Rock Island Armory 1911

[elmrich]

Has anybody had any experiences with a Rock Island Armory 1911. I seen one in KY imports catalog for $309 and was just wondering about the quality.

 

[2002gti]

they can be had for $279 at ak-47man.com. i have the 4" model and imo there is no better 1911 for $300

 

[WillBrayjr]

I've shot one alot. Very nice pistol for the money. They do eat almost anything you feed them without any mods.

 

[Sir William]

I know of no problems with them. I plan to build a WWII clone using a RIA. Good value for the money.

 

[elmrich]

I was also looking at the Springfield Armory WWII edition for $399. So which one would you guys pick?

 

[GunsnRovers]

The RIA frames (and some slides from what I have read) are cast. Not that that is always a total negative (Caspian frames are good). The Springfield frames and slides are forged. I have also read a few cases o the 1911 Forum were the RIA/Charles Daley/Armscor are not built to the same specs as traditional 1911 makers and replacement part fitting has been problematic.

For the difference, I would pick up a Springfield GI if it will be a project or a Milspec if it's going to stay stock.

There seem to be a good chunk of folks happy with their RIA's, but I see more folks with problems then I do with the major brands.