Thoughts on Rock island guns?

[Gonzobird]

I know they are in the cheaper spectrum of 1911s but has anyone had any real experience with these pistols?

Armscor Ri 1911 38sup 5" 9rd | Outback Supply Firearms

 

[fartgamer]

By all reports I’ve read, by people who actually own and shoot them, a great value for the dollar.
Not a Wilson Combat but they get the job done at 10- 20% of the cost.

 

[Edwardteach72]

Everything I've read up on them they are g2g and one of the better budget friendly.

 

[kev74]

I've got one in 9mm and like it a lot. Its accurate, has good slide/frame/barrel/bushing fit and always goes bang when its supposed to. I bought mine intending to use it as a platform for building up, but am happy with it mostly as is. I worked over the trigger, replaced the grips and would like to get better sights. Otherwise I'm happy with it as is.

 

[dsdmmat]

I have a RIA frame that I used to build government model. It is a decent frame and it was cut for a Clark/para ramped barrel.

 

[dsdmmat]

One thing I would make sure of is that the gun you are looking at has a ramped barrel. You do not want to run a 38 super without a fully supported barrel.

 

[Depick]

I’ve watched a few Hickok45 videos involving RIA firearms and he has nothing but great things to say about them. I’ve handled a few and they have very nice features for such a reasonably priced firearm.

 

[Toecutter]

My BIL has one, finish is good, feels good, shoots good. His is older and the only gripe is the ria billboard on the slide.

 

[tlj000]

no complaints with my Government 9mm.

 

[Podmonkey]

I’ve watched a few Hickok45 videos involving RIA firearms and he has nothing but great things to say about them. I’ve handled a few and they have very nice features for such a reasonably priced firearm.

Take what he says with a grain of salt. He has become a product showcase channel.

 

[Camaro45th]

You know how sometime your kind of bidding on something online, just to see if you get it for a decent price, but you realistically don’t want it? That’s how I got my RIA 1911. On gun broker, just messing around. Should have paid more attention to the price of the gun brand new. I basically paid the same price for a used one compared to brand new. But I have no had any problems with it. I did however swap out the grip panels for a set of black magpul ones and I changed the trigger to an extra one I had from my colt 1911.

 

[Podmonkey]

You know how sometime your kind of bidding on something online, just to see if you get it for a decent price, but you realistically don’t want it? That’s how I got my RIA 1911. On gun broker, just messing around. Should have paid more attention to the price of the gun brand new. I basically paid the same price for a used one compared to brand new. But I have no had any problems with it. I did however swap out the grip panels for a set of black magpul ones and I changed the trigger to an extra one I had from my colt 1911.

Magpul polymer grips? On a 1911? Sacrilegious!

 

[Camaro45th]

Magpul polymer grips? On a 1911? Sacrilegious!

I did not like the plain wood grips that it came with. I also thing I have a better grip with these.

 

[Edwardteach72]

I did not like the plain wood grips that it came with. I also thing I have a better grip with these.

VZ grips

 

[Carlos Hathcock]

No issues with mine.

 

[Gonzobird]

So basically they are good pistols and function well for the money.

If I do get one I would most likely be putting my customizations on it.

Good thread.

 

[Podmonkey]

I did not like the plain wood grips that it came with. I also thing I have a better grip with these.

 

[Camaro45th]

VZ grips

I have VZ grips on my colt competition. They come with VZ grips from colt.

The magpul grips were very inexpensive and i like the grip it allows me to get on the firearm.

 

[Saltwater60]

A guy I know has one. Likes it and carried it everyday. It’s basically the difference between a v-6 stripped down mustang compared to a Shelby 500gt. The stripped stang still works good the gt500 just does everything better and looks prettier. I like the tac series 9mm just haven’t seen one anywhere to look at it before buying it.

 

[MoMan]

I have a RIA 1911 FS, in 45acp. I've had it for a couple of years now, and have no issues with it. The frame, slide and barrel bushing fit is really good. Mine shoots anything I toss through it, including my handloads. I will give them a GTG rating!!

 

[Acer-m14]

if i'm not mistaken my buds wife got a 1911 from RI.. nice looking and feels great in the hand .. now to get her to let me shoot it lol ..
I'll see them tonight .. I'll ask to be sure ..

I let her shoot my Mosin .. now she has one too .. LOL ..

 

[nortatoga]

Two of those TCM combo models are interesting, 9mm to 22TCM ( 9mm necked down to 22) with 10 rd mags. Also they have a 22 magnum model would be good for someone running a trap-line or even self defense for someone recoil sensitive.

 

[nortatoga]

I just went back to their site, I thought the 22 mag was available with a 10 rd mag but it's Not! Was thinking of getting one, that save's me so money!

 

[HighlandLofts]

I shot to 9mm/22tcm and loved it. I have the 22tcm rifle and will be picking up the 9mm/22tcm pistol.
You cant beat the quality for the price. My friend loves his rifle and pistol. Never a hiccup everything is factory. He shoots new ammo, when I get mine I will be shooting reloads.

I need to buy a set of 22tcm.dies.

 

[Cleck]

I absolutely love mine 100%. I got this as a Father's Day gift to myself, it is everything I wanted in a gun since I got my Shield. Grips, sight, trigger pull, etc. It shoots really smooth too. The weight of it offsets almost any kick from the 230gr rounds I'm putting through it. Glad I got this and not a stripped down 1911 that I had looked at before.