In case you didn't know, ghrit created a forum for range reports: Firearms - Range reports at Survivalmonkey.com
I wanted the tactical model at first, but settled yesterday for the G.I. model. I just got done stripping it and cleanning it. she slides nice. I went down to my local gun store and he had one in stock. so tomorrow I'll treat myself for a day at the range.
I just finished reforming and polishing the feed ramp on the RIA so it will function better, especially with my new 200gr. HP loads, which are a little shorter. I must say that the factory forming on the feed ramp isn't the best, and there was a significant gap leading to the chamber. That's all fixed now. I think I did a splendid job! I will try to get close ups of the chamber, but as it is, my camera wouldn't focus in that close. Yes, I have a blued compensator on it, too. I picked that up from customkillergrips.com. Works great. Oh, and I made that grip etching myself...I like it.
RIA i think are just as good as any other... it may not be a wilson combat custom gun but compared to para etc I like them a whole lot to bad mine were stolen i had a great deal...
My buds around here are buying the Para GI Experts from CTD: 56531 - Para-Ordnance 1911 GI Expert Semi-Automatic Handgun .45 ACP 5" Barrel 8 Rounds Checkered Polymer Grips Covert Black Para-Kote Finish They were a bit cheaper a couple weeks back. It seems like all good things, they are going up in price.
Yeah I feel your pain!!! but with the economy the way it is i dont think i will be abel to buy another firearm in a looooong time
