Poor Man's TRP - Range Update -

[walmart_ar15]

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.

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!

Frankly, the magwell fit is adequate... There is a gap of (0.16 mm or 0.006 in for the GI and gap of 0.06 mm or 0.002 in for the TAC) between the magwell and the frame. The square XT grip is a bit longer that helps to hide the gap. With a little effort, one can probably fit the magwell flush. It does not bother me much so didn't spend the time on it. As for drop-in fit for the main spring housing, no complains.

Magwell is made by EGW, one of their two piece S&A style well. I like the S&A style for its low profile, stream line look.

Laser-etch on the GI is hardly noticeable, but shines like a neon light on the Tac2011. RIA probably wants some free ad time on the range.

PS the main spring housing on the Tac2011 is polymer. It just begs to be replaced.

[LovingTheYear1911]

I liked the RIA better. There is nothing wrong with those pistols. In my opinion, just as accurate and reliable as other 1911's.

But then again, we all have opinions, right?

[hybridatsun350]

Frankly, the magwell fit is adequate... There is a gap of (0.16 mm or 0.006 in for the GI and gap of 0.06 mm or 0.002 in for the TAC) between the magwell and the frame. The square XT grip is a bit longer that helps to hide the gap. With a little effort, one can probably fit the magwell flush. It does not bother me much so didn't spend the time on it. As for drop-in fit for the main spring housing, no complains.

Magwell is made by EGW, one of their two piece S&A style well. I like the S&A style for its low profile, stream line look.

Laser-etch on the GI is hardly noticeable, but shines like a neon light on the Tac2011. RIA probably wants some free ad time on the range.

PS the main spring housing on the Tac2011 is polymer. It just begs to be replaced.

Good info! I had no idea the mainspring housing was polymer. That's going to be the first thing I change! Well, right along with the FLGR...

[MrExel17]

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.

I agree

[skyscraper]

Harrison Design makes fixed sights specifically for your TRP.

(not my gun or pic)

Do you know if those sights can be installed by a regular joe, or do they require gunsmithing?

[The DRis]

Nice job on the conversion, however..

This:

Is not even close to this:

;-)

[zfields]

Do you know if those sights can be installed by a regular joe, or do they require gunsmithing?

They most deffinately require gunsmithing.

[skyscraper]

They most deffinately require gunsmithing.

Ok thanks

[jeffrice6]

Do you know if those sights can be installed by a regular joe, or do they require gunsmithing?

They most deffinately require gunsmithing.

Why do you say that?
Not arguing with you, but the Harrison's were made for the Bomar/TRP cut. I don't doubt there may be minor fitting, but I think most any "regular joe" can handle the task.

http://shop.harrisoncustom.com/products/153-hd-006-extreme-service-rear-sight.aspx

[chim-chim7]

My TRP has a Novak cut.

[zfields]

Why do you say that?
Not arguing with you, but the Harrison's were made for the Bomar/TRP cut. I don't doubt there may be minor fitting, but I think most any "regular joe" can handle the task.

http://shop.harrisoncustom.com/produ...ear-sight.aspx

Was refering to fit a GI slide

[zfields]

Which TRP with Bomar sights has a GI slide?

this thread is about a slide that started without Bomar cuts. Thats what I was talkingabout.

Not about fitting an actuall TRP.

[RippSpeed]

I dont get why people think RIA is junk ??? I look @ it as a good starting point for a project.

I would love to buy a RIA Tactical or their 1911A2 and use the frame and build it from there ... I priced everything, by the time I'm finished with one it'll be cheaper than buying a TRP or an STI Tactical pistol thru a SSC ...

Especially RIA 1911A2 which is on the roster and it shares the same frame as the Tangfolio, Caspian, and ParaOrdance frame ... Matter of fact they use the same mags, Para or Caspian mags will work on RIA 1911A2

[Cyc Wid It]

I dont get why people think RIA is junk ??? I look @ it as a good starting point for a project.

I would love to buy a RIA Tactical or their 1911A2 and use the frame and build it from there ... I priced everything, by the time I'm finished with one it'll be cheaper than buying a TRP or an STI Tactical pistol thru a SSC ...

It's not junk but you get what you pay for. By the time you're done, it still won't be worth as much as either of those guns you listed, even if you replace everything except for the frame and slide.

[RippSpeed]

It's not junk but you get what you pay for. By the time you're done, it still won't be worth as much as either of those guns you listed, even if you replace everything except for the frame and slide.

So your saying a TRP from the factory is better than a custom pistol ??? TRP's sell for $1700 + Tax, you can build a RIA frame from the ground up for alittle less than that ...

Like I said for $500 bucks I would buy one just for the frame... Which here in California you cant even touch a STI frame for $500 bucks, everyone and their momas want at least $950 ...