RIA 2011 hicap Unicorn's do exist

Caz83 · March 15, 2013, 12:51 PM

After scouring the internet, trolling most forums and frequenting gunbroker every day, I finally found one. I am now the owner of a RIA 2011 9mm Hicap. I can't say when RIA will release them in mass quantities cause they were featured way back when for 2012 shot show and I have known of 4-5 that were sold on the internet back in October. Seems to be built solid with very good slide to frame fit. Has a ramped frame and beveled barrel so FTF are a non issue. Here's a pic

Rugerismisticness · March 16, 2013, 09:49 AM

RIA's come a long way quality wise. The lines on that gun are a lot straighter/smoother than those on my older RIA .38super. Definitly neat, how much did it cost?

Caz83 · March 18, 2013, 09:43 AM

So far so good. I can slightly wiggle the slide side to side but it's less than a millimeter of travel. Not like my Dan Wesson Guardian that is extremely tight but I wasn't expecting Semi custom production fitting.

Well.... Gallery of Guns and many others retail them for $850 and all say "On order" or "Awaiting inventory" and that's been the case for the last year and a half. I paid a bit more than that for the fact that they are extremely hard to find. I wont say how much but close to Para prices. I may have paid a bit much but my next choices with the same look and features were double the price. STI tactical, Perfect 10, SVI build and full custom would have ran me $2000+. As far as I know, this is the only 9mm version that has been released.

Haven't shot it yet but when/ If I do (If I can find 9mm ammo) I plan on doing a range report on it. For now, I'll see If I can post more pics tonight.

Caz83 · March 20, 2013, 01:19 AM

More pics:

Caz83 · March 20, 2013, 01:24 AM

biohazurd · March 20, 2013, 03:22 AM

Very cool. I have been wondering when an inexpensive race gun would come round. Hope they add to regular production!

Sixer · March 20, 2013, 03:36 AM

NICE!

plouffedaddy · March 20, 2013, 09:13 AM

I love my 9mm Tac. I will certainly snag one of these if I can find one...

March 15, 2013, 12:51 PM	#1
Caz83 Member Join Date: January 25, 2011 Location: Houston Posts: 95	RIA 2011 hicap Unicorn's do exist After scouring the internet, trolling most forums and frequenting gunbroker every day, I finally found one. I am now the owner of a RIA 2011 9mm Hicap. I can't say when RIA will release them in mass quantities cause they were featured way back when for 2012 shot show and I have known of 4-5 that were sold on the internet back in October. Seems to be built solid with very good slide to frame fit. Has a ramped frame and beveled barrel so FTF are a non issue. Here's a pic

March 20, 2013, 01:19 AM	#4
Caz83 Member Join Date: January 25, 2011 Location: Houston Posts: 95	More pics: Last edited by Caz83; March 20, 2013 at 01:28 AM.

March 20, 2013, 03:36 AM	#7
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March 20, 2013, 09:13 AM	#8
plouffedaddy Senior Member Join Date: May 13, 2011 Location: Carolina Posts: 2,990	I love my 9mm Tac. I will certainly snag one of these if I can find one... __________________ Mrgunsngear's Youtube Channel Certified Glock Armorer

March 16, 2013, 09:49 AM	#2
Rugerismisticness Senior Member Join Date: December 22, 2010 Posts: 905	RIA's come a long way quality wise. The lines on that gun are a lot straighter/smoother than those on my older RIA .38super. Definitly neat, how much did it cost?

March 18, 2013, 09:43 AM	#3
Caz83 Member Join Date: January 25, 2011 Location: Houston Posts: 95	So far so good. I can slightly wiggle the slide side to side but it's less than a millimeter of travel. Not like my Dan Wesson Guardian that is extremely tight but I wasn't expecting Semi custom production fitting. Well.... Gallery of Guns and many others retail them for $850 and all say "On order" or "Awaiting inventory" and that's been the case for the last year and a half. I paid a bit more than that for the fact that they are extremely hard to find. I wont say how much but close to Para prices. I may have paid a bit much but my next choices with the same look and features were double the price. STI tactical, Perfect 10, SVI build and full custom would have ran me $2000+. As far as I know, this is the only 9mm version that has been released. Haven't shot it yet but when/ If I do (If I can find 9mm ammo) I plan on doing a range report on it. For now, I'll see If I can post more pics tonight.

March 20, 2013, 01:24 AM	#5
Caz83 Member Join Date: January 25, 2011 Location: Houston Posts: 95

March 20, 2013, 03:22 AM	#6
biohazurd Senior Member Join Date: March 29, 2009 Posts: 335	Very cool. I have been wondering when an inexpensive race gun would come round. Hope they add to regular production!