My one and Only 1911

[CyFi]

Sweet rig!

[chances R]

Had an R1 that was a fine pistol.  Took a couple of classes with 600 rd count, never an issue.  Gave it to my son.  Colt Combat Commander now is owned by grandson.  Told him when he could handle it, Lock slide back etc it was his.

[918HCKR]

RR is a solid brand for 1911s my buddy had a couple. They are definitely tack drivers!!!

[Darrell]

On 6/4/2022 at 10:52 AM, willis68 said:

Rock River Arms 1.5 Inch at 50 yards,

Please tell me that's from a rest! 

[willis68]

On 2/17/2024 at 6:41 AM, Darrell said:

Please tell me that's from a rest! 

Yes, it is, Shot by the owner of Rock River Arms

 

Les Baer started the 1.5 guarantee, my SRP had it and was a tac driver, however I like this one much better

[hipower]

On 6/5/2022 at 10:41 PM, Grayfox54 said:

Very nice pistol. I like it! 

But C'mon now, Nobody can have just one 1911. 

I didn't acquire the 1911 bug until 2009. Got to fire a Colt Officer's Model. I was hooked.

[papa61]

I picked up a Rock Island over the weekend. Fit what I wanted for now. I looked at a Charles Daly (now from CZ) and was very impressed with fit, finish, and trigger. I wonder about how well the Daly would run it was so tight. Never owned or shot a high end 1911 so I only know what I read about those. I've fired some REALLY loose GI pistols though. Went to the range to coach my platoon mate, since I had qualified the week before, they thought it was safe to send my normal issue pistol in for armorer's maintenance so I got a loaner. Had to push the slide lock pin back in every three rounds. BTW, still fired expert level.  

[papa61]

yeah, this thread is like the gun, it will never die!

[Grayfox54]

[Will Carry]

I went to the gun show many years ago to buy a Taurus 1911, when they first came out.  I found the Taurus 1911 next to this Colt series 80. The Taurus was a POS so I got the Colt.  I see no reason to buy another since this one works 100%. Now I want a Rock Island!  I paid $600 and some change for it.

 

 

Edited August 12 by Will Carry

[Choatecav]

2 hours ago, Will Carry said:

I went to the gun show many years ago to buy a Taurus 1911, when they first came out.  I found the Taurus 1911 next to this Colt series 80. The Taurus was a POS so I got the Colt.  I see no reason to buy another since this one works 100%. Now I want a Rock Island! 

 

 

 

Great looking Colt.  Funny story..... I actually did buy the Taurus 1911 that you mention and brought it home.  Right out of the box, it was (and still is today) the most accurate shooting 1911 that I own.  I know the reputation has some "burrs" on it, but the one I bought is a true "tack driver."

[Will Carry]

23 minutes ago, Choatecav said:

Great looking Colt.  Funny story..... I actually did buy the Taurus 1911 that you mention and brought it home.  Right out of the box, it was (and still is today) the most accurate shooting 1911 that I own.  I know the reputation has some "burrs" on it, but the one I bought is a true "tack driver."

The blueing on the Taurus 1911 was terribly flawed. I think that salesman put those two 1911s together on purpose. 

[Choatecav]

1 hour ago, Will Carry said:

The blueing on the Taurus 1911 was terribly flawed. I think that salesman put those two 1911s together on purpose. 

Mine was actually stainless so I did not see the bluing issue.  

[papa61]

I have a need for the Taurus 1911 duo-tone. I think the blackened against stainless is terrific looking though some I have seen on GB look poorly finished. Nice Colt though, can't say you were wrong. I had a stainless AMT Government Model. I miss it. Can't go wrong with a good Colt though.

The Rock Island is like a base model Harley, it will turn into a money pit.  But that's what I wanted. We will see how it shoots before throwing money at it though.