Stupid Rock Island Armory

[Microgunner]

I ordered all the parts to convert my very nice RIA XT22 to 45ACP.

I guess they intend these parts for custom 1911 builders because many of the parts were oversized and required extensive fitting.

I no longer have a workbench set up so did this with files and sandpaper on the table.

The sonofabitchin barrel had to be fitted in every direction. Had to hand fit six surfaces on that damned barrel, all with little files and three grades of sandpaper.

The extractor and firing pin stop had to be fitted A's well as the full lenght guide rod which was too long.

Damn my fingers are sore.

Finally got it all done after eight hours anf it won't feed a single round of three different brands of ammo from any mag I own.

I start back on it tomorrow but I alreadg hate it.

Damn.....

[washguy]

your hands will be bleeding,but you will be smiling when it all comes together! :) Wash

[EasyEJL]

that blows. what magazines do you have? I've got 1 from Metro Arms (also phillipino) and 2 promags if it will help to try something else

[Microgunner]

I've got Wilson Combat, Colt, Pachmyr, Act, mil surplus and Mec-Gar.

The frame's feed ramp is unpolished since it was shipped as a 22 whos barrel has it's own separate feed ramp.

I'm pretty sure this is where the woes lie.

[survivalshop]

Photo's ?

[392heminut]

You should have went the other direction, .45 pistol and .22 conversion!

[Microgunner]

Still can. I ain't done buying guns yet.

[392heminut]

Still can. I ain't done buying guns yet.

Now THAT'S what I like to hear! <thumbsup> <lmao>