xtian999 Posted October 16, 2018 Share Posted October 16, 2018 I now have so many rp9 mags, I think I’ll buy a rp9 for $279.00 and put a red dot on it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Talon75 Posted October 16, 2018 Share Posted October 16, 2018 21 hours ago, soulbyte said: So she’s done for now. Now looking into different finished and ceracote color schemes. Limited10 bull barrel in 40sw runs good but took a lot of fitting and finessing into the RIA 6 inch 10mm slide. Installed an Aftec extractor that took a while for me to tune as well. Runs reliably now. Really like the nitro fin. Going to install the Dawson front site after ceracote. Thinking greys, darker and lighter combos with pewter tint. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk That's one heck of a hand cannon! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matteekay Posted October 16, 2018 Share Posted October 16, 2018 Seriously, that's gorgeous. Congrats and nice job! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soulbyte Posted October 16, 2018 Share Posted October 16, 2018 Thanks guys, I’m very happy with the way it shoots as well. It’s well balanced with the fulcrum point just ahead of the trigger ( with no mag) within the trigger guard. The tungsten guide rod helps a lot with my load, it’s a bit pricey but fully recommend it with these guns. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m60tanker Posted October 16, 2018 Share Posted October 16, 2018 Will Remington RP9 mags work? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xtian999 Posted October 16, 2018 Share Posted October 16, 2018 My RP9 mags work, but I had to remove a small amount of plastic material on the followers where they were contacting the slide lock button inside the frame. After that, the last round in the mags would feed almost every time. Not a bad deal if you can find RP9 mags for less than $20.00. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyG Posted October 17, 2018 Share Posted October 17, 2018 Sti mags work with a factory stock pro match in 40. Mine double fed for the first time at a local match. Concretes kinda hard on Mags lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xtian999 Posted October 17, 2018 Share Posted October 17, 2018 I have a couple of para mags that kinda work. Lips need more adjustment, I think... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric_45 Posted October 23, 2018 Share Posted October 23, 2018 Nice work soulbyte. Btw, what make 40 barrel did you go with? I picked up the 5" 10mm this past weekend, great shooter so far (200rds). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rader1812 Posted October 25, 2018 Share Posted October 25, 2018 Went all out with the HCG package. Shoots great, not a single issue with Remington double stack magazines (left them factory) I've only put about 1000 rounds through it so far since my focus has been on open but I have zero complaints. The only thing I want to change out is the factory safety.Sent from my Pixel using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patrellice Posted October 28, 2018 Share Posted October 28, 2018 On 8/15/2018 at 1:29 AM, matteekay said: Mine was fine. I did pin my grip safety, and had to do a good bit of fitting to the stainless mainspring housing I put in. Finished product: Hi is this 9mm? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matteekay Posted October 28, 2018 Share Posted October 28, 2018 Hi is this 9mm?Indeed!Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mdriskell Posted October 28, 2018 Share Posted October 28, 2018 I'm using Remington R1 mags with Taylor Freelance basepads and I just switched to DAA followers and springs and I noticed the very last round will not load. It does this with my stock mag also. Anyone else had this issue?Sent from my SM-G955U using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patrellice Posted October 29, 2018 Share Posted October 29, 2018 19 hours ago, matteekay said: Indeed! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Nice..will get one soon. Expecting some upgrades from factory defaults, what are the parts (not the major ones) i may replace to makes it work better? Thanks in advance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matteekay Posted October 29, 2018 Share Posted October 29, 2018 9 hours ago, Patrellice said: Nice..will get one soon. Expecting some upgrades from factory defaults, what are the parts (not the major ones) i may replace to makes it work better? Thanks in advance. Lots of great info in this thread, but the big one seems to be the extractor. Not a huge surprise there as it's a 1911-based platform. I fit a Wilson stainless one and tuned the stock one and wound up sticking with the latter. I find RIA's safeties to be really sharp so I round them off and polish the sides (you could also fit a new one) but that's not really an operational thing... Mag tuning, as always. The MecGars seem pretty solid from the factory and didn't flinch when I added the Taylor Freelance basepads. I can fit 22 (stiff) reloadable, but I usually run 22+1 at the line and reload with 21 rounders. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyG Posted November 1, 2018 Share Posted November 1, 2018 On 10/29/2018 at 12:51 PM, matteekay said: I find RIA's safeties to be really sharp so I round them off and polish the sides (you could also fit a new one) but that's not really an operational thing... I had an ed brown wide ambi fit to mine and the right side shaved down to fit my hands better. Its my favorite upgrade on the gun. I hated the stock safties and now I have a large comfortable shelf for my thumb =). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soulbyte Posted November 4, 2018 Share Posted November 4, 2018 (edited) On 10/22/2018 at 8:21 PM, Eric_45 said: Nice work soulbyte. Btw, what make 40 barrel did you go with? I picked up the 5" 10mm this past weekend, great shooter so far (200rds). Thank you! I went with the limited10 cone barrel. Very happy with it but it took a lot of fitting. Edited November 4, 2018 by soulbyte Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xtian999 Posted November 7, 2018 Share Posted November 7, 2018 (edited) On 10/28/2018 at 6:42 PM, mdriskell said: I'm using Remington R1 mags with Taylor Freelance basepads and I just switched to DAA followers and springs and I noticed the very last round will not load. It does this with my stock mag also. Anyone else had this issue? Sent from my SM-G955U using Tapatalk Check the inside of the slide release where it contacts the mag follower. There is a little flat shoulder on the follower. If the follower is hitting too soon, it locks the slide before the last round. I trim down the follower with a sharp blade in small increments until it engages after the last round. Usually about 2-3mm of material. I have never trimmed too much yet, but the part is replaceable anyway. I have done 9 Remington RP9 mags that way and they all work fine now. Edited November 7, 2018 by xtian999 treadmill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xtian999 Posted November 7, 2018 Share Posted November 7, 2018 So, my question today is: Has anyone put a red dot on their RIA? If so, please do tell. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dogtired Posted November 9, 2018 Share Posted November 9, 2018 Yes, pro shooter sponsored by RIA, can’t remember his name currently. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Talon75 Posted November 10, 2018 Share Posted November 10, 2018 Shouldn't be to hard with something like this ... https://ads.midwayusa.com/product/1018663986/egw-vortex-razor-red-dot-mount-matte Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xtian999 Posted November 11, 2018 Share Posted November 11, 2018 (edited) I got it. EGW mount and Vortex Viper. $210.00 plus install. I’ll post results when it is all done. Edited November 11, 2018 by xtian999 model Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jclaypool Posted November 18, 2018 Share Posted November 18, 2018 Went all out with the HCG package. Shoots great, not a single issue with Remington double stack magazines (left them factory) I've only put about 1000 rounds through it so far since my focus has been on open but I have zero complaints. The only thing I want to change out is the factory safety.Sent from my Pixel using TapatalkThat turned out excellent! Do you mind sharing what you are into it for? Sent from my SM-G900FD using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rader1812 Posted November 18, 2018 Share Posted November 18, 2018 5 minutes ago, jclaypool said: That turned out excellent! Do you mind sharing what you are into it for? Sent from my SM-G900FD using Tapatalk Sure thing Pistol: $609 HCG Package: $1000 I added a wilson combat extended safety after this picture was taken as I'm not a fan of the factory ones at all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Midwest3Gunner Posted November 19, 2018 Share Posted November 19, 2018 On 11/8/2018 at 10:54 PM, dogtired said: Yes, pro shooter sponsored by RIA, can’t remember his name currently. I think you might be talking about John McClain? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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