My ria 1911

[Red9]

Got this on sale at SW a rock island 1911a.
The only bad I can say is the sights suck. But so far 300 rounds later and it runs great. No issues at all. All went bang. Most hit where I aimed. Most because it was windy as heck.
So if you want a budget 1911 get a ria. Hard to beat for the buck.

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[morrcarr67]

Got this on sale at SW a rock island 1911a.
The only bad I can say is the sights suck. But so far 300 rounds later and it runs great. No issues at all. All went bang. Most hit where I aimed. Most because it was windy as heck.
So if you want a budget 1911 get a ria. Hard to beat for the buck.

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But yeah, it's well known that GI sights suck.

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[Red9]

But yeah, it's well known that GI sights suck.

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Never meant to be a target vs battle pistol?
I knew that buying the ria. Still, I find it's pretty fun to shoot. Haven't shot paper yet just a 8 inch plate.

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[Garbcollector]

Never owned a ria but I've heard good things about them

[FeuerFrei]

Good grab OP!

I have an old 5" Tactical model 45 acp. It's a grinder and accurate to boot.

Great value for anyone wanting to try a 1911 clone. I was a 1911 snob, but after getting my hands on one with low expectations I was surprised as hell.

[plumbum]

I just picked up a GI 1911 A1 - for an all steel, full size, service style pistol in a proven cartridge, can't be beat! Got mine for $399, and I had some points and a little gift card to use. Very clean and well finished, nice trigger too.

[sghart]

I too was a 1911 snob at one time. But I saw a Rock Island 45 that was so cheap I couldn't say no. I liked it so much that I bought a second one chambered in 38 Super. Then I found a 9mm barrel for it. Excellent guns.

I wish the 10mm version was on the approved list!

[Red9]

I too was a 1911 snob at one time. But I saw a Rock Island 45 that was so cheap I couldn't say no. I liked it so much that I bought a second one chambered in 38 Super. Then I found a 9mm barrel for it. Excellent guns.

I wish the 10mm version was on the approved list!

I've been thinking about the slide kit. But at 450 or so, I'm on the fence.

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[tdp113530]

Good grab OP!

I have an old 5" Tactical model 45 acp. It's a grinder and accurate to boot.

Great value for anyone wanting to try a 1911 clone. I was a 1911 snob, but after getting my hands on one with low expectations I was surprised as hell.

Same here. Replaced the sights and it has been good to go. Best $415.00 I ever spent.

[Tom-ADC]

Good grab OP!

I have an old 5" Tactical model 45 acp. It's a grinder and accurate to boot.

Great value for anyone wanting to try a 1911 clone. I was a 1911 snob, but after getting my hands on one with low expectations I was surprised as hell.

Mine is old enough has a banner slide but they just run great out of the box, have their compact also.

[TomReloaded]

You can buy new slides with Novak sights on ebay for 125-150. They drop right on with no fitting.

Rock makes better 1911's than a lot of brands... They're just a little ugly in the finish.

[saudadeii]

Mine is a "Tactical" from 2013 with the big billboard (still on roster back then). Maybe not the prettiest gal at the party but she sure can dance.

I thought about a newer RIA slide, perhaps ceracote, even just blasting it. Decide no as she has a certain charm on her own. Besides, no one at the range asks to shoot it.

[hambam105]

When I had $200 to spend on purchasing another 1911 I could have bought a RIA, sure. I am glad now
that I waited and saved up an additional two hundred and pulled the trigger on SA instead.

[SigSauerP226]

Is it fairly easy to upgrade the sights and triggers on the GI models? That’d be about all I could see wanting. Also, 4-6lb trigger seems a little heavy, is that fairly standard for SA 1911s?

[Karch]