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I backed out the screw last night. It was definitely the problem. It was all the way in. Thanks for the help!

I installed a new, adjustable trigger in my RIA Tactical 1911 a few weeks ago and finally got a chance to hit the range this past weekend. I go to the range and inserted a mag loaded w/ 230gr WWB ammo. I pulled the trigger, the hammer dropped... but no bang?! :banghead: The only thing...

Thanks for the positive comments. I'm going back to the range tomorrow morning. Hopefully it will continue to perform flawlessly!

It ended up costing quite a bit since basically everything on the pistol is changed. However, it was my project gun and was completed over the course of 3-4 months. This made it much more affordable since I couldn't really afford to buy an SA Loaded or EMP outright. Obviously it can be done much...

Thanks guys! The gun started life as a 38 super. It was sent to Bob Serva at Fusion Firearms to have a 9mm barrel fitted along with one of his trigger groups. Then, I fit the beavertail safety and thumb safety. Ed Vanden Berg cut the slide for the Novaks. Then Paul @ SGR did the refinish. I...

It has been a wild couple of months but the RIA 9mm is finally completed. For those interested in the build / 38 super conversion, check out these threads: http://forum.m1911.org/showthread.php?t=32419 http://forum.m1911.org/showthread.php?t=36278 The refinish was done by Paul over at...

I don't think you can put a commander slide on a full size frame. IIRC, the dust cover has to be shortened for the commander slide, along with a few other mods.

Just because it costs less doesn't mean it is cheap. I love my tactical. I could have bought a loaded or other 1911, but $ for $ the tactical is the best deal. RIA also makes a Match 1911 that is hand fitted. I believe they run about $600. I vote to buy the tactical or match and...

I understand that I can ship it to them. I should have worded it better. Can they ship it back to me or do they have to ship to my FFL? He was saying I could ship it to the finisher and they could ship it straight back to me without going through an FFL.

I would go with the STI Trojan in 9mm. The ammo is cheaper and readily available which means more trips to the range! Also, 5" 9mm 1911 are a dream to shoot. They have practically no recoil. In fact, I enjoy shooting my 9mm 1911 more than my .45 1911. I converted my Rock Island 38 super...

While I was picking up my gun from the smith, I mentioned I was going to send it out to be blued. I said I needed to get the paper from the FFL so I could ship it. He says, "You don't have to go through an FFL if you are shipping it for repairs. You can send it off to manufacturers, vendors and...

I'm thinking about sending my gun off to Big Az Al to have it polished and blued. I was just wondering if anyone has used him or have any pics of his work. It looks like I'll be sending it out tomorrow. I can't wait to get it back.

Anyone use Big Al Az for bluing before? Also, anyone know a good source for Metalform ramped 9mm mags?

Can anyone tell me what mags these pistols use? I converted a 38 super to 9mm and I am looking into magazines. I currently use the Springfield ramped mags (made by Metalform?). Does the EMP use these mags?

Thanks! It should look really good when refinished wearing a set of carbon creation grips! :D

I have enough in it at the moment to have almost bought a Springfield EMP. Of course, I have changed just about everything: sights, trigger group, beavertail safety, extended thumb safety, etc. However, I'm extremely pleased with how it has turned out so far and it is my own "custom" gun...

I purchased a Rock Island 38 super about 4 months ago for the sole purpose of converting it to 9mm. Here is the progress thus far... Fresh out of the box RIA 38 super: Back from Fusion (Bob Serva), now a 9mm. He fitted the barrel and installed one of his trigger groups. Bye Bye...

My FFL is right down the street and charges me $20 for transfers. He does this from his home, not a store front. The local Carter's Country wants $75 to do transfers. The other local gun store wanted 10% of the price of the gun + tax. Needless to say, I'm happy I found my FFL. I used the...

Rock Island / Armscor Thier customer service is outstanding and the US sales reps hang out at the m1911.org forum to address any issues.

Sorry, I guess I should have used "shouldn't" instead of "won't." I guess it all depends on the finisher.