RIA

[cruzans]

nice pics ! between all of you guys, and info. I am reading on 1911 sites, hard to find anyone who says they are not good ( other than the occasional super gun snob ). For $ 390 delivered, I'm going with the RIA compact. Any suggestions for making it an even nicer gun ( besides cosmetic, I'll have no problem there ) but anything like springs, guides, trigger, etc. that you would recommend upgrading that is fairly easy for the novice ?
Thanks all !

[Nic]

Xringshooter, you dressed that Rock up pretty nice... what sights did you put on it?

[RiverRat]

Where are these RIA's for $375 or $390 delivered to be found?

[Bruce]

Where are these RIA's for $375 or $390 delivered to be found?

Try gunbroker.com - also, Chris at Advanced Arms in Pittston has them in from time to time.
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[Pector55]

https://www.budsgunshop.com/catalog/...s_id=411539079

$399

[Xringshooter]

Xringshooter, you dressed that Rock up pretty nice... what sights did you put on it?

They are from Fusion Firearms: Sight SET , Fiber optic 70 Series/Mil Spec RED

From Fusion: This is a Fiber Optic Florescent red Sight Set sight for the mil spec, 70 series, A-1 1911 Colt style pistols & Clones. Made from CNC machined Bar Stock, No MIM. .055 Front sight staking post. The rear sight has a retaining screw to hole securely in place in the dovetail.

Price: $64.95

I'm not a shill for Fusion but they have a lot of nice aftermarket stuff for 1911's.

[cruzans]

Where are these RIA's for $375 or $390 delivered to be found?

Gunbroker - Phil at Bellshire Hardware in Nashville. The compacts are $ 390 total deliverd to your ffl. He has the mid size for a little bit more, and full size too. Nice guy, fast serivce.

http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/Vie...Item=159948147

I bought some applewood/rosewood grips and a pearch slip in finger grooves to dress it up a bit when I get it online

Good luck !

[cruzans]

New question guys, waiting on my RIA compact ( went to pick up at my ffl yesterday and guy sent full size by mistake so another day or two before I get my compact ). I have purchased some Raasco applejack grips, a slip in pearce finger groove grip, and I wanted to get some new sights but I'm not 100% sure the sights on this gun can be replaced ? I read somewhere that the front sight at least is "tacked" in ? Anyone know ? And if they can be replaced, are they easy enough for an amateur to do or is it better off left to a gunsmith to hammer them out and replace ? Thanks !

[Xringshooter]

When you get the gun you will see if the front sight is a dovetail or "staked in". If it is staked in you need to know what size stake it is before you order a new front sight.

To replace a staked in sight it is easiest to use a dremel tool to remove the material from the underside of the slide so you can get the sight off. Then you put in the new sight and use a staking tool to secure it to the slide. If you have the tools it's not too bad. If you don't, it would be easier to take it to a gunsmith, it doesn't take that long to be done.

If it's a dovetail sight, you just need to know the width and angles of the dovetail so you can match the replacement sight correctly.

[cruzans]

Thanks, reship should be here tomorrow, can't wait to pick it up. And here's another "last question" Are the slide stops on 45 all the same ? Do the full size and compact take the same slide - everything I see seems to say they are the same. Any issues with the extended release one's ? I like using my right thumb to release the slide and this seems to make that easier ?