Happiness is a new gun 2

[ttz]

Where's that new double stack at?

[OnePingOnly]

I had a hard time finding a magwell that fit. This was the closest I was able to come. It is the DW Chen SI. Still, the pin holes do not line up perfectly so I had to shave a bit off the pin on one side. But it's tight so I'm happy. And it's the one of the three I tried that came closest, between three different ones I had on hand, including this one. I do still have the gun, and it will make its way into my carry rotation once I've had it to the range a time or two. After all the work I've done to it I like it too much to trade or sell it, and I likely wouldn't get my money out of it even if I did.

Thank you, DAO. On his website they do NOT suggest their SI maxwells for fitment to RIA due to "tolerance inconsistencies" I think they wrote. So knowing one of the SI variants will work is reassuring. Supposedly RIA is pretty confident of their MFG prowess claiming CNC and OEM specs used....so maybe, MAYBE they have improved in that area, I dunno. I just bought my ECS a few weeks ago and 1-16-24 was the proofing test fire date if I'm reading the green slip correctly.

[dao]

Mine was 5/23. Chen seems to be right in their assessment about inconsistencies of the brand. So even if they are still present in yours, it might just fit without issue. Either way, with a bench grinder it's a pretty easy job to shave the pin a bit to make it fit, and tightly.

[Bawanna]

Well sadly I didn't get a new gun but I did get a new Garrett Silent thunder holster this morning. Always a good thing. Think I have 9 now.
This one for my Officer Size Magnum Research 1911U. As always it fit's like a glove, nice leather lined kydex, tough on the outside, soft on the inside. Absolutely stays wide open for one handed reholstering. Just love em.
Nope, I'm not paid by Garrett although I'd work for them for free if I could.

[OnePingOnly]

leather lined, you say???? Ooooh thassss niiice! And I need a holster for mine. Thank you for sharing, Bawanna!!! I just may convert to IWB....

Is that the Guardian variant?

[Bawanna]

I believe it is the Guardian Variant. I was never a fan of IWB until I tried these. Been using them ever since. When (not often) I go OWB which I actually like, I use a Mernickle.
Both not cheap but in my not worth much opinion they are worth every penny and minute of wait.
I think they said 3-4 weeks wait but got it in I think less than 3.

Bob and Sheryl are genuine good people.

[jeepster09]

Almost all of my holsters are IWB. A short time ago I discovered the Tagua holsters and love them! Inexpensive and very comfortable. My choice is the DCH [aka Sidecar]. You can wear both IWB or Outside. They also have great customer service. I ordered one for my Beretta Wilson Combat and did not get a tracking number the next day. I sent them an e mail and they apologized and said they ran out. They proceeded to send me a tracking number from South America where they are made and Second DAY aired me one direct via FED EX.

https://www.taguagunleather.com/sidecar-dch/

[jeepster09]

As far s buying guns.....I do the opposite, I buy HIGH and sell LOW. Hmmmm maybe that's why I am always broke....

[Bawanna]

As far s buying guns.....I do the opposite, I buy HIGH and sell LOW. Hmmmm maybe that's why I am always broke....

This is something I can totally and completely relate to.

[getsome]

This is something I can totally and completely relate to.

Yep, wish I had all the money back from making stupid trade in’s……..I actually tried to make a list of all the guns I’ve owned over the years and traded for the newest flavor of the month and I honestly can’t remember many of them, should have kept a list I guess……