RIA 1911 ??????

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powerstrokin06

Discussion Starter · Apr 20, 2010

I would like to know how many of ya own a Rock Island Amory 1911?? I have thought about buying one for possible carry and more for the fun of a low budget 1911 shooter...I have read great things bout this lil jewel but would like to know if anyone believes enough in them to use as a carry piece also?? My other option is an XDM9/40 but I already own a full size XD45TAC so I would like a lil 1911 and cant spend the savings on a nice SA TRP right now.....Thanks

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slabsides45

· #6 · Apr 21, 2010

My RIA Tactical:

Been uber reliable. I've sold a few others, but the RIA is still here.

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slabsides45

· #8 · Apr 22, 2010

Note the "Homegrown" job on the ambi safety? I was in such a rush to get the lasergrips installed that I couldn't stand it, and really don't prefer ambi safeties. So, I used some Dremel-Fu on it, and wala, instantly worked. Been planning to get it to the 'smith to get a right handed (left side) safety put on it, but just can't seem to let it go.

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slabsides45

· #18 · Apr 23, 2010

bubbat said:
slabsides45 said:

Note the "Homegrown" job on the ambi safety? I was in such a rush to get the lasergrips installed that I couldn't stand it, and really don't prefer ambi safeties. So, I used some Dremel-Fu on it, and wala, instantly worked. Been planning to get it to the 'smith to get a right handed (left side) safety put on it, but just can't seem to let it go.

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Why get a 'smith to do it? If I can do it, you can do it. Just need a small flat file, Brownells has how-to article on doing it. Everybody needs to learn how to do a little 'smithing cause if the SHF there aren't gonna be no gunsmiths in the boonies.

http://www.brownells.com/.aspx/lid=12542/GunTechdetail/Building_A_1911___Part_VI

Agreed, bubbat-but when the :shtf: my simple plan is to procure ammo and firearms from the remains of the interlopers, thus constantly restocking my supplies.... :blink: :blink:

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slabsides45

· #28 · Apr 24, 2010

Yeah, his is a "Pimped out" version of the Sig 1911, though. They started out a little rough in the 1911's, from what I've read, but word is that once they got that settled, the new Sig 1911's run like a sewing machine, virtually no issues. No idea if it's true.

Here's a better representation of their "stock" stuff:

http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewItem.aspx?Item=166227786

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