Poor Man's TRP - Range Update -

[walmart_ar15]

It started as:



plus

$29 bull barrel
$8 reverse plug (collar) updated with FLGR and supported plug
$50 mag well
$22 grip
and left over parts from the tool box

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10rds from 25ft ~ 1.5"



And with el-cheapo parts!!! Man, 1911 are just inherently accurate.

But I got to do something with the RIA tac beaver tail, it does not ride as high as Wilson, Caspian and not as comfortable.

[zod]

Very nice. Considering a full rail TRP goes for over $1500 here on the boards, that's a good budget alternative.

[NorCal Einstein]

If the slide and the frame were matching color, I wouldn't have known any better at first glance!

[Freagan]

The RIA full rail is available now? How much are they going for?

[walmart_ar15]

The RIA full rail is available now? How much are they going for?

SSE purchase

$599 retail + tax + DROS + 400 miles and 5 hrs of SoCal traffic

[chim-chim7]

Does it shoot as accurate and precise as a TRP?

[wang949]

what kind of grips are those?

[Cyc Wid It]

Does it shoot as accurate and precise as a TRP?

No... slide to frame fit + barrel etc.

[louscamaro91]

I liked the original sights better.
That is one thing I wish the Operator had different.

[walmart_ar15]

Does it shoot as accurate and precise as a TRP?

Why, YES. Guarantee to hit the barn at 10ft!!


As with most things, you pretty much get what you pay for. Sure I tigten up the slide and frame fit, polished the internals and adjusted the spring for a clean 5# release, made sure proper barrel slide lock up, checked and adjusted the timing, and put in a tighter link, but there is just not much one can do with a $29 drop-in barrel sitting in an used Brazilian GI slide. And to think a $29 drop-in barrel will shoot as well as barrel custom fitted at 10+ times its value is probably not realistic. And I don't work in SA custom shop.

As for the base RIA Tact 2011, I honestly has no clue. It uses the std barrel bushing system. But overall very good tight fit with smooth actions out of the box. Gave the impression of a hand fitted, custom job. Either way, both will out shoot me.

I was bored so I decided to celebrate the 1911 centennial. I bought the two RIA one GI and Tact 2011 to be my tinkering toys. Not really a 1911 guy, but they are more acceptable to DIY projects than say HK.



The grip is the ERGO XT. It uses the same grip screws but has a thinner profile than std grip.

[Freagan]

Well I know what's next on my list!

I wonder if I could find one of these in TX or AR...I will have to go look around

[hkfooey]

Thanks for sharing.

I bought the RIA tac for the same reason - some platform to play with - if I screw up, I won't cry over it.

[billybob_jcv]

RIA really needs to tone down the huge white wall lettering. It makes it look like an airsoft gun pretending to be a real gun.

[Matt P]

Good for you Walmart. Creative and I loved the very honest assessment of your shooting abilities.
I would suggest you have an above average ability to smith that series.
I love the custom and unique look.

[hybridatsun350]

Which magwell did you use? I've been looking around for the best one to use on my Tactical 2011, and yours looks like it fits perfect.

RIA really needs to tone down the huge white wall lettering. It makes it look like an airsoft gun pretending to be a real gun.

It's laser-etched, but I totally agree. I'm already trying to figure out how to get rid of it when I finally get mine!