Need RIA opinions.

[max4073]

What's up party people? I posted this on another forum already but I thought that I'd ask you guys too.

I'm in the market for a compact 1911 that wont break the bank but will be reliable. I've been offered a RIA tactical compact but I don't have any experience with them. I had a full size RIA years ago and it didn't give me any problems.

This includes pictured grips, factory wood grips, pearce grips with finger groove insert and a Kimber Pro Tac Mag with 3 different basepads. Also comes with all factory items (case, manual, factory Novak Mag. Both mags are 7 rounders. Also comes with an extra recoil spring.

He said that he's the origional owner and it only has 200 rounds through it.
He wants $485 for the whole package. Should I go for it?
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[Dash Riprock]

I've heard good things about RIA, but have never held or fired one. I did a little looking around and found that price to be ok. Wouldn't hurt to try and get it for less though, of course.

Nice looking litte heater.

[oldemagics]

just got my RIA 1911A1 a week ago and only have about 250 rds through it so far, but if this one is any indication of their quality i would say jump on it

[Globemaster]

I have two RIA's now ... and this is my 2-Tone project :crossbones:


http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h261/globemaster_oly/DSCN9326.jpg


http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h261/globemaster_oly/DSCN9327.jpg


I still need a magazine release and an extended safety in satin; plus I also need to get the beavers-tail installed … once I get up the courage to do some trimming on the frame.


http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h261/globemaster_oly/DSCN9323.jpg

[Dash Riprock]

I don't think there's very much anyone can do to ugly up any 1911. They are simply gorgeous guns.

Very cool grips you have there, Globemaster.

[DSMITH]

If you look up RIA in the blue book of gun values it says SEE SPRINGFIELD .

So take that as you will ..


personally i wouldn't trade my Rock island for anything :rockin: