The Official Status Update Thread: Part 89 - Planes, Trains and Automobiles

[churchmouse]

MB....

 

[mbills2223]

MB....

I've been told you might know a thing or two about RIA 1911s. Any comments one way or the other?

 

[churchmouse]

I've been told you might know a thing or two about RIA 1911s. Any comments one way or the other?

If that is what your budget will allow you then it is OK to start there.
These are a crap shoot. You have a 50/50 chance of getting a really great one. You can also get a really crap one.
Do not buy a used one. From what I have seen recently you can buy new for the same money and get the warr. no questions asked. I understand they are decent enough at repairing them.

For just a bit more you can get into a Springfield or a Ruger.

 

[churchmouse]

I just looked and there is one (RIA) in the classifieds. Basic model....$500.00

For $200 more I can hook you up with a Springer Loaded that has went through the Springfiels custom shop and runs like a machine.

I would not normally do this but anything to get someone into 1911's on the right track.

 

[mbills2223]

If that is what your budget will allow you then it is OK to start there.
These are a crap shoot. You have a 50/50 chance of getting a really great one. You can also get a really crap one.
Do not buy a used one. From what I have seen recently you can buy new for the same money and get the warr. no questions asked. I understand they are decent enough at repairing them.

For just a bit more you can get into a Springfield or a Ruger.

I just looked and there is one (RIA) in the classifieds. Basic model....$500.00

For $200 more I can hook you up with a Springer Loaded that has went through the Springfiels custom shop and runs like a machine.

I would not normally do this but anything to get someone into 1911's on the right track.

I ask because I found one out in the depths of the interwebz for $330 shipped. That's darn close to the top of my budget for a "fun gun" right now while I'm still in school. Is it worth pulling the trigger and taking a chance at that price point?

Your offer has me drooling, though!

 

[churchmouse]

I ask because I found one out in the depths of the interwebz for $330 shipped. That's darn close to the top of my budget for a "fun gun" right now while I'm still in school. Is it worth pulling the trigger and taking a chance at that price point?

Your offer has me drooling, though!

I would be a bit leery of a really used one. They are not the toughest guns for longevity. Jet girl claims (ans I believe her) several thousand rds. through hers but it is showing some wear around the edges.
Those guns are OK for carry and HD but to run them hard usually causes issues.

I would save a bit more and find one you can actually look at and make sure it is a player not junk. Cheap pieces off the interwebs make me shiver with fear. JMHO of course.

 

[mbills2223]

I would be a bit leery of a really used one. They are not the toughest guns for longevity. Jet girl claims (ans I believe her) several thousand rds. through hers but it is showing some wear around the edges.
Those guns are OK for carry and HD but to run them hard usually causes issues.

I would save a bit more and find one you can actually look at and make sure it is a player not junk. Cheap pieces off the interwebs make me shiver with fear. JMHO of course.

It's advertised as new from Bud's, but I've never dealt with them. Any 1911 I get now or in the future will be purely for toying around with. If you think saving up a while for a nicer one is worth it, I think I can control myself enough to do that . A crappy gun sucks even just for having fun.

 

[chocktaw2]

Wow....long day today.

Everyone doing all night???

Not me anymore, FIFY.

Howdy

 

[churchmouse]

It's advertised as new from Bud's, but I've never dealt with them. Any 1911 I get now or in the future will be purely for toying around with. If you think saving up a while for a nicer one is worth it, I think I can control myself enough to do that . A crappy gun sucks even just for having fun.

Is this directly from Buds or someone saying t is new from buds and un-fired.......

 

[churchmouse]

I just looked at Buds site. They sure do have them for $329.00 NIB. After you tax/ship and transfer it you will be north of $400.

Some one needs to tell the dummy in the classifieds his RIA (used) is not worth $500.......

Not me but somebody. Maybe send him a link.

If you can get one of those and you are tight on the budget then go for it. If it gives you any crap bring it over with a 12 pack and we will set it right.

 

[chocktaw2]

For the last time, stop talkin' about guns in here!

 

[chocktaw2]

Black Country Communion. Google fu

 

[churchmouse]

CT2...

Sorry, I do get carried away when asked my opinion. Just can not help myself....

 

[chocktaw2]

CT2...

Sorry, I do get carried away when asked my opinion. Just can not help myself....

Just playing. Nothing wrong with that. Good evening, sounds like you had another big day. Me, I'm just watching I'm a lazy dude.

 

[churchmouse]

Just trying to catch up. Every time I get around to my personal projects someone wants to pay me to do theirs.......

 

[chocktaw2]

Just trying to catch up. Every time I get around to my personal projects someone wants to pay me to do theirs.......

So much for retirement. Good luck with that. Folks now know you have all of this time on your hands, and nothing to do.

 

[chocktaw2]

Just trying to catch up. Every time I get around to my personal projects someone wants to pay me to do theirs.......

Idea

Quit posting about what your hooked up on.

 

[Sylvain]

 

[SEIndSAM]

Evening Sylvain!!

 

[SEIndSAM]

I am back from dinner. Wife & I just had rabbit food. Buuuuttttt, there is some apple pie and ice cream later