1911 guys - RIA 1911/A1 5" barrel any good?

[orangeusa]

What mag capacity is a 9mm 1911? I would assume they can do 10 rounds..

[Cokebottle]

48 rounds to the back wall at OC Indoor, patterning was two to the chest, one to the head, so POI was constantly changing.

Ya... RIA does just fine.

[Cokebottle]

What mag capacity is a 9mm 1911? I would assume they can do 10 rounds..

Chip and Wilson make some 10s, but I've always heard that reliability is spotty on anything over 8.

[Sapperforward]

Since you are on a 30 hold, wait a week and see if you can snag a deal next week.

That's not a bad idea. But the only places I can take advantage of a black Friday deal will be at an LGS that allows layaway so I can hold off on starting DROS right away. As far as I know RCGE is the only one in my area.

[ojisan]

Get the Tactical or any model that has the extended beavertail (and typically a rounded hammer spur goes with it).
It is a must have item to avoid hammer bite.

[Hyperion]

Just put the tactical 5" in jail yesterday. RKguns.com had them on sale for $380 delivered 2 weeks ago. The new production comes with wood and plastic grips. Can't wait to break it out of jail.

[Revhendo]

Chip and Wilson make some 10s, but I've always heard that reliability is spotty on anything over 8.

Standard capacity on the 9mm full size is 9 rounds. The mag that came with the wife's gun wouldn't lock the slide back. I've picked up 6 or so Mec Gar mags and they've run fine.

[Rhyme_merchant]

Yes they are g2g. Buy one and shoot it!

[Metal Fiend]

That's not a bad idea. But the only places I can take advantage of a black Friday deal will be at an LGS that allows layaway so I can hold off on starting DROS right away. As far as I know RCGE is the only one in my area.

M&J Guns in Midtown also does layaway

[spb_la]

I understand the advantages the Tactical model offers, but have always been attracted to the classic GI look. I found the GI model to be accurate enough with regular sights, and hammer bite is not an issue for me, so it worked fine.

Either way - can no go wrong with Rock.

[brian5271]

Get the Tactical or any model that has the extended beavertail (and typically a rounded hammer spur goes with it).
It is a must have item to avoid hammer bite.

This! Well worth the extra $100 for the beavertail and the sights.

One thing about the RIA; I believe it has a cast frame. That is not big deal unless you plan to throw a bunch of money at it to customize it a lot. If you were to do that forged frames are a better option.

A seriouse warning about buying your first 1911; They tend to multiply as if by magic. Seems like everytime I have a few bucks saved up it magicaly disapears from my bank and reapears in my gun safe as a new 1911! I keep telling my wife wife that I have no idea how it happens.

[Revhendo]

This! Well worth the extra $100 for the beavertail and the sights.

One thing about the RIA; I believe it has a cast frame. That is not big deal unless you plan to throw a bunch of money at it to customize it a lot. If you were to do that forged frames are a better option.

A seriouse warning about buying your first 1911; They tend to multiply as if by magic. Seems like everytime I have a few bucks saved up it magicaly disapears from my bank and reapears in my gun safe as a new 1911! I keep telling my wife wife that I have no idea how it happens.

They're like rabbits. Ya gotta keep them separated.

[MA5177]

For sure get some wilson, tripp or chip mags. The factory RIA mags suck.

I like 7 round mags, I seem to never have a problem with them

[Sapperforward]

I went down and took a look at them today. On advice of others I'm holding out until Black Friday sales just to be sure I don't miss a deal. Can't wait to get the ball rolling. Definitely going for the tactical.

[trigger945]

Do they have a deal on the Match version? It has adjustable rear and F/O front...