My wife wants a 1911 full size frame 9mm, with a nice fiber optic front sight, and, unless the price difference is significant, adjustable rear sights. This will be a range gun, for practicing, classes, & plinking. She has a Sig P938 (basically a baby 1911) for carry, and is good with that, but it gives a bit of a pounding over a long range session.
The LGS has a Springfield RO in 9mm that has all these, and they're offering a new one at what appears to be a very competitive price for that pistol.
I see that Rock Island Rock series is available in 9mm, with the same features, at about $300 less MSRP (haven't been able to dig out street price, for this specific model, yet.)
The owner and gunsmiths at the LGS don't care for the Rock Island, stating that the Springfield will made to tighter tolerances, and be more accurate. We like & trust the LGS, and I suspect that their margins aren't driving their opinion on the two pistols.
So, we're dithering. We're confident that she'd be satisfied with the Springfield, but are always looking to save some dollars. Would she be able to tell the difference between the two when new? 1,000 rounds later? 5,000 rounds?
There's my sordid story. Have at it. What are your opinions?
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