10 Ringer'
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I tell ya, for the three and a half I shelled out for it, the RIA .45 is about as close to a budget shooter's piece as there is. Took it out to the range last weekend and was mighty impressed (until I fed hollowpoints, but who carried those 50yrs ago?) I still want to make mine a little closer to mil spec than the grips and chunky bottom 8rd mag that come with it. I bought it knowing that most aftermarket parts for 1911s are supposed to work, but was wondering if any of you out there have also mil-spec'd or added anything to your RIA and what parts work best.
Namely I'm most interested in one or two 7rd mags (they don't have to be pretty-just work at the range) and a set of grip panels that complete the mil-spec look of something my granddad's generation relied on in WWII hot spots all over the world. I'd also like to read up in a good history of the 1911 too, but can't decide what volume to pick up since many of them also deal with those hot rod custom guns I have no need for. Any help appreciated. Thanks.
Namely I'm most interested in one or two 7rd mags (they don't have to be pretty-just work at the range) and a set of grip panels that complete the mil-spec look of something my granddad's generation relied on in WWII hot spots all over the world. I'd also like to read up in a good history of the 1911 too, but can't decide what volume to pick up since many of them also deal with those hot rod custom guns I have no need for. Any help appreciated. Thanks.