Rock Island Armory, you have my attention

[dmack]

FS Rock Ultra in 40SW. Probably my favorite range toy.

 

[MichaelH]

If the capacity ban sticks I can see that my opinion on relatively low capacity 1911s in larger calibers may be revised. Between 8 and 17 rounds the choice is a no brainer, but between 7-8 and 10 the answer is way less clear.

 

[Koda]

If the mag capacity ban sticks, do they make 10 rounders for the doublestack Rocks ?

 

[E4mafia]

If the mag capacity ban sticks, do they make 10 rounders for the doublestack Rocks ?

Maybe?

WIlson Combat 1911 KZ-45 .45 ACP 10-Round Magazine with Pad

This is a factory 10-round magazine for Wilson Combat KZ-45 pistols in .45 ACP Crafted from durable blued steel with double-stack capacity and durable steel internal springs, the

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Springfield Armory 1911 .45 ACP 10-Round Double-Stack Blued Steel Factory Magazine

Compatible with double-stack Springfield Armory® 1911 pistol models, the Springfield Armory 1911 .45 ACP 10-Round Double-Stack Blued Steel Factory Magazine is a genuine factory OEM magazine, designed to deliver hard-hitting firepower and improved r

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If this will work universally i do not know.

 

[BlueRibbonHW]

If the mag capacity ban sticks, do they make 10 rounders for the doublestack Rocks ?

Maybe?

WIlson Combat 1911 KZ-45 .45 ACP 10-Round Magazine with Pad

This is a factory 10-round magazine for Wilson Combat KZ-45 pistols in .45 ACP Crafted from durable blued steel with double-stack capacity and durable steel internal springs, the

gunmagwarehouse.com

Springfield Armory 1911 .45 ACP 10-Round Double-Stack Blued Steel Factory Magazine

Compatible with double-stack Springfield Armory® 1911 pistol models, the Springfield Armory 1911 .45 ACP 10-Round Double-Stack Blued Steel Factory Magazine is a genuine factory OEM magazine, designed to deliver hard-hitting firepower and improved r

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If this will work universally i do not know.

Looks about right, but hard to tell. The issue is the double stack RIA is in 10mm not 45.

 

[MichaelH]

10mm is no joke. I haven't shot much .45 since I started shooting about 5- 6 years ago, but the few times I did I found .45 in the 1911 platform pretty smooth and controlable even though the round had double the weight of 9mm. The fact that .45 is usually subsonic makes a can for one a bit more attractive too. I'm sold on the general superiority of a good double stack 9mm for self defense because of increased capacity, but I do prefer the feel and aesthetics of metal frame pistols and love the feel of a real single action trigger. RIA rep for affordable quality makes prospect of an RIA 1911 attractive too.

 

[nwslopoke]

I had a full sized 45 Tactical. I shot it well. Never had an issue and it shot everything from steel cased to hollow point ammo. They were under $500 back then.

Reliable is reliable, and they are reliable. I doubt I'd drop $800. A few dollars more and you jump a tier.

 

[E4mafia]

Always wanted a 1911 in 40s&w but its 10/9/45.

Also, unsure why rails seem to be taboo. I've found a holster that indexes to the light so that's my planned method of carry.

 

[PORSCHE928S4]

I had reservations about RIA but after seeing someone that does not take care of or clean their guns shoot one over and over I am in !

 

[robmill70]

I had a full sized 45 Tactical. I shot it well. Never had an issue and it shot everything from steel cased to hollow point ammo. They were under $500 back then.

Reliable is reliable, and they are reliable. I doubt I'd drop $800. A few dollars more and you jump a tierSA,

Kimber, S/A, RIA, PARA, all are forged upper and lower with MiM parts. Gotta move to Wilson or Nighthawk before you get an all forged precision gun. I have had zero issues with my RIA guns, best bang for the buck IMO.

 

[nwslopoke]

Kimber, S/A, RIA, PARA, all are forged upper and lower with MiM parts. Gotta move to Wilson or Nighthawk before you get an all forged precision gun. I have had zero issues with my RIA guns, best bang for the buck IMO.

Ruger is in there somewhere. Really hard to go wrong with any of them. I actually preferred my RIA to my friends Ruger. The RIA took all magazines, even really old surplus with no problems.

 

[GWS]

If the mag capacity ban sticks, do they make 10 rounders for the doublestack Rocks ?

I'm betting they already have for states that have had mag bans for years.

 

[MikeInOr]

I wanted a Rock Island double stack 9mm/22TCM in the Tac Ultra configuration. A fellow member on this board made me a great deal on a lower model double stack 9mm/22tcm. It needs new sights (I wish it had the Tac Ultra sights) but otherwise it is a great gun!

 

[MikeInOr]

If the mag capacity ban sticks, do they make 10 rounders for the doublestack Rocks ?

If I were going to buy any 1911 and only have 10 round mags I would just purchase a single stack 1911. Lighter, slimmer and more standard parts than a double stack. Just my preference though. The reason I bought the HC (double stack) RIA was for the 17round 9mm magazines.
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Double stack 1911's also have a bit of a reputation for being more finicky and a bit more prone to having feed issues than single stacks. Single stack mags have well over a hundred years of proven reliability!

 

[Happyguy]

I have 5, 1 22 TCM, 1 9 mm and 3 10 mm and I like them all.

 

[Vendor Hidden]

Well, just dropped a dime on it today. Rock Ultra CS .45.

Bought it from Bud's. My first online firearm purchase. Under $600 (before Uncle Sam wet his beak).

Hopefully it will be at my local FFL in a week or so, then I have to sit around for another ten days to satisfy the gun-haters in the State Gov who seem to delight in pissing me off. I'm thinking by the time I finally have it "in hand" the snow will be melted and the range on my property will be ready for action.

 

[GWS]

My experience with Rock Island has been top drawer. I have a 10mm and .22TCM 1911s and my son glommed my .45 acp 1911. RIA was one of if not the first budget 1911 to come with all the basic upgrades you would want on a 1911 like ambi safety, beavertail and commander style hammer. 12 years ago, my .45 1911 went through a 4 day class at Front Sight without a hiccup , except for my son commandeering it. Afterwards, we went to the Armscor facility in Pahrump NV where they offered to do a "reliability package" on it for free. We had no problems with it but what the heck, right. They did the work, and shipped it to me with 2 new magazines all for free. They're a great outfit as far as I'm concerned.

ETA RIA also throws in a 9mm barrel and recoil spring to the 22TCMs they sell.

 

[vanlab]

800 seems steep for a brand that was meant for poors.

They were more attractive at the 5-600 range, like someone said a few bucks more you can get alot more

 

[oremike]

800 seems steep for a brand that was meant for poors.

They were more attractive at the 5-600 range, like someone said a few bucks more you can get alot more

Sounds like a Kimber fan-boy where you can pay a lot more and get a lot less.

 

[Vendor Hidden]

800 seems steep for a brand that was meant for poors.

They were more attractive at the 5-600 range, like someone said a few bucks more you can get alot more

Retail price was $577.