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    Default Need info on Rock Island Armory

    Ive been offered 2 pistols a Rock Island Armory 1911A1 w/1 mag and a Ruger P85 w/2 mags for $1000 AUD = $890 USD

    Now i dont know too much about these two pistols....is this a good deal?????
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    Smile Re: Need info on Rock Island Armory

    Check out the prices on gunbroker.com. It seems a bit high to me.
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    Default Re: Need info on Rock Island Armory

    Quote Originally Posted by Charlie De View Post
    Check out the prices on gunbroker.com. It seems a bit high to me.
    hmmmm.....it dose seem pricey

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    Default Re: Need info on Rock Island Armory

    used or new?

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    Default Re: Need info on Rock Island Armory

    The prices seem high to me for the US market, but I don't know how marked up your gun values are in Australia. Check with a "local" shop and see what you can get them (or similiar guns) for and it may be the deciding factor.

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    Default Re: Need info on Rock Island Armory

    I thought your govt disarmed you all? No? Not knowing anything about US/AUS currency exchange rates or availability in your neck of the woods....I have no clue about those prices

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    Default Re: Need info on Rock Island Armory

    Quote Originally Posted by afrattner View Post
    Ive been offered 2 pistols a Rock Island Armory 1911A1 w/1 mag and a Ruger P85 w/2 mags for $1000 AUD = $890 USD

    Now i dont know too much about these two pistols....is this a good deal?????
    That's high for over here - I would think stateside you can get either new under $ 700

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    Default Re: Need info on Rock Island Armory

    The 5" RIA as pictured is priced US$459 new at a local shop. You can get them used here for $300-$350 if you are patient. They are great guns for the money. Mine is accurate and dependable.

    The P85 typically runs US$250-US$400 used depending on the avarice of the seller and number of mags. I do not know the new price. Personally, I do not like the feel of the P85 in my hand, because of the slope on the triggerguard and where the TG meets the front gripstrap. That part of the TG rubs my middle finger and it's extremely annoying.

    I hope this helps.

    Noah

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    Default Re: Need info on Rock Island Armory

    The RIA on gunbroker goes for $385 but you will have to pay your FFL guy which for me is $10. I have an RIA tactical full size I got brand new for $400and I LOVE IT! It's one of the most accruate handguns I own. I don't know anything about the Ruger. I would try to get the RIA or go to gun broker and get a tactical full size model since it has a better trigger.

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    Default Re: Need info on Rock Island Armory

    Guys the man is in Australia!

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