[draftingmonkey]

Just getting ready to head out the door and pick her up. Will be posting photos in a couple hours....getting stoked!!!

[PSLMAN]

Have two and love them both. Congrats!

[docmaghee]

I have one and no complaints....Congrats....

[Ron Eagle Elk]

If yours is anything like mine, your in for a memorable experience. Great guns at a reasonable price.

[draftingmonkey]

Well here she is. Not flashy and shiny. No bling. No fancy grips. Not trying to be something she isn't. Maybe not the prettiest 1911 on the block, but she's dependable. The kind of 1911 from next door. A 1911 any GI would be proud to have at his side. The kind of 1911 you can take home to meet Mom. I think tomorrow will be 1911 day at the range.

[neophyte]

draftingmonkey: Sir, very good you done good
Followup with your range reports

[PSLMAN]

Good choice. There is an understated elegance about the GI model that I find attractive. Let us know how she shoots.

[billy]

Quote:       Originally Posted by PSLMAN

Good choice. There is an understated elegance about the GI model that I find attractive. Let us know how she shoots.

yeah i agree.
like a good buck knife or a vintage jeep.
they have an attraction for me.

[JetGirl]

I see they've changed the rollmark...and made it contrast against the slide a bit more.

[rondog]

Quote:       Originally Posted by JetGirl

I see they've changed the rollmark...and made it contrast against the slide a bit more.

I was gonna say.....I have four and none of 'em have a rollmark like that one.

[Magius]

Nice gun, DM. My wife has the same model.
RIA changed their logo about a year ago, but I think I prefer the old one. However, I like the way they improved the rollmark contrast.

[draftingmonkey]

Quote:       Originally Posted by Magius

Nice gun, DM. My wife has the same model. RIA changed their logo about a year ago, but I think I prefer the old one. However, I like the way they improved the rollmark contrast.

I like the contrast also.

[mossy500camo]

Quote:       Originally Posted by draftingmonkey

Well here she is. Not flashy and shiny. No bling. No fancy grips. Not trying to be something she isn't. Maybe not the prettiest 1911 on the block, but she's dependable. The kind of 1911 from next door. A 1911 any GI would be proud to have at his side. The kind of 1911 you can take home to meet Mom. I think tomorrow will be 1911 day at the range.

My I recommend replacing the grips with Houge Rubber Grips. You won't regret it.

[mossy500camo]

Here is a pic of my RIA 1911 GI with Houge Rubber grips.

[neophyte]

mossy500camo: Sir, grips look nice Range evaluation report when you can

[mossy500camo]

Quote:       Originally Posted by neophyte

mossy500camo: Sir, grips look nice Range evaluation report when you can

Well to tell the truth they did'nt help with accuracy or anything. But They do feel 100% better in my hands than the originals. Feels better, more comfortable, nice looking.

[rebel727]

They changed the roll mark between August and September. Mine was test fired in Aug and has the old mark, which I much prefer BTW. Now you need to get a decent set of grips and a decent mag or five.

[waterdog]

Congrats!

[mossy500camo]

Quote:       Originally Posted by rebel727

They changed the roll mark between August and September. Mine was test fired in Aug and has the old mark, which I much prefer BTW. Now you need to get a decent set of grips and a decent mag or five.

I here there are a couple different Magazine styles, feed lips, followers etc. What magazines do you recommend or prefer?

[JetGirl]

Quote:       Originally Posted by mossy500camo

What magazines do you recommend or prefer?

Wilson Combat! (47D)