Recent content by ravot

i dont have experiences. but based on the feedback here, the price should be on the lower side. if not, then you can definitely purchase something newer for a low price. rock island armory has the 1911 for 379 or 429 for the tactical version on center fire systems.... as far as RIA brand goes...

where in IL are you? i called a few in the chicagoland area. a few people said other people were on the waiting list, for a year. well for the SS 1911 loaded 9mm.....not sure if it's true or not. i ended up going to gunbroker.com i wouldn't mind supporting local, but i'm not waiting that long...

do you have the stock mags or do you have third party? i field stripped, cleaned, lube etc and reassembled after the range and put her away. i'm waiting on my tripp mags then i'll take her for another spin. i just have a feeling it was the mag and perhaps me limp wrisiting. btw, my...

Hey Folks, back again. after over a week of waiting i got my gun yesterday. had the girl over so i couldn't 'play' with it. after she left, about 130am i inspected it and said, screw it, i'm off saturday i'll start the process of field stripping it and cleaning, oiling, lubing and reassemble...

hey guys, price question. my LGS has a Hi power, not sure on year, but the owner said it's a t30 series? late 50's early 60's maybe. the barrel said it was made in St Louis. price on it was 550. quality on it looked good but i was only looking. didn't see down the barrel. (is it normal to ask...

my original budget was 6 to 700 9mm 1911. unless ur LGS has it, it'll be hard. and i wasn't too patient as the 1911 bug was killing me so si bit the bullet and got a loaded springfield 9mm form gunbroker. 900 shipped. another option was the RIA tactical. i want a full body and not a compact...

sounds great. i wish i could have saved a few bucks but i had to opt for a nib springer 1911 9mm. for more than that.

i'm new to this, so bear the dumb question. i just got (2 more days waiting) a 1911 in 9mm format. obviously i'd get snap caps in 9mm size right? (duh) and this helps how exactly? watching how i squeeze and at the same time preserving the firing ping and other parts?

little off topic, but in chicago and suburban areas. transfer fees are 50 bucks! another one, is 100 dollars! this same one for 100....if it's used and they can't get it, 50 but if it's new it's 100 no matter what. i had to look around for a spot. cheapest and nearest is 50 dollars over 300, 25...

hey folks, hoppe's #9 solvent is the same as the hoppes #9 bore cleaning solvent?

haha will do! thanks for the great info! better safe than sorry, thank you. awesome tips! thank you! Also, BS ammo is just any other ammo right? SD ammo is self defense? what are the differences with any ammo versus SD ammo? does SD ammo leave a bigger hole? again thanks info. also, what's...

i read that too. i also saw some people use some thicker playing cards to put it underneath the slide stop, then after pulling it out. i might try that a few times just to get the feeling and be comfortable. i guess the trick is putting the slide stop at a 45 degree angle. thanks for the tips...

Hey Folks, after doing my homework i decided on a springfield 1911 loaded stainless steel in 9mm. tomorrow morning i'll be making the purchase to make it official and i wanted to post this now so i can get some feedback and wait less by the time my beauty gets to me. So, being that this is...

towboat and harmon. thanks for the info!

awesome. thanks for the mini sacrifice. great to look at.