High Standard M1911's?

rugermarksman · 10-23-2006, 08:57 PM

I am in the market for a M1911. I have been set on a Springfield Armory mil-spec, but I recently came upon a new production High Standard m1911 for under 400 new! Anyone know anything about them? Quality, "Bang for the buck"?

bheiser · 10-24-2006, 01:04 AM

buy a rock island armory! Best bang for the buck. I love mine

Deersniper · 10-24-2006, 11:39 PM

I'd stay with the SA mil spec. Great gun. Ask around the forums.

Beer Forever · 10-25-2006, 12:10 PM

You will be A LOT better off with a Mil-Spec than a High whatever it is. It may be one or two hundred more, but worth every penny.

Pred · 10-25-2006, 01:00 PM

At shows around here I find like new SA 1911's for $450. My guess is if you look hard enough you can to.

remchuck · 10-29-2006, 10:28 AM

the nov/dec issue of American handgunner has an article comparing the high standard and springfield mil-spec 1911s.both are imported and both went bang when the trigger was pulled.the author said he would pick the high standard because it has a lowered and flared ejection port and beveled mag well.my own experence is only with a springfield mil-spec compact and i can honestly say it was by far the least reliable worst shooting 1911 i have ever owned.it had to be hand fed and when it did shoot i was lucky to hit a man-sized target at 15 yards.i own 4 other 1911s;a colt government model 80s series,a colt 1991 compact,a kimber custom II,and a custom built 1911 based on an essex frame.all are exceptionally accurate and reliable.i know alot of people love their springfields and im not trying to pick a fight with them,i just would not own another one.

Jay1958 · 10-30-2006, 10:56 PM

I just bought a Rock Island Armory 1911A1 and fired it today at the indoor range for the first time. My time was limited as I had an appointment later in the day, so I only put 56 rounds thru it, but it functioned flawlessly! 50 rounds were target FMJ rounds, 6 rounds were Federal hollow points.

The trigger is reasonably good right out of the box. Fit and finish are good. Wish it had 3-dot sights instead of iron sights but that's the only complaint I have so far.

Accuracy was good. I was getting reasonable groupings at 20 feet, 30 feet and 40 feet, even though this was my first time firing it. It's hard to judge on such a small, first sample, but I'd say it's probably about as accurate as my Ruger 9mm (P95DC). Not as accurate as my CZ75BD, but no other pistol I've ever fired is, either.

I am very happy with my RIA 1911 so far!

Jay1958

10-23-2006, 08:57 PM	#1
rugermarksman Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Southeastern CT Posts: 57	High Standard M1911's? I am in the market for a M1911. I have been set on a Springfield Armory mil-spec, but I recently came upon a new production High Standard m1911 for under 400 new! Anyone know anything about them? Quality, "Bang for the buck"?

10-24-2006, 01:04 AM	#2
bheiser Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Parkville MD Posts: 202	buy a rock island armory! Best bang for the buck. I love mine __________________ Walther PPK,RIA 1911, FN-FAL308 Mossy500:uzi:

10-24-2006, 11:39 PM	#3
Deersniper Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 1,916	Sa I'd stay with the SA mil spec. Great gun. Ask around the forums.

10-29-2006, 10:28 AM	#6
remchuck Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: nashville Posts: 232	high standard vs. springfield mil-spec the nov/dec issue of American handgunner has an article comparing the high standard and springfield mil-spec 1911s.both are imported and both went bang when the trigger was pulled.the author said he would pick the high standard because it has a lowered and flared ejection port and beveled mag well.my own experence is only with a springfield mil-spec compact and i can honestly say it was by far the least reliable worst shooting 1911 i have ever owned.it had to be hand fed and when it did shoot i was lucky to hit a man-sized target at 15 yards.i own 4 other 1911s;a colt government model 80s series,a colt 1991 compact,a kimber custom II,and a custom built 1911 based on an essex frame.all are exceptionally accurate and reliable.i know alot of people love their springfields and im not trying to pick a fight with them,i just would not own another one.

10-30-2006, 10:56 PM	#7
Jay1958 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: North Carolina Posts: 161	Another vote for RIA I just bought a Rock Island Armory 1911A1 and fired it today at the indoor range for the first time. My time was limited as I had an appointment later in the day, so I only put 56 rounds thru it, but it functioned flawlessly! 50 rounds were target FMJ rounds, 6 rounds were Federal hollow points. The trigger is reasonably good right out of the box. Fit and finish are good. Wish it had 3-dot sights instead of iron sights but that's the only complaint I have so far. Accuracy was good. I was getting reasonable groupings at 20 feet, 30 feet and 40 feet, even though this was my first time firing it. It's hard to judge on such a small, first sample, but I'd say it's probably about as accurate as my Ruger 9mm (P95DC). Not as accurate as my CZ75BD, but no other pistol I've ever fired is, either. I am very happy with my RIA 1911 so far! Jay1958 __________________ http://www.yourweapons.com/

10-25-2006, 12:10 PM	#4
Beer Forever Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Tucson, AZ Posts: 2,718	You will be A LOT better off with a Mil-Spec than a High whatever it is. It may be one or two hundred more, but worth every penny.

10-25-2006, 01:00 PM	#5
Pred Banned Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Kentucky Posts: 3,873 Blog Entries: 3	At shows around here I find like new SA 1911's for $450. My guess is if you look hard enough you can to.