Armscor Rock Island 1911 (.45) for $360?? - XDTalk Forums - Your HS2000/SA-XD Information Source!

dave_in_delaware · 08-24-2007, 12:43 PM

I'm not at all familiar with 1911 handguns, so I wanted to tap into everyone's combined knowledge here. This would be my first 1911 handgun purchase. I've never fired one, either. Here are a few questions:

I'm sure there are many 1911's out there that are fancier and higher quality than these, but since I'm a 1911 newbie, would this make a good "starter" 1911?

How is the pistol for fit/finish? Is it a nice tight fit or is it sloppy and loose? I'm particularly concerned due to the price, compared to many others I've seen approaching (or exceeding) the $1000 mark.

For those who have them, how do they shoot? Good groups? Any failures (chambering, extracting, feeding, etc)?

Is $360 a good price?

Here's a partial description: "ARMSCOR ROCK ISLAND .45 PISTOLS - ROCK ISLAND .45 1911-A1 PISTOLS. THEY HAVE A BEAUTIFUL DARK PARKERIZED FINISH, AND REALLY NICE HARDWOOD GRIPS. BRAND NEW PRODUCTION, EACH PISTOL COMES WITH 1 8 RD. MAG , OWNERS MANUAL, AND FACTORY FIRED TEST CASINGS. SHIPS IN A REALLY STURDY HARDSHELL CASE. $359.95"

So, what are your thoughts, or comments?

Help me out, please. I seek wisdom!!

orrminator · 08-24-2007, 04:06 PM

I have a compact model and I love it. I even had Scott over at Springer Precision pimp it out for me with the Beavertail Grip Safety, hammer, trigger and safety. I think $360 is a good price since they seem top be very popular these days. I think I paid $329 for mine but that was at a gun show.

wot_racing · 08-24-2007, 04:57 PM

I have a GI model RIA and its a great gun.. out of the box, it would outshoot my colt.. I pay 400 out the door for my RIA locally..

jmeister · 08-25-2007, 08:46 AM

RIA was my entry into the 1911 world and I'll prolly pick up more of their products. $360 is a very good deal, grab it. I paid $400 for my GI w/ extra mag about 4 months ago.
A few FTRTB in the 1st 100 rounds using WWB, runs like a champ now.
check out the RIA section here http://forum.m1911.org/

vikz · 08-25-2007, 10:14 AM

just buy it I have 3 RIA's and for 360 that is a good price if you want to have an idea on how they shoot out of the box here are some pics of my target at 15yds..I'm still looking fo the compact/officer tactical model..

**DanTheEldest** · 08-25-2007, 10:57 AM

Rock Island = great "basic" 1911. When I have the cash to finally jump in it's the model I'll probably get.

Freedom1911 · 08-25-2007, 08:40 PM

Price is about normal for my area. You might want to replace the grips.
They work fine but a re bit plane looking. Also watch the recoil spring. They seem to be on the weak side on RIAs. But replace the spring with a Wolff #18 or #20 and head to the range for some target time

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Marine1911 · 08-25-2007, 11:50 PM

I have an RIA 1911 Commander and love it. The only thing I don't like is the combat sights. After this deployment I will be upgradeing those. I had a few extractor issues but that was because it was used. !0 mins at a smith cleared that up. I have about 700 rounds through it since it was cleaned up with no problems at all. For the price you cant go wrong. I like it so much I am thinking about getting one in 38 super.

bkelm18 · 09-04-2007, 03:10 PM

I am VERY pleased with my RIA 1911. Very accurate with no problems whatsoever.

Krackels · 09-04-2007, 03:36 PM

Very good pistols for the price. Obviously you can't compare them with high end STIs or Wilsons or whatever, but they're a great starter 1911.

And if you want to do a little work to it down the road, it makes a lot more sense to start with a no-frills $350 1911 than it does to start with a $500 no-frills 1911.

08-25-2007, 08:46 AM	#4
jmeister XDTalk Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Lexington, KY Posts: 95	RIA was my entry into the 1911 world and I'll prolly pick up more of their products. $360 is a very good deal, grab it. I paid $400 for my GI w/ extra mag about 4 months ago. A few FTRTB in the 1st 100 rounds using WWB, runs like a champ now. check out the RIA section here http://forum.m1911.org/ __________________ S&W 3913TSW - 9mm Browning Buckmark Camper - .22LR Rock Island Armory M1911 GI - .45ACP Rossi 972 - .357mag Mossberg 500 Persuader - 12ga Chinese SKS - 7.62x39mm Mosin Nagant M44 - 7.62x54mm Hi Point 995 Carbine - 9mm Marlin Model 60 - .22LR Last edited by jmeister; 08-25-2007 at 08:48 AM.

08-25-2007, 10:57 AM	#6
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08-25-2007, 08:40 PM	#7
Freedom1911 XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 384	Price is about normal for my area. You might want to replace the grips. They work fine but a re bit plane looking. Also watch the recoil spring. They seem to be on the weak side on RIAs. But replace the spring with a Wolff #18 or #20 and head to the range for some target time . __________________ God Bless The USA It says "The right of the people to keep and bear Arms, shall not be infringed". So vote or lose the rights you hold so dear. Proudly Politically Incorrect Re-DefeatCommunism in 2008, No more Obama

09-04-2007, 03:10 PM	#9
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09-04-2007, 03:36 PM	#10
Krackels XDTalk 15K Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Southeastern PA Posts: 18,992 Blog Entries: 5	Very good pistols for the price. Obviously you can't compare them with high end STIs or Wilsons or whatever, but they're a great starter 1911. And if you want to do a little work to it down the road, it makes a lot more sense to start with a no-frills $350 1911 than it does to start with a $500 no-frills 1911. __________________ "Those who would give up Essential Liberty to purchase a little Temporary Safety, deserve neither Liberty nor Safety." --Benjamin Franklin America's Third Parties --- Duping the Foolish and Idealistic since 1832. PA Roll Call .................... My Blog

08-24-2007, 12:43 PM	#1
dave_in_delaware XDTalk 5K Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Wilmington, DE Posts: 6,108	Armscor Rock Island 1911 (.45) for $360?? I'm not at all familiar with 1911 handguns, so I wanted to tap into everyone's combined knowledge here. This would be my first 1911 handgun purchase. I've never fired one, either. Here are a few questions: I'm sure there are many 1911's out there that are fancier and higher quality than these, but since I'm a 1911 newbie, would this make a good "starter" 1911? How is the pistol for fit/finish? Is it a nice tight fit or is it sloppy and loose? I'm particularly concerned due to the price, compared to many others I've seen approaching (or exceeding) the $1000 mark. For those who have them, how do they shoot? Good groups? Any failures (chambering, extracting, feeding, etc)? Is $360 a good price? Here's a partial description: "ARMSCOR ROCK ISLAND .45 PISTOLS - ROCK ISLAND .45 1911-A1 PISTOLS. THEY HAVE A BEAUTIFUL DARK PARKERIZED FINISH, AND REALLY NICE HARDWOOD GRIPS. BRAND NEW PRODUCTION, EACH PISTOL COMES WITH 1 8 RD. MAG , OWNERS MANUAL, AND FACTORY FIRED TEST CASINGS. SHIPS IN A REALLY STURDY HARDSHELL CASE. $359.95" So, what are your thoughts, or comments? Help me out, please. I seek wisdom!! __________________ Dave Daily carry = XD-9 service in a Blackhawk CQC SERPA holster, a Spyderco Native, and a Streamlight Scorpion. "Everything matters... unless it's antimatter." “A person has the right to keep and bear arms for the defense of self, family, home and State, and for hunting and recreational use.” [Delaware Constitution, Article I, § 20 Right to keep and bear arms]

08-24-2007, 04:06 PM	#2
orrminator XDTalk 500 Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Gresham, Oregon Posts: 810	I have a compact model and I love it. I even had Scott over at Springer Precision pimp it out for me with the Beavertail Grip Safety, hammer, trigger and safety. I think $360 is a good price since they seem top be very popular these days. I think I paid $329 for mine but that was at a gun show. __________________ ************************ Chris If it ain't broke....gimme a minute. ************************

08-24-2007, 04:57 PM	#3
wot_racing XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Harlan, KY Posts: 473	I have a GI model RIA and its a great gun.. out of the box, it would outshoot my colt.. I pay 400 out the door for my RIA locally..

08-25-2007, 10:14 AM	#5
vikz XDTalk 500 Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 712	just buy it I have 3 RIA's and for 360 that is a good price if you want to have an idea on how they shoot out of the box here are some pics of my target at 15yds..I'm still looking fo the compact/officer tactical model..

08-25-2007, 11:50 PM	#8
Marine1911 XDTalk Newbie Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 9	I have an RIA 1911 Commander and love it. The only thing I don't like is the combat sights. After this deployment I will be upgradeing those. I had a few extractor issues but that was because it was used. !0 mins at a smith cleared that up. I have about 700 rounds through it since it was cleaned up with no problems at all. For the price you cant go wrong. I like it so much I am thinking about getting one in 38 super.

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