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Old 03-31-2013, 11:27 AM   #4920
Mr Twisty


 
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Originally Posted by pocketcthulhu View Post
So I had a problem with my used ria 1911 gi stove piping last week at the range, I stripped it down and cleaned the crap out of it and didn't over oil it when I put it back together, While i was thinking about it I stopped at the local gun store and grabbed a wilson combat 17 lb recoil spring and man it feels like an entirely different gun just from racking the slide.
Someone suggested getting a wolff springs set for it and just replace everything but I can't find a set for it online, Not sure what I should be looking for as nothing shows up for a ria.
I've had a full size RI for a year or so now, very dependable, and my go-to pistol for home use, with a light/laser on the tac-rail. It's been 100% dependable with everything I throw at it... factory loads, and light & heavy reloads. Love it!

That spring may be all it needed... I personally wouldn't get too deep into modding a R.I.... it's cheaper to buy it already upgraded. If you do, aftermarket 1911 Colt & variants parts should work fine.

Shoot it and enjoy it for what it is, but that's just me
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