[jeepnut]

Wandered into the neighborhood pawn shop and saw this little RIA 1911 A1 sitting there and it just screamed my name and of course I could not say no to the negotiated price OTD. I like the wood grips and it is very clean and smooth operationally. Like the feel and the overall quality is excellent. Now have to have a range trip. But have Steel Shoot this weekend so will have to wait.

 

[WendyZXZ]

Fine 1911 and the RIA brand is well thought of by many here!

 

[msharley]

Hey Jeep,

Fine SCORE!

Later, Mark

 

[Sprintcar fan]

Jeepnut,
I hope you have as good of luck with your RIA as I have had with mine. It has been nearly flawless. And for under 5 bills. JA

 

[Suprasonic]

I really like a plain, no-frills, G.I. style 1911.

 

[Bob R]

I think you will be pleasantly surprised with the RIA. I started with a 45 as a beater gun and liked it so much I bought a 10mm for everyday carry.

bob

 

[ShooterGranny]

Hubby bought a RIA 9mm 1911 and it is SO nice and such an accurate shooter that he just bought the next smaller version in .45acp. One of my friend's husbands recently bought the identical model that the OP posted and is very happy with it. He felt the wood grips were too fat for his hands, so found a set of carved wood grips with Celtic cross on them and they were "perfect."

 

[nmshieldshooter]

Good luck with your new toy

 

[Diabloman]

Good Snag...Amigo! Good Shoot'n...! 🇺🇲 🇺🇲 🤠

 

[jeepnut]

I really like a plain, no-frills, G.I. style 1911.

I think so, I got my RIA 10mm first and now adding a 1911 A1. Guess doesn't matter which order as long as it works.Thanks.

 

[bonedaddy]

Nicely done!! I would have jumped on that one also if a good deal. Enjoy.

 

[Hawg]

I bought a RIA tactical in 2011 and couldn't be happier. I didn't like the mag or the grips so I changed those but other than that all I've done is paint the sights and shoot it.

 

[Macdadx5]

I bought a RIA tactical in 2011 and couldn't be happier. I didn't like the mag or the grips so I changed those but other than that all I've done is paint the sights and shoot it.

I have a CS (officers). It went through recoil springs fairly quickly but my understanding is that is common with any officer length gun and round wire recoil springs. I installed a guide rod kit with flat wire spring from Evolution Gun Works and it is 100% reliable and don't have to replace springs every 1000 rounds. What did you paint your sights with? I used fluorescent orange Testers model paint! I love my Rock Island.

 

[Curt360]

Congrats on a nice score. RIA is a quality firearm, you're gonna like it. I also have a RIA FS tactical 1911 and it has been great to shoot. My only 1911 as a matter of fact, but I would put it up against all the other brands for function, durability and accuracy.

 

[jeepnut]

I have a CS (officers). It went through recoil springs fairly quickly but my understanding is that is common with any officer length gun and round wire recoil springs. I installed a guide rod kit with flat wire spring from Evolution Gun Works and it is 100% reliable and don't have to replace springs every 1000 rounds. What did you paint your sights with? I used fluorescent orange Testers model paint! I love my Rock Island.

Haven't painted yet as want to shoot first. I have been doing mostly point and shoot for 10 yards or less.

 

[paulwv]

Nice!!