Thinking about a new handgun

[ray1970]

Or I go with this Colt for a few bucks more.

[KS63]

Bang for the buck I'd go with RIA. The mods to bring the Colt up to the RIA would probably surpass $1k including price of the pistol. Not worth it IMO.

[Mazin]

I have fondled the Para's at Noahs and to be honest the fit seem tight and the trigger doesn't have too much slop. I will say the warthog is the most uncomfortable gun I have ever felt but that's their sub 45. Have you checked out the Spingfield EMP? They might be right at your limit or slightly over.

[Irving]

Talk to Buffalobo about the difference between his Para and his RIA.

[ray1970]

Yeah, probably not going to buy a Para Ordnance. They had a stretch where they had some quality control issues and some customer service issues and their reputation suffered. I'd rather have a gun made in the Philippines that has a reputation for working right out of the box.

[buffalobo]

Yeah, probably not going to buy a Para Ordnance. They had a stretch where they had some quality control issues and some customer service issues and their reputation suffered. I'd rather have a gun made in the Philippines that has a reputation for working right out of the box.

This^^^^^

Although in the end, Para stepped up and made it right. I might consider checking them out again in a couple years if the acquisition by Remington goes well.

As a side note, my compact Para 1911(Carry 9) carried very well and I really liked the LDA trigger, it was too bad it was unreliable mechanically.

[Great-Kazoo]

RUGER SR1911 Commander.

I never liked or cared for a S/action single stack pistol. Ended up with a RIA which was going to be a suppressor host. The cost at the time made it a soon to be sold gun. Was offered a smoking deal on the Ruger. Since i had lots of components for a 45, why not. hate to sell reloading items anyway (most of the time) Got the ruger, installed an Ed Brown threaded bbl and am a very happy camper. Not to say the stock bbl wasn't accurate. Just didn't work for a suppressor.

If you want to take a ride up here, bring some ammo and take it for a road test. The pistol with stock bbl was very accurate, likewise for the threaded one, be it factory or my reloads.
Not to take away from the RIA. The one i had, like this ruger was on the money.

[ray1970]

Sorry, Kazoo. I don't think they offer the Ruger in 9mm.

[KS63]

Springfield Range Officer Champion 9mm

http://www.springfield-armory.com/pr...-champion-9mm/

[ray1970]

Springfield Range Officer Champion 9mm

http://www.springfield-armory.com/pr...-champion-9mm/

Thanks. Unfortunately, I am looking for a steel frame gun.