Should you buy a budget 1911 Rock Island Armory 45acp
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- Should you buy a budget 1911 Rock Island Armory 45acp 1 year review of this gun. How it has performed and is it a steal at the price or should you save your money.
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I too have the Rock Island 1911 A1 FS, of course in 45 ACP. My dad was at Normandy WWII and loved his 1911. I'm retired 'Nam vet and LOVE MY ROCK.. I also reload my 45's. It operated flawlessly in both reloads or factory. Dad passed away going on 10 years, and just wish he could've seen and shot this Rock Island. Awesome Gun, Love it.
Donald Scow I love mine. I see the need to spend the money on a expensive one when this gun works just as good.
I've owned mine for 5 years and I love it. My friend has a kimber and shot mine and was impressed with it. He purchased one just because of the price and the way it shoots.
I have a GI Model. Shoots flawless. Love it. Best $400 I ever spent.
That's the model I just bought, on sale for $388. I cant wait to go shoot it.
Nick Schulte wow, nice deal. Where did you get it from?
@@Sublime24 it was on sale at my local Rural King. Their website is RKguns, and while they seems to have all the same sales and prices, have a different inventory then the stores.
@@nickschulte3915 ive had mine for a few years now and i still havent had the chance to pull the trigger.Thats the problem with living in the city,your neighbors dont like you if you start blasting a 45 out the back door
This was my first 1911 as well as my first handgun. I've owned mine for close to a year and have approximately 1300 rounds through it. I love it, and still carry it. I've had one single mishap, where the slide didn't stick back after the last round, but no stovepipes, jamming or extraction issues to report. I plan to buy another carry pistol, and use this 1911 as an entry level gunsmithing project. Great video man.
I own a Kimber 1911, Springfield compact 1911, and a Rock Island Armory 1911. I’ve shot all 3, and put several rounds through them. It might be low budget, but I carry it concealed, and trust my life to it as well as I would my othe 2 1911’s.
Yep I’ve never had an issue with it. It’s been a great gun. I got my first kimber last year and love that also.
I own several RI 1911’s and I got no complaints about them. They are well made and reliable. And you can’t beat the price.
When I started looking for a 1911, I researched the crap out of the different models in the $500 - $900 price range. The Rock Island Arms 1911 .45 ACP has a very good ratings. I ended up buy a ParaUSA Black Ops with G10 grips and Trijicon night sights, which I love. But the RIA was hard to pass up, especially for that kind of money.
I recently bought a Rock island basic GI model 1911 since--like you--my significant other would probably take an expensive Colt or Kimber and shoot me with it if I blew $1500-$2000 on a pistol. (She's a very good shot.) I've only had it for a month and have taken it to the range every weekend to break it in--and break me in since I haven't fired a 1911 since it was my issue weapon when I was an AG on an M60 machinegun team all those years ago. So far, the Rock Island has been a dreamboat. It's unerringly accurate (for me) and melds to my hand like it belongs there. A great investment.
Troy Riser yep. I’ve thought about getting a kimber but I like my rock as much as my brothers kimbers. I’ll just keep this and buy more ammo or another gun
Sorry guys like I said I'm by no means a 1911 expert. The box says m1911 standard fs stay tuned I'm buying a bunch of different types of ammo to see how it all runs through the 1911.
I am Filipino. Like most boys who grew up in the Philippines the 1911 is a legendary gun. I do not own one, yet.
Yeah they make them things in the jungle lol
The 1911 is my most favorite platform. I never tire of them, every aspect, I love building them from scratch the most though.
Andrew Fernandez Como estiga? This is a terrific 1911. The rubber grips at purchase are just great, and the accuracy is great. Get one! Filipino pride.
Cool story, bro.
Andrew Fernandez, recently (a week ago) I was checking out the Rock Island Pro Match 45 w/the 5 inch barrel. I was pleasantly impressed with the craftsmanship. Slide/frame fit was tight, there is no wiggle or slop. Same with bushing/barrel fit. Trigger pull was clean and smooth, no creep whatsoever. Thumb safety snicked on and off cleanly and crisply. There are no sharp edges, seems the workers really did expend an extra time smoothing out the edges. Truth be told.....that specimen that I held......was better than most recently made Colts and Springfield factory 1911s I handled. Buy one!
These guns come in a plastic bag in the case because they are packed with mass oil because of the moist climate of the Philippines. So u can run them out of the box if u like. Only seen a SKS and a Mosin with more lube when purchased LOL. The first thing i did was take mine apart to de lube and clean but i always dis assemble any new gun before i run it.
Cyrus Wylie Same here.
That's what i was taught
I just looked had oil in my hand but for 400$ hats cheap
I guarantee I’ll get shit on for this.
But I held a STI, a Kimber, and a RIA in a local gun store.
And the RIA had the smoothest actions, mags dropped freely, and the safety had an audible and tactile click.
Yes. You should get a RIA
ChrisPewKreme have you had any problems? I really want a Ria but I hear bad things at the shops
Just bought one and have three hundred rounds fired. Not one problem. shoots a little low but easily fixed by adjustment. Love it highly recommend
Don't know why you would get shit on
it's pretty commonly accepted that RIA is /decent/
I own 3 different 1911s ranging from 2k i prefer my RIA over the other two!
I would suggest the 10mm though
I agree! I have the RIA 1911 GI in .45 ACP and I love it! I will buy a "higher shelf" RIA down the line!
I own that same gun, shoots awesome and very accurate.
Excellent review! I have the same RIA 1911 (#51431 is the model number). Just like yours, mine has about 575 or about 600 rounds and with NO jams, problems, snafus, etc... It's perfect!
Dude couldn't agree more, this is a great gun! It was my first 1911 too. It's a solid platform for a 1911. That single action trigger helps your accuracy. I'd highly suggest a meprolight front sight for 26$ from Amazon and I just added g10 grips so it feels/looks like a new gun. Other than a Wilson mag flare mines bone stock. Good vid dude!
Thanks man. I really enjoy shooting it. Some guys like the high dollar 1911's but for now I'm sticking with RIA
Yeah but is forged like a Springfield?
Got a rock island 1911 liked it so much I put $1500 into it. why because I can't leave shit alone but it looks and shoots great.
I have an RIA 1911 too, like you it was my entry into the 1911 world. I don't think that I could have done better, the whole experience with the RIA has been positive. Although the price point was that of an entry level weapon, I found the build quality to exceed my expectations and has continued to work flawlessly with every type of ammo I've ran through it. I've been impressed to the point that I don't give other brands serious consideration for purchase.
Bought one years ago for under 4 bills. Feed it Winchester Ranger 230 JHP. Goes bang every time and hits what I aim at.
patrick trocksa love this gun
Owned one, with some aftermarket parts. Thing was fantastic, and I regret trading it after 3000 rounds, but I'll get another one, it's cheap and works great!
Bought a Rock Island Armory 1911 G.I. 45 acp Commander with a 4.25" barrel 6 months ago and love it. Not the first malfunction of any kind. Great gun (and I'm a Glock guy) and very accurate.
What ammo do you use for personal defense?
I got a Wilson Combat from year 2000 in 45 ACP. I needed 1911 in 9mm to give the WC a rest between IDPA, Bowling Pins and Steel matches. After researching and reading lots of good things of the Rock pistols; I bought the 9mm for $538 + 20 transfer fee. Great gun, just added some Wilson Combat magazines. Very accurate and reliable.
Purchased mine back in December 2018. Finally shot it last weekend on a camping trip. I own a Glock 9mm and now this .45 1911 and I have to say I am extremely impressed. The weight feels so good with a loaded mag. I was expecting a HUGE recoil kick prior to squeezing the trigger, just because of the round difference. I was surprised at how smooth and soft the kick was. The weight of the gun helps with the accuracy and feels better in your hand and being fired than a Glock. No need to add all the crazy mods to this. It looks good as is. Might custom engrave the wood grips.
I have the RIA 1911 MS Tactical II in .40 S&W and love it. Not a single complaint about it honestly. Great value.
Love this pistol, find the right grip to make you comfortable....and have fun!
I just ordered my first RIA 1911 .45 FS, just like yours. Got the last one from Bud's Guns...I'm a Glock guy - this will be my first 1911 .45 --- dude, I can't wait. I've watched your video several times. Good and Honest and Thorough. Thank you!
Thanks for watching. It’s a fantastic gun. I want to get one in 9mm also.
I just Got an EAA Girsan 1911 Commander 2 weeks ago and that was my first 1911 and I love it. I own 10 Glocks so we are on the same page, but I'm a believer now. This is my next purchase. Great video. 👍🏼
It’s been a great gun. Only issues I’ve had is letting it get to dirty
I own several RIA 1911's and I SWEAR by them. My first 1911 I bought 20 years ago and carried it up until my dear wife bought me a matching pair of RIA 1911a1 FS cerakote green and just BADASS as hell!!!
Right out of the boxes I put 10 rounds each at 30feet inside center mass. They are shooters and are worth the money.
I love mine. I want to get another one.
I have one. Love it!
I dabbed some white nail polish on the top of the front sight to enhance it. Maybe try another bright color instead as you can lose the tip of the sight when shooting white targets. I shoot at a fairly dark indoor range.
After a couple of years I needed to buy an inexpensive Wolff spring set to replace my recoil spring and especially my firing pin spring that let me down one day at the range. Other than that little bit of expected maintenance, the gun and the Mec Gar magazines have functioned flawlessly.
Nice review. I was brought up on the colt and Detonics 1911s and whil I still have my Detoinics mini gun I haven't had a full sized 1911 in years. I saw one of theses for about 400 and was surely tempted but I new nothing about the company. Sou new like I will be making a trio to the gun store.
I've had my RIA 1911 rock standard .45acp for a couple of months now and i love it, i've changed my stock iron sights, swapped out a softer main spring, grip, added a mag well and chromed it all for a easier maintenance, but all the internal parts are stock. I've shot just under 2000 rounds had no problems with it at all. Everyone who saw my gun were impressed and were surprised it was a Rock Island Armory(or Armscor here locally in the the Philippines).
I am planning to buy a RIA pro match 5" .40s&w maybe next year for standard competition, but, there has been news about RIA making a 2011 platform compatible with STI/SVI parts and i am waiting for any confirmation on that news.
Never owned a 1911 until a week ago. I bought the RIA 1911A1 - CS. Haven't shot it yet but I like the pistol. I got mine in the Cherokee color. For what I will use mine for which is home defense and everyday carry it will suit me well.
Love the gun. Planning on getting my own here soon
thank you, I really like mine took the yellow grips off too in favor of Hogue rubber. Great pistol
I have the Ultra FS in 10mm. Heavy hitter with 700+ ft-lb energy loads, but surprisingly controllable. I have a hogue monogrip with finger grooves on mine.... Most ergonomic firearm I've ever touched.
I have a lot of guns and absolutely love my RIA!
I have owned two Rock Island 1911s my first one was the GI Model which I traded it in on the Rock ultra FS 1911 which I love both but I love the ultra a little bit better cause of the VZ G-10 grips and I am planning on getting a few more Rock Island 1911s later on.
I own a few 1911's and even a 2011. LOL. But, I also own a couple of Rock Island Armory 1911's. One in 9mm and another in 45ACP. They're great shooting guns. Especially the 9MM. You can't go wrong getting a RIA. A great beginners 1911.
Ya I’ve just been impressed with the amount of fun you get for the money.
Every gun I have ever owned has jammed once or twice before. It was all about the magazine or ammo quality
That's why i love a good revolver for a back up for reliability purposes in case of a catastrophic failure from magazine/feeding malfunctions ect.
Bought a Rock Island Armory 1911 10mm and I absolutely love it!! No failures, hiccups, just goes to work
Ya there is nothing wrong with these guns. They just work.
Love the knowledge and the way you bring it.
Got the standard doublestack .22 TCM/9mm for $500 new. It's very tight and slick. Very accurate with both barrels. Put 600 rounds through it with no problems.
z dub yep still loving mine.
my cousin loves his. im leaning toward getting one myself
Honestly, from what I've been reading and watching on youtube, this will 100% be not only my first handgun but also my daily carry. I went to an indoor shooting range early this year and tested quite a few of their handguns, different brands and many different calibers too. 9mm, .40 cal, .38 special, .357 magnum, and .45. Out of all the guns I shot, from glock, to sig, springfield, RIA, even a beretta, I found that the RIA m1911 fs gi in .45 not only felt more comfortable in my relatively large hands, I shot way better groups even at 20 yards than compared to ANY of the other handguns I used. Come tac return season, I am definitely getting one, I already have some of the stuff needed to clean it, aside from the bore brushes and all.
SgtAwesome97 can’t go wrong with a rock
Back when the RIA pistols first came on the market and all they had was a basic GI spec model.... I picked one up used for like $300 out the door...
I cast and reload my own rounds... and shot the hell out of that thing... Out shot the Kimber Custom 2 I had there... same ammo, same shooter, same target, same day... the RIA was the better gun.
Buds has the model in this video for under $450 as of 2/4/19..... well worth it.
Spending more money on a 1911 doesnt get you better performance, only a nicer finish, custom parts and higher resale value. But the RIA will get the job done every bit as well as guns 2x its price
Just got mine in 9mm/22 tcm. Looks great, handles great, I have two 9mm's pistols and wanted to stay in that same caliber. Going to shoot it today. Always wanted a 1911, fired them when I was in the Marines but never got one for my own. Thanks for the posting.
D Cramer I love this gun. A lot of people want to bag on it for it being cheap but it’s a great gun
I have both a 9mm and .45 FS with .45 still pretty new and in break in. I had that ceracoated coyote brown & left everything else black. No feeding issues with factory mag nor the Wilson Combat mags Ive bought. Really enjoying both models though with ammo availability, not as much as Id like.
I want to pick up a 9mm version
RIA 1911's are built like tanks. Fucking solid guns and their A2's have as many upgrades as most of your high-end guns, short of the internal polishing you can do yourself.
I just looked your gun up in the Armscor catalog, you have the Rock Standard (not the base model GI series) which has the MSRP of $592. One hell of a deal!
I got the same Rock standard today for $499.
I just got the citadel one picking up Thursday 🙏🏻🙏🏻
I just bought the same Rock Standard FS model at Rural King for $479 new 😊
i concur that RIA makes the best gun for the price...i have stepped up to a higher quality model...but that being said..RIA is still a sweet gun
Which model do you have?
My first foray in the 1911 ownership, was parts a assembled vintage milsurp, Remington Rand Frame, Colt slide, and misc. surplus parts. I paid just $350, and it was a reliable shooter.
A fellow decided he wanted it $875 worth, and Mom raised no fools.
I some years later, I purchased a Cimarron Imported Rock Island in 2013. I still have it and it had untold rounds through it. It has the high polished finish; Cimarron was having Fords do the bluing then. I wanted the original style 1911 frame (not A1 style) and the polish blue on the guns in the early years before WW1. Now 10 years old it has performed flawlessly; the bluing has held up and the gun still looks like new.
Love it when they have a story and they just aren’t guns that sit in a safe. I can’t wait to get another one.
For the price and being able to get good groups out of the box it's a solid choice!
Ya I’m really happy with it.
They make good guns
Nice Video. Rock Island is Colt plant in Pi. They have same tolerances as 1911 Colt because it is Colt!
Ya they are great guns. Lookout getting another one soon.
If im not mistaken, it is a ROCK STANDARD FS(full size) .45acp 8rd mag. Made in the Philippines.
I own that same model and I love it! I've had a few Kimbers and I like how my Rock shoots better. I'm also a Glock guy. Great video
Thanks will do man
I bought a Ruger SR1911 I think about 4 years ago... when they first came out. It is an excellent weapon but I’ve wanted a 1911 closer to the government Colts I used in the navy 40 some years ago. My choice has been the Colt Series 80 aka 1991 which lists for $799 if you can find one and I haven’t been able to. So I came across a Rock Island A1-FS for $400 and couldn’t resist. I have had plenty of buyer’s remorse until I put 50 rounds through it and found that it may well be my most accurate “iron sight” gun... in the top 3 anyway along with that SR1911 & my FS92... better than my Glocks even (17 & 26) but I guess they don’t count since I replaced the iron (really plastic) sights with TruGlo fiber optic ones. Sadly I am enough of a gun snob that I still want a Colt. Thanks for a great video! ;)
I had a kimber custom 2 and the thing will start jamming around 120 rounds due to dirt and tight tolerance issues. Not to mention the crappy mags they came with. Sold it, bought a RIA Pro Match Ultra and never looked back. The RIA also shoots 1 inch groups all day like my kimber. I love it.
Ran I really would like to pick up another one
Scotch N Things you should if you like to. The pro match ultra is their competition line. Mine is still tight as a vault after 2,000 rounds.
I was gonna n the store the other day looking at
T some limbers but i just can’t bring myself to spend that much. I’ll have to head to cabelas to look at it. They are the only retailer that carries Ria around here.
Really the only finicky 1911s these day are the sub compacts because of the recoil springs.
I think that bad reputation is from the days before the glocks and such when the jhp started coming out because the old colts and 1911s were not feed ramped to take the jhp. The late 70s and early 80s there was no such thing as a jhp.
I did a lot of feed ramp buffing and barrel throating and polishing in the 80s.
Funny thing I never had to alter a browning Hi power to feed jhp AND they were hi cap pistols.
Very nice video. I have a RIA 1911 GI FS and could not be happier with my purchase. I have more expensive guns however, this made me feel like I made a great purchase, that far exceeded my expectations for the money spent. Seems the RIA 1911 is a very good gun for the money. Inexpensive does not mean low quality. More people catch on every day about RIA, I hope the cost remains reasonable in the future.
I know. I feel like it was a steal and tell everyone about it. It seems I get a lot of people that look down on the gun when I tell them what kind of 1911 I have. but like I said until someone shoots it they don't know any better.
ACT it's basically mec-gar magazines and they work awesome. You can't go wrong with Mec-gar magazines.
Just purchased one 👌🏻
I was with you up til the Not cleaning it Part. I have a compulsion to clean my guns after every trip to the range. I get that you said you wanted to see when it has a problem, but intentionally causing the issue is not really a valid test. High round count should be done all at once to make a reliability test valid. I am glad to hear it still works, but what you are doing is like not changing the oil in your car to see how long the engine takes to explode. Thanks for being honest about it though. Not trying to bash you or your video, I just hate to see a precision ballistic tool not being taken care of to the best of your ability.
The Jimmini Show I hear ya. I just kept hearing how it wasn’t as good as a high dollar 1911. I did abuse it by not keeping it clean but it just kept taking it. Great gun.
Not true. Even the military doesnt clean after every use. You can actually wear parts and finish prematurely. 500 to 1000 rounds is common for cleaning intervals. Military began experiencing less malfunctions and longer life with less cleanings.
Have a Para and a RIA. Quality and functionality are acceptable plus on both.
I have a matching pair- 9mm and 45 fs. So far zero malfunctions firing all steel case Tulammo. Sweetest shooting guns I own. Selling my Glock 22.
codiddley love mine
I have two colts and they are both immaculate. They cost more because they don't use MIM parts. But I've also shot a RIA stanatd GI 1911 and it shot very accurately with no malfunctions. Thinking about getting one and putting some Fusion parts on it.
I also heard that Armscorp bought colts old factory in the Philippines. Maybe that's why RIA 1911 are so good. Don't know, but there is some interesting history in there.
Ps:
If you do buy a Kimber be aware that Kimber overbuilds their 1911. They don't work properly until after 500 rounds.
I picked up a mainspring housing from them and it is awesome but it is very very tight and made my hammer excessively heavy. Took it apart and replaced it with a light spring. It's good to have heavy springs in some cases but not on the hammer.
Do not let the slide slap back without it feeding a round, walk it back with your hand. I broke a colt like that and it went full auto, something to do with the sear. Also, clean it after you shoot it, watch hickok45 on gun cleaning.
I have 3 RIA pistols they are excellent...i might pick up the plain Jane G.I. model and convert it to 460 rowland...
Have owned the plain Jane RIA 1911 for many years, the gun just works...I did have to replace the magazine a while back, that has been it...folks are free to spend double or triple the amount for a 'nice' 1911, but I can't justify that...and maybe more than any other 'nice' 1911 the RIA comes closest to the original Colt design...
Ya they are nice guns. Especially for the money
Do you still like this gun and how many rounds have you put through it and have you had any problems
Your brother is a LEGEND
Love that fighting stance
Show Me Garage thanks
yeah if your fighting constipation.
Got mine 2 weeks ago put over 200 rounds through it great so far not a single malfunction
Random-shiz wait it’s not great?
Scotch N Things idk what happened I didn’t mean to put not I edited it lol
Random-shiz haha. That makes sense
I got the Military Spec RIA 1911. I feel like Sgt York shooting it. I put WW2 brown plastic grips on it.
I'm getting into my first 1911 and will get a RIA 1911/.22LR to get used to shooting one...then will get the RIA 1911/9mm. Getting too old to shoot a .45ACP. Was looking at getting a 22TCM/9mm RIA 1911 but the cost of ammo $$$$ ? I have a Henry .22 so the .22LR will go a long way with the RIA 1911/.22LR.
What are the spring weights? Guide rod and main spring housing
Armscor (RIA, Citadel, etc) puts out good stuff. Just wish they would come out with a lightweight.
Try Pachmayrs. In ’81 - ’82 I put 500 rounds per week (25K per annum) down range from my 1911 (Colt series 70) during UKPSA/IPSC comps / practice and the Pachmayr’s stood up really well, as did my hands. Pete.
ptrisonic will do. Thanks. Now I just have to figure out if I want to go with a color or keep it all black
Thanks for the video I just purchased the same gun and can't wait to break it in. Did you ever make a video on how to clean it? I'd love to check it out!!
Haha I did. It was the first time I had ever taken one apart. What a shit show. You should watch it if you want a laugh
Copy that sir. Thank you I'm going to look for that video!!!
The 1911 is best looking pistol ever made. I wanna get this particular pistol not only because of the price point, but also since it is one of the few 1911s that is all black.
Ya it took me some time to come around on them. Great guns. And so fun to shoot
@@ScotchNThings have you tried the 14 round mags with it?
I bought a .45 midsize GI about four years back. The only thing I did was to put on better sights and changed the grips. The gun runs perfect and shoots better than I can hold it. The trigger out of the box was just under five pounds. It has served as my carry gun for the last three years and I have zero gripes. Folks talk about moving to "better guns" but the way I see it, if it does everything it is supposed to do, every time I pull the trigger, what is better?
Ya I’m super happy with mine. I was just looking at there 9mm version the other day.
Good stance bro
I get mine on Monday great Xmas gift
Juan Tirador yes it is
Dude that sounds so quiet man sounds nice
I have one with the brown coating on it and Ambi safeties because I am a lefty. I have over 1k rounds through it with little to no wear on it and it never failed to feed or eject. I do use Wilson Combat & Cobra magazines only, also I did add A 18.5lb Chrome silicone recoil spring, GI recoil guide rod with plug, and a Wilson Combat magazine catch stainless which holds the magazines tight in the gun and that's it. My grandfather had his Colt 1911 from the '40s until he died and now my dad has it meaning what? My 2019 Rock Island 1911 would have been a Cadillac compared to my grandfather's 1911 which still fires to this day with just a full spring upgrade.
1911's are made by a lot of companies because they get the specifications and program their CNC machines to make every pistol the same a on point every time unlike the old days where even more people were needed to make one after milling.
I want to get another one. Maybe one in 9. They are great for the price and I’ve had zero issues with mine until it got super dirty. Cleaned it up and it’s good to go.
Does this model have the standard 1911 bushing?
i own 3 a 5"tac ii a 3.5" officers model both 45 and a baby rock 380 love them all can hit just as good with them as my springfield..great pistol great price
Ya I agree it’s a great gun. It’s funny I hear people complain about them or maybe kimber but I’ve had zero issues with either of them.
I owned one myself back in about 2000. I can say they are pretty good for a starting pistol to buy. I ran 4,000 rounds through the frame, but that was because I used a .22 conversion kit for the pistol, and didn't have a problem with it. I did however, make it to about 800 or so rounds on the slide and barrel when I started having problem with the extractor break on me. The only problems I had with frame parts is the sear wore out the eventually wore the trigger.
I just bought one about a week ago, havent shot it yet because all the ranges are closed because of the Corona virus. But I have already ordered new grips, for a better look. I can't wait to be able to go out and shoot it.
Nick Schulte you’ll love it
what grips and where? just got mine a few days ago and looking for something else because why not lol.
@@FPSJeremy the grips are a classic look. Just wood with the US logo in the middle. Got them off ETSY
@Jim funny you say that lol I ended up getting thin ivory bogie grips from lokgrips! Love them. Slims the gun up and feels absolutely amazing.
That flinch at 0:42. Lol
This gun is hand fitted,Wich is why a 500 round break in period is recommended. Where else will you find hand fitting at this price. I own the 1911A1 full size. Very happy with the gun and no problems yet.
Ya I’d like to pick up another one.
Had mine for about a year and the only problem i ever had with mine was it was it came with a junk mag. Spring didnt have enough force to get the last round inthe chamber. Gun store let me exchange mags havent had a problem since
Tyrone Propp love mine. Can’t beat it for the money.
Love mine!
Ya they are great guns.
I just got mine...mine is a gi model double stack...love it....yours is the tac model 51431...i like yours also.prob get it next.
steve rugerguy it’s been a great gun
Best value brand for the money!
I have 3 RIA . I have a 1911 45acp MS , I have a 1911 10mm FS single stack and I have the 1911 10mm double stack . the 1911 is my pistol of choice I have 6 all are either 45 acp or 10 mm . my RIA rock I have shot about 1500 rnds with no failures at all . I shoot underwood or sig sauer ammunition and the RIAs eat them up. very accurate , very smooth , very dependable , very well priced .
Curtis how do you like the 10mm. I’ve been thinking about getting one
@@ScotchNThings the single stack FS 10mm is my everyday carry. the 1911 is a fairly heavy firearm but with a good holster and a good belt it carries easily. it is also a very safe gun to carry . the weight of the 1911 cuts down on recoil quite a bit and I love shooting mine. it is accurate ,dependable and will put down any critter around 4 legged or 2 legged . I think for the money it is the best choice . I also have 3 sig sauer 1911 but I carry the RIA.
Very good gun,especially for the money.. If you are looking at other manufacturers, look at the Ruger SR1911 and the Bul Armory Government or Commander models. Like the Rock good quality and won't hurt the pocket book.
Ya I’m looking for another non expensive one after going crazy and getting a Stacatto
We have one in our house. My only complaint is the sights. I’m going to install tritium night sights on mine. I’m just not sure what sight height to order yet…. My pistol hits 4” low at 30 yards. And is 2-3” low at 15 yards. That being said I can say mine is very accurate as well. I’ve had 2 malfunctions in 600 rounds, both were the slide locked back with live cartridges left in the mag. I love mine. I can hit a golf ball at 30 yards almost every time.
Ya they are great guns. You might want to get a rear sight that is adjustable
@@ScotchNThings that or the proper fixed sight height. I don’t mind compensating for elevation so long as I have a dead on distance in the middle of my usable range.
Nothing fancy on it? Looks like upgraded sights, a Commander style hammer, skeletal trigger, extended beaver tail grip safety, and ambi safety... Its definitely a step up from a standard GI model.
Specify which model.