RIA 1911 38 super.... - The Firearms Forum

Petethefishman · 09-18-2012, 05:32 PM

Any thoughts or comments on the RIA 38 super???

HossFly · 09-19-2012, 06:59 PM

Sure- RIA makes a good gun for the money- If you like the 38Super thats a good caliber for you to buy - Personaly i love it but i stay with my 9mm Tactical because of ammo cost

JLA · 09-19-2012, 07:12 PM

I need one. Im working on a 'project' that will require a .38 super 1911 platform..

RJay · 09-19-2012, 10:06 PM

I want a .38 Super, no reason, I just want one. Need one. not likely, but will I get one, You can bet your booty

Petethefishman · 09-20-2012, 09:24 AM

Well, after little thought and large desire I acquired the RIA version. Paid less than 5 for it. Burned through 200 rounds and it performed flawlessly. Pretty impressed with its accuracy as well. It shoots quite a bit better than those high dollar versions in the safe. Guess I'll get a couple more....

Shooter45 · 09-20-2012, 09:42 AM

Be prepared to show some pictures and give a range report.

JLA · 09-20-2012, 05:12 PM

I was just thinkin the very same thing.. Pics and report are required.

1911junkee · 09-21-2012, 02:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RJay

I want a .38 Super, no reason, I just want one. Need one. not likely, but will I get one, You can bet your booty

I built up a version of the "Super Cooper" using a Colt Combat Commander with a 5" barrel back in the 70's. Carried it a few years and was conned out of it by a brother in law with deep pockets. It was a great setup but I went back to the .45 acp and plan to stick with it. It was a very cool experience just the same!

PanhandlePop · 09-26-2012, 03:37 PM

I've been thinking I need a 38 Super to add to my flock. Not too many around, though.

aa1911 · 09-26-2012, 04:30 PM

when I finally get the 38 super up high enough on my long list of gun stuff to buy, I will be getting the RIA to fill that caliber. the super is pretty common in the Philippines so no doubt they make a great 1911 in that caliber. Shot with some locals over there a few years ago, most of them were shooting 38 super; one guy had a .40SW, only a couple .45 ACP's. the super was pretty much the standard round. All of them reloaded for them too.

firefighter1635 · 09-27-2012, 03:08 PM

I've thought about a .38 Super for some time now, just can't get myself to make the plunge into yet another caliber.

HossFly · 09-30-2012, 06:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by firefighter1635

I've thought about a .38 Super for some time now, just can't get myself to make the plunge into yet another caliber.

What's one more?

09-18-2012, 05:32 PM	#1
Petethefishman Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: SE NM Posts: 40	RIA 1911 38 super.... Any thoughts or comments on the RIA 38 super??? -->

09-19-2012, 06:59 PM	#2
HossFly V.I.P. Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Posts: 99	Re: RIA 1911 38 super.... Sure- RIA makes a good gun for the money- If you like the 38Super thats a good caliber for you to buy - Personaly i love it but i stay with my 9mm Tactical because of ammo cost __________________ TEXAN BY BIRTH & CHOICE USMC '67-'70 VIET NAM VET NRA MEMBER

09-19-2012, 07:12 PM	#3
JLA TFF Moderator/Host Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Heart Of Texas Contributor Posts: 17,319	Re: RIA 1911 38 super.... I need one. Im working on a 'project' that will require a .38 super 1911 platform.. __________________ It takes 43 muscles to frown, 17 to smile, and 3 for proper trigger squeeze. The latest caliber or gear is no substitute for experience and skill. Rifles and cartridges don't make hits -- shooters do. Fact of life: After Monday and Tuesday, even the calendar says WTF!

09-19-2012, 10:06 PM	#4
RJay Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Arizona Posts: 3,487	Re: RIA 1911 38 super.... I want a .38 Super, no reason, I just want one. Need one. not likely, but will I get one, You can bet your booty __________________ RonJames

09-20-2012, 09:24 AM	#5
Petethefishman Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: SE NM Posts: 40	Re: RIA 1911 38 super.... Well, after little thought and large desire I acquired the RIA version. Paid less than 5 for it. Burned through 200 rounds and it performed flawlessly. Pretty impressed with its accuracy as well. It shoots quite a bit better than those high dollar versions in the safe. Guess I'll get a couple more....

09-20-2012, 09:42 AM	#6
Shooter45 Administrator Join Date: Feb 2001 Contributor Posts: 8,753	Re: RIA 1911 38 super.... Be prepared to show some pictures and give a range report.

09-20-2012, 05:12 PM	#7
JLA TFF Moderator/Host Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Heart Of Texas Contributor Posts: 17,319	Re: RIA 1911 38 super.... I was just thinkin the very same thing.. Pics and report are required. __________________ It takes 43 muscles to frown, 17 to smile, and 3 for proper trigger squeeze. The latest caliber or gear is no substitute for experience and skill. Rifles and cartridges don't make hits -- shooters do. Fact of life: After Monday and Tuesday, even the calendar says WTF!

09-26-2012, 03:37 PM	#9
PanhandlePop V.I.P. Member Join Date: May 2011 Posts: 253	Re: RIA 1911 38 super.... I've been thinking I need a 38 Super to add to my flock. Not too many around, though.

09-26-2012, 04:30 PM	#10
aa1911 Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Pacific Northwest Posts: 3,115	Re: RIA 1911 38 super.... when I finally get the 38 super up high enough on my long list of gun stuff to buy, I will be getting the RIA to fill that caliber. the super is pretty common in the Philippines so no doubt they make a great 1911 in that caliber. Shot with some locals over there a few years ago, most of them were shooting 38 super; one guy had a .40SW, only a couple .45 ACP's. the super was pretty much the standard round. All of them reloaded for them too. __________________ "Loud noises don't end gunfights.... well placed shots do."

09-27-2012, 03:08 PM	#11
firefighter1635 Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: US of A Contributor Posts: 1,837	Re: RIA 1911 38 super.... I've thought about a .38 Super for some time now, just can't get myself to make the plunge into yet another caliber.