From a Rock to a Diamond!
 

I'm in the fun but exhausting process of upgrading my RIA Tactical .45 Hi-Cap (1911A2-FS).

There are a few differences/similarities between the A1 and A2 styles. The A2 uses the Trigger, Mags, and Sear Spring of the Para P14. Then there's the A2's Mainspring, which can swapped for either a P14 or an A1 Mainspring. To make things more interesting, some A2 parts are only compatible with the A1 frame..such as the Barrel, Sear/Discon./Hammer, and the Barrel Bushing. :what:

Gotta love a Hi-Cap! :D ..With all that in mind, I'd like to hear what yall have done to turn your Rocks into diamonds!! Within the terms of the Warranty of course!

(*Photoshopped this pic :p to show what my Rock will look like once fitted with my new VZ P14 grips*)
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Crossbreed Supertuck Deluxe on the way (P14 style).. and tritium green front sight with orange rear tritium. But what I'm most interested in is regarding reliability and functionality. I want it to eat every hollow point under the sun..and run without a hiccup 24/7/365. Most mods like this can void the warranty, so I wanted to see what others have done to enhance their 1911 without losing that great warranty.

Any and all feedback is appreciated and will be rewarded with cookies :p

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I don't own any Rock Hi_caps, but do own 3 Rocks. And IMHO they are a good Gun to make your own....... Talk to Miss Rock or East Coast Rock pusher Auto Mag....................

Clyde

You know it!...waiting on him to see this thread :p

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Looking great Dan!!!:)

Keep us posted on your mods!!:)

Can I call you Miss Rock now?:confused:

dboy, easiest way is to send it to Arnel for a tune-up which doesn't void the warranty and afterwards it'll feed Buick Electras if you want it too.

Thanks guys..I've been hearing that's probably the best option. Will they fit parts that I've ordered from other places? Or do you have to choose from what they have in stock? I'm pretty picky

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Dan, Arnel will use the parts you send if you like or he can fit parts he has there. He is a master gunsmith and can work magic on a 1911.:)

Give him a call, 1-775-537-1444.

The shop closes for the week of Easter (this week) so you may or may not get an answer.

The warranty issue goes away if you send it to Arnel. I can tell you he does top notch work. You will have to send the gun off to someone to have it refinished as Rock Island does not have the facilities to it.

As far as parts any of the majors out there make parts for the hi cap. The only exception is the trigger, you will have to find a a para or a springfiled. Do not use a fusion as they sell triggers that only fit the STI 2011 and they will not fit the Rock, don't ask how I know. :rolleyes:

I also use S&A meg wells on mine as I love the them. I like the way the even out the bottom of the gun/mag.

Grips are also problematic as RIA offset's the grip screw bushings just a fraction so some grips fit and others don't.

Good luck on your build.

Mike

Dan, Mike has had Arnel build a few for him so he knows what he is talking about!!:)

And Mike is also correct on any mods made by Arnel will keep the warranty intact whereas it might be void if done by someone else.

Mike, show Dan some of Arnels work!!