Hi,
That is my problem with them.
Not hard to follow Blueprints, but they want to reinvent the wheel and better parts for them are a challenge or waste of money???
The parts you are buying is to spec...
The RIA...Not so much!
John Moses Browning was & Genius & like many of his creations the 1911 is a one of a kind designed pistol.
All my Colts are great builds that are reliable. Except for a few Colt or military parts like
wide spur hammers, flat MSHs, then Harrison Long smooth triggers & some SS FLGRs all are stock Colts.
From 1917 to 2011 all my pistols parts will fit each gun with minor fitting perhaps, & work well with all the
Colt or Military parts I set back for repair or modification. I feel like JMB made the 1911 just
for me, & that's why I replace all the short triggers, & Arched MSHs with proper 1911 parts , I also like the wide spur hammer. , Just my .02
I paid $210.00 for my 1917 & $700.00 for the new 2011 1911, then $1000.00 for that brand new 1979 MKIV Series 70 1911.
I recon you pay for what you want, & that's about it when it comes to the 1911s you really want.
I love Colt 1911s no matter if Military or Civilian, they just seem to fit me real well & my budget.
What was it they said about those who Copy a Genius & his designs?