Rock Island 1911s

[crass cop]

anyone know about their quality and reliability??? here is a link with good reviews, however Im sure they post what benefits the weapon and its sales. too good to be true???

http://www.1911pistols.com/item/6075...45ACP_8RD.aspx

[10-7Alpha]

They can be finicky on the hold open I know that much. I recommend nothing but Kimber mags to RIA owners when they are looking for a fit at my tables.

[FJDave]

Looks like I just found my first 1911. Thanks for the link!!

[crass cop]

^^^ i think i did too, pending any feedback

[crass cop]

ive been contemplating a 1911, (my first), purchase for some time since a buddy picked up a SW1911PD....but the $800 PLUS price tag has been a psych barrier...(always has been).....
ive read several great reviews over the last few hours and none are negative so my mind is @ 90% made up...just looking for a more "personal" review, (like from one of you scallywags....jwise, im looking in your general direction )

[WC145]

The RIA is a solid low buck 1911 from a company with great customer service. I've had a couple, no troubles except crappy mags from the factory. Normally, if all you had to spend on a 1911 was $400 or so I'd say grab a RIA Tactical. However, if I was looking for best bang for the buck 1911 today I'd go to www.budspolicesupply.com and check out the ParaOrdnance GI Expert for $449. I'm not a huge Para fan but that's a hell of a deal for P.I. 1911 money.

[crass cop]

i'll check that link out, thank you

[Nawkternal]

SWEET! A 1911 that I don't have to sell a liver for!

[M1garand]

Rock Island 1911s are made in the Philippines and are built at the same place as Armscorp 1911s.

Nothing fancy about the gun, but works well and tends to be a good buy in that price range.

[Till]

When I get my first 1911, I'm going to run the crap out of it just like my HK USP.

I'd have to rent/borrow a Rock Island before I got sold on it.

[FutureCop1]

I used to own one. I ended up selling it and getting a Glock...anywho....It was good for what it was. The only complaint I had was it had a hell of a time feeding a round. No matter what kind of mag I used..Kimber, Wilson Tactical it seemed like every other round would jam up. If your just looking for a plinker why not get a Taurus
http://www.budsgunshop.com/catalog/p...ducts_id/17285

I have heard they are ok guns, as long as it is not for duty use.

[TimK]

I have one, gave me some trouble a while back. To me the mark of a company is in its customer service. I received great communication, prompt service, and the pistol came back completely refurbished and tuned up. It's run great ever since.

[itiswhatitis90]

I own one and its not a bad gun for just plinking. The only problem I had with the firearm was it wouldn't feel hollow points put that was solve with a lil polishing to the feed ramp

[saultsaultsudio]

I just cant get past the whole 'made in the Philippines ' thing. I had a hard enough time getting myself over the Made in Croatia thing with XD's.

[inv_clark]

I have 2 that I use for duty weapons. The first is the 9MM tactical which comes standard with the extended beavertail safety, skeletonized trigger and hammer. I used Mec-Gar(sp?) magazines. I have had no issues with it. My agencies range masters tried it out and then tried buying it off me.

The second I have is the .45 Tactical. I have added a Caspian stainless steel slide, Novak sites, an oversized stainless steel bushing. I use Wilson combat magazines in the .45. This is my current carry gun and I love it. The best part is that I got with, parts and all, for $450.00.