I have done that several times, settle for something other than what I really wanted. It has never worked out for me.I like the reverse two-tone. Sometimes I think I should just hold out for what I want.
When I first started getting the 10mm bug I wanted a sig p220 elite reverse two-tone. Had a hard time finding one at the time, and then I saw a RIA 1911 in 10mm for a lot less money. So I thought, well, it would probably be better to get something cheaper in 10mm to decide if I liked the round before sinking >$1K into a gun chambered in it. So I bought the RIA.
I like the RIA mostly. It runs okay. Just okay. But I really like 10mm, as it's become my favorite pistol round. And I'm pretty sure now that the sig would be a great gun in 10mm. So, now I'm back to having the bug for the sig. I don't regret the RIA. But if I had it to do over again with hindsight, I'd have held out for the sig I wanted in the first place.
AllenM had 2 RIA's in 10mm and they were both very nicely made for the price point.
Mine is finicky about feeding with non RIA mags and some ammo. But it runs well when I’m using the right combo. Generally the flatter the bullet nose, the less likely it will run well.
That's probably the ultimate compliment, knowing the beautiful work that comes out of your shop. Thank you.I am not a revolver guy, but wow those are hot
It has happened before. Smith and Wesson made the 610 from 1989 to 1992. Then due to lots of expressed interest, produced them again in 1998 until about 2004. It was discontinued from the Smith and Wesson catalog in 2005, but apparently they were also produced in 2008.
Since 10mm is growing in popularity maybe Smith will start making them again.
My 5 inch 610 no dash
It has happened before. Smith and Wesson made the 610 from 1989 to 1992. Then due to lots of expressed interest, produced them again in 1998 until about 2004. It was discontinued from the Smith and Wesson catalog in 2005, but apparently they were also produced in 2008.
Then in 2009 Smith made the 310 Nightguard, a 2 1/2 inch barrel, scandium framed revolver that is absolutely miserable to shoot. It was made for one year.
Did you try a 22lb recoil spring? I had to put a new barrel in one to make it reliable
I haven't done any work on it. I've been deciding whether I want to sell it to help fund the Sig P220 or if I want to keep it and buy the Sig anyway. I'm kinda leaning towards the latter, because I do like it, and 1911s in general. And right now it's my only 1911. Okay. I think I just talked myself into keeping it. But then I'll probably want to have some work done on it at some point.
The problem as far as I can tell appears to be the feed ramp. The RIA mags seem to position the bullet high enough that when it goes into battery the bullet hits higher on the feed ramp. I have some Tripp mags that position the bullet a little lower, so the steepness of the feed ramp seems to matter more. With those mags I can't use rounds that have flatter nosed bullets, or it'll have a hard time feeding.
I picked up my Hunter tonight! Here it is with the Limited Pro.
Those are some sharp beasts!I picked up my Hunter tonight! Here it is with the Limited Pro.
Was a Bruin kinda day
Was a Bruin kinda day
Was a Bruin kinda day