RIA 1911

[Jimi Jah]

Turner's often has those on sale for well under $500.

[JWHuey]

I have had one for a few years that I had cerakoted.

https://www.calguns.net/calgunforum/showthread.php?t=1049420

Still a favorite. Super reliable.

[save2Acali]

Are any of their (ria, citadel etc) 9mm models on roster?

[deephouse]

[Sailormilan2]

My old style RIA Tactical, with spare slide and 9mm barrel, and spare 38 Super barrel. I've upgraded it with white dot sights as the black on black was getting a little hard for my eyes to deal with.

[Lead Waster]

Are any of their (ria, citadel etc) 9mm models on roster?

No, there are only two 9mm 1911s on the roster, one by Springfield, one by Kimber.

RIA does have a GI version .38 Super 1911 on the roster though, and you can convert that to 9mm if you want. Requires some stuff (barrel, extractor, magazines), and you get the crappy GI sights though.

[morrcarr67]

No, there are only two 9mm 1911s on the roster, one by Springfield, one by Kimber.

RIA does have a GI version .38 Super 1911 on the roster though, and you can convert that to 9mm if you want. Requires some stuff (barrel, extractor, magazines), and you get the crappy GI sights though.

And, you can change those if you want to.

[Fishslayer]

I have a 2010 RIA Tactical. It was my first 1911. Trigger is easily the equal of several SA I've tried.

I have since acquired a few more "better" 1911s but haven't sold the RIA.

[newbie1234]

Are any of their (ria, citadel etc) 9mm models on roster?

No.

No, there are only two 9mm 1911s on the roster, one by Springfield, one by Kimber.

Correct , they are both SS and have adjustable rear sights (target model).

RIA does have a GI version .38 Super 1911 on the roster though, and you can convert that to 9mm if you want. Requires some stuff (barrel, extractor, magazines), and you get the crappy GI sights though.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PU9dwXRsKUg

[Sailormilan2]

RIA does have a GI version .38 Super 1911 on the roster though, and you can convert that to 9mm if you want. Requires some stuff (barrel, extractor, magazines), and you get the crappy GI sights though.

You won't need an extractor. The difference between the two rims is small enough that a new extractor is not needed. Though, the existing extractor may need some tweaking. 9mm will usually work just fine out of a 38Super magazine.
Starting with a 38Super and converting to 9mm is slightly easier, and a bit cheaper than going the other way.
Even a "drop in" barrel will usually need to have the hood length fitted(not hard to do) and finish reamed(also not hard to do).
One can often find RIA 9mm/38S slides on eBay with the Novak sight cut, which makes it easier to replace the sights. Even going to an adjustable one.

[Spartan301]

RIA 1911

Post some pics OP!

I'm always interested in 1911 pistols, let see it.

Are the RIA 1911s based on a Colt Series '70? Or the Colt Series '80 MKIVs?

[SkyHawk]

Post some pics OP!

I'm always interested in 1911 pistols, let see it.

Are the RIA 1911s based on a Colt Series '70? Or the Colt Series '80 MKIVs?

More like Series 70, no firing pin safety

[saudadeii]

Wait, am I still on Calguns? So much love for the RIA???

I have a tactical like Sailormilan2 above. Had mine since 2013 when it was still on roster. Shoots pretty much everything out of both cheap and pricey mags too.

[thetruecheese]

id buy anothe, sold my first and got a colt. the colt is nicer but i would be very happy to own another rock to play with and get running smooth with some light mods and fitting.

[ZX9ALLDAY]

About to pick up a RIA 1911 A1 MS 4.25in barrel.... any input? getting it for a great price, so hard to say no...