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Added another 1911 and a new wheel-gun to my stable.
Posted by cdaniel76 on 3/24/18 at 12:16 am231
Went to Sportsman's Warehouse in Slidell because I learned they carry .30-06 for the M1 Garand and also needed to restock on some 45. While on the ammo aisle I kept hearing a voice calling me from my left, in the direction of the gun counter. So I just had to go investigate...
To add to my 10mm and 45 Colts, I brought home this Rock Island Armory Ultra FS 9mm. I know. I know. It's not a tippy-top-of-the-line Nighthawk, Les Baer, Ed Brown or Wilson but R.I.A. Has come a long way from their infancy and these Ultra and their Tactical models are very nice guns for entry-level 1911's. For under $600 they come with an adjustable LPA rear site and a red fiber optic front site, G10 custom grips with mag release thumb relief cut, mag well extension, beaver-tail thumb safety, ambi rear safety and skeletonized hammer and adjustable trigger.
Also picked up a Taurus Model 66 .357mag 4" revolver to get back into the wheel gun game (haven't had one since I lost a 4" Nickel Python to Katrina ).
Here's some pics of the new additions. I'll be putting these through their paces Sunday along with the new M1 Garand now that I got some ammo for it!
This gun collecting shite is addictive... And expensive!
Katrina left me with only 3 guns and up until about 5 years ago I hadn't really touched them but once I started shooting again, and became a Range Officer, it's become quite the hobby and a passion. I've over quintupled my collection since then. I sure hope I don't get in any freak boating accidents soon.
Pics of the new additions:
And the Garand for those of you who may have missed my post about it when I got it a few weeks back.
To add to my 10mm and 45 Colts, I brought home this Rock Island Armory Ultra FS 9mm. I know. I know. It's not a tippy-top-of-the-line Nighthawk, Les Baer, Ed Brown or Wilson but R.I.A. Has come a long way from their infancy and these Ultra and their Tactical models are very nice guns for entry-level 1911's. For under $600 they come with an adjustable LPA rear site and a red fiber optic front site, G10 custom grips with mag release thumb relief cut, mag well extension, beaver-tail thumb safety, ambi rear safety and skeletonized hammer and adjustable trigger.
Also picked up a Taurus Model 66 .357mag 4" revolver to get back into the wheel gun game (haven't had one since I lost a 4" Nickel Python to Katrina ).
Here's some pics of the new additions. I'll be putting these through their paces Sunday along with the new M1 Garand now that I got some ammo for it!
This gun collecting shite is addictive... And expensive!
Katrina left me with only 3 guns and up until about 5 years ago I hadn't really touched them but once I started shooting again, and became a Range Officer, it's become quite the hobby and a passion. I've over quintupled my collection since then. I sure hope I don't get in any freak boating accidents soon.
Pics of the new additions:
And the Garand for those of you who may have missed my post about it when I got it a few weeks back.
This post was edited on 3/24 at 2:48 am
re: Added another 1911 and a new wheel-gun to my stable.Posted by DownshiftAndFloorIt on 3/24/18 at 6:59 am to cdaniel76
I like the rock island 1911's alot. They feel broke in when new.
I have a stupid question. I've been a gun guy all my life. What's the deal with the cartridge through the trigger guard when you lay a gun down to take a picture of it?
And congrats on your two new purchases. I'm thinking I may actually go get another 1911 soon myself.
And congrats on your two new purchases. I'm thinking I may actually go get another 1911 soon myself.
re: Added another 1911 and a new wheel-gun to my stable.Posted by SouthernInsanity on 3/24/18 at 7:26 am to upgrade
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What's the deal with the cartridge through the trigger guard when you lay a gun down to take a picture of it?
Some use a cartridge, some use just whatever. It's really just helps with taking the pic, so the weapon isn't laying flat.
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re: Added another 1911 and a new wheel-gun to my stable.Posted by Capital Cajun on 3/24/18 at 8:11 am to cdaniel76
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This gun collecting shite is addictive... And expensive
Tell me about it. I bought 7 in 2017 and hoping not to buy 8 in 2018.
That RIA 1911 looks pretty fine.
That’s a nice Garand too.
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CD, did you break down and clean the Garand when it came in?
Yes sir. That's the first thing that's recommended to do, both from CMP and other purchasers as well. I follow a couple of the bigger forums for the M1 and everyone says to do that. Many people have found broken parts, mainly the main spring, when first receiving their's.
re: Added another 1911 and a new wheel-gun to my stable.Posted by SabiDojo on 3/24/18 at 10:01 am to DownshiftAndFloorIt
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I like the rock island 1911's alot. They feel broke in when new.
That's what I hear.
re: Added another 1911 and a new wheel-gun to my stable.Posted by DownshiftAndFloorIt on 3/24/18 at 1:42 pm to SabiDojo
I like a 1911 with a whole lot of miles on it. The rock islands feel half way there out of the box to me and thats what i like about them
re: Added another 1911 and a new wheel-gun to my stable.Posted by TigerOnTheMountain on 3/24/18 at 1:51 pm to cdaniel76
I have been on the fence about a Rock Island 1911 for hours it seems. I left my local shop, came home, logged on, and saw this. I’m getting it. Thanks baw!
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get a 22 TCM barrel and spring for the 1911 if you can find one. 2000fps and fireballs with no recoil
I was wondering if this was possible. I know RIA sells a 9mm 1911 that comes as a set with the 22TCM swap parts. If it's possible to do with the model I got, I'm definitely looking into it.
This post was edited on 3/24 at 3:52 pm
re: Added another 1911 and a new wheel-gun to my stable.Posted by cdaniel76 on 3/24/18 at 3:32 pm to TigerOnTheMountain
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I have been on the fence about a Rock Island 1911 for hours it seems. I left my local shop, came home, logged on, and saw this. I’m getting it. Thanks baw!
I'm gonna run it thru its paces tomorrow and will report back.
re: Added another 1911 and a new wheel-gun to my stable.Posted by FightinTigersDammit on 3/24/18 at 7:41 pm to cdaniel76
That RIA, with the blank slide, and the black stocks, looks pretty sexy. Damn nice looking M1, too.
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