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Deadcenter · 06-16-2008, 05:07 PM

My RIA GI M1911A1 was biting me ... so I had a Wilson beavertail and Commander style hammer fitted ...

Please pardon the cell camera ... took it to the range and put a box of ammo through it

12 Paces - so 10-12 yards ...ish

One of the guys gave me a better target - same distance. Even got a couple head shots in.

I REALLY like this pistol!

Frostyeyes · 06-16-2008, 09:52 PM

about the only things they need you've done except for a good set of sights. my eyes arent nearly as good at 59 as they once were. LOL

Deadcenter · 06-17-2008, 12:05 AM

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Originally Posted by Frostyeyes

about the only things they need you've done except for a good set of sights. my eyes arent nearly as good at 59 as they once were. LOL

Don't tell my Mrs, but that is next on the plan , after I get my M1917 rebarreled

**mhillsing23** · 06-17-2008, 06:53 AM

Those are two nice upgrades! It will be really nice to get some new sights on there, those stock ones get old quick.

So Flo · 06-17-2008, 07:00 AM

I'm running TFO's on my SA GI 1911. It was a bit spendy to have the dove tail milled for the front sight, but WELL worth it!

nasty79z28 · 06-17-2008, 07:20 PM

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Originally Posted by So Flo

I'm running TFO's on my SA GI 1911. It was a bit spendy to have the dove tail milled for the front sight, but WELL worth it!

about how much is it to have the slide milled for the front sight?

So Flo · 06-17-2008, 07:26 PM

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Originally Posted by nasty79z28

about how much is it to have the slide milled for the front sight?

It was around $90...but my local 'smith is not known to be the cheapest around. You can probably get it done a bit cheaper.

Deadcenter · 06-17-2008, 08:49 PM

There are sights available that do not require milling, not a wide choice though.

06-16-2008, 05:07 PM	#1
Deadcenter XDTalk 500 Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Trucking the USA Posts: 919	Had a bit of work done to my RIA GI My RIA GI M1911A1 was biting me ... so I had a Wilson beavertail and Commander style hammer fitted ... Please pardon the cell camera ... took it to the range and put a box of ammo through it 12 Paces - so 10-12 yards ...ish One of the guys gave me a better target - same distance. Even got a couple head shots in. I REALLY like this pistol!

06-16-2008, 09:52 PM	#2
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06-17-2008, 08:49 PM	#8
Deadcenter XDTalk 500 Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Trucking the USA Posts: 919	There are sights available that do not require milling, not a wide choice though.