Yepper I went and bought her

[BREATHER]

I bought an RIA 1911 today at Big R in Elizabeth. So far, playing and fondling her, gives me a warm and fuzzy feelin'... Gov't model, no bells or whistles.

So from what I am hearing,,, Any 8 shot 1911 mag will work in it... Except a Kimber, They don't work ?????

[rondog]

I've had good luck with Chip McCormick Shooting Stars, got a sackful of 'em. The stock mags that come with 'em are good too, but I prefer flat-bottomed mags. I don't like that big bumper thing hanging down.

[legaleagle]

I like the chips too, but have found too many feed problems after about 1 yr old. Most likely the springs as the 7 rounder GIs are much more forceful.

[TEAMRICO]

I bought some new surplus GI issue 7 round mags and they are tight, they don't drop free as easy as the stock mag that came with it.
They are for just plinking anyway, I actually put looped paracord through a hole I drilled in the base of the mag. Actually works great for pulling the mags out of pouches and pockets.

[lebru]

i've never had kimber mags work in anything but kimbers to be honest.

[BREATHER]

Yeah that's what I heard also. There's a couple of guys that say you can interchnage parts from other 1911's. But Kimber has to have Kimber parts.

[ray1970]

Congratulations on the new 1911. From past experience I find the Chip McCormick mags a little "pistol sensitive". They worked flawlessly in a couple of my Springfield Armory guns but the same mags didn't function well in one of my Colts. If you want really dependable magazines for carry/home defense use and don't mind paying a little for them, I would recommend the Wilson Combat mags. They have functioned flawlessly in every 1911 I have owned.

[cebeu]

"Gov't model, no bells or whistles...

Nice price-point 1911, good call. +1 on Wilson Combat Mags, 47D's are all I run in my 11 year-old Kimber, reasonable price, rock-solid performance, durable, etc...

[Ah Pook]

Congrats on the new blaster.

My first 1911 was a RIA GI. It ran fine after break-in (about 200 rounds). Wilson (8), Chip McCormick (8) and Colt (7) mags ran fine in it. The first thing I changed was the grips. The smooth wood just didn't do it for me. Kimber checkered rubber grips (http://www.kimberamerica.com/shop/product.php?xProd=135&xSec=18) are good and inexpensive.

M1911.org-Armscor/Rock Island Forum (http://forum.m1911.org/forumdisplay.php?f=17) has a wealth of info.

http://pic100.picturetrail.com/VOL686/2648371/6918264/395939376.jpg

Enjoy!

[lebru]

Yeah that's what I heard also. There's a couple of guys that say you can interchnage parts from other 1911's. But Kimber has to have Kimber parts.

i've heard the same thing. I was never planning on buying a kimber anyway so it doesn't matter. If you want a nice 1911, buy a kimber. If you want an even nicer one, look harder ;)

[Heep72]

I bought an RIA 1911 today at Big R in Elizabeth. So far, playing and fondling her, gives me a warm and fuzzy feelin'... Gov't model, no bells or whistles.

So from what I am hearing,,, Any 8 shot 1911 mag will work in it... Except a Kimber, They don't work ?????

I use Act-Mag and Wilson Combat mags.....nice job on the purchase of the RIA 1911. No problems with mine......here she is......

[porfiriozg]

kimber mags works just fine for me


I bought an RIA 1911 today at Big R in Elizabeth. So far, playing and fondling her, gives me a warm and fuzzy feelin'... Gov't model, no bells or whistles.

So from what I am hearing,,, Any 8 shot 1911 mag will work in it... Except a Kimber, They don't work ?????