I personally suggest the budget style 1911s like the RIA for those thinking of trying a 1911. It's a pistol that you either come to love or hate so dropping a significant amount of money on one up front might not be the best option. And I know about the whole "buy used quality, it's cheaper!" mentality. But sometimes there are just those pistols out there that get sold because they didn't work well and it doesn't matter what name is on the receiver. Sold a 1911 like that myself (with full disclosure) that just didn't work right from day one and the company didn't do anything to help me fix it.
Used Springers and Colts typically run a higher price. And I know you can find better deals in back alley pawn shops if you look hard enough, but sometimes you just don't want to search around and the price point on a Rock Island isn't bad. And overall, they aren't that bad for the price you pay. If money is tight, I have suggested the RIA to folks before and probably will continue to.
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