tomjerry1 Posted April 4, 2016 Share Posted April 4, 2016 I guess patients goes a long way here, you are deffinetly not dealing with a 3K race gun, with a little labor, RIA can run pretty darn good. I will never give up my XDM, but the 1911 trigger is tuff to beat. I had a smith tune my trigger down to 3lb, with existing parts, except the trigger and it breaks clean, with a very short reset. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomjerry1 Posted April 4, 2016 Share Posted April 4, 2016 Oh! if you do not have a Dawson mag tuning kit, I would give serious concideration into purchasing one, worth it's money in saving a ton of frustration. I have litterly tossed my XDM mags against a wall, frustration, dropped them loaded onto concrete, and they work. Can't say the same about a 100 + dollar race mag, I am much happier now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigdawgbeav Posted April 4, 2016 Share Posted April 4, 2016 I guess patients goes a long way here, you are deffinetly not dealing with a 3K race gun, with a little labor, RIA can run pretty darn good. I will never give up my XDM, but the 1911 trigger is tuff to beat. I had a smith tune my trigger down to 3lb, with existing parts, except the trigger and it breaks clean, with a very short reset. I bought my RIA to replace my XDM. But need to see how well it performs when the timer starts before I put the XDM up for sale. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jetskidawg Posted April 6, 2016 Share Posted April 6, 2016 I can confirm for a fact now that I've received my 40 Ultra match that these are the factory magazines that come with the Ultra match 40. Tested them all today and they all work great. Magazine Info for the PRO MATCH 40 ULTRA;https://advancedtactical.com/products/magazines/.40sw/ria-full-size-1911-a-2-magazine-high-cap-15-rnd-40sw-10mm Armscor directed me here when I asked to purchase extra magazines. I ordered 5, but haven't received any or my pistol yet to test them. Hope this helps. Here are some pics of the mags. They measure .930ish so they should drop free. Did you put extended basepads on these? Will the Dawson's fit? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
usmc90 Posted April 26, 2016 Share Posted April 26, 2016 Update for anyone looking..I ordered a Blade-tech holster for my full railed 2011 hi-cap 9mm(51679) They have one designed just for it . Fits great , they did a nice job . Will post a pic later when get home. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quadrant Posted April 27, 2016 Share Posted April 27, 2016 Update for anyone looking..I ordered a Blade-tech holster for my full railed 2011 hi-cap 9mm(51679) They have one designed just for it . Fits great , they did a nice job . Will post a pic later when get home. Hi Whats the model name/no for the holster Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Titaniumbadger22 Posted April 27, 2016 Share Posted April 27, 2016 I picked up a RIA single stack 9mm a couple weeks ago and love it, so now I'm convinced I need a HC .40 for limited. From what's available right now the Pro Match is $300 more than the tactical. For a different rear sight, slightly different dust cover and a vague promise of a better fit, is the Pro Match really worth a $300 premium? Does anyone with a 51782 wish they could go back and upgrade to a 51738 for another $300? That's what it is today, it looks like the difference wasn't as great in the past. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rudukai13 Posted April 27, 2016 Share Posted April 27, 2016 So I was looking through RIA's catalog, just browsing and noticing some of their neat products, when I came across the Pro Match Ultra 6" 10mm double-stack (model 52000) - Holy crap It looks like it'd be an incredible platform to use as the base for this ongoing strange idea I have for the ideal multi-purpose competition/nightstand pistol. Based on the photos they show on their website, with the full length rail it'd have enough room to have both a frame-mounted optic and a light/laser for redundancy and added weight... My question is, does anyone have any experience specifically with this model? Anyone have any experience with any of RIA's other double-stack 10mm pistols? Anything anyone can tell me at all for or against getting one of these? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
usmc90 Posted April 27, 2016 Share Posted April 27, 2016 (edited) Update for anyone looking..I ordered a Blade-tech holster for my full railed 2011 hi-cap 9mm(51679) They have one designed just for it . Fits great , they did a nice job . Will post a pic later when get home. Hi Whats the model name/no for the holster Edited April 28, 2016 by usmc90 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigdawgbeav Posted May 2, 2016 Share Posted May 2, 2016 Update for anyone looking..I ordered a Blade-tech holster for my full railed 2011 hi-cap 9mm(51679) They have one designed just for it . Fits great , they did a nice job . Will post a pic later when get home. Hi Whats the model name/no for the holster I have the exact same one, but for my .45. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rocket99 Posted May 3, 2016 Share Posted May 3, 2016 I really need help locating a RH holster for my railed DS .40 to run USPSA limited Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nightops Posted May 3, 2016 Share Posted May 3, 2016 I really need help locating a RH holster for my railed DS .40 to run USPSA limited Bladetech, or get a DAA for a para ordnance Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toothandnail Posted May 3, 2016 Share Posted May 3, 2016 (edited) We will soon be offering an upgraded version of the Rock Island "2011" , looks to be a good alternative for those wanting a 2011 style gun on a tighter budget. Edited May 3, 2016 by toothandnail Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
usmc90 Posted May 3, 2016 Share Posted May 3, 2016 We will soon be offering an upgraded version of the Rock Island "2011" , looks to be a good alternative for those wanting a 2011 style gun on a tighter budget. So what is the "upgraded version" and at what price point ? Still under the $1k point that draws folks to it ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bengreenwell Posted May 3, 2016 Share Posted May 3, 2016 I'll be looking to sell my M&P Pro and move to a RIA. Hope it's worth it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rocket99 Posted May 3, 2016 Share Posted May 3, 2016 My RIA DS Tactical .40cal has served me well during the last several months. It has never failed once in practice or a steel match. I have yet to use it in USPSA Limited because I haven't been able to find a holster for it locally and I hate returning stuff online. For steel matches, I use an old glock size holster I had for production. That being said, I am going to upgrade to an STI in the next month or so. Keep your eye out in the Enos classifieds if you are looking for a Limited gun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toothandnail Posted May 3, 2016 Share Posted May 3, 2016 (edited) We will soon be offering an upgraded version of the Rock Island "2011" , looks to be a good alternative for those wanting a 2011 style gun on a tighter budget. So what is the "upgraded version" and at what price point ? Still under the $1k point that draws folks to it ? Probably in it's lowest price form , just an upgraded trigger and minor tweaking. Should be under or close the $1K . After that there will be a few other options, additional mags, undercut trigger guard, slide cuts, RDS cut/install, etc. If somebody wants to go crazy on slide cuts or RDS it will obviously get over the $1K. We have one about finished. Haven't had time to pencil it all out yet but it will be a good starter gun for some one on a tighter budget. Edited May 3, 2016 by toothandnail Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigdawgbeav Posted May 3, 2016 Share Posted May 3, 2016 I really need help locating a RH holster for my railed DS .40 to run USPSA limited http://shop.blade-tech.com/index.php?cPath=1_23_24&osCsid=ndud5rob7rk57c96o1id7o07l0#.VykOTfmDFBc ~Select Rock Island Armory ~Select RIA 5" W/ RAIL DS That fits the 9mm, .40 and .45.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rudukai13 Posted May 3, 2016 Share Posted May 3, 2016 ToothandNail, if someone already owns an RIA HC, and wanted some custom work done to it other than the general trigger tweaking/tuning, would you be able to provide those services? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarilynMonbro Posted May 3, 2016 Share Posted May 3, 2016 Will VZ/LOK grips for 1911 fit the RIA hi cap models? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toothandnail Posted May 3, 2016 Share Posted May 3, 2016 ToothandNail, if someone already owns an RIA HC, and wanted some custom work done to it other than the general trigger tweaking/tuning, would you be able to provide those services? Yes, we can , we are finishing up about 3 full 2011 builds over the next few days, but that would not be a problem doing some work for you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
willpgn Posted May 3, 2016 Share Posted May 3, 2016 (edited) I have the 51947 which shoots both 22tcm/9mm the frame is the same as your 51679 as far as I know. The only difference would be the addition of the 22tcm barrel. I too bought and tried different mag wells and different basepads, none would work. The only magazine I did not try and I think it would have worked is the longer para mag, but I could not find one. I come to the conclusion that all frames are not made to the same specs in length. The people who have been able to run any basepads and change mag wells with no alterations seem to have the right length frame, ours seem to be just that little bit short. To cure my woes I went to Numrich Arms and ordered the Para basepads for $8 and when they came in they did not fit. But for $8 I can file away and not feel bad. I beveled the front and the sides on the top and they fit like a glove. I then found some custom made pads ordered them, beveled them and they work like a champ. The bevel is not much and will not effect the operation of the base pad. I suggest you order the Para basepads and experiment. The most you will be out is $8. I even ordered original basepads from Armscor and they would not even work with the Megar P-18 mags without being beveled. Overall I love the pistol and for the money you can't go wrong. With the Mecgar mags and whatever basepads with a bevel you are still money ahead. You can put together 3 mags for the cost of 1 MBX. I've got the 9/22 TCM combo and I bought the Dawson Para extended bases and Arreando extended springs. I couldn't quite get the mags to seat with the factory magwell so I removed the magwell to see if they would fit. With the magwell off, they still wouldn't quite work. They were just touching on the back of the bases so I filed the back edge (see pic) and now they click right in. Work great so far. I am going to have to do a bit of work on the magwell so I bought a spare in case I screw it up. I think I will have to take some material out of the inside back and sides of the magwell to get the mags to seat. Edited May 4, 2016 by willpgn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RadarLuv Posted May 5, 2016 Share Posted May 5, 2016 (edited) Has anyone tried the new base pads from springer with the 51679? http://shop.springerprecision.com/product.sc;jsessionid=E6E5D2165855A7469FC5AD130E6D3BB2.m1plqscsfapp01?productId=377&categoryId=55 Edited May 5, 2016 by RadarLuv Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigdawgbeav Posted May 5, 2016 Share Posted May 5, 2016 (edited) Will VZ/LOK grips for 1911 fit the RIA hi cap models? Probably not. The RIAs come with VZ grips already. But they are not 1911 grips. They are, basically, Para 14.45 grips. Very thin and designed for the frame specifically. They notched to wrap around the frame Edited May 5, 2016 by bigdawgbeav Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
usmc1094 Posted May 22, 2016 Share Posted May 22, 2016 Are the spring plugs the same on these as any other 1911? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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