Buying Online-Pics posted

[Seismic Sam]

Well, shyte!!! If you're going to go THAT far North, you might as well just smuggle them in yourself through the Boundary Waters. Yah suure yew betcha!!

[fotog54]

I've used both Boone's Fine Guns (Isle) and Prince's Guns (Milaca). Both only charge $25, and their service is excellent.

Conveniently located just north of BFE.

I'm a transplant here from the South! I've been freezing my ass of here for almost 7 years! I don't have a clue what or where "Isle" is or "Milaca". BFE ????? I call the mall in Bloomington the "BFM" (think about it!) but don't have a clue what BFE is?



Thanks for the info guys. If I don't happen to find what I'm looking for at the gun show (RIA Tactical .45) I will order online.

Lee

[MisterOblivious]

Conveniently located just north of BFE.

I'm a transplant here from the South! I've been freezing my ass of here for almost 7 years! I don't have a clue what or where "Isle" is or "Milaca". BFE ????? I call the mall in Bloomington the "BFM" (think about it!) but don't have a clue what BFE is?



Thanks for the info guys. If I don't happen to find what I'm looking for at the gun show (RIA Tactical .45) I will order online.

Lee

Erm... uhh.... how to sneak this past the board censor software..... mmm Nope, not feeling creative enough to come up with something so here's a link instead. http://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=BFE

[fotog54]

I should have known that! LOL!

[monschman]

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[fotog54]

Just an update. Bought a RIA 2 tone tactical off Gunbroker.com. Paid for it today CC over the phone with Bellshire Hardware in Nashville. The closest FFL is Doc's Firearms... (just a few blocks away so I decided to go with them).

Gun is supposed to ship today.

Will post more only if I run into any problems.

[ex-LT]

Just an update. Bought a RIA 2 tone tactical off Gunbroker.com. Paid for it today CC over the phone with Bellshire Hardware in Nashville. The closest FFL is Doc's Firearms... (just a few blocks away so I decided to go with them).

Gun is supposed to ship today.

Will post more only if I run into any problemsWill post pics when I get the gun.

I'm sure this is what you MEANT to say, right?

Always remember

[fotog54]

Oh yes, will post the gun porn!

[fotog54]

My Rock Island Armory Tactical 1911 arrived today:





A few observations:

1. Man this thing was packed in 50W oil, it could survive in the desert for a hundred years as long as it stayed in the plastic bag.
2. This is not a $ 1K gun. The finish is a bit rough but the parts fit without being too snug or loose. I have already dis-assembled the slide and wiped the oil off it.
3. I have seen some models of this with a full length guide rod. This one does not have that! ???? It will soon!
4. I have not been able to find any spec on the frame. Is it nickel plated! The Armscor website is rather lacking in information and I cannot find a website for Rock Island Armory.

I had a Springfield 1911 back in the 90's and the finish was better on that gun. This frame could have seen a few minutes on the buffing wheel before it went into the plating tank.

Overall, I consider it a good value. Considering you get low profile sights, extended thumb safety, lighter trigger and beaver tail for the price of a stock .45, a pretty good bargain.

Will try to make it to the range next week sometime and start breaking it in.

[MrVvrroomm]

Very nice rig!

[Jeff Bergquist]

Looks nickel judging by the color in the photos. Nickel has a slight goldish cast to it compared with chrome or stainless.

[fotog54]

According one of the 1911 forums the frame finish is satin nickel.

[tleevs]

Sweet gun;)

I just bought a gun on gunbroker.com myself last week. I haven't posted anything in this thread yet because the deal isn't done yet and I don't have the gun. Once everything is finalized and I have the gun in possession, I will post my overall experiences buying online and will of course post a picture or two;)

After looking at this rig, I may need to get a 1911 myself.

Travis

[mnglocker]

I still haven't seen any scantly clad wimmen folk pictures in this thread. It has failed to deliver.

[LarryFlew]

here ya go