18 months ago I bought a new RIA 1911 to use as a practice gun for learning 1911 mechanics and detail stripping. After the purchase, I got busy doing other stuff and the RIA has been parked in my safe.
In rediscovering this gun recently, I've decided that it's a handsome piece that now appeals to me as a carry gun...or at least a gun to keep in the truck for "contingencies". I've replaced the original grips, but everything else is stock.
My RIA has performed flawlessly thru several hundred rounds. My theory usually is 'if it ain't broke, don't fix it'. However, I'm wondering if there is a weakness, a fragile or poorly designed part, that should be replaced as a cautionary step. I'm just looking for reliable gun that won't get lots of range time or other use. Any suggestions from you RIA experts?
In rediscovering this gun recently, I've decided that it's a handsome piece that now appeals to me as a carry gun...or at least a gun to keep in the truck for "contingencies". I've replaced the original grips, but everything else is stock.
My RIA has performed flawlessly thru several hundred rounds. My theory usually is 'if it ain't broke, don't fix it'. However, I'm wondering if there is a weakness, a fragile or poorly designed part, that should be replaced as a cautionary step. I'm just looking for reliable gun that won't get lots of range time or other use. Any suggestions from you RIA experts?