My RIA's, new gun porn!

rondog · 09-19-2007, 03:27 PM

Here's a couple shots of my Rock Island .45's. I just picked up the Compact model last night, haven't shot it yet. The hammer and beavertail are perks, they're not supposed to be on this model from what I've heard, but RIA mistakenly made some like this and shipped them to Sarco, and I got one!

BattleRifleG3 · 09-19-2007, 05:51 PM

I just picked up my first 1911 today, it too is an RIA. It's a bone stock standard full size, so it has the features of your upper one with the grips of the lower one.

cubbieman · 09-19-2007, 07:51 PM

the more i see of the 1911 the more i want one. or 5, i wish you didn't have to be 21 for handguns

rondog · 09-19-2007, 10:30 PM

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Originally Posted by BattleRifleG3

I just picked up my first 1911 today, it too is an RIA. It's a bone stock standard full size, so it has the features of your upper one with the grips of the lower one.

Yep, mine had the same grips too. The ones pictured are Crimson Trace Laser Grips. You're gonna love it, but watch the hammer...it'll bite the web of your hand when the slide cycles.

Tex in Maine · 09-19-2007, 11:01 PM

very nice guns rondog, i perticuraly like the compact. looks like it would make a great CCW gun..

Beer Forever · 09-20-2007, 06:05 PM

I have been curious about the RIA, the only thing keeping me from buying one is that fact that you shouldn't shoot +P out of them.

rondog · 09-20-2007, 06:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Beer Forever

I have been curious about the RIA, the only thing keeping me from buying one is that fact that you shouldn't shoot +P out of them.

Who said that? They're not alloy frames, they're cast steel. Should be able to handle +P's just fine.

Beer Forever · 09-20-2007, 07:12 PM

That's what a several gun store owners have told me and these people know their stuff. I wont doubt that you can, but I am not sure I would feed a steady diet of it like I do with my Springfield. Just a thought

FutureMarine9 · 09-20-2007, 07:44 PM

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Originally Posted by cubbieman

the more i see of the 1911 the more i want one. or 5, i wish you didn't have to be 21 for handguns

same here

just_a_car · 09-20-2007, 08:05 PM

I would imagine adding a stronger aftermarket barrel and a stronger recoil spring (perhaps a stronger recoil rod, also) would alleviate any issues of firing hotter loads. Even if they weren't designed for them.

rondog · 09-22-2007, 12:49 AM

One range report - coming up!

Took The Pup to a range today to see if she'd go BANG. Ran about 1-1/2 boxes of Aguilar 230 gr. FMJ through it, this is the very first 8 rounds I fired through it, at 7 yards. I think it's pretty good for me, considering my lack of target shooting experience

and my trifocals.

Most of you guys are shooters, I'm basically just a plinker......

Bought a box of 230 gr. Win. Ranger SXT's today for carry ammo, so I ran a stick of those through right before I left the range, just to make sure it would eat them. Again, 7 yds. They're a little more scattered, but that might be me too. At least they're all in the black.

Overall, I really like The Pup. Very nice to shoot and comfortable to carry. Damn nice gun for ~$380! Need to buy some more ammo......

odf 1bn · 09-22-2007, 08:16 PM

just like i like my pistols cocked and ready to rock

.22guy · 09-22-2007, 09:51 PM

Nice looking pistols you got there. How much did those run you?

rondog · 09-23-2007, 12:11 AM

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Originally Posted by .22guy

Nice looking pistols you got there. How much did those run you?

Each was roughly $380. The GI was $379.99 at a Farm store, not sure of the total with tax. I knew nothing about 1911's when I bought it, other than the familiar profile and history. At that price I knew I'd better get one though.

The Pup came from Sarco, at $340, plus shipping and FFL transfer fee brought it to just a shade under $380. Sarco has the GI's for $329.

.22guy · 09-23-2007, 12:42 AM

That sounds like a pretty good deal. Maybe I should get one one of these days to keep my springfield company.

rondog · 09-23-2007, 12:55 AM

I wouldn't wait too long....I can forsee these guns going up in price soon, they're getting a lot of positive press on the 'net. I have two, I'm set.

Zen900 · 09-23-2007, 01:06 AM

Are RIAs made by Armscor?

BattleRifleG3 · 09-23-2007, 08:49 AM

Yes.

09-19-2007, 03:27 PM	#1
rondog Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Parker, CO Posts: 1,362	My RIA's, new gun porn! Here's a couple shots of my Rock Island .45's. I just picked up the Compact model last night, haven't shot it yet. The hammer and beavertail are perks, they're not supposed to be on this model from what I've heard, but RIA mistakenly made some like this and shipped them to Sarco, and I got one!

09-19-2007, 05:51 PM	#2
BattleRifleG3 Super Moderator Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Western PA Posts: 11,402 Images: 13	I just picked up my first 1911 today, it too is an RIA. It's a bone stock standard full size, so it has the features of your upper one with the grips of the lower one. __________________ Trust is earned, not... GIVEN away. - Worf

09-19-2007, 11:01 PM	#5
Tex in Maine Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Norway, Maine Posts: 235	very nice guns rondog, i perticuraly like the compact. looks like it would make a great CCW gun.. __________________ Man's Prayer: Oh Lord I'm a man, but I can change... if I have to...I guess.

09-20-2007, 06:05 PM	#6
Beer Forever Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Tucson, AZ Posts: 2,714	I have been curious about the RIA, the only thing keeping me from buying one is that fact that you shouldn't shoot +P out of them. __________________ Paramedic sks forever

09-20-2007, 07:12 PM	#8
Beer Forever Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Tucson, AZ Posts: 2,714	That's what a several gun store owners have told me and these people know their stuff. I wont doubt that you can, but I am not sure I would feed a steady diet of it like I do with my Springfield. Just a thought __________________ Paramedic sks forever

09-19-2007, 07:51 PM	#3
cubbieman Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Alaska Posts: 1,481	the more i see of the 1911 the more i want one. or 5, i wish you didn't have to be 21 for handguns

09-20-2007, 08:05 PM	#10
just_a_car Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Edmonds, WA Posts: 3,530	I would imagine adding a stronger aftermarket barrel and a stronger recoil spring (perhaps a stronger recoil rod, also) would alleviate any issues of firing hotter loads. Even if they weren't designed for them. __________________

09-22-2007, 12:49 AM	#11
rondog Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Parker, CO Posts: 1,362	One range report - coming up! Took The Pup to a range today to see if she'd go BANG. Ran about 1-1/2 boxes of Aguilar 230 gr. FMJ through it, this is the very first 8 rounds I fired through it, at 7 yards. I think it's pretty good for me, considering my lack of target shooting experience and my trifocals. Most of you guys are *shooters, I'm basically just a plinker...... Bought a box of 230 gr. Win. Ranger SXT's today for carry ammo, so I ran a stick of those through right before I left the range, just to make sure it would eat them. Again, 7 yds. They're a little more scattered, but that might be me too. At least they're all in the black. Overall, I really like The Pup. Very nice to shoot and comfortable to carry. Damn nice gun for ~$380! Need to buy some more ammo...... Last edited by rondog; 09-22-2007 at 01:34 AM.*

09-22-2007, 08:16 PM	#12
odf 1bn Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: central ohio Posts: 87	just like i like my pistols cocked and ready to rock

09-22-2007, 09:51 PM	#13
.22guy Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 4,165	Nice looking pistols you got there. How much did those run you? __________________ Guns: they are like baseball cards except they are cool and you can kill things with em. -Billy

09-23-2007, 12:42 AM	#15
.22guy Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 4,165	That sounds like a pretty good deal. Maybe I should get one one of these days to keep my springfield company. __________________ Guns: they are like baseball cards except they are cool and you can kill things with em. -Billy

09-23-2007, 12:55 AM	#16
rondog Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Parker, CO Posts: 1,362	I wouldn't wait too long....I can forsee these guns going up in price soon, they're getting a lot of positive press on the 'net. I have two, I'm set.

09-23-2007, 01:06 AM	#17
Zen900 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 705	Are RIAs made by Armscor?

09-23-2007, 08:49 AM	#18
BattleRifleG3 Super Moderator Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Western PA Posts: 11,402 Images: 13	Yes. __________________ Trust is earned, not... GIVEN away. - Worf