Jan 26, 2023 · If you like features on your gun get the Rock, you get alot of gun for your money. And the finish is better and the fit is pretty good. I have two Rocks and they are out of the ordinary models. The BBR which is a 3.1 barrel 10+1 double stack all steel carry 1911 pistol. and a full size 1911 in 10mm with a 16+1 capacity.

Oct 12, 2024 · Rock Island 1911 22 tcm to 38 Super? rcnowpa; Dec 19, 2024; 12 465 Dec 28, 2024. by ... Rock Island Armory ...

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Feb 4, 2010 · I use my 9mm rock for range gun to turn new club members onto the 1911 shooting. I reload cast for it and needed to tweek the point of impact for differnt loads as i have trouble getting a constant supply of thr same weight .bullets. Rock 9mm Para cl 6 lda carry Tarus pt 1911 ar Tarus 7 shoot snub 357 Desert eagle 44 mag Mac 11 carbine Savage ...

Aug 8, 2011 · Rock Island Armory. ... sights were out of spec. Bob is a real nice guy and member of the 1911 forum, look ...

Jul 2, 2002 · My Glock 27, however, is enjoying a grudging rivalry with the Rock Island, as both guns fire decent groups exclusively in the 9 and 10 rings at 7 yards. A surprise to me, since the Rock Island Armory military-style sights are REALLY difficult for me. I should get new sights, but again, I am much too fond of the nostalgic metal and wood 1911 look.

Feb 3, 2010 · The Rock Island - Republic of the Phillipines; Springifield - Brazil. Both are good base 1911s; I don't know any 1911 Gunsmiths; I read a lot for forums and have never read that anyone would not work on RIA, Springfield, or other guns; specifically mentioned by brand name.

Feb 6, 2011 · Hey guys. I don't know much about the 1911 pistols and just wanted to know how much of a differnece in quality is there from say a colt 1911 and a Rock Island Armory 1911. I know they have big price range differences and was wondering how much better (or worse ) the Colt is compared to the RIA 1911. Thanks.-1911pf

Jul 3, 2013 · Just looking for opinions on whether or not the Rock Island 1911's are up to the conversion. I'm looking at making an Alaska hiking sidearm out of my 1911A1. There are a few brands listed on the website as recommended and not …

Nov 11, 2009 · Ugly: I really do not care all that much for the parkerized finish but this is merely personal opinion. This in no way detracts from the functionality of the gun. I really like SA handguns but I do not like the looks of the parkerized 1911's either. But the gun was inexpensive and I had never owned a 1911.