Springer Precision rulz! Check out my improved RIA 1911 - XDTalk Forums - Your HS2000/SA-XD Information Source!

orrminator · 01-31-2007, 07:35 PM

So last year I got my RIA 1911 and I loved it. A real shooter. Problem was that I am left handed and I kept getting hammer bit. So I send it off to Springer Precision for some upgrades. First photo is its original condition. The next two are the improvements. Commander Hammer, Beavertail grip safety, Ambi-thumb safety and new trigger all from Wilson Combat.

I also had the trigger lightened to 4.5 pounds. Wow what a difference. As soon as I get a chance, off to the range I go...

Kiel_Everett · 01-31-2007, 07:44 PM

Awesome work...I need to send my XDs to them soon, LOL.

SoCalXD · 01-31-2007, 10:03 PM

Very nice upgrades!

Scott does some good work. Just shipped him one of my XDs tonight for a work-up.

**Old School** · 02-01-2007, 06:38 AM

I am not digging that new trigger, as it seems to cover 50% of the opening. Is it me, or is the trigger shoe too far forward? If that is what you asked for, nevermind.

**Loves2Shoot** · 02-01-2007, 08:08 AM

O,

It will be much more fun once you get to shoot it

OS,

That's the one he wanted, and actually the trigger is easier to shoot on the small model rather than the short trigger, ergonomics

orrminator · 02-01-2007, 08:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Loves2Shoot

O,

It will be much more fun once you get to shoot it

OS,

That's the one he wanted, and actually the trigger is easier to shoot on the small model rather than the short trigger, ergonomics

I can't wait to get it out to the range. Thanks again Scott. You rock!

saltysquid · 02-01-2007, 03:22 PM

That definitely looks like a long trigger, but if that's what fits the hand then that's best. My hands are big but I have short fingers so I like short triggers. Definitely some nice touches on it, looks good.

I see a rock or two in my future that I will customize myself.

WilliamWallace · 02-06-2007, 09:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by orrminator

I also had the trigger lightened to 4.5 pounds. Wow what a difference.

So your trigger is significantly better than it was for the year before you sent it? I am considering asking Scott to do some work on my Armscor:

BoomerBSG · 02-06-2007, 10:31 PM

orrminator, whats the dimensions of that RIA?
is that about the size of the Colt Defender? how much was it?

cheers

01-31-2007, 07:35 PM	#1
orrminator XDTalk 500 Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Gresham, Oregon Posts: 788	Springer Precision rulz! Check out my improved RIA 1911 So last year I got my RIA 1911 and I loved it. A real shooter. Problem was that I am left handed and I kept getting hammer bit. So I send it off to Springer Precision for some upgrades. First photo is its original condition. The next two are the improvements. Commander Hammer, Beavertail grip safety, Ambi-thumb safety and new trigger all from Wilson Combat. I also had the trigger lightened to 4.5 pounds. Wow what a difference. As soon as I get a chance, off to the range I go... __________________ ************************ Chris If it ain't broke....gimme a minute. ************************

01-31-2007, 10:03 PM	#3
SoCalXD XDTalk 500 Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 516	Very nice upgrades! Scott does some good work. Just shipped him one of my XDs tonight for a work-up. __________________ My XD-40's: Duty, IDPA & Home-Defense: Tactical: Springer Trigger & Slide Release, Dawson Adj. Tritium Sights, Full Cobra Chrome, CC Mag Release, D.G.R., 16# Spring, Magloc Magwell w/full beveling, Pachmayr Mag Bumpers, Insight 3X w/contured remote. EFK 9mm Conversion Barrel for IDPA & Training. CCW: SC: Springer Trigger & Slide Release, TFOs, Canyon Creek Mag Release, Pearce Extensions, Sand Decal Grips.

02-01-2007, 06:38 AM	#4
Old School XDTalk 5K Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Illinois Posts: 7,568	I am not digging that new trigger, as it seems to cover 50% of the opening. Is it me, or is the trigger shoe too far forward? If that is what you asked for, nevermind. __________________ Visit www.pistolgear.com for all of your XD needs!

02-01-2007, 08:08 AM	#5
Loves2Shoot XDTalk 2K Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Bend, OR Posts: 2,513	O, It will be much more fun once you get to shoot it OS, That's the one he wanted, and actually the trigger is easier to shoot on the small model rather than the short trigger, ergonomics __________________ www.SpringerPrecision.com The XD Specialists - Our web store is now online!

02-01-2007, 03:22 PM	#7
saltysquid XDTalk 500 Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Arkansas Posts: 752	That definitely looks like a long trigger, but if that's what fits the hand then that's best. My hands are big but I have short fingers so I like short triggers. Definitely some nice touches on it, looks good. I see a rock or two in my future that I will customize myself. Last edited by saltysquid : 02-01-2007 at 03:24 PM.

01-31-2007, 07:44 PM	#2
Kiel_Everett XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 478	Awesome work...I need to send my XDs to them soon, LOL.

02-06-2007, 10:31 PM	#9
BoomerBSG XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: houston Posts: 1,319	orrminator, whats the dimensions of that RIA? is that about the size of the Colt Defender? how much was it? cheers __________________ Colt Combat Commander, Colt Defender 1911, Beretta M9 (wifes), Winchester Defender 12 gauge, Mossberg Maverick 88 12 gauge, Mosin Nagant M44, Bersa .380 Running around the house half blind tripping over My Little Ponies and hollaring "Where's the bathroom?" is not a tactical look. -Scotton

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