Which one to get?

[mike24d20]

Going to save an get a .45 1911 style pistol. Money is a concern, so a colt or a s&w is out . Looking at a RIA or a Regent. Knowing that some of the board members have bought them, what are your true a honest evals of them? Thank you for any an all thoughts. Pistol will be used as a carry an truck gun, loaded with reloads at aprox 950 fps. Mike

[broom jockey]

The RIA is an excellent pistol made in the Phillipines. Specs are tight, finish is good, alloy steel slide (which fits tight) and is accurate. I bought an ATI pistol, also made in the Phillipines, and it is exceptionally made. Prices for the RIA and ATI are same. I paid $525 out the door with a box of Remington ammo.

[Major Tom]

I also have an ATI 45 pistol and cannot say enough good about it. Very well made (Phillipines), very accurate and tight. It digests anything I put in the magazine. Excellent buy for $535.

[1563621]

I bought an ATI Fatboy, double stack. Right out of the box, Misfired every time, Fired one round , eject and thumb safety would engage and had to force down. Sent back and was told NOT repairable! Sent new gun to dealer and I requested a refund. POS.!

[mike24d20]

Thanks guys. Between the two, I might now get the RIA. Checked the prices on the sarcoinc an jgsales web site. Now to start saving, again, thank you all. mike

[GA-Dave]

Look at an STI Spartan. I have a 9mm and .45 and both run great. Frame and slide from the Phillipines, but internals are U.S. made.

http://www.stiguns.com/the-sti-spartan-v-2/

-Dave

[BlitzKrieg]

RIA has proven to be a solid basic WWII clone 1911A1. Well made and accurate .
Last weekend my local show had them for $369 for basic 1911A1.

Heck of a bargain !