Converting RIA 1911 FS .45 to 9mm

[4651feeder]

Simply put, what is required? Looking at this ramped barrel https://www.ebay.com/itm/262976418164, figure also need new 9mm recoil spring and magazine, wondering if the barrel bushing is the same? Is there more to it than that?

 

[red_zr24x4]

First, I'm not at home to check
Second, I have a RIA in 9mm and 45. And from what I can remember, the OD of the barrels look the same.
Again, I'm not at home to check

 

[AllenM]

The breach face is different and would require a different slide and ejector, extractor, slide stop, etc

 

[AllenM]

If you are serious about doing it vs buying a complete pistol this is about the cheapest way.

1911 Government Remsport 1911 5'' 9mm Build/Conversion Kit

RemSport 1911 Tactical Government Loaded Slide Package. Finish Your Custom Build or Change Calibers with our Match Grade Kits. Components Come Assembled and Function Tested by Remsport Gunsmiths.

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[armalitesheepdog]

For the price of everything you would need you could just buy another rock island pistol....almost

 

[gregkl]

Have you considered selling it and buying a factory 9 mm 1911? I'm pretty sure you could move it right now. Even though 9 mm 1911's are outselling .45's by a considerable margin.

 

[AllenM]

You would be better off just buying a complete gun in 9.
Keep them both