POTD: A retro-customized RIA 1911A1
Published: April 2nd, 2015
Roper1911 sent a great photo of his M1911A1 clone. He wrote …
This is my M1911A1 clone in an Adams Holster reinforced Texas IWB holster with mag carriers and three Chip Mc Cormick shooting star magazines. I’ve swapped the mainspring housing from flat to curved, installed actual Vietnam-era surplus grip panels, and a used WW II era stamped steel trigger. The base gun is a RIA 1911A1.
Thanks Roper1911!
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Got inspired on building a 1970´s style retro. It would have S&W K-frame rear sight and a squared trigger guard and such.
Those Adams Texas Holsters are super! I carry a RIA .45 CS daily & Can't imagine a better combo! As an old Marine I shot Expert with a .45 that rattled! lol! This Rock doesn't.