Anybody here have any experience with RIA, particularly their 1911 models? I'm looking to get my first 1911 and wondering if this is a good place to start.

http://njgunforums.com/forum/index.php?/topic/25329-range-review-ria-1911-tactical/

 

Yep.

http://njgunforums.c...-1911-tactical/

 

Yep.

 

Beat me to it.

I probably should've scrolled down a bit before making this topic.

 

How much did you pay for it?

From Dev's review to the reviews I've read online, seems to be a good buy. I will be picking up a RIA tactical 2011 in 2 weeks from tj cause of 30 day rules so hopefully will have more input.

I was looking at ria 1911 before and almost got one. But decided not to get it after reading a lot of mix reviews.

Here is a pic of the Rock Island Armory 1911 that I will have soon. This is my first 1911 and for the price, I had to have it!

 

 

Ryan

have the RIA Tac in 45 acp... runs excellent after the break-in period.

 

Hey Ryan - are you getting the 9mm or 45 acp?

have the RIA Tac in 45 acp... runs excellent after the break-in period.

 

Hey Ryan - are you getting the 9mm or 45 acp?

I'm getting the 45 acp. I wish they had it in .40 but at least now I have a 9mm, .40 and 45 acp.

 

Ryan

The only issue i ever had with my RIA is magazine related.For some reason it doesn't like Wilson Combat.(weird i know)I've shot well over 1000 rounds thru it and it cycles fine.I think I paid under $500.00 for it.In my humble opinion its a great gun.

I have a double stacker , I just dont like the factory grips and I cant find anything to replace them .

Other wise great for the price

I probably should've scrolled down a bit before making this topic.

 

How much did you pay for it?

 

I think $450+shipping+FFL/NICS, came out to a little over $500. Added about $70 in parts (recoil spring bushing, grips, and new guide rod)

The only issue i ever had with my RIA is magazine related.For some reason it doesn't like Wilson Combat.(weird i know)I've shot well over 1000 rounds thru it and it cycles fine.I think I paid under $500.00 for it.In my humble opinion its a great gun.

 

Mine loves my one Wilson Combat that I have.

Thanks for the replies. After all the good I've been hearing about it, I think I'll be picking one of these bad boys up soon.

I have a RIA 9mm Tactical 1911 and LOVE it! It is my first 1911 and it took me a box of ammo to get use to the feel of the gun. After that I had night tight groupings. I was a bit nerveous about buying the least expensive model 1911 I could find but I am so glad I did! This gun functions flawlessly and looks great while doing it. Good luck!

 

-Scott

Just wondering if everything compatable with other 1911 parts? So that I could change the trigger and hamer on it? Mags any 1911 mag? Same for the 9mm, any 9mm 1911 mags? Parts interchangeable?

Just wondering if everything compatable with other 1911 parts? So that I could change the trigger and hamer on it? Mags any 1911 mag? Same for the 9mm, any 9mm 1911 mags? Parts interchangeable?

 

The parts are all interchangable. As far as I can tell, and I am no gunsmith, the internals all look to be the same as any 1911.

 

-Scott

I want one myself. Saw one for $350 at gun show, was gone once I made up my mind and went back. They have tons of them at Sarco, Easton. But they all have $50 added to the price IMO.

I want one myself. Saw one for $350 at gun show, was gone once I made up my mind and went back. They have tons of them at Sarco, Easton. But they all have $50 added to the price IMO.

 

$350 for the 9mm Tactical model is pretty cheap! I never saw them that low for a NIB pistol. I know Tony at TJ sporting arms gave me the lowest local price around and it was a little bit higher then that if I recall.

 

-Scott

i'm suprized more haven't jumped on these, i have been doing alot of research on the ria and they seem like a great intro. into the 1911 world. i will be picking one up soon, cant wait to get it, fluff and buff a littlle and take it to the range...

$350 for the 9mm Tactical model is pretty cheap! I never saw them that low for a NIB pistol. I know Tony at TJ sporting arms gave me the lowest local price around and it was a little bit higher then that if I recall.

 

-Scott

 

I'm sorry, it was a plain Jane .45.

I'm sorry, it was a plain Jane .45.

 

Ok that makes sense then....but think about it, what other brand can you get a .45 1911 for $350??? these are nice guns for the money.

 

-Scott