mikeAZ Posted November 6, 2016 Share Posted November 6, 2016 As little as I shoot single stack, I'm thinking I should buy one in 40 S&W I can find the double stack models but no single stack....Don't want a 9mm or 45ACP and there are bunch of RIA'S in those calibre's for sale everywhere. . Granted they are not STI/SV/CK quality but that's o k with me. Problem is, I can't find one for sale anywhere on the "net". The higher end ones look to have all the goodies. A Para would work BUT same thing... none in single stack..... IS there a problem with the 40 S&W and the RIA pistols? or maybe there is not much demand for 40 S&W. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fastluck13 Posted November 7, 2016 Share Posted November 7, 2016 It is tough to get a 40 to run without love at the factory and an owner that knows what they are doing. I think that discourages many of the manufacturers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peterthefish Posted November 7, 2016 Share Posted November 7, 2016 It is tough to get a 40 to run without love at the factory and an owner that knows what they are doing. I think that discourages many of the manufacturers.This is dumb. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hooked Posted November 7, 2016 Share Posted November 7, 2016 Sorry, can't help you on the Ria, but Sig makes a 1911 Max Michael Single stack in 40 that has gotten good reviews, or you might find a new-old-stock STI Sentry somewhere. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeAZ Posted November 9, 2016 Author Share Posted November 9, 2016 Just looking for a 1911 style in 40S&W ... will see little use, so the RIA seems to be the most bang for the buck... BUT they are no where to be found?????... Any leads appreciated. I'm going to see if I can special order one..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moller72 Posted November 9, 2016 Share Posted November 9, 2016 38 minutes ago, mike NM said: Just looking for a 1911 style in 40S&W ... will see little use, so the RIA seems to be the most bang for the buck... BUT they are no where to be found?????... Any leads appreciated. I'm going to see if I can special order one..... Just keep looking 2 weeks ago I found several online on buds and gallery of guns they are sold out now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
broadus123 Posted November 9, 2016 Share Posted November 9, 2016 there are a few on gunbroker Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chuckstur Posted November 9, 2016 Share Posted November 9, 2016 I believe they are bushingless - not legal for Single Stack, right? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeAZ Posted November 10, 2016 Author Share Posted November 10, 2016 I decided on the RIA version of the 1911 as they are decent quality for the money. Well, I don't think there are any 5" RIA 1911 40S&W in the USA at this time, Some 4.20" ones and 5" 10mm, yes. I called, hunted... NO luck, so I punted and ordered the 5" "bushing" 9mm model from Bud's. A 40 S&W barrel should be a drop-in as the extractor and breech face are normally the same. (I'd usually upgrade the stock barrel anyhow). We shall see how this all plays out.... RIA's info sheet says these are "70" series style... I'm thinking that means non ramped barrel but not a deal breaker....I was just going to build a 1911 in 40 S&W but I was WAY passed $1000.00 for quality parts that weren't really necessary for my intended use. Thru the years, I've gathered 9mm and 40 S&W mags,, lot's of 1911 parts and should only need the barrel??????.... (You know how that goes). A 9mm 1911 isn't such a bad idea anyhow.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dogtired Posted November 10, 2016 Share Posted November 10, 2016 http://www.gunsinternational.com/guns-for-sale-online/pistols/rock-island-armory-pistols/rock-island-m1911-a1-rock-ultra-fs-tacii-40sw-5prk-nib-51719.cfm?gun_id=100697951 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeAZ Posted November 10, 2016 Author Share Posted November 10, 2016 (edited) dogtired, As far as I know, #51719 not a bushing gun.. USPSA has to be a bushing gun for S S as far as I understand. I'll call the dealer to make sure.Thanks, anyhow (email sent to answer barrel question). Edited November 10, 2016 by mike NM added info Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gooldylocks Posted November 10, 2016 Share Posted November 10, 2016 Everyone posting in here is correct about: USPSA requires a bushing barrel for 5" guns, and that the RIA 40 guns only come in bull barrel. The 9s and 45s are bushing, but the 10 and 40 are bushingless. By the time you go buy a KKM, a bushing, and have the smith fit it, doesn't it make more sense to just buy a slightly more expensive gun set up that way? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fastluck13 Posted November 10, 2016 Share Posted November 10, 2016 On 11/6/2016 at 6:09 PM, peterthefish said: This is dumb. Not necessarily. Would you prefer me saying it is different than droppin a 40 barrel in a 45? Many builders just don't execute this well. Then you have owners handloading ammo all over the length spectrum. I am definitely not saying nobody can do it or that it should't be done but what I have witnessed tells me it is not for everyone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peterthefish Posted November 11, 2016 Share Posted November 11, 2016 Not necessarily. Would you prefer me saying it is different than droppin a 40 barrel in a 45? Many builders just don't execute this well. Then you have owners handloading ammo all over the length spectrum. I am definitely not saying nobody can do it or that it should't be done but what I have witnessed tells me it is not for everyone.OP is looking for a specific gun (.40 1911 from RIA) which is in short supply. Most manufacturers these days have .40 1911s down - there's no special magic required. If a manufacturer's .40 1911 won't run, their .45 probably won't either. Yes, reloading and loading long might help, and that's not for everyone. But there's no magic to it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeAZ Posted November 11, 2016 Author Share Posted November 11, 2016 NOT TOO WORRY!... I have a 40S&W barrel hammer..... I'll get her done!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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