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I see Kodiak has the Rock Island Armories 1911's back in stock and I'm tempted to order one of the 9mm versions.
I know you get what you pay for but are they worth $200 more than the Norc NP-29 (which are expected later this year)?
Anyone have one? Are you happy with it?
 
My new RIA should be here in a few days (hopefully sooner). I'll let you know! But FWIW, the shooters on both 1911forum.com (mainly US shooters) as well as m1911.org (great international community) sing very high praises for the Armscor made 1911s.

Fit and finish of parts will be better than a Norc (less unfinished edges, burrs, etc.), finish will be decent parkerizing, sights are ok, function and reliability are reported to be very good. Considered by many to be the ultimate budget 1911s.

The Norc on the other hand has a forged slide and frame for $200 less... but may be a little less refined in the finish and fitment of the parts...

Personally I think it is a tough call to say which gun gives better bang for the buck. I honestly don't think you can go wrong with either. Now that said, The RIA is available right now and the Norc may be available in the foreseeable future. But it may also be a lot longer.... We all know how waiting for the slow boat form China can go. ;)

I'd say buy the RIA now and maybe the Norc as well when (or if) they hit our shores. A bird in the hand is worth two in the bush, as the old cliche goes...
 
IM_Lugger said:
don't overlook Taurus 1911. forged slide and fame and it's also available in stainless.
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I agree. Taurus makes fine 1911 style pistols and you get lots of upgrades thrown in for "free" that you would normally have to pay extra for with other manufacturers. For example, check out Taurus' PT 1911 AR .38 Super pistol in SS at BudsGunShop.com and you will find out what I mean. Here's a review on that pistol you might be interested in:

http://www.shootingtimes.com/handgun_reviews/pt_080505/index1.html

I'm eargerly awaiting for mine to arrive from the US through Prophet River Firearms. It's been almost 7 months since I ordered it due to a large number of orders from Canadians (thanks to the high $CAD) and too few US Department of Commerce officials to process the export paperwork. Good thing I'm an old guy who has learned to be paitent, lol.
 
I thought it was Freedom Ventures. I didn't know Arms East brought in Taurus.

Canuckistanmanare you getting one in .38 or .45? Cuz there are a lot of dealers that probably have a .45 model in stock.
 
Taurus Pistols

IM_Lugger said:
I thought it was Freedom Ventures. I didn't know Arms East brought in Taurus.

Canuckistanmanare you getting one in .38 or .45? Cuz there are a lot of dealers that probably have a .45 model in stock.
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Yes, I'm getting the .38 Super SS model (real good looking pimp gun, lol) with the gold trigger, etc. It might be the only one in Canada but by the time I get mine a few others should be "in country."

It's the only pistol calibre I don't own and I thought I might use it for IPSC matches as the .38 Super round has a flat trajectory and not too much recoil. The only problem is finding ammo for the pistol as not a lot of folks shoot .38 Super anymore. More's the pity.

I believe there are a number of .45 ACP models around, and Freedom Ventures probably has a few in stock but if they don't they can get you one fairly quickly.

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