RIA 9mm 1911 back

Neutron · Feb 11, 2017

Just got my Rock island armory 1911 in 9mm back from it's second time in for repair. I think they finally got it fixed. It would jam after almost every shot. Just ran about two boxes of ammo through it and it ran flawlessly. If it continues to run great like it did today,it will become my favorite hand gun. 1911 in 9mm is just so much fun. Actually 1911 in any caliber is awesome.

Melnic · Feb 11, 2017

Beemer606 said:
Just got my Rock island armory 1911 in 9mm back from it's second time in for repair. I think they finally got it fixed. It would jam after almost every shot. Just ran about two boxes of ammo through it and it ran flawlessly. If it continues to run great like it did today,it will become my favorite hand gun. 1911 in 9mm is just so much fun. Actually 1911 in any caliber is awesome.

So, what was wrong with it?

Neutron · Feb 11, 2017

It would jam after almost every shot. Brand new gun. Still don't know what was causing it. Both times the repair order just said "confirmed customer compliant,tuned,lubed,test fired". I think it may have been an extractor issue,but I'm not sure.

jimbobborg · Feb 12, 2017

That or magazine problems, which 9mm 1911s are famous for.

bitterkenny · Feb 12, 2017

jimbobborg said:
That or magazine problems, which 9mm 1911s are famous for.

Aren't all 1911 magazine sensetive?

Neutron · Feb 12, 2017

bitterkenny said:
Aren't all 1911 magazine sensetive?

Never had a magazine problem with my other two 1911's. One is .45 cal and the other is .22 cal.

tomrkba · Feb 12, 2017

I have had just about every 1911 problem except an exploding gun or parts falling off. It sounds like my story with Springfield: every gun I get from them is a jamomatic but a trip to the factory results in a good gun.

Neutron · Feb 12, 2017

tomrkba said:
I have had just about every 1911 problem except an exploding gun or parts falling off. It sounds like my story with Springfield: every gun I get from them is a jamomatic but a trip to the factory results in a good gun.

Do they ever tell you what the problem is? RIA just sends it back fixed with not much of a detailed report.

Actually the Springfield 1911 9mm is the one I originally wanted, but at almost twice the price of the RIA ($900 vs $500) I couldn't justify it. I'd heard good things about the RIA including excellent customer service and a transferable warranty.

tomrkba · Feb 12, 2017

Beemer606 said:
Do they ever tell you what the problem is? RIA just sends it back fixed with not much of a detailed report.

Actually the Springfield 1911 9mm is the one I originally wanted, but at almost twice the price of the RIA ($900 vs $500) I couldn't justify it. I'd heard good things about the RIA including excellent customer service and a transferable warranty.

Yes, they do. It's almost always itemized.

Mark75H · Feb 12, 2017

Other than 10 round/extended mags I've never had a mag problem with a .45 1911. On the other hand, I practically could not get my 9mm to work with anything but Tripp Cobras

jimbobborg · Feb 12, 2017

bitterkenny said:
Aren't all 1911 magazine sensitive?

Fixed your spelling error

No, not all of them are. If you use the correct length cartridge for the platform, you don't have problems. Short cartridges are notorious for having problems in a 1911, including the 40 S&W.

Melnic · Feb 12, 2017

jimbobborg said:
Fixed your spelling error No, not all of them are. If you use the correct length cartridge for the platform, you don't have problems. Short cartridges are notorious for having problems in a 1911, including the 40 S&W.

so a CPRN bullet loaded to close to max OAL tends to be most reliable?

jimbobborg · Feb 13, 2017

Melnic said:
so a CPRN bullet loaded to close to max OAL tends to be most reliable?

It depends on if your pistol will work with longer bullets. I know a lot of people shooting USPSA Limited load 40 S&W out to 10mm length after they get their barrels reamed to accept the longer bullet. They feed a lot more reliably in that configuration.

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