ashman627 Posted February 17, 2016 Share Posted February 17, 2016 Thinking of buying a Ria in 9 mm. Does anyone have any experience with these? Any opinions? Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
techj Posted February 17, 2016 Share Posted February 17, 2016 Picked up a new one Ultra FS 5" in 9mm a couple of weeks ago and just completed a bit over 500 rounds without any failure of any type . First 10 rounds were WW 115's and the rest were my reloads. This is the one with the G10 grips (which I like), fiber optic front and adjustable rear. Does have a FLGR. Only change I made was to the fiber optic rod - I swapped out the orange it came with for green so it matched all of my other handguns. Seems to be well-built, very tight and accurate - although I have only had a chance to shoot it to 50' so far. Only thing to be forewarned about is that new from the factory it is literally dripping in shipping oil but a quick bath in mineral spirits will clean it out. FYI - the extractor was easy to remove when I detail stripped the slide. So far IMHO I would say that this is a keeper and I am inclined to buy another RIA in the future. Not as pretty as other 1911's but definitely a great shooter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blacklab Posted February 18, 2016 Share Posted February 18, 2016 I have a few RIA's in 9mm, two single stacks and a double stack. They are a nice budget 1911, they shoot well and are reliable. They have a little bit of a loose slide to frame fit compared to more pricy guns and the finish just Ok, nothing fancy. For the price I would say you can't go wrong. I turned one into a open gun and after 6000 rounds it's still going strong. Buy one you'll be happy with it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
troupe Posted February 18, 2016 Share Posted February 18, 2016 I have built 2 Rock Islands in 9mm, both guns were flawless. I would not hesitate to build another on a Rock Island. Can't beat the price. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smallbore Posted February 28, 2016 Share Posted February 28, 2016 I have the Tac FS model and I really like it. I've shot IDPA, NRA action pistol and USPSA with it. It has been a great gun. The only problem I have had was me short stroking the trigger. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SSGJohnV Posted March 1, 2016 Share Posted March 1, 2016 I have the 9mm tac fs and it only choked on 147 grain handloads at slide lock when it was sub 500 rounds. Otherwise very accurate and reliable. I managed a 3" group at 25 yards off hand with it and have only changed the front sight, upgraded the trigger, and added a dawson magwell. Grear budget 1911. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ashman627 Posted March 2, 2016 Author Share Posted March 2, 2016 thanks everyone .Think I'm going with the double stack model Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
N3WWN Posted March 2, 2016 Share Posted March 2, 2016 I accidentally bought the 4.25" midsize instead of the full size and have about 2000 rounds through it. Mostly factory but the last 500 or so rounds are handloads. Had terrible fail-to-feed (nose-dives) with flat point ammo, but it will eat up any round nose bullets. I, too, swapped the dingy orange fiber for a bright green one. Also added some 3M grip tape across the front strap, a slightly lower weight mag release spring, blacked out the dots on the rear sight, swapped out the factory magwell for a PMC Defense magwell and 3D printed some custom honeycomb grips. Definitely not a match barrel... may work on improving that next. Only real problem, outside of not liking flat point ammo, is that the firing pin stop is VERY loose and the firing pin return spring may have weakened a bit (or was too weak to begin with). I have an EGW oversize firing pin stop and several weights of springs en route from MidwayUSA right now. After 6 months, I'd definitely buy another RIA 1911, but I'd make damn sure I picked up the 5" next time! Sent from my SM-G900P using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
derekmelton Posted March 2, 2016 Share Posted March 2, 2016 I had an RIA in 9mm with adjustable sights. Wished I'd have kept it. Seems like a great option for getting into single stack steel shooting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RAP Posted March 3, 2016 Share Posted March 3, 2016 I have a RIA 22TCM/9mm I used it in Limited minor until my custom Limited 40 was built. I did change the front sight, put a Dawson on. I put just over 5,000 rounds 9 mm through it last year with no problems. Like N3WWN posted mine hated any flat point or hollow point bullets. As long as I shot round nose bullets it preformed flawless. I would not hesitate to buy another RIA. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gooldylocks Posted April 13, 2016 Share Posted April 13, 2016 Gonna resurrect this thread. How much does the single stack 9mm Tactical II/Ultra (the one with the VZ grips and magwell) weigh? I want to get this one and then get a dawson magwell/mainspring housing but I can't find anywhere that has the official weight. So does anyone know? Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nightops Posted April 14, 2016 Share Posted April 14, 2016 51623 the Rock Ultra FS 9mm (VS grips, magwell, no rail) is listed on their site as WEIGHT Unloaded 2.49 lbs / 1.13 kg Loaded 2.87 lbs / 1.3 kg Not sure that is fully accurate, as 51961 the TCM Tac Ultra FS Combo (VZ grips, magwell, and full length rail) is shown as WEIGHT Unloaded 2.35 lbs / 1.07 kg The long railed dust cover should weigh more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gooldylocks Posted April 14, 2016 Share Posted April 14, 2016 51623 the Rock Ultra FS 9mm (VS grips, magwell, no rail) is listed on their site asWEIGHT Unloaded 2.49 lbs / 1.13 kg Loaded 2.87 lbs / 1.3 kg Not sure that is fully accurate, as 51961 the TCM Tac Ultra FS Combo (VZ grips, magwell, and full length rail) is shown as WEIGHT Unloaded 2.35 lbs / 1.07 kg The long railed dust cover should weigh more. That is what I was kind of wondering about, cause I saw that weight and 39 oz isn't unreasonable for a regular 1911, but 37.6 for a FLDC is way light. So it makes me question their "official" weights... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gooldylocks Posted April 16, 2016 Share Posted April 16, 2016 51623 the Rock Ultra FS 9mm (VS grips, magwell, no rail) is listed on their site asWEIGHT Unloaded 2.49 lbs / 1.13 kg Loaded 2.87 lbs / 1.3 kg Not sure that is fully accurate, as 51961 the TCM Tac Ultra FS Combo (VZ grips, magwell, and full length rail) is shown as WEIGHT Unloaded 2.35 lbs / 1.07 kg The long railed dust cover should weigh more. That is what I was kind of wondering about, cause I saw that weight and 39 oz isn't unreasonable for a regular 1911, but 37.6 for a FLDC is way light. So it makes me question their "official" weights... Bump it up, anybody have the official weight on one of these bad boys? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gooldylocks Posted April 22, 2016 Share Posted April 22, 2016 Well I will update this thread when mine gets here next week! They came back in stock on Davidson's for the first time in months, and I scooped one up. Sent from my SM-G930V using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ltirona Posted April 22, 2016 Share Posted April 22, 2016 I have a couple, one is a full size double stack and the other is a Commander size single stack (9mm/22 TCM). For the price, the build quality is good. Both have been reliable. Only changes I've made are replacing the front sights with Dawsons and de-horsing the thumb safeties (every RIA am I safety I've seen are crazy sharp). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
taco101 Posted April 22, 2016 Share Posted April 22, 2016 Has anyone shot the RIA single stack .40? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gooldylocks Posted April 22, 2016 Share Posted April 22, 2016 Has anyone shot the RIA single stack .40?I have not, but if you are considering it for SS it's not legal, it has a bull barrel. I don't know why they would do that when they make the other calibers with bushing barrels. Maybe if enough of us call them and beg they will start making them with bushings.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
taco101 Posted April 22, 2016 Share Posted April 22, 2016 Bummer, but good to know. Guess I'll find an STI Trojan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gooldylocks Posted April 22, 2016 Share Posted April 22, 2016 Bummer, but good to know. Guess I'll find an STI Trojan. I think if enough of us expressed interest in it and someone explained that they could sell a whole bunch of them if they did it then maybe they would start. Being able to buy a gun that is pretty much ready to rock for SS for under 600 bucks would be a game changer, me thinks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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