Okay so I made a bargain with the wife. I dont use my shotty anymore since I haven't hunted in 3 years and the ole gun safe is just taking up room for one long gun. I compromised and told her Id sell the shotgun and the safe and use the money to buy a new handgun. SOOOO I think I made up my mind and I want a good old .45 acp slinging 1911 in my future (much smaller lol) safe. Originally I was just going to get a Mark III, but I decided I could buy the 1911 and eventually grab a decent .22lr conversion kit in the future if I really wanted to. My question is out of these guns:

 

STI spartan

Rock Island GI

Springfield GI

Ruger SR1911

Taurus1911

 

which would you recommend, and if so do they all function well with 22.lr conversion kits should I decide to grab one in the future?

Go with the Rock Island but get the tactical, not the GI.

For the value ....STI is great

BUT...SA GI is better...Lifetime warranty and tons of mods that can be done to tailor your gun...

 

I have the SS SA TRP and it is my HD and go to gun for the range....I used to take my SA SC .40 and it is heavily modded for HD and love both...

STI Spartan is a great gun for the money!

 

Never let your wife see inside the safe next time...........

I have a RIA Tactical chambered in 9mm though. This is my first 1911 and I couldnt be happier. I know for the 9mm versions the RIA tactical was the lowest price around and I believe it is in .45 as well.

 

-Scott

I was just about to buy 4 "gun things" and an RIA was on the list. Unfortunately, this morning two things came off the list, including the RIA for now

I've got pretty much the same list going on and most likely will pick up the RIA 45 tactical.Seems the perfact starter 1911, want a 45 and appears a great value for the money.

The STI is a clear winner if funds allow. The Springfield GI is also an excellent first 1911 choice. My first was a Springfield Stainless GI. It has been flawless from day one. I did have the sights changed to the white dot sights as on the MilSpec because my tired old eyes didn't like the stock GI sights. I also run a Limber .22 conversion top end on it at times and, it too, has been 100% problem free.

 

Welcome to the addiction!

Keep the shotgun. Everyone should own at least one. stick it in the attic or in a closet

why would you lie to your wife like that!!!! LOL..

 

Now you have to tell another one to cover up the 1st one..

 

I did sell it the purchaser just has not picked it up yet.. i promise you it is sold..

I'll add the ParaUSA GI Expert to that list and recommend that one. Nice big sights and was accurate and reliable for me.

STI Spartan.

STI stands behind their products 100%

Many shooters in USPSA/IDPA running this gun competitively.

The GI's will need better sights.

Don't know much about the Taurus.

The Ruger has some favorable reviews by some gun rags.

What kind of safe and how much???

What kind of safe and how much???

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why would you lie to your wife like that!!!! LOL..

 

Now you have to tell another one to cover up the 1st one..

 

I did sell it the purchaser just has not picked it up yet.. i promise you it is sold..

 

 

Ha Ha. No I meant to sell the safe and use the proceeds for a new gun. Hide the shotgun or put a lock on it since you won't have the safe any more. I didn't meant hide the whole operation from wifey.