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I hang around a 1911 forum, and both have good reputations there. The more fussy types go thru them and replace the guts with Wilson or Ed Brown parts, the rest of us just shoot them and are happy enough. Any and all 1911s can need some extractor tuning/rework, to include the high-dollar guns.
I have two RIA pistols, and neither of them are needful of a doggoned thing except maybe better grips. The two I have, have thin grips and I prefer standard width grips. I will say to spring for one of the "better" appointed guns, with big sights, beavertails, etc. and skip the starter (GI) types, as you'll be money ahead and have better sights right off the bat.
A shooting buddy had one of the Tisas 9mm pistols and it's sights are straight GI, and nearly impossible to see in some light conditions. That's why I suggest one of the "better appointed" models. The money difference is trivial compared to buying a GI gun and sending it to a smith. I agree about stepping up a little. Especially for sights.
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Tisas seem to be the "value" spend a bit more and go Bul Armory...
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I agree about stepping up a little. Especially for sights. Exactly right... That's what I did when I bought my RIA (tactical model: #51431 per Armscor's website). I remember the famed 1911, that we all do from military bootcamp. It was amazing (and still is!), but some see a need to go up a step into something a little more higher end. So, lots and lots of 1911 companies upped the specs to include Ambi thumb safety, Beavertail grip safety, and most importantly... way better sights! 
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Tisas seem to be the "value" spend a bit more and go Bul Armory... There is a grand total of ZERO Bul Armory guns that interest me.
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They will never be a collectors gun. Pride of ownership cost's money.
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You make a point there.
Really like my Range Officer. Nice smooth gun, shoots well, reliable, good trigger, sights......
Just one thing that always bugs me when I'm fondling it.
The pony.
Really wish it had a pony.
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Tisas seem to be the "value" spend a bit more and go Bul Armory... There is a grand total of ZERO Bul Armory guns that interest me. Funny way of saying you don't know jack chit about them ..
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Tisas seem to be the "value" spend a bit more and go Bul Armory... There is a grand total of ZERO Bul Armory guns that interest me. Funny way of saying you don't know jack chit about them .. Why so hurt princess?
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They will never be a collectors gun. Pride of ownership cost's money. Pride comes in many forms, but never from material objects.
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Tisas seem to be the "value" spend a bit more and go Bul Armory... There is a grand total of ZERO Bul Armory guns that interest me. Funny way of saying you don't know jack chit about them .. Why so hurt princess? LMAO , it never hurts me when others show their ignorance. This thread is about basic yet nice 1911s. My statement stands
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BULs appear to be very nicely made, checkered frontstraps, bull barrels, excellent triggers (according to reports), but they have a weak distribution around here, at least. I've never seen one in Kentucky, for example, and I cover a LOT of gunshops in the area on a regular basis. They just aren't very well represented in the marketplace.
I do know that everyone that has one raves about it, that doesn't really happen with RIAs or Tisas. I'd like to look one over, but they aren't available in my area.
I've got enough 1911s as is, some with ponies, most without. Not that it matters, but the Colts rattle more than the SAs, or the RIAs for that matter. The Ruger is a giant yawner. Doesn't matter, I like them all.
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I don't see anything from Bul Armory that interests me at all either. They may be fine quality guns, but that isn't the point.
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I'm now considering getting a Tisas. If it shoots reliably, why not? I could carry that instead of one of my "nicer" 1911's. Because if I ever do have to use it, it will be taken (stolen) from me by lar enfarcement, and almost certainly I'll never get it back. As long as it works, a cheaper gun would be much easier to "sacrifice".
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Tisas seem to be the "value" spend a bit more and go Bul Armory... There is a grand total of ZERO Bul Armory guns that interest me. Funny way of saying you don't know jack chit about them .. Why so hurt princess? LMAO , it never hurts me when others show their ignorance. This thread is about basic yet nice 1911s. My statement stands You are way too emotionally attached to a GUN. I know what this thread is about, I started the f'king thread and the Bul Armory aren't want I'm looking for. Please enjoy yours in bed tonight.
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Tisas seem to be the "value" spend a bit more and go Bul Armory... There is a grand total of ZERO Bul Armory guns that interest me. Funny way of saying you don't know jack chit about them .. Why so hurt princess? LMAO , it never hurts me when others show their ignorance. This thread is about basic yet nice 1911s. My statement stands You want to have a picture posting contest?
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![[Linked Image from i.postimg.cc]](https://i.postimg.cc/QdNYMJv3/IMG-20220127-132614612-HDR.jpg) picture quality not the best with the crappy cell phone picture. These are the two I own a 45 and a 9 mm Commander size. They also make the same basic one in the 5-in GI type barrel. This is the day I bought them I took the picture together I have many other pictures if you are so interested.
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I’ve had good luck with my Girsan I bought as a beater. It’s been accurate and reliable.
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