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RIA 1911's now days ?


tercel89

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I had a Rock Island Armory 1911 GI model a few years ago . It ran good. How are the newer ones running ? Still good or what ? I am specifically asking about the full size GI model in 45acp . I would ask over at 1911 forum but they get a little picky if a gun cost less than $1,000 LOL . Thanks for any information.

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I've got two RIA's, but both are 9mm's.  One is a Rock ULTRA 5", the other is the Officer size CS.  I've got 5K rounds thru the 5" and 2K thru the CS (bought used) without a bobble.  I agree the finish could be a bit better, but mine are reliable.

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I forgot to say what you're finding out...the RIA products have been a hidden little gem for a long time. People are starting to find this. Probably will increase the prices on them. lol I sure hope not. I'd like one the Commander size models in 9mm.

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I had the GI model in 45 and it ran great except one time the sear spring messed up and it would fire double taps with one push of the trigger. Scared the heck outta me the first time. I put in a new set of standard springs by Wolf and it ran great afterwards. So I was kinda wanting one again. Something not too expensive to mess with as I have decided to hold off on the Ruger Security 9 for a little and see what, if any,  bugs crop up on them.

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Just go get one.  Other’s experiences and even your own with possibly an older one really aren’t that relevant.  My experience has been excellent to the point that others have asked if I’m going to bring it out to the range.

I will say that now they’ve gotten rid of the billboard on the side they look exactly like a 1911 should.  

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