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liljon140 · 04-07-2008, 08:48 AM

So I am looking for a cheep 1911 to play with and learn the gun buy doing some home smithing and came across this Rock Island Arms Tactical 1911 clone that looks decent. I have handled a few of the standard models but I havent seen this tactical edition. Do any of you have one or any expereince with this model or the standard. I have done alot of research and they seem to be well liked as a beater 1911 with few problems and like I said I am going to tear into this thing and refinish it play around learing on this b4 i go out and drop some money on a biger name brand firearm. If I break this one or screw it up it wont be a big loose like a Springfield or a Kimber.

1911 45 ACP Tactical Handgun Rock Island<BR>Part #AC-RI1911TAC - AC-RI1911TAC

mkb909 · 04-07-2008, 09:04 AM

I've only heard good things about them. Another starter to try is Charles Daly 1911 EFS, its made by the same company but the finish is better IMO

rl168 · 04-07-2008, 11:58 AM

I have read a lot of post by RIA owners, nothing but good things about the tactical models. Check out m1911.org forum, there's a dedicated forum on RIA and the reps from RIA also post over there.

Bongo45 · 04-07-2008, 12:07 PM

I don't think that you will read too many negative things about them. I fired one of the basic GI models and except for the small sights, I would buy one. The Tactical model seems to be the one to get.

XD40DucheKiller · 04-07-2008, 12:13 PM

i dont know any negatives...but i do know that you get what you pay for. im sure its superb for the price tho

Cubicle Commando · 04-07-2008, 12:14 PM

I saw that exact gun at a show last January for $450. I wished I picked it up but the price at first scared me because it was so low and I never heard of R/I. Why is that price so low? What is "missing" on that gun which allows it to sell for less than $400?
I really want one.......It's almost like i wouldnt give a $it if something broke, it's 1911 lots of available parts out there.

topgd · 04-07-2008, 12:20 PM

I believe it's made by ArmsCorp from my native country, Philippines. I've read they also make the STI Spartan and the Charles Daly 1911 but I could be wrong.

My dad's got the high-cap local version back home.

bat1159man · 04-07-2008, 02:47 PM

Just purchased one two weeks ago - RIA Tactical Model - it might not be much money but it shoots flawlessly. I am very pleased for an investment of less than $425 including shipping.

slugger6 · 04-07-2008, 03:12 PM

They are one of the best buys out there in that price range.

bat1159man · 04-21-2008, 10:19 PM

RIA Tactical - fun and nice price.

My two companions - XD .45 Service and the RIA,

First rounds through

Final target - first time with the RIA at 10 yards

04-07-2008, 08:48 AM	#1
liljon140 XDTalk Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 72	Rock Island Arms? So I am looking for a cheep 1911 to play with and learn the gun buy doing some home smithing and came across this Rock Island Arms Tactical 1911 clone that looks decent. I have handled a few of the standard models but I havent seen this tactical edition. Do any of you have one or any expereince with this model or the standard. I have done alot of research and they seem to be well liked as a beater 1911 with few problems and like I said I am going to tear into this thing and refinish it play around learing on this b4 i go out and drop some money on a biger name brand firearm. If I break this one or screw it up it wont be a big loose like a Springfield or a Kimber. 1911 45 ACP Tactical Handgun Rock Island<BR>Part #AC-RI1911TAC - AC-RI1911TAC __________________ A .22lr in the pocket is better than a .45ACP in the safe anyday.

04-07-2008, 09:04 AM	#2
mkb909 XDTalk Newbie Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 27	I've only heard good things about them. Another starter to try is Charles Daly 1911 EFS, its made by the same company but the finish is better IMO __________________ Springfield XD 9mm - 1100 rounds so far New England Pardner Pump 12 ga. Charles Daly 1911 EFS .45 ACP

04-07-2008, 12:14 PM	#6
Cubicle Commando XDTalk Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: N.N. VA Posts: 62	I saw that exact gun at a show last January for $450. I wished I picked it up but the price at first scared me because it was so low and I never heard of R/I. Why is that price so low? What is "missing" on that gun which allows it to sell for less than $400? I really want one.......It's almost like i wouldnt give a $it if something broke, it's 1911 lots of available parts out there. __________________ Springfield Armory SAR 8 .308 Yugo SKS DPMS AP4 SIG P220/SIG GSR rev 1911 Taurus PT92 .40 Hi Power XD 40 Compact Glock 19

04-07-2008, 02:47 PM	#8
bat1159man XDTalk 3K Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Chicago, Illinois Posts: 3,957 Blog Entries: 2	Just purchased one two weeks ago - RIA Tactical Model - it might not be much money but it shoots flawlessly. I am very pleased for an investment of less than $425 including shipping. __________________ "On Iwo Island, Uncommon Valor was a Common Virtue" - Admiral Nimitz, March 16, 1945 on Marines fighting on Iwo Jima Every Marine is, first and foremost, a rifleman. All other conditions are secondary. Gen. A. M. Gray, USMC Commandant of the Marine Corps http://www.nationalgunforum.com

04-07-2008, 03:12 PM	#9
slugger6 XDTalk 10K Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Ohio Posts: 17,884	They are one of the best buys out there in that price range. __________________ "What lies behind us and what lies before us are tiny matters compared to what lies within us". - Ralph Waldo Emerson

04-07-2008, 11:58 AM	#3
rl168 XDTalk Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 99	I have read a lot of post by RIA owners, nothing but good things about the tactical models. Check out m1911.org forum, there's a dedicated forum on RIA and the reps from RIA also post over there.

04-07-2008, 12:07 PM	#4
Bongo45 XDTalk Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 49	I don't think that you will read too many negative things about them. I fired one of the basic GI models and except for the small sights, I would buy one. The Tactical model seems to be the one to get.

04-07-2008, 12:13 PM	#5
XD40DucheKiller XDTalk 500 Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 534	i dont know any negatives...but i do know that you get what you pay for. im sure its superb for the price tho

04-07-2008, 12:20 PM	#7
topgd XDTalk Newbie Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 29	I believe it's made by ArmsCorp from my native country, Philippines. I've read they also make the STI Spartan and the Charles Daly 1911 but I could be wrong. My dad's got the high-cap local version back home.

04-21-2008, 10:19 PM	#10
bat1159man XDTalk 3K Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Chicago, Illinois Posts: 3,957 Blog Entries: 2	RIA Tactical - fun and nice price. My two companions - XD .45 Service and the RIA, First rounds through Final target - first time with the RIA at 10 yards __________________ "On Iwo Island, Uncommon Valor was a Common Virtue" - Admiral Nimitz, March 16, 1945 on Marines fighting on Iwo Jima Every Marine is, first and foremost, a rifleman. All other conditions are secondary. Gen. A. M. Gray, USMC Commandant of the Marine Corps http://www.nationalgunforum.com

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