Posted: 12/2/2013 7:26:49 AM EDT
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I see Sarco has complete wide frame RIA pistols available with a 14 rd. mag.
Is there a source for a stripped wide frame RIA frame anywhere. I looked at RIA's website and didn't find any. I have a project in mind. Am I looking for the Holy Grail or are these available anywhere from a dealer? I was going to search Gunbroker but figured the prices there would be high. TIA |
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Without clicking back to the other thread, I think I posted this for you already.
Just in case: http://www.fosterind.com/ |
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Without clicking back to the other thread, I think I posted this for you already. Just in case: http://www.fosterind.com/ Those are the Caspian doublestack format, not really compatible with Para/RIA style. |
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The Para-style mags are too wide to fit into the Caspian / Foster frame. Quoted:
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ken_mays Can you tell me what the difference is? Thanks. The Para-style mags are too wide to fit into the Caspian / Foster frame. True. Unless you already have magazines, these are still a good place to start. |
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iirc better aftermarket for the para type frame. Me personally I would go with a STI type frame. I believe you are correct about the aftermarket for Para, but if you are starting with a RIA or Foster frame that may not be the primary reason for your purchase. 
I know this, as my 'smithing on 1911's is done on RIA's, not Colts! 
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iirc better aftermarket for the para type frame. Me personally I would go with a STI type frame. My budget is Ford, not BMW.
ETA: I emailed Armscor/RIA in Nevada about availability but have no response yet. I want to build a wide frame version of the basic Mech Tech CCU sort of like this. (Photo courtesy of Mech Tech) 
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Bull, SPS, or a STI copy frame maybe Para used to sell frame kits don't know if they still do. maybe find a used SA high cap as they use para mags. A web searched this morning of some other firearm forums shows Para discontinued the frame only sales 2-3 years ago.. I'm not familiar with Bull or SPS and was unaware of SA making them. I could possibly get the RIA wide frame pistol from SARCO, but they have them listed as "Call for availability." Who has STI copies? |
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Who has STI copies? SPS and Phoenix Trinity make copies, but I'm not sure the former has any sort of real distribution network in the US, and the latter seems a bit dicey when it comes to actually delivering product. I've been waiting on a frame from them since September. |
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SPS and Phoenix Trinity make copies, but I'm not sure the former has any sort of real distribution network in the US, and the latter seems a bit dicey when it comes to actually delivering product. I've been waiting on a frame from them since September. Quoted:
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Who has STI copies? SPS and Phoenix Trinity make copies, but I'm not sure the former has any sort of real distribution network in the US, and the latter seems a bit dicey when it comes to actually delivering product. I've been waiting on a frame from them since September. Thanks for the info. 
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