I have read about it and there is absolutely nothing to indicate RIA uses a forged slide. In fact, the extrusions Armscor used as of 2008 were definitely NOT forgings. As you know, Armscor also makes the STI Spartan using some STI parts but with Armscor making the slide, frame, and barrel. Ivan, from RIA, had indicated they used extruded slides. Having just purchased an STI Spartan, I wrote to STI in 2010 and asked what type of metal was used in the extruded slides. Here is the response I received:
Quote:
From: Chris <[email protected]>
Subject: Question on Spartan
To: [email protected]
Date: Wednesday, April 7, 2010, 9:31 AM
Spartan slide is made from forged 4140 material. It used to be from extrusion but we shifted to forging around two years ago, for quality improvement in terms of toughness and durability.
Chris Schirmer
STI Customer Service
Quality Control
114 Halmar Cove
Georgetown, Tx. 78628
Ph: 512-819-0656
Fax: 512-819-0465
Email: [email protected]
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Now, this is pretty good evidence that Armscor was not using forged steel in their extruded slides at that time. I have never seen RIA claim their slide was forged. So, I have concluded they are not forged. This may or may not be important to folks.
My question is why do you say Armscor is using forged steel in their extrusion process for RIAs?