Rock Island Armory standard 1911 5 inch

[cjohnson44546]

I have a RIA tactical double stack (hi cap) 45 thats been awesome… I love it.

 

 

Edited December 26, 2014 by cjohnson44546

[satalac]

Love my Rock Island. Shoot pretty much nothing but cheap 230 grain fmj and no problems whatsoever. It's pretty dang accurate. Overall, one of the biggest bang for the buck gun purchases I've made. The only thing I'd change is the sights. They aren't bad, just all black. Low light shooting is interesting. Also, I'm thinking about getting a new safety switch on it as the one from the factory isn't rounded off like is like it. It's not pretty but does exactly what it needs to do. Edited December 26, 2014 by satalac

[DWARREN123]

My RIA 9mm FS Tactical and both Kimber Custom II have black sights, I use white appliance paint to put a dot on the front sights and it works very well for me. I make the white dot as tall as the the front sight is wide.

[hipower]

I got my first RIA from a member here. Plain Jane GI model in 9mm.

I was very satisfied with it, and soon started changing a few things on it.

Then I saw one the Tactical 9 models. I am in great lust for one. It just looks better than my first one.

Will I get one? Probably. But not anytime soon, as I have put quite a bit into the GI and have just really gotten it broken in.

[hipower]

Now you guys have me looking at the tactical models online...dammit...

Wait till you see one in person. lol You will be in deep love for it. Might not be able to walk away without it.

[crossfire]

I had a two tone tac 45 cal , sold it and got a match . Nice gun for the money.

Edited December 30, 2014 by crossfire

[crossfire]

Edited December 30, 2014 by crossfire

[gregintenn]

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Mine's a 4" with an Officer's grip frame. I can't find a bad word to say about it, I'd buy another one in a heartbeat.

 

 

I've owned, fired, and otherwise tinkered with 1911s in many different brands and price ranges through the years. For all practical purposes, this one is as good as any.

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[MphsTiger1981]

Mine's a 4" with an Officer's grip frame. I can't find a bad word to say about it, I'd buy another one in a heartbeat.


I've owned, fired, and otherwise tinkered with 1911s in many different brands and price ranges through the years. For all practical purposes, this one is as good as any.

Greg,

I like those stocks on that dark frame. Looks good!

[gregintenn]

For a "cheap import", I think it looks pretty good. It shoots great too.

[duder]

Heck. I keep from lurking in the Handguns forum and then two active 1911 topics have me convinced that now I may need one.

 

Where in the Nashville area would be a good place to handle Rock Island's offerings? I've not looked for a 1911 so I don't know how readily available they are in local shops. I'd like to see some in person as I debate GI vs. Tactical, fullsize vs. midsize, 9mm vs. .45.

 

The more you learn, the more you need, I guess!

[jhc77]

Heck. I keep from lurking in the Handguns forum and then two active 1911 topics have me convinced that now I may need one.
 
Where in the Nashville area would be a good place to handle Rock Island's offerings? I've not looked for a 1911 so I don't know how readily available they are in local shops. I'd like to see some in person as I debate GI vs. Tactical, fullsize vs. midsize, 9mm vs. .45.
 
The more you learn, the more you need, I guess!

Haven't seen to many Rocks in stock anywhere. I'm assuming the price point keeps them off the shelves. Nashville Armory has had one or two. Missed stopping by yesterday.
Now I'm looking at them too dang it.

[TacoBubba]

I know y'all are down im middle tn, but, my lgs up here in east tn had a good selection yesterday. I put one on layaway.

[Grand Torino]

Enough of this talk about the RIA 1911 already.......now I want one dammit. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[hipower]

Enough of this talk about the RIA 1911 already.......now I want one dammit. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Get the Tacticool model in 9 or 45. Both awesome

[tercel89]

I can't tell from their website , but does any of the tactical ones come with a single thumb safety ? I want to stay away from ambi-safety.

[gregintenn]

I can't tell from their website , but does any of the tactical ones come with a single thumb safety ? I want to stay away from ambi-safety.

No problem to replace an ambi safety with a conventional one. Being left handed, I'm always going the other way with it. What is your objection to an ambi safety?

[tercel89]

No problem to replace an ambi safety with a conventional one. Being left handed, I'm always going the other way with it. What is your objection to an ambi safety?

Well I giess it would be ok if it ends up looking or being just like a regular 1911 after installing the regular thumb safety. I just didnt know if 1911 frame holes were drilled different on the ambi-safety models. Does it just plug right in ? 

[gregintenn]

Well I giess it would be ok if it ends up looking or being just like a regular 1911 after installing the regular thumb safety. I just didnt know if 1911 frame holes were drilled different on the ambi-safety models. Does it just plug right in ? 

Pretty much. You'll probably have to do a bit of stoning/fitting. I always have, but it isn't a big deal. There's no drilling or extra anything with an ambi safety.

[DaveTN]

Does it just plug right in ?

No it has to be fit. If you don't fit it properly it might fail.

[gregintenn]

No it has to be fit. If you don't fit it properly it might fail.

Right, but there isn't any frame alteration or empty holes left no matter which way you go. It isn't a big deal to properly fit one.

[Will Carry]

 Are the mainspring housings plastic or metal ? 

 

    I wish I had a dollar for every time someone complained about a plastic mainspring housing. There is absolutely nothing wrong with a plastic mainspring housing. It there were then Colt and Kimber would not use them.

[Garufa]

  There is absolutely nothing wrong with a plastic mainspring housing.

 

Other than it's just wrong.

[gregintenn]

Other than it's just wrong.

Otherwise, John Browning would have called for one. :usa:

[Garufa]

Otherwise, John Browning would have called for one. :usa:

 

Amen.