RIA 1911 GI deal

[spb_la]

I am seriously running out of excuses for not getting one.

http://www.classicfirearms.com/rock-island-armory-45-gi-model8rdw-woodgrips

With free shipping to boot.

[saudadeii]

Not bad.

$409 at Turners but with free shipping you'll still save a bit.

[Gutz]

Do it...

[spb_la]

Do it...

Did it
Came to $430 OTD (329.99 + Transfer + CA tax). Beats Turner by about $50.

[highintel]

The Tactical is $349 free shipping at budsgunshop right now.

http://www.budsgunshop.com/catalog/product_info.php/products_id/411539799/Rock+Island+Armory+1911+Tactical+45+ACP+5%22+Parkerized

[SunsetIE]

The Tactical is $349 free shipping at budsgunshop right now.

http://www.budsgunshop.com/catalog/p...%22+Parkerized

and why couldnt i have seen this 3 months ago when i payed 419.98 for my GI at turners

[morrcarr67]

Did it
Came to $430 OTD (329.99 + Transfer + CA tax). Beats Turner by about $50.

Sorry I didn't see your post earlier.

There's a table top in Anaheim that does transfers for $25 + $25 DROS and tax. Would have been <$408 OTD.

[highintel]

More info on this FFL please

[spb_la]

The Tactical is $349 free shipping at budsgunshop right now.

http://www.budsgunshop.com/catalog/p...%22+Parkerized

I saw that one too, but really wanted one in a classical GI look. Maybe will get one with beaver tail, better sights and skeletonized trigger/hammer down the road. But yes, it is a great deal

[spb_la]

Sorry I didn't see your post earlier.

There's a table top in Anaheim that does transfers for $25 + $25 DROS and tax. Would have been <$408 OTD.

Awesome deal on the transfer. Unfortunately, I would have to spend about $40 in gas money for two trips to Anaheim from Woodland Hills. Wish I had someone like that in my area - I would be buying more

[neomedic]

I generally hear good experiences with the Rock Island A1 Tactical. Does that hold true for those that have one???

Thanks.

[morrcarr67]

More info on this FFL please

http://www.pacificcoastfirearms.com/Home.html

You got me with: Please

[morrcarr67]

Awesome deal on the transfer. Unfortunately, I would have to spend about $40 in gas money for two trips to Anaheim from Woodland Hills. Wish I had someone like that in my area - I would be buying more

Maybe it's a good thing you're too far way.

[spb_la]

Maybe it's a good thing you're too far way.

I know...

[land locked]

I generally hear good experiences with the Rock Island A1 Tactical. Does that hold true for those that have one???

Thanks.

I have the Tactical. Mine had the older laser etched logo on the left side of the slide but came with rubber grips. It was manufactured this year. I foolishly thought of selling it recently to chase other wants. I decided to keep it.

Before my range session I completely detailed stripped the slide and frame and removed the factory shipping grease and oiled where it needed to be with Rem Oil. I ditched the full length guide rod and factory springs. I replaced with an Ed Brown GI plug and guide rod and Wolff 18 1/2 lb recoil spring with the extra power firing pin spring.

Put 100 rounds through it on the first range session with the supplied magazine. Zero problems, accurate at 15 yards, one big hole at the center of the the target. Very smooth operating sub $500 1911 and I felt it was a good investment.

The only thing I would change is the front sight, either paint it or put on a night sight.