my SAs, Charles Daley and Rock Island since they meet my needs.
Is your Daly one of the original, Armscor-built pistols?
Yeah, I think that’s an Armscor.Just dug it out.
It says Charles Daly on the left-side of the slide and CAL .45 ACP on the right below the ejection port.
It is a Phillipines gun with that and KBI - HBG, PA on the underside of the dust cover.
Serial # is below 2000.
I picked up a new Springfield Armory 1911-A1 Mil Spec. 5" have not shot it yet but it fills nice in the hand's, a little heaver then my Colt Defender, or any XDM'S I have, was told it is a good gun.? any commentsIs your Daly one of the original, Armscor-built pistols?
I picked up a new Springfield Armory 1911-A1 Mil Spec. 5" have not shot it yet but it fills nice in the hand's, a little heaver then my Colt Defender, or any XDM'S I have, was told it is a good gun.? any comments
I bought my Baer by dumping 5 Glocks...I want to own a Springfield 1911 one day, but for now the prices are not within my budget. The only traditional 1911's I own are a Remington R1 and an R1 Enhanced Commander. I'm definitely not a Remington handgun fanboy, though I do like the 870 shotguns. I'd been curious about 1911's for awhile, and Remington ran a huge rebate on the R1's in 2019. I paid under $400 for the R1, and just over $400 for the R1 Enhanced. Both guns have run flawlessly, and I wouldn't consider either of them to be "cheap". One day I'll make the jump to an SA 1911, but it may be awhile before I have the expendable cash. Eventually I hope to develop the ability to pass on a great deal in order to save up for a higher-end gun.