Rock Island 1911

[duboismd]

I am looking at a Rock Island 1911 .45. Does anyone have experience with them? Thanks!

[Otto Skorzeny]

I am looking at a Rock Island 1911 .45. Does anyone have experience with them? Thanks!

Take two seconds and do a search here or on any gun board. I'm sure you'll find many responses. Many of them seem to be positive.

Hope that helps.

[Mail Clerk]

I am looking at a Rock Island 1911 .45. Does anyone have experience with them? Thanks!


duboismd,

Mine in it's basic form is fantastic!!! The only problem that I have is that the barrel could be better quality. However when I shoot it it'll group in a 5" paper plate at 25 yards so dispite it's looks I can't whine about it's performance.

Believe me if your looking into one your money is well spent.

Mail Clerk

[bac1023]

Mine has been great.

[FLuXmr2spyder]

another member here had his reworked and looks quite sweet, i am also thinking of getting one for myself

[Bowtie]

http://glocktalk.com/forums/showthread.php?t=844244

[duboismd]

Thanks for all the input. This forum is great. I think I will need to take the plunge.

[97guns]

i like my commander sized, ive maybee put 500 rounds through it without a hiccup. it shoots just as well as my kimber.

http://i107.photobucket.com/albums/m312/hd0642/handguns/HPIM0048.jpg

[MJZZZ]

I had a problem with my first RIA, the safety would not engage everytime. I sent it back for repair and also to have a commander hammer and beavertail installed. What I got back was a brand new gun with the new parts installed, all at no charge. I have over 2000 rounds through it and the only things I've added were new grips and an 18lb Wolff recoil spring. The after sale service, when needed is a bright spot to RIA owners. Mike

[duboismd]

Thanks to all for the feedback.

[Wetrudgeon]

We own a Tactical and it has been altogether satisfactory for the first 1.5K rounds. The trigger is very good and the pistol puts the pellet where we aim.

We own other 1911A1 pistols including a Kimber Tactical Ultra II that cost over twice what the RIA cost. The Kimber is neither more accurate nor more reliable. This is not to disparage the Kimber, but the RIA will not be going anywhere anytime soon.

We think you will not be disappointed if you try one.
http://i81.photobucket.com/albums/j223/Wetrudgeon/RIATac0331003-1.jpg

We trudge on.

[bac1023]

We own a Tactical and it has been altogether satisfactory for the first 1.5K rounds. The trigger is very good and the pistol puts the pellet where we aim.

We own other 1911A1 pistols including a Kimber Tactical Ultra II that cost over twice what the RIA cost. The Kimber is neither more accurate nor more reliable. This is not to disparage the Kimber, but the RIA will not be going anywhere anytime soon.

We think you will not be disappointed if you try one.

We trudge on.

I've always wanted to ask: Who is "we"? :embarassed:

[markjones]

The Mrs likes hers. I stole this one for $225 :)
http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a369/drmjones11/IMG_1040.jpg

[bac1023]

The Mrs likes hers. I stole this one for $225 :)
http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a369/drmjones11/IMG_1040.jpg

Nice deal.

[FLuXmr2spyder]

u guys are really making me want one

anyone have any info on what my choices would be in the state of CA?

[shrewd]

I've always wanted to ask: Who is "we"? :embarassed:

Imaginary friend? :whistling: I was going to ask the same thing.

[FLuXmr2spyder]

anyone have any info on what my choices would be in the state of CA?

cant seem to find it on the DOJ CA list of handguns

[97guns]

its under armscor

[FLuXmr2spyder]

^thanx

[alwayshear]

The Rock Island is a excellent gun for a potential first time 1911 buyer. It's cheap enough that it won't kill your budget yet it's still a decent example of the 1911. It's an entry level gun. You can modify and/or shoot it without regret. All of mine have worked well. YMMV!