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Old 02-16-2013, 11:49 AM   #2944 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by UNKNOWN_370 View Post
Pro's and cons??? I have an RIA GI. It was the first gun i bought in Tx.
The GI is very different than the stainless I have, but these are my brief thoughts as typed from my phone.

For me, the Springfield was very picky and the action is comparatively fragile. My idea of a 1911 requires a bit more durability, and if I want something to look pretty i will get a kimber.

I've not had a single FTF with the RIA SS, even after it spent 4 weeks in my pants. Comparatively, the SA would get finicky after 2-3 days of carry.

I shots marginally better with the SA, I think tied mostly to the improved sights, but the guns both shot well in my mind. If the SA was less finicky I'd still have it--it's a great gun and well priced for what it offers. It just didn't have the reliability I wanted.
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