My first rock Island and quick review.

[Axxe55]

I miss my RIA Government.
Plain Jane, but felt "right"

Sold it more than 10 years ago to buy an engagement ring.

Looking back I dont regret it, but I do need another Government model.

I have to ask, was the investment in an engagement ring a good one? As in worth the 1911?

 

[tonelar]

my favorite RIA is the Cimmaron 1911 (looking very much the part of a WW1 era 1911)

 

[Sam7sf]

my favorite RIA is the Cimmaron 1911 (looking very much the part of a WW1 era 1911)

Those are cool!

 

[GasGuzzler]

I have a similar one. Mine came from RIA with a skeleton trigger and hammer and Novak-like sights BUT NO RAIL (thank goodness). I left those on. I bought mine used with 50-rounds through it and a set of Colt checkered grips already installed. I took the giant clunky ambi safety off and switched the guide rod to GI parts. It's my first and only 1911 and I see no reason to change. I took the billboard off the side of my slide too. I don't see my model currently offered. Hmmm...

 

[Grumps21]

I have a similar one. Mine came from RIA with a skeleton trigger and hammer and Novak-like sights BUT NO RAIL (thank goodness). I left those on. I bought mine used with 50-rounds through it and a set of Colt checkered grips already installed. I took the giant clunky ambi safety off and switched the guide rod to GI parts. It's my first and only 1911 and I see no reason to change. I took the billboard off the side of my slide too. I don't see my model currently offered. Hmmm...

How did you remove the billboard?

 

[1911'S 4 Me]

I have 4 RIA's, the last is a 1911 A2 FS HC. It came with a 10 round MAGA., I thought a 14 came with it. I have order one from Advanced Tactical. The MAGA would not lock in place. It was for a PARA .
I cut a small amount off the catch, it fits now and cycles. Have not shot it, will when the Digger comes in. M206: 1911 A1 CS: 1911 A2: and a BBR 3.10.
I tried to contact Armscor & Advanced Tactical. Have not heard from either in a week.
Once before I contacted Advanced Tactical and had immediate response, must be the flu.

 

[majormadmax]

I seem to recall an article where it stated that the RIA GI is the closest modern day 1911 to the original military issue...

That may be a true statement as Springfield Armory no longer sells their GI model; but when they did, I would say it had that distinction...

For one, The Springer GI models had a forged frame whereas most of the $400 M1911 market pistols (i.e. the Rock Island/Armscor/Charles Daly/Iver Johnson, etc.) had cast ones.

I believe Springfield's entry in that category is now the Mil-Spec.

 

[baboon]

I have owned 3 different .45 cap’s in my life. Very first was a Colt series 70, in my late teens. No break in, shot great. It was why I started reloading. I put lots of rounds thru it and could hip shoot it very well. I loaned it to a guy I worked with for a security job and never seen it again

My next .45acp was a H&K P9S target model. Made the Colt seem like a big clunky out dated gun. Only draw backs are the front sight blade is very high (like a suppressor sight) and the euro style magazine release. I seen it as a modern masterpiece. Holster options sucked.

I wanted another .45 to carry and figured another 1911 was in order. Baer’s & Wilson’s we’re the shit at that time. I order a Baer SRP & started waiting. Baer suggest breaking in with 500 rounds of cheap dirty ammo without cleaning until it stops or the ammo was gone. I carried it a lot and never had an issue with it.

I’m currently waiting on a Tucker chest holster. I bought 2 Tucker holsters for it an Answer and a holster belt spare magazine holder. Cranking down on the belt pretty much it wrecks my back. Hopefully my chest rig gets here by the end of the month.

My Les Baer SRP will be my last pistol to sell. I need to replace the sights as the Tritium is out of date. It’s one of the last wood & steel guns for me to buy.

 

[1911'S 4 Me]

I went to the mailbox and my 14 round maga was here.
It too is a Para 14. Now with the 14 and 10 rounders I will find out
how the new Rock shoots when the Dagger comes in next week.
And see if @Grumps21 wants to shoot again.

 

[Lonesome Dove]

New spokes persons for Rock Island and Co.

 

[Sam7sf]

New spokes persons for Rock Island and Co.

Who are those pole smokers? I hit play and immediately stopped the video.

 

[Wolfwood]

I have to ask, was the investment in an engagement ring a good one? As in worth the 1911?

Haha yeah I wouldn't trade it back!

 

[Lonesome Dove]

Who are those pole smokers? I hit play and immediately stopped the video.

The new breed of Youtubers and they have millions of followers. Yep the very ones that will soon take over the world.

 

[Tnhawk]

I have only owned one Rock Island pistol. It was my first 9mm 1911. It's certainly not a BBQ gun but the finish has been durable. It has been accurate and dependable during the eight years I've owned it.

 

[Moonpie]

New spokes persons for Rock Island and Co.

What round for Lonesome Dove for posting that?

 

[Wolfwood]

In the spirit of the thread I think some Monarch .45 ACP 230gr Ball

 

[GasGuzzler]

How did you remove the billboard?

I don't remember off hand but I bet it was acetone/ATF mix and some 0000 steel wool followed by cold blue paste. You can just barely still see it. The best solution to have it 100% gone is to have the slide lightly bead blasted and re-Parkerized.

 

[magholder]

I have personally been eyeing this pistol for quite some time so I appreciate the review!

 

[servis]

Thanks for the review.
I started looking this morning for a RIA as my oldest grand is about to turn 21. I am looking at the 1911 A1 for his first. The price range is right and I want something for him to learn with. Not the shooting part, the " I want to improve the machine" part. This review and all the comments gave me a lot more confidence in this purchase.

 

[1911'S 4 Me]

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GI STANDARD FS HC 45ACP 10RD​

Go ahead and get a 10 rounder. 14 round MAGAzines are available.
Mine was $499@PSA.