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I am the same way. Thanks for cleaning it up.

Obviously not. You have neither the mental capacity, nor the ambition to do so.

The leader of the RIA minions, Kevin Gibson, posted earlier about having the "last word." That pretty well spells out what's important to the RIA SUCKASSES. Getting the last word. I'm going to bed now and work tomorrow -- it's what we adults do: make a living -- and I don't have the luxury of holding a job where I'm paid to sit on my fat ass and surf the 'net all day as is 222Rem's lot in life. That being the case, you ladies will be able to talk all sorts of trash about how your KICK-ASS Filipino 1911 changed your life, sort of like sex for the first time, which is still a solo proposition for many, if not all, of you.

I start work at 4:00 tomorrow and will probably get in at least 12 hours if not more. 100,000 pounds, 26 tires, 525 HP, 13 speeds + low and two in reverse, around five hundred miles dodging the idiots that think I can stop on a dime. Five more days to work and then I retire. I just pray I can make it without killing anybody.

Oh yes, and my RIA tucked inside my pants.

No, you just refuse to put up proof of your own assertion, probably because there is no proof. There are several of us here who are interested. Despite your insulting nature, I used to have a modicum of respect for you, but now I have none. You made a charge about a certain pistol and now can't back it up. That's more than lame. Your insults and jokes have also grown stale. I guess that's what happens when you lose it.

Scott, I have to admit to listening up when Bricktop first said they were soft. He's taken it so far with utterly no proof of what he claimed that I can't think there is any base to it.

My own Springfield is made in South America. Many fine weapons are made in other countries. I prefer USA made, but it is increasingly difficult to obtain such.

I owned a couple of Charles Daly's which are basically the same thing you've got. I wouldn't be afraid of an RIA in the least. Bricktop is evidently just blowing smoke and/or trolling. IMO, anybody can make a mistake or shoot their mouth off, but a man either apologizes or just drops it. Bricktop can't admit he was wrong.

So which is it, Billy or Greg?
STAFF not faculty

BTW I work weekends and varied hours. SO as usual, you're completely wrong about my playing on company time.

If you've missed it, I have nothing to work with.

Admit it...Man the [bleep] up and admit it. YOU made a claim, and YOU can't back it up; simple as that.

You act like a 12 year old kid who doesn't get his way; just bitch louder.

All ANYONE is asking on this thread is for you to back up your claim. I made my case, you reject it; fine.

Now make your case. Just back up what you say. But you won't, because you can't; and the only thing you'll do, is what every little ankle biter dog ever does...just bark louder. Keep barking little dog, you've got us all convinced. Pathetic, sniveling little sissy.

Wow....Well Kevin I guess we have been put in our place....and I am okay with that. It is obvious that facts mean nothing to some. It is the poorest of positions that have to result to personal insults just to justify a position that has no basis in fact.....you have to love the internet.

....I'm guessing he's Vicki!

Feel free to question Brick....I welcome all questions as I have nothing to hide since I speak from both truth and experiance. You speak of welding lugs....I have never needed to weld up the lugs on the barrel of and RIA gun...that is not the type of gun that needs it....If I want a gun that tight then I would buy a Kimber...that said guns built that tight normally lose reliablity once you start welding lugs etc. One of the hallmarks of the 1911 was its reliabilty in very adverse conditions. One of the things that produces that is generous tolerances in some of the mating surfaces. It is a combat pistol by nature and design. USGI guns rattle...and they go bang everytime....RIA Guns in general are slighty tighter than an old USGI gun but not as tight as a Gold Cup. The RIA gun I carry now has over 15K in rounds thru it. It works great, it is reliable and reasonably accurate for what I need. Do I own better built tighter guns...ohhh Yes...I still have my Series 70 that Swenson (god rest his soul) built for me (he was a friend of the family since the early 60's and one of the best ever in 1911's) once I went into the USMC, and I have a Bob Chow gun built for my dad in mid 70's. They are great guns and show absolute art work in the gunsmithing done on them. That said they are guns that I would not carry day in and day out. They are too tight for my comfort. I want absolute reliabilty in the gun I carry. As for my credibility just go to Ebay and look at my Feedback comments...you will see that I am an honest vendor that sells good parts are a fair price and have LOTS of repeat customers. If you dont think I worked for the importer of the RIA guns when they first came in...then call him....His name is Rav and the business is "The Dealer Warehouse" in Modesto, CA. You may also contact the owner of API in the Phillipines and ask if he knows me...His name is Bolo and his son Martin runs the operation here in the states. They will say yes as I am the one who introduced them to Rav. I got to know them when they were first set up in Hayward, CA importing .22 rifles and some ammo in the Mid 80's. Brick...I have been kind, tolerant and polite with you yet you continue to be insulting and rude in both comment and tone...Why???

Folks=genetics---Alma mater=environment---if he can't blame blame genetics nor environment perhaps he's just fundamentally defective??? Either way, he pretty well answered your question James.

I called Clark as BrickTop suggested and they WILL make a custom on a RIA. He stated that it was not his first choice but it will work. I asked what was his first choice and he said Springfield, kimber, etc. and that he believed the RIA steel a a little soft, but would work


It sems that they don't classify them as total POS as claimed by BrickTop

LOL....your right Gmoats....he did answer the question in that statement. There are some issues in a person's personality that you just cannot fix....Shoot safe and shoot often

Thank God you didn't do that twenty two pages ago. Think what we would have missed. I have a feeling though if you didn't record the conversation and get sworn affidavits this isn't over.

What I was thinking.

Noah

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Thank God you didn't do that twenty two pages ago. Think what we would have missed. I have a feeling though if you didn't record the conversation and get sworn affidavits this isn't over. [/quote]


Unfortunately you are probable correct

Any chance in hell Bricktop will back off and admit he was wrong? I'm not holding my breath.

I mean, Clark Custom; what do they know? I'm sure we'd all feel much better taking the advice of an anonymous poster on an internet forum who's only verifyable expertise is his ability to throw insults.

Well Brick...gonna man up?

I gotta say I really enjoyed this thread. And to answer the question, no, I don't think we can expect Bricktop to come up with any credible proof to support his opinion that Rock Islands are the suck. Having said that, I do appreciate the insight that some of you with actual experience with Rock Islands brought to this thread. With a few notable exceptions, good folks and a wealth of knowledge on the Fire.

I guess if he didn't build a custom on a RIA he would not be doing what he is in the business to do, make $$$.

He did in fact say that the steel was a little soft?

Would you want your $3K custom built on steel that was "a little soft"?

Not in this dog fight and don't want to be. I'll stick with my Colts, Kimbers, Springfields...and one old Norinco

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