tomjerry1 Posted September 24, 2015 Share Posted September 24, 2015 I have been shooting a Pro Match 40 all year in USPSA, using a RaceMaster holster with a PARA block, slight mods required to work, no problems. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rpm8300 Posted September 24, 2015 Share Posted September 24, 2015 FWIW, I have an earlier gen 1911 9mm single stack by RIA, and the accuracy was horrible. Swapped out an EGW bushing and it shoots extremely accurate. 1.5" at 25m. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hump Posted September 25, 2015 Share Posted September 25, 2015 BTW: Blade-Tech is making holsters for the RIA HC's. I had to get one for the full rail version, even though the ROCK Ultra doesn't have a full rail. But it still works fine. I use a blade tech for my 9 and 40 HC's. The 40 was a little tight so I used a heat gun to get it to fit. I just tighten the tension screws slightly for the 9. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigdawgbeav Posted September 28, 2015 Share Posted September 28, 2015 Has anyone else experienced the slide locking back with rounds still in the magazine? At first I thought it was the slide stop, but I just switched it and still getting the same problems. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bud White Posted September 28, 2015 Share Posted September 28, 2015 Has anyone else experienced the slide locking back with rounds still in the magazine? At first I thought it was the slide stop, but I just switched it and still getting the same problems.Yes on my 40 I could see where the Bullet was rubbing slide stop so I filed it down some. That fixed it with random # of rounds left in mag. Now it does it with just one. I was gonna dimple slide stop and have the drill bit tool to go through the plunger tube to do it but didn't even make a mark in the end if slide stop Gonna get a spring loaded center punch and punch it first and try again. Sent from my SCH-I545 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Combsie Posted September 28, 2015 Share Posted September 28, 2015 On the slide locking back with a round left.......there is a YouTube vid showing where to "file/cut" the follower with a utility knife. Holding the nose of the mag away from you, it's the left side/nose corner. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bud White Posted September 28, 2015 Share Posted September 28, 2015 On the slide locking back with a round left.......there is a YouTube vid showing where to "file/cut" the follower with a utility knife. Holding the nose of the mag away from you, it's the left side/nose corner.Happen to have a link thx for infoSent from my SCH-I545 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Longbow Posted September 29, 2015 Share Posted September 29, 2015 Anyone know if the S&A magwell will work on the RIA Hicap frame? Are they the same in dimension with Para's? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dogtired Posted September 29, 2015 Share Posted September 29, 2015 It should be, I installed a magwell from my Para on the RIA and it fit like a glove. Of course my Mags did not fit... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Longbow Posted September 29, 2015 Share Posted September 29, 2015 @dogtired Thanks. Seems like the S&A magwell is the only way to be able to use the short Mecgar P16 mags. I bought a couple of these mags just to learn it will not fit my RIA, with the Dawson Ice magwell installed. Too late to return them now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bud White Posted September 29, 2015 Share Posted September 29, 2015 I read if you but the basepads from advanced tactical it will let the shorter mags fit my factory ria mag is a short mecgar with the base pad.. has same # stamped on tube as the mecgars Sent from my GT-N8013 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
usmc1094 Posted September 30, 2015 Share Posted September 30, 2015 You could try dawson pads. This guy has a few other videos of things that fit on the RIA hi caps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Longbow Posted September 30, 2015 Share Posted September 30, 2015 (edited) It should be, I installed a magwell from my Para on the RIA and it fit like a glove. Of course my Mags did not fit... The short Mecgar mags won't fit or the factory mags with basepad? Edited September 30, 2015 by Longbow Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bud White Posted September 30, 2015 Share Posted September 30, 2015 @dogtired Thanks. Seems like the S&A magwell is the only way to be able to use the short Mecgar P16 mags. I bought a couple of these mags just to learn it will not fit my RIA, with the Dawson Ice magwell installed. Too late to return them now. How does the ice magwell fit no gap at bottom of Frame to magwell? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dogtired Posted September 30, 2015 Share Posted September 30, 2015 Someone posted some pics a while back with the S&A magwell and Mecgar P16 mags working together. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Longbow Posted October 1, 2015 Share Posted October 1, 2015 (edited) @dogtired Thanks. Seems like the S&A magwell is the only way to be able to use the short Mecgar P16 mags. I bought a couple of these mags just to learn it will not fit my RIA, with the Dawson Ice magwell installed. Too late to return them now. How does the ice magwell fit no gap at bottom of Frame to magwell? The Ice magwell is a bolt-on, no frame alteration design. The Mecgar magazine is too short and won't sit at all. The S&A magwell requires relieving the frame of some metal, so the Mecgar might fit. Edit: I forgot to mention that my frame is an older Armscor Hicap Frame and not cut for factory magwell. I bought it from them back in 2007. Sorry for not being clear. Edited October 1, 2015 by Longbow Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bud White Posted October 2, 2015 Share Posted October 2, 2015 So you have the longer frame then thx for info Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coltlover Posted October 2, 2015 Share Posted October 2, 2015 I bought a 22TCM/9mm several years ago. Bought 10 mags for it. Gun fit is so sloppy, I hate to spend any more money n it. The 22TCM is a hoot though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OPENB Posted October 3, 2015 Share Posted October 3, 2015 The 9mm/22TCM is a different animal than the Pro Match 40. My Pro Match is very tight. I'm using the original mag with a Dawson base, Para factory mags with Dawson bases, and STI & SV mags with Dawson bases. I get 21 & 20 rounds, respectively. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Combsie Posted October 3, 2015 Share Posted October 3, 2015 (edited) I have the Tac Ultra 40 with the ramped barrel. On the sides of the ramp, the edges are very sharp leaving decent size scratches on my brass. My question is, would it hurt to dremel/sand those edges down? I'm thinking it will help with feeding and extracting if I did but I don't want to bother if it'll hinder the performance any more than it already does. Edited October 3, 2015 by Combsie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bud White Posted October 4, 2015 Share Posted October 4, 2015 I have the Tac Ultra 40 with the ramped barrel. On the sides of the ramp, the edges are very sharp leaving decent size scratches on my brass. My question is, would it hurt to dremel/sand those edges down? I'm thinking it will help with feeding and extracting if I did but I don't want to bother if it'll hinder the performance any more than it already does.Just break the edges lightly polish I'd do it by handSent from my GT-N8013 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigdawgbeav Posted October 5, 2015 Share Posted October 5, 2015 Just installed the Cylinder & Slide 3.5# match trigger. Not too many issues getting it in. The hole for the hammer strut pin was a little smaller than the factory. Was able to get the pin in, but ended up with some material that needed to be sanded off the sides for it to fit in the frame. Very tight fit. However, it is exactly as advertised... took the 5.5# factory pull to 3.5# every time. Hammer seems a little gritty, might need to polish a little. Going to take it out to the range at some point and see how it feels. Right now waiting on a couple more upgrades I'm wanting to try. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Combsie Posted October 13, 2015 Share Posted October 13, 2015 I'd like to replace the guide rod assembly on my tac ultra 40, what type can i get? Specifically, which actual unit can I buy that will be a drop in? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bud White Posted October 13, 2015 Share Posted October 13, 2015 (edited) I'd like to replace the guide rod assembly on my tac ultra 40, what type can i get? Specifically, which actual unit can I buy that will be a drop in?Are you looking to go gi style or another full length?Gi will drop in though u have a open spring cap. But you could always get a closed one that supports barrel from briely Sent from my GT-N8013 using Tapatalk Edited October 13, 2015 by Bud White Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
762rocstarr Posted October 19, 2015 Share Posted October 19, 2015 I had my gunsmith make two 45 degree cuts on the dustcover on my Pro-match .40. I ordered an STI edge bladetech holster and it fits awesome. I wanted to shoot matches and got inpatient trying to find a holster that "fits the best". So I fit the gun to the holster. Seems extreme, but it cost me 50 bucks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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