Range Report RAI 1911 Compact

[Mykltn]

Well I took the new Rosco to the range this after noon for her maiden voyage. I started out with my full size SA 1911 to get my aim on and to have a frame of reference for comparison. It took a few mags to get accurate and use to shooting the 1911 since it hasn't been to the range in several months.

After getting comfortable with the full size, I loaded my first mag in the RIA. The target was set out about 30 feet. First round was dead center without even trying. Follow up shots stayed within 1.5 inches. This was outstanding to say the least. Never did I think it would be as accurate as the full size SA. All follow up mags at this distance achieved the same result.

Second target was moved in to about 15 feet. Five rapid fire shots all stayed within the 9 ring. By the end of the second box of ammo, the 10 ring on the target was totally shredded. Recoil was brisk but not much more than the full size government model. After 100 rounds of aluminum cased Blazer ammo, I had 0 issues. Every time I pulled the trigger, it went BANG!

Bottom Line. Great gun for a great price. Fun to shoot, easy to carry, bad

guys beware. I love this little RIA!

Edited January 17, 2010 by Mykltn

[krunchnik]

PSSSST-Its RIA:D:D:DI am glad you like it,I knew you would as soon as you got a chance to shoot.

[bukowski548]

You guys are killing me with all the RIA compact talk. I want the compact tactical and Bellshire is out until March.

buk

[Garufa]

You guys are killing me with all the RIA compact talk. I want the compact tactical and Bellshire is out until March.

buk

My RIA compact tactical came from Bellshire...last summer...it is worth the wait.

Have put about 500 rounds through it without one single problem. It's crazy accurate.

[Mykltn]

PSSSST-Its RIA:D:D:DI am glad you like it,I knew you would as soon as you got a chance to shoot.

Sorry, got so excited I went dyslexic!

[towerclimber37]

For those of you looking for a RIA tactical, I feel your pain!

It's no surprise that these pistols are accurate and dependable. After all, they're made on the same machines that made pistols for the US military and to the same specifications as the old 1911's.

I think the tactical is the first twist that RIA has ever come up with, though don't quote me on that.

[Capbyrd]

I like that little compact. Where might one find one and how much do they run?

[strickj]

yup, I loves mine.

One of my favorite shooters.

They're surprisingly accurate and uber dependable for the price.

I use mine as my carry piece right behind my snubby

For those of you looking for a RIA tactical, I feel your pain!

It's no surprise that these pistols are accurate and dependable. After all, they're made on the same machines that made pistols for the US military and to the same specifications as the old 1911's.

I think the tactical is the first twist that RIA has ever come up with, though don't quote me on that.

[towerclimber37]

Is that the compact?

[mhm2a]

I bought one from Phil at Bellshire Hardware last year as well....It is the compact tactical model and has impressed me from the beginning. It is my first 1911 style pistol so I do not have much to compare it to, but it is accurate and has not had any failures in about 300 - 500 rounds. I did not realize they were hard to come by right now but I have heard that twice this week from different people who are in the market for one.

Edited January 19, 2010 by mhm2a

[towerclimber37]

speaking of which, strick, you need to clean your pistol..I can see the barrel fouling in that pistol from a mile off!!

Tsk Tsk!

remember: a clean firearm is a happy firearm!

[gunsablazin]

speaking of which, strick, you need to clean your pistol..I can see the barrel fouling in that pistol from a mile off!!

Tsk Tsk!

remember: a clean firearm is a happy firearm!

Do I have this wrong? I thought a smoking hot firearm was a happy firearm!

Nice looking little 1911, glad you like it.

[Guest Xd9]

I love mine ,I traded my XD-9 for it and dont regret it a minute great shooter! BTW this is my 1st 1911 I know now why people love the 1911 so much