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PetahW · May 31, 2013, 01:36 PM

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Of your 2 choices, the RIA 1911 - IMHO, it can't help but be improved, by whatever.

Actually, I wouldn't recommend either to a beginner as a learner/practice piece - I'd suggest, rather then either, obtaining a "cock-on-closing" small ring Mauser 1893, 94, 95, 96 boltgun that somebody's already bubba'd, and learn the basics on that.

FWIW, the Model 70's (Winchester, I'm presuming) worth too much to screw up, and any 1911 can be dangerous if altered by an unknowledgeable person.

Pistolsmithing is much harder, and takes more skill/knowledge than shotguns & rifles - which makes them better primers, IMHO.

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May 31, 2013, 01:36 PM	#2
PetahW Senior Member Join Date: September 19, 2008 Posts: 4,678	. Of your 2 choices, the RIA 1911 - IMHO, it can't help but be improved, by whatever. Actually, I wouldn't recommend either to a beginner as a learner/practice piece - I'd suggest, rather then either, obtaining a "cock-on-closing" small ring Mauser 1893, 94, 95, 96 boltgun that somebody's already bubba'd, and learn the basics on that. FWIW, the Model 70's (Winchester, I'm presuming) worth too much to screw up, and any 1911 can be dangerous if altered by an unknowledgeable person. Pistolsmithing is much harder, and takes more skill/knowledge than shotguns & rifles - which makes them better primers, IMHO. . Last edited by PetahW; June 4, 2013 at 10:07 AM.