Being that I see more wisdom and less mindless loyalty on this forum than most on the net, I wanted to query you gentlemen and ladies regarding 45 acp 1911 choices.
These two makes seem pretty similar in price (STI a bit higher on average) as well as reputation. Does anyone who owns or has shot a version of each have any words of advice?
About the only tangible difference I can't discern is that the RIA is made in phillipines (under guidance of old American GIs) and the STI appears to be made in Texas, a plus for several reasons.
Any thoughts? Thanks. Please don't tell me to go look on 1911forum. I am asking for personal testimonials or hearsay, not research advice.