AdamD87 Posted January 29, 2018 Share Posted January 29, 2018 I had one that I contemplated milling. Ended up selling it and buying a Tac. RIA may be able to do that for you. The stock magwell and the unmilled frame were not a perfect match. I am learning how to run a mill, not confident enough yet.I was wondering if that was gonna be necessary. I guess now I know. Kinda bummed because I called TF and asked before I bought it and there response was they all reequire some fitting. lol. Not sure what I will do now. I don't have a mill. Just a harbor frieght dremel and a saw zaw[emoji15] Sent from my SM-N950U using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soulbyte Posted January 29, 2018 Share Posted January 29, 2018 Just a heads up to anyone waiting for the Factory Longer RIA Mags for 40sw/10mm from Greg Cote, I just received an email this morning stating they are now back in stock! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tkane Posted January 29, 2018 Share Posted January 29, 2018 Need a new extractor. Which is preferred: EGW HD, Wilson XS, or an Aftec? I've heard the stories of the Aftec being ball-peen hammer reliable, but is twice the price twice as good as the other two. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Talon75 Posted January 30, 2018 Share Posted January 30, 2018 (edited) I worked on the stock extractor and it worked very well for me, I did however put a Wilson Bullet proof(not the xs) in. It took a lot of fitting and tuning to work properly but now it's good. I really just like having spares with me so the stock one is in the bag just in case. This video is great for showing how to properly tune an extractor. Edited January 30, 2018 by Talon75 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jmoreno88 Posted January 30, 2018 Share Posted January 30, 2018 Did you guys have extraction issues as well? I'm getting 1 or 2 ftes randomly which really kills you on the clock. Haven't done anything to my extractor yet so I guess I need to tune it up. Sent from my SM-G955U using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1981Shooter Posted January 30, 2018 Share Posted January 30, 2018 (edited) 1 hour ago, Jmoreno88 said: Did you guys have extraction issues as well? I'm getting 1 or 2 ftes randomly which really kills you on the clock. Haven't done anything to my extractor yet so I guess I need to tune it up. I had like an 80% FTE rate out of the box. Tuning the extractor got it down to about 30%, which was still terrible. I dropped in the Wilson Combat Bulletproof and it's ran perfectly with zero tuning. Edited January 30, 2018 by 1981Shooter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jmoreno88 Posted January 30, 2018 Share Posted January 30, 2018 The Wilson was a straight drop in? No fitting? Sent from my SM-G955U using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Talon75 Posted January 30, 2018 Share Posted January 30, 2018 (edited) Yes I was having terrible FTE issues till I tuned the stock extractor per the video I linked, then it was 100% perfect. I added the Wilson BP but the one I got needed a lot of tuning and fitting, it actually stuck out the rear of the slide probably a 1/4 of an inch. Edited January 31, 2018 by Talon75 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Talon75 Posted January 30, 2018 Share Posted January 30, 2018 FWIW- the stock extractor benefited the most from removing a bit of material from the locator pad(the part just behind the hook that allows the extractor to sink in deeper), Also rounding the bottom edges where the case enter the extractor. The pic shows the locator pad, the top line is pointing to it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3GLewie Posted February 24, 2018 Share Posted February 24, 2018 Just an update on my new to me RIA TCM/ 9mm. I took it to the range a few weeks ago with the factory TCM mag and a couple new MecGar mags with the TF bases for the "fattie" magwell. Loaded the factory mag wouldn't seat even though the factory base has been modified a bit. So I went to the new MG's with the TF bases and it was a single shot pistol, both mags. Swapped the mag base to the TCM mag and it ran ok with my reloads but not with factory ammo oddly enough. The rounds were basically ramming into the non feed ramp base. So after watching the Atlas Gunworks videos on mag tuning and recoil spring tuning I found the problems I believe. I tuned my mags as instructed and the rounds come out of the mags with steeper trajectory, directly into the chamber. I also found the recoil spring was way too long and not letting the slide fully cycle. I trimmed the spring as directed and seems much better. Search Atlas Gunworks on YouTube for a wealth of info on the 2011. BTW the pliers used to tune your mags can be found at your local hardware store. They are simply chain pliers like these at Menards: https://www.menards.com/main/lighting-ceiling-fans/lighting-hardware-accessories/chains/patriot-lighting-reg-fixture-chain-pliers/90814/p-1444429534592-c-7519.htm?tid=-5884567820849154340&ipos=1Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
usmc90 Posted February 24, 2018 Share Posted February 24, 2018 Nice info. Thank for shar 8 hours ago, 3GLewie said: Just an update on my new to me RIA TCM/ 9mm. I took it to the range a few weeks ago with the factory TCM mag and a couple new MecGar mags with the TF bases for the "fattie" magwell. Loaded the factory mag wouldn't seat even though the factory base has been modified a bit. So I went to the new MG's with the TF bases and it was a single shot pistol, both mags. Swapped the mag base to the TCM mag and it ran ok with my reloads but not with factory ammo oddly enough. The rounds were basically ramming into the non feed ramp base. So after watching the Atlas Gunworks videos on mag tuning and recoil spring tuning I found the problems I believe. I tuned my mags as instructed and the rounds come out of the mags with steeper trajectory, directly into the chamber. I also found the recoil spring was way too long and not letting the slide fully cycle. I trimmed the spring as directed and seems much better. Search Atlas Gunworks on YouTube for a wealth of info on the 2011. BTW the pliers used to tune your mags can be found at your local hardware store. They are simply chain pliers like these at Menards: https://www.menards.com/main/lighting-ceiling-fans/lighting-hardware-accessories/chains/patriot-lighting-reg-fixture-chain-pliers/90814/p-1444429534592-c-7519.htm?tid=-5884567820849154340&ipos=1 Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk ing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3GLewie Posted February 24, 2018 Share Posted February 24, 2018 Ran 60 of my reloads thru it today and it ran 100% with both of the new MG mags with TF bases. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dogtired Posted February 26, 2018 Share Posted February 26, 2018 I have a small fortune invested in Para Canadian mags/Dawson base pads. I ordered a Taylor Freelance base pad, installed it on a Mecgar 15 round mag for the Para. These have not worked in Para pistols with a magwell. It installed easily, I tossed it in the mag gauge and it had about a mm of play. It fit perfectly in my two RIA doublestacks with Fattie magwell with 20 rounds of 40, reloadable. I tried it on an ACT mag which turns out to be too long for the gauge without taking off a mm or so. The ACT mag works with the Dawson base pads in the Para Ord. I think the Mecgar for Para mags are about $20 and the TF magwell about $35, so a good deal in comparison. I will need to do a function check also. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crazy Scientist Posted February 26, 2018 Share Posted February 26, 2018 Saw a 9mm double stack for 670 this weekend at the gun show. I had just bought an STI, but man at that price.....jiggity. Trigger wasn't bad stock either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
usmc90 Posted February 26, 2018 Share Posted February 26, 2018 16 minutes ago, Crazy Scientist said: Saw a 9mm double stack for 670 this weekend at the gun show. I had just bought an STI, but man at that price.....jiggity. Trigger wasn't bad stock either. Triggers are surprisingly nice on these and there is still room for improvement Definitely worth the money for sure Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
usmc90 Posted February 26, 2018 Share Posted February 26, 2018 Does anyone have any pics of the TF base pads on mags inserted into the TF fatty magwell? I have both but my pistol is at HCG right now so I don’t know how well they look/fit together. I got the Basepads after I sent it off for work Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Talon75 Posted February 26, 2018 Share Posted February 26, 2018 Well that's exactly what they were designed to fit, I don't have a fattie to indulge you though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdamD87 Posted February 26, 2018 Share Posted February 26, 2018 Does anyone have any pics of the TF base pads on mags inserted into the TF fatty magwell? I have both but my pistol is at HCG right now so I don’t know how well they look/fit together. I got the Basepads after I sent it off for work Gonna be picking up mine from a local gunsmith who fitted the magwell sometime this week. Ill post pics thenSent from my SM-N950U using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dogtired Posted February 26, 2018 Share Posted February 26, 2018 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
usmc90 Posted February 27, 2018 Share Posted February 27, 2018 Awesome. It appears to clear everything nicely Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dogtired Posted February 27, 2018 Share Posted February 27, 2018 (edited) It has cleared one of the major weaknesses of the RIA. Edited February 27, 2018 by dogtired Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
usmc90 Posted February 27, 2018 Share Posted February 27, 2018 Can’t wait to get mine back so I can put mine on Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3GLewie Posted February 27, 2018 Share Posted February 27, 2018 A couple pics of mineSent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
usmc90 Posted February 27, 2018 Share Posted February 27, 2018 What safety did you go with ? Like it any better ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
N3WWN Posted February 27, 2018 Share Posted February 27, 2018 4 minutes ago, usmc90 said: What safety did you go with ? Like it any better ? While your post wasn't directed at me, I thought I'd share what I've done. The RIA thumb safeties bite into my hand really bad. I have multiple single stack and hicap RIAs and they all hurt my hands a lot. I purchased a Sig 1911MAXM last year and thought that the tiny thumb safeties on it would be awful, but I fell in love with them! Through some trading and eBay auctions, I have switched most of my 1911 thumb safeties over to the smaller Sig style. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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