Forgive me, for I have sinned.

[Grayfox54]

I'm a 1911 guy. I have a bunch of 'em in .45acp and .38 Super. Until recently, I've always considered a 9mm 1911 to be blasphemy. But, I have been curious as to what all the fuss was about. They do seem to be quite popular.  At the gun show today, I gave in to temptation. I bought one. 

I went just intending to look at them. Actually, I really wanted a Commander size. But there were only a very few in the whole show and only full size guns.  After passing on a Colt and a stainless Springfield, both priced at well over $1000, I stumbled across this. 

Rock Island Armory 1911-A1 Tac II. I admit, it was an impulse buy. I have no idea what got into me?  This thing has all the bells and whistles. Its like brand new, not a mark on it anywhere. I don't think its ever been fired.  But there was no box.  It does have a nice trigger pull. Clean and crisp. I know I paid too much, but what the hell?  Everything is over priced these days. 

Like any new 1911, I will make a couple of changes to suit myself. The flat MSH will be replaced by an arched one and the FLGR will have to go.  But I think that's all I'll change. Parts are ordered. Once I get them in, I'll take it to the range and see if a 9mm 1911 is all its cracked up to be. 

Looks like today I had an expensive brain fart. 

[KahrMan]

I think you will like it. I fell in love with mine once I shot it. 
My 9mm is the most accurate 1911 I have. 

[krunchnik]

RIA makes a pretty decent 1911-I have one like yours but in 10mm and bull barrel.

I like 9mm also in a 1911-congrats on a good choice.

 

 

[ohell]

Well if you’re going to confession might as well get the 22tcm9r blouse for it before you get there. 

[Choatecav]

Now go and sin no more..........

[The Legion]

You will love your 9mm 1911.  My favorite gun is my Dan Wesson pm 9mm.

[Erich]

Any day that ends with a new gun is a good day no matter what it is.

[papa61]

congrats on new pistol. 1911 is a great choice no matter what caliber. a .38 super and a 10mm are on my list.

 

[Alleycat72]

I'm trying to talk myself out of a 6mm creedmoor. 

[deerslayer]

2 hours ago, alleycat72 said:

I'm trying to talk myself out of a 6mm creedmoor. 

That's a good one to have if you don't handload.  Through all this stupidity, 6 CM ammo is everywhere.  

[Handsome Rob]

21 hours ago, alleycat72 said:

I'm trying to talk myself out of a 6mm creedmoor. 

I'm happy to help you.....

It's, the non alcoholic version of the 6.5 Manbun.

I will laugh & show scorn & derision at every opportunity. 

[JustEd]

Congrats, but they can he a slippery slope. Highly suggest you sell it NOW before dumping so much love into it.....oh hey I happen to be looking for one!

All just in fun sir. You should have a great time shooting it.

[bobsguns]

10mm is best mm.................  

[Luckyforward]

If you feel you the need to repent, I'll be happy to take one of your other 1911's off your hands for $100 . . . 

[DWARREN123]

RIA 9mm 1911 style pistol are great guns. Mine has been reliable and accurate.

Loads and shoots everything I have put in it.

Their .45 acp pistols are very good, too!