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vikz · 07-29-2007, 07:14 PM

i was hoping that the tactical compact will show up before i finish this layaway so i can just upgrade,my dealer already ordered one for me but this one showed up first..

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Originally Posted by wot_racing

You wont be disappointed in your new purchase.. I have the government size, and it honestly seems to be better built than my colt.. (But I so love my colt anyway....) I plan on ordering that exact gun, only the tactical model soon..

mity2 · 07-31-2007, 11:26 AM

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she is still on layaway..i wish i am like most of you who can just buy it right there..

I know wht you mean...
I once placed S&W Model 65 in lay-a-way. I put down $25 (so that guy next me who was interested will look elsewhere). i figure i'll pay it off sometimes...

Well, I had no patients, and went to pick it up the next day

My GF was all sorts of pissed, as i told her i'll pay it off in like 3 months time.

Freedom1911 · 08-01-2007, 07:28 PM

Congrats, RIAs are good guns. Keep an eye on the recoil spring, mine was weak and I had to up the LB rating from a 16 to a 20 LB spring. Gun fires like a charm now.
Works as well as my Springfield. Be sure to post a report on it when you get it.

IHasanXD · 08-03-2007, 01:35 PM

How much is it costing you? That's the 1911 I want to get.

Vermillion · 08-03-2007, 02:24 PM

How much is your final cost..out-the-door? Is it priced differently than the 5" model?

Delija · 08-03-2007, 04:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Vermillion

How much is your final cost..out-the-door? Is it priced differently than the 5" model?

I've read good things about the RIA 1911s.....and I believe they are the lowest cost 1911s available. I saw a "tactical" (I guess that was what it was....had a rail) for $420 brand new at a recent gun show. I would think a used RIA would be maybe mid to high $200s?

It would be interesting to compare a new SA GI model to the equivalent base RIA.....dollar to dollar, features, etc.

Either way, getting any 1911 at such a low price is either a bargain or the beginning of a very expensive habit!!! LOL

Peace,
D.

vikz · 08-03-2007, 04:10 PM

The one i put on layway is a officers model and it will be 410 after taxes..nib..

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Originally Posted by IHasanXD

How much is it costing you? That's the 1911 I want to get.

wot_racing · 08-03-2007, 06:13 PM

The problems with the weak recoil springs has been fixed.. That was an issue of earlier run of hte guns..

Delija · 08-03-2007, 07:38 PM

Torture test article on RIA 1911.....Pretty impressive! Tested along with a Kimber, a Wilson and a Daly (which I thought was the same as an RIA...guess not).

http://www.advancedtactical.com/sweeneyarticle.pdf

Plinkomatic · 08-03-2007, 10:21 PM

When first bit by the darn 1911bug, I (foolishly) went Kimber.
I now have a mildly pimped RIA Tactical which was less than 1/3rd the price of the Kimber and incomparably better.
Like my XD, every time I pull the trigger it goes bang and is super duper accurate and comfortable. Got mine from a place called Bellshire which was a pleasure to deal with.
Additionally, the RIA reps are 100% accessable on http://forum.m1911.org/
A dude named Ivan. Best customer service in the industry.

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08-03-2007, 10:21 PM	#20
Plinkomatic XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 1,317	When first bit by the darn 1911bug, I (foolishly) went Kimber. I now have a mildly pimped RIA Tactical which was less than 1/3rd the price of the Kimber and incomparably better. Like my XD, every time I pull the trigger it goes bang and is super duper accurate and comfortable. Got mine from a place called Bellshire which was a pleasure to deal with. Additionally, the RIA reps are 100% accessable on http://forum.m1911.org/ A dude named Ivan. Best customer service in the industry.