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General Topics => General Discussion => Topic started by: mic808 on May 16, 2015, 12:58:45 PM
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Hello fellow 2Ahawaii. finally bought today my 1st 1911 by Rock Island Armory 9mm single stack from OGC Tactical for $399. just wondering what else I can do for it. any suggestion? of course I will buy my holster and mag pouch next.
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Having problems? What will you use it for? Lots of possibilities with a 1911 design. Tighten up the rails, trigger work, checkering on straps etc.
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Let us know how it shoots.
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Having problems? What will you use it for? Lots of possibilities with a 1911 design. Tighten up the rails, trigger work, checkering on straps etc.
hey ren
i'm not a 1911 guy
what does "tighten up the rails" involve?
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well I just bought hrs ago. so I will get it in 2 weeks. and yeah I'll u know how it shoot..since I haven't own a 1911 before
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Hello fellow 2Ahawaii. finally bought today my 1st 1911 by Rock Island Armory 9mm single stack from OGC Tactical for $399. just wondering what else I can do for it. any suggestion? of course I will buy my holster and mag pouch next.
Which model did you get?
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Sorry meant tighten the slide.
http://www.shotgunnews.com/guns/handguns/1911s/the-1911-tightening-the-slide/ (http://www.shotgunnews.com/guns/handguns/1911s/the-1911-tightening-the-slide/)
Improving the fit between the slide and the frame rails. One way to improve accuracy. Another is to tighten up the barrel bushing, barrel lockup etc. Each process improves accuracy. Of course if you want a combat gun there is some sacrifice.
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I'm not 100% but on the paper invoice is 1911 RIA A1 SSFO
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thanks for the info ren. I will probably ask more info once I get my gun
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I'm not 100% but on the paper invoice is 1911 RIA A1 SSFO
Could that abbreviation stand for:
SS = Stainless Steel
FO = Fiber Optic Sights
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Is it shiny?
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ah maybe. it comes with adjustable rear and fiber optic front sight and Adam from OGC said it comes with 3 single stack mag
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it looks like this
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it looks like this
Okay, then SS is likely "Single Stack", not "Stainless Steel" :)
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Looks pretty shootable as is.
If the trigger is decent, then leave it alone.
Most times it needs a trigger job tho....
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I've got two RIA 1911s. The first, I put an extended beavertail safety on it because I use it for a class gun, and hammer bite is an awful treat for a new shooter. The wood grips were so nice that I replaced them with rubber Pachmayr grips, so that students wouldn't scratch up my nice wood. If I had bought it primarily for myself, I wouldn't have bothered with either of those mods because the gun shot just fine without!
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1st mod for me on a handgun is usually grips.
mostly for the aesthetics, but could add some function too.
thats a nice price
and nice gun. :thumbsup:
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so that students wouldn't scratch up my nice wood.
you should tell the students not to be so rough on your wood
:worship:
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where do u guys buy your 1911 grip. locally or online. can you please direct me to what website you guys bought it from. Thanks in Advance
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where do u guys buy your 1911 grip. locally or online. can you please direct me to what website you guys bought it from. Thanks in Advance
i bought a set of magpul grip panels from x-ring last time they were on special. my 1991a1 had a big houge wraparound grip that was on it when I bought it. I prefer/like the grip panels better. Most local shops will have some kinda grips for 1911's.
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thanks for the info. dustoff003
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where do u guys buy your 1911 grip. locally or online. can you please direct me to what website you guys bought it from. Thanks in Advance
Man the options are endless... Are you looking for G10 grips or more classic Wood grips.
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I love Ahrends Grips, Wood for the win.
http://www.topgunsupply.com/gun-parts/grips/1911-grips.html (http://www.topgunsupply.com/gun-parts/grips/1911-grips.html)
Oh yeah, order the right grips for your safety, or have a dremel ready to cut it yourself if its an ambi. :P
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got pics of your 1911 with those awesome grip?
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I was watching some video on YouTube on how to fieldstip and now I realized and wonder if that RIA 1911 have a bushing wrench included. I didn't look
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another weird question. does all 1911 variants fit same single stack mag? or Rock Island mag is diff from colt and etc?. thanks
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I was watching some video on YouTube on how to fieldstip and now I realized and wonder if that RIA 1911 have a bushing wrench included. I didn't look
You may not NEED it, I didn't for my Springfield. I could do it with my thumbs but it's easier with the wrench.
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got pics of your 1911 with those awesome grip?
Pretty sure I posted them here but have no idea how to find them:-)
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I FOUND IT!!!
(http://i40.tinypic.com/cnl0g.jpg)
Ed Masaki has changed the sights since this pic.
(http://www.manventureoutpost.com/product_images/wa/main/trijicon-ca128y-1911-novak-cut-hd-night-sight-yellow-719307209756.jpg)
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nice.. that's the grip I like too.
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thank you
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I was watching some video on YouTube on how to fieldstip and now I realized and wonder if that RIA 1911 have a bushing wrench included. I didn't look
I've never used a bushing wrench in my life. I own three 1911s. Two with "real" guide rods, and one with a full-length. The two are so easy do disassemble, I think a bushing wrench would actually slow me down. The one with the full-length guide rod changes things... that one is a little bit painful, but still can be done with just my thumb.
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another weird question. does all 1911 variants fit same single stack mag? or Rock Island mag is diff from colt and etc?. thanks
A 1911 mag is a 1911 mag. That's the joy of a milspec design!
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thanks Tom_G. I will try that when I get it in 2 weeks.
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Re. Bushing wrench...need it if the bushing is a tight fit, as in a match bbl.
Re. Magazines...you got a 9mm. They are different from 45 cal 1911 mags. Aftermarket 9mm mags may or may not function as the 1911 action is slightly big for 9mm. The feed lips gotta be right on unless you only shootin ball ammo.
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thanks OF and good morning all
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Whoops, my bad! I didn't catch that it was a 9mm. Yeah, when you deviate from the milspec design, then all bets are off. It wouldn't surprise me at all if only RIA mags work.
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Whoops, my bad! I didn't catch that it was a 9mm. Yeah, when you deviate from the milspec design, then all bets are off. It wouldn't surprise me at all if only RIA mags work.
I did some looking around the interwebbythingy, and you're right about the 9MM aspect changing the game.
I bought some Wilson Combat ETM mags because they were highly recommended by reviewers. A little expensive, but I received a nice discount and low shipping cost from Midway USA for my birthday. Those are at least as good, if not better than, the Sig mags the 1911 45ACP came with. I went for the ETM base mags because those are almost identical to the Sig base.
I was checking out the same mags in 9MM because of this thread. Reviewer said the follower has a notch that can cause the round to not level out when feeding and jam. Not a problem with the 45 round, but the smaller 9MM sits lower in the notch. That only causes problems with the last round (next to the follower).
Anyway, I thought I'd share that. Moral of the story is: not all 1911 45 mag designs will be equally good in a 1911 9MM.
For a RIA 1911 9MM, the most positive comments are for MEC-GAR brand. Second place looks like Metalform, which they say many Colt 1911 have.
One thing I'd recommend is compare the base on the new mag to the original. It may or may not sit flush with the magwell, or it might extend below the grip more than you want..
Second tip: if you might buy another 1911 9MM, you will want interchangeable mags that work in both. So, if that's a potential future buy, don't load up on mags right away.
Go to the gun store websites, read the customer reviews, and don't trust that the most expensive mag is the one that will be the most reliable in your gun.
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thanks mauidog. I also checked out advance tactical website and they carry specific mag for RIA.
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My RI is a pretty early model A1. There are a few things to check for, though I'm sure their QC has improved over the years.
1. With the gun unloaded, just grip it normally and shake it side to side. If you hear excessive rattling you'll want to get the slide "vised" { tighten up the rails }
2. Consider a trigger job. Mine had 7.5 lb trigger, kind of heavy IMO. Had EM tweak to 4, what he calls a "combat trigger".
3. If it doesn't have it, get a guide rod conversion. They're cheap and it improves accuracy. After you've put some rounds through it you can decide whether you want a heavier spring or not, since you chose "gasp!" 9 "choke!" mm. { 115+115=230 } ;D
Other than that, Welcome to the club!
My RI has been a solid performer for many years, they're a great gun for the price. Also, I put many many rounds through mine before I did any mods, they're good to go right out of the box as a rule.
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thanks edster48. and Thank you everyone for all the info. really appreciated.
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I was watching some video on YouTube on how to fieldstip and now I realized and wonder if that RIA 1911 have a bushing wrench included. I didn't look
All 1911 style pistols come with one - the bottom edge of a mag :)
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http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=dKkloQcBp2M (http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=dKkloQcBp2M)
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$0.02, RIA is a combat 1911, it should be left rough, loose and ready. As long as it shoots ok I wouldn't mess with it much.
If you want a pretty one; lots of choices.
That said, your gun, your money, enjoy as you will.
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gave mine a killer review check it out
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rNngUv6nHGs (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rNngUv6nHGs)
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I did watched it 841gun. great review. thanks
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Finally done my registration.
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another pics
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dang. it was fun field strip. and figure out how to put it back..
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hello everyone, i bought a unfinished grip on ebay for $8. just wondering what is a good color stain to use? any suggestion? thanks
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Let us know how it shoots.
Well finally i tried my 1911 last Saturday. shot at the bench with rolled carpet and this is the result.
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At 25 yards that looks good :thumbsup:
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yeah. i also asked 1 guy out there with his 1911 RIA, he tried it and he said dont mess with it anymore since the factory trigger is light and smooth.
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where do u guys buy your 1911 grip. locally or online. can you please direct me to what website you guys bought it from. Thanks in Advance
Find yourself a pair of vzgrips. They feel great, even when wet. Also, the stock trigger on the ria tends to be about 5 lbs and a bit gritty so a trigger job would shrink your groups a lot if that's what you're looking to do.
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thanks for info pudgster, but my mag pouch, base pad and holster took priority over the grip for now. i also polished my feed ramp as most people do on youtube so i can load HP bullet.